Chicago Athlete Magazine May 2015 Issue

THE GREAT DEBATE COACHES WEIGH IN ON POPULAR TRAINING QUESTIONS

++CHICAGO NUN FOUNDS CHARITY

RUNNING TEAM, AIMS FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFYING TIME

A HIGHER

WWW.MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM MAY 2015

CALLING

chicago athletechicago athletemagazine

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR YOUR

MARATHON

GET STRONG

STAY HEALTHYEALTHY

ROAD TRIPS

SPRING CYCLING

chicago athletechicago athletechicago chicago athletechicago athleteathletechicago athleteENDURANCE SPORTS AND FITNESS

Cover.indd 1 4/20/15 11:58 AM

Untitled-1 2 4/16/15 2:45 PM

Untitled-1 3 4/16/15 2:46 PM

ADs.indd 1 3/11/15 10:32 PM

ADs.indd 5 3/11/15 10:42 PM

Life’s better when we’re connected® to personal bests

© 2014 Bank of America Corporation. Member FDIC. ARWQFP4G

Congratulations to the 45,000 champions who collectively created one unforgettable day at last year’s Chicago Marathon. Join us for the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11. Visit chicagomarathon.com tolearn more about the race.

Q9953_Chicago_Athlete_9x10_875_jhr.indd 1 12/5/14 4:54 PM

ADs.indd 2 3/11/15 10:34 PM

ADS.indd 13 4/16/15 9:39 PM

CARATraining Run

Photo by: Chad Marek

ON THE COVER

36Which Marathon Training Option Suits You?

40Local Nun Organizes Charity Running Team While Aiming for Olympic Trials

14. Scoop

22. Cycling

24. Athlete of the Month

26. Everyday Athlete

28. Active Kids

30. Photo Gallery

44. Race Results

48. Calendar

62. Second Glance

DEPARTMENTS

MAY 2015 MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM8

CONTENTS

chicago athletemagazine

PUBLISHEREliot Wineberg | [email protected]

EDITORIALEDITOR-IN-CHIEFBethany Stripp | [email protected]

ACTIVE KIDS EDITOR Christine [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Bill Smith | [email protected]

ART/PRODUCTIONART DIRECTORKelli Lambertsen | [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHERAli Engin

ADVERTISINGASSOCIATE PUBLISHER/NATIONAL AND LOCAL SALES Tracy Collings | [email protected]

LOCAL SALESJonathan Cain | [email protected]

NATIONAL SALESJeremy Solomon | [email protected]

CHICAGO SPORTS MEDIA, INC. 7842 N. LINCOLN AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL 60077

PHONE: 847.675.0200 | FAX: 847.675.2903 WEB: www.mychicagoathlete.com

The entire contents of Chicago Athlete magazine are copyright 2015 by Chicago Sports Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publisher.

Chicago Athlete magazine is published ten times per year and is available through paid subscription and newsstands at more than 500 locations. Visit www.mychicagoathlete.com for our distribution list.

EDITORIAL SUBMISSION: Unsolicited materials are welcome and will be considered for Chicago Athlete magazine. The publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Chicago Athlete magazine is not responsible for returning unsolicited materials. Please send all materials to: [email protected]. For any other additional submission guidelines, please contact our editor, Bethany Stripp.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS: $20 (1 year). We will mail the next 10 issues, including our annual event guide, directly to your door for only $20.00. Send check payable to: Chicago Sports Media, Inc. 7842 N. Lincoln, Skokie, IL, 60077.

Chicago Athlete is an Offi cial Media Sponsor of the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

MEDIA PARTNERS MEMBER OF

FEATURES

05.01.15T R A I N I N G F O R A M A R AT H O N

32STRENGTH TRAINING FOR MARATHONS

Contents.indd 1 4/16/15 9:37 PM

October 10 - NOT Sold Out Yet

JULY 25th$10,000 Age Group

Cash Prize

Untitled-3 1 4/17/15 12:51 PM

“Choosing a marathon is just the first step. Now comes the tough part: training.”

By now, you’ve likely settled on a fall marathon, or at the very least decided whether or not a fall marathon fits into your life and schedule this year. Whether you qualified for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, obtained an entry through the lottery or decided to take a 26.2-mile tour of another locale, making up your mind about your plans now will set you up for success later in the year.

Choosing and registering for a marathon is just the first step, however. Now comes the tough part: training. You have anywhere between 16 and 20 weeks of training filling your calendar, and that can intimidate new and experienced runners alike.

To make things easy on you, we’ve highlighted several common training questions in this issue of Chicago Athlete. Do you need to run a 20 miler? Should you run other races while training for your marathon? Does high mileage hold the key to high performance? Chris Lewis consulted with local experts for their opinions on all of these, and you can see what they have to say on page 36.

Of course, these questions mean nothing if you’ve found yourself injured and unable to train in the first place. Though much of your life may revolve around running during marathon season, strength training can have a big impact on both your fitness and, even more importantly, your ability to stay healthy from your first run until you cross the finish line at your marathon. Kerry Devine looks into this on page 32, and Emily Hutchins, co-owner of On Your Mark Training + Coaching, provides several exercises that can help you prevent imbalances and weaknesses before they become a problem.

Finally, Myles Dannhausen profiles a local athlete with her eyes on running an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying time later this fall. This runner, however, isn’t someone who lives and dies by race results and improved performance. This runner, Sister Stephanie Baliga, is a former University of Illinois runner and is now a nun at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in West Humboldt Park. She organized Team OLA and has a remarkable story that you can read on page 40.

Be sure to keep an eye on the revamped www.mychicagoathlete.com during marathon season as well, where we’ll feature relevant training information and tips to help you get through the summer.

Bethany

Bethany Str ipp

editors note

may 2015 MyChiCagoathlete.CoM 10

NBLRUNP5076_W1980WP_B_1-3 N/AN/A

N/A2.4”x10.125”

RMartynuk

4c

Print Insertion - 1980 1/3 Rev

John JakeDiane Brito - 617-587-8369

100%

NBLRUNP5076 Date: 3/18/15 Version: 1 Page: 1

©201©2©201©©201©20©20©20©2©©201©20©2010©©2015 Ne5 Ne5 Ne5 NeNeNeNe5 NeNNNe5 Ne5 N5 N5 NeNe5 NeNNeNeNN w Baw Bw Baw Baw Baw Baw Baw Baw Baw Baw BaBa BaBaBaBawwww lanclancanclanclanclanlanclanclancanclancancclanclanlanclancanclancancncancce Ate Ate Ate Ate Ate Atee Ae Ate Aee Aee Ateee Ae A hlethlethlethlethletethletettletlethlethletletethlethlethletethletete ic Sic Sic Sic Sicic Sicc Sic Sic Sic Sic Sic Sic Sic Sic Sccic hoe,hoe,hoe,hoe,hoe,hoeoeoehoe,hohoeoeoehhoehoe,hohoe,hoo IncIncIncIncncIncIIncIncIncIncIncncIncIncncIIncc........

Fresh Foam Zante off ers a quick, incredibly smooth heel to toe transition.

Shop now or learn more at newbalance.com/freshfoam

FEEL THE FAST

EditorsNote.indd 1 4/20/15 8:24 PM

FILE: NB_FF_ChiAthlete_FullPageAdDATE: MAR. 4. 2014FINISHED SIZE: 9” x 10.875”BLEED: 9.5” x 11.375”DESIGNER: C.GOULD / [email protected] / 617.783.6758

ADS.indd 1 4/16/15 3:16 PM

12 May 2015 MyChiCagoathlete.CoM

Start line

StartLine.indd 2 4/16/15 3:06 PM

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8KRunners head down State Street towards the turn onto Jackson at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K on March 29.photo by: Bryan McVey

13MyChiCagoathlete.CoM May 2015

StartLine.indd 3 4/16/15 3:06 PM

SCOOP

� e race, which takes place earlier than many area triathlons, serves as a way of kick starting tourism season in the area. � e race, which started with less than 400 athletes, has since grown to as many as 1,400 who come out to the region for a tour of northwestern Illinois.

“It was born to help tourism,” race director Melosa Belger says. “It’s on that particular weekend because that starts the tourism season a week early and gives water time to thaw o� .”

� ough many Chicago area residents often race on � at courses locally, the Galena Triathlon and Duathlon pro-vides athletes with the opportunity to experience something di� erent.

“We have a lot of hills here so it’s

quite a challenge,” Belger says. “It’s a beautiful little area.”

� e race features a 660-yard swim in Apple Canyon Lake, a bit east of the town of Galena. Participants will then bike 16.8 miles from Apple Canyon Lake to Galena itself before wrapping up the race with a 4.2-mile run. � ose who would prefer to stay dry can take on the duathlon instead, which starts with a two mile run before the 16.8-mile bike and 4.2-mile run. A post-race party follows the event.

“We have a lot of live entertainment and partying after the race,” Berger says. “We’re all excited to put on the race and have some fun afterwards.”

To learn more about the event, visit www.galena.org/triathlon-duathlon.

Early Season Triathlon TURNS THE BIG TWO ZERO

� e Galena Triathlon and Duathlon will

celebrate its 20th year on May 16.

Stay up to date on the Chicago endurance sports scene between issues at mychicagoathlete.com.

Haven’t been to the site lately? Here’s a quick look at what you might have missed:

on the WEB

EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT

Training for a Half Marathon on Short NoticeHave your eye on an upcoming half marathon? You may be able to pull off a successful race, provided you’ve maintained a good base. Local experts weigh in on what it takes to run a half marathon six to eight weeks away, even if you haven’t specifi cally trained for it up to that point.

New Free Outdoor Workouts to Launch in ChicagoUsing city landmarks as makeshift gym equipment, The North Face, in partnership with November Project, began Mountain Athletics workouts in Chicago on March 31. These workouts aim to help participants follow a six-week program tailored to their specifi c sport interest, including climbing, running and general fi tness.

GET CONNECTED!

www.facebook.com/ChicagoAthlete

@ChicagoAthlete

@chicagoathlete

Are you following Chicago Athlete on social media? Join the conversation today to stay up to date on everything in the Chicago endurance scene.


NEW WEBSITEHave you seen mychicagoathlete.com’s brand new look? We completely redesigned and overhauled our entire website, keeping the content you need while eliminating every-thing you don’t and adding extra information, including where to fi nd us and listings of local clubs and stores. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Scoop.indd 1 4/20/15 10:01 AM

SWIM TOFIGHT CANCERIN CHICAGO

To sign up or learn more, visit:WWW.SWIMACROSSAMERICA.ORG/CHICAGO2015

CHICAGO OPEN WATER SWIM | SATURDAY, JULY 25TH

Ohio St. Beach | 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 1.5 mile, 3 mile Swim

Join the Swim Across America Family for the 22nd Annual

Chicago Open Water Swim. At Swim Across America, the money

you raise stays in our community, supporting early-stage cancer

research at Rush University Cancer Center. Swim with us and

make a tangible impact in Chicago.

SwimAcrossAmerica_Fullpage.indd 1 3/11/15 11:08 PM

t’s a familiar scene along racecourses and running paths: discarded packaging from mid-run fuel littering the pavement or trail. Recycling company TerraCycle hopes to

put an end to that trend by partnering with GU En-ergy in a new program that allows athletes to recycle single-serving packaging from on-the-go endurance food products by sending them to TerraCycle’s Per-formance Nutrition Brigade.

� e Performance Nutrition Brigade will accept foil pack-ages of any endurance food, including gels, chews, drink packets and pouches, regardless of brand. � e discarded packaging will then be recycled into products ranging from � owerpots to playgrounds.

As added incentive, for every two pounds of packets returned, TerraCycle will award points to the sender

that he or she can use for charity gifts or convert to cash to donate to a school or nonpro� t organization.

To participate, sign up at www.terracycle.com. After signing up, participants can download pre-paid UPS shipping labels from their account and mail packaging to TerraCycle in any cardboard box. Participants must return at least two pounds at a time to receive points.

TerraCycle also has an Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade that accepts foil-lined energy, granola, meal replacement, diet or protein bar wrappers, LÄRABAR foil-lined wrap-pers, Cascadian Farm foil-lined wrappers and wrappers from Clif Bar & Co. products including Clif Bars, Luna Bars, MOJO, Builders, Crunch, Clif Kid Z-Bar, Kits Organic, Clif Kid Z-Fruit, Shot Blocks, Shot Gels and Shot Drinks. For a complete list of TerraCycle’s various recycling programs, visit www.terracycle.com.

SCOOP

TerraCycle INTRODUCES ENDURANCE FOOD PACKAGE RECYCLING

I


RUNNING USA CHICAGO

CONFERENCERunning USA, a national nonprofi t

that aims to advance the running industry in the United States, an-nounced in early April a new an-nual conference, The Next Evolution, scheduled to take place in downtown Chicago June 28-29.

The Next Evolution will this year focus on non-traditional races, in-cluding mud, obstacle course, color and other themed races that have experienced incredible growth over the past six years. The conference, aimed at race directors of both tra-ditional and non-traditional events, will cover topics including marketing, best practices, medical support and much more.

“There is much traditional road races can learn from these mostly un-timed, mud, obstacle and themed events,” Running USA CEO Rich Harshbarger said in a press release. “Running USA is proud to again bring leaders from both sides together to discuss this business evolution.”

The event will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Chicago - Mag-nifi cent Mile, 300 E. Ohio and co-incides with the Running & Fitness Event for Women, an industry event and trade show that focuses on the impact women have in the running and running retail world. To learn more about the Running USA con-ference, visit www.runningusa.org/running-usa-conference, and to learn more about the Running & Fitness Event for Women, visit therunnin-gandfi tnesseventforwomen.com.

Looking to spruce up your spring running wardrobe? Updated prod-ucts on Pearl Izumi’s Flash line will help you do just that. Products for men and women including jackets, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, tanks, 3/4 length tights and shorts come in both black and bright colors designed for spring, along with trendy prints and styles throughout the line. Items feature Pearl Izumi’s Transfer Dry fabric that aims to keep you comfortable even on warmer days, and all new tops have UPF 50+ protection to protect you from the sun’s rays. Locally, Fleet Feet Sports, Geneva Running Outfitters, Naperville Running Company, Run Chicago and Runner’s High ‘n Tri carry Pearl Izumi products.

PEARL IZUMI FLASH LINECHECK IT OUT

TO HOST

Scoop.indd 2 4/19/15 10:07 PM

HO

KA

ON

EON

E.C

OM

MIK

E RU

TT –

HO

KA

ON

E O

NE

ELIT

E 80

0 M

ETER

RU

NN

ER

BONDI 4

THIS IS NOT A SHOE. THIS IS AN INVITATION. TO GO LONG. TO GO FOR THE MILE REPEATS. TO GO FOR THE RECOVERY DAYS. TO GO STRIDE IT OUT. TO GO IT ALONE. TO GO WITH THE FRIENDS WHO DEMAND AS MUCH OUT OF EACH MILE AS YOU DO. TO GO BECAUSE THERE ISN’T ANYBODY WHO CAN TAKE IT AWAY FROM YOU WHEN YOU’RE DONE. TO GO BECAUSE YOU CAN. DESIGNED LIGHT, STABLE AND WITH SUPERIOR CUSHIONING, THE BONDI 4 INVITES YOU TO GO FURTHER THAN YOU DID YESTERDAY. TO GET FASTER FOR TOMORROW. LET’S GO.

HOK008_Bondi4_Rutt_Page.indd 5 3/18/15 1:33 PMADS.indd 2 4/16/15 3:18 PM

NEW WEBSITE AND MOBILE APP

PUTS TRAIL GUIDES IN YOUR HANDS

Adventure Projects, creators of a va-riety of online resources for outdoor

activities, recently launched the Trail

Run Project, a website and mobile

app dedicated to helping users en-

hance their trail running experience

with interactive maps and guides.

Trail Run Project features informa-

tion on hundreds of trails around the

country. Organized both on a map

and by state, users can learn about

a specific’s trail features including

distance, terrain and elevation along

with extra information useful to know

before heading out on the trail, in-

cluding notes from other runners,

written descriptions of the trail and

surrounding area and more. Users

can add their own reviews of trails,

rating them on quality and difficulty,

and add data and photos that re-

gional experts will verify.

To learn more about Trail Run Project,

visit www.trailrunproject.com.

� e Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich have come a long way in 34 years. From a handful of former classmates to group runs that draw around 200 runners every Sat-urday during the summer, the Alpine Runners have become one of the largest running clubs in the area.

“We have members of all colors, races, ages and weights,” club president Beth Onines says. “We’ve got young people, slow people, fast people.”

� e club also has marathoning people, though it has grown beyond that demographic over the years.

“One of the things people say is that we’re a marathon training club, and we are, but we don’t necessarily only cater to that,” Onines says. “We want to make sure we also cater to � rst time runners or runners who only want to run eight miles on a Saturday.”

� e Alpine Runners once facilitated its own mara-thon training program in the northwest suburbs, which helped its numbers grow.

“I think training programs have drawn a lot of people to the club,” Onines says. “� ey know that we’re well orga-nized, supply water and Gatorade and people like that.”

� e group now coordinates its marathon training with the Chicago Area Runners Association but still hosts its Saturday long runs at its usual location, Lake Zurich High School. � e Alpine Runners will also host Sunday long runs in Busse Woods this year in conjunction with CARA’s summer marathon training program.

In addition to weekend long runs, the Alpine Run-ners also get together on Tuesday, Wednesday and � ursday evenings for runs ranging from three to 10 miles, depending on the time of year and the summer marathon training schedule. � e group welcomes runners of all paces and works hard to make sure everyone feels included.

“We always have somebody in the back of the pack to make sure the last person never runs alone,” Onines says. “I think that’s important. With the Alpine Run-ners, you’ll never run alone.”

Beyond marathon training and weekly runs, the Alpine Runners also organize the Alpine Races, which include a half marathon, 5K, youth mile and kiddie fun runs, which this year will take place on Sept. 13. � e half marathon is back on the CARA Runners Choice Circuit this year and is also on the Alpine Circuit, an exclusive bene� t of Alpine Runner membership.

“It’s not all that competitive because all you have to do is show up,” Onines says of the Alpine Circuit. “[It features] local races that we can target as a group.”

Runners earn one point for coming to a Circuit race to support fellow runners, two points for running or volunteering in a Circuit race, three points for setting a yearly personal record at a particular distance in a Circuit race or four points for a top three age group � nish. Club members can also obtain bonus points for wearing o� cial club gear at the race.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALPINE RUNNERS, VISIT: ALPINERUNNERS.COM

SCOOP


CLUB SPOTLIGHT

Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich

Scoop.indd 3 4/16/15 7:49 PM

choose your chALLENGE

15 miles

35 miles

50 miles

75 miles

100 miles

125 miles

Tour de FarmsRide 2015 June 27&28, 2015

the largest fundraising cycling series in the world

DeKalb, Il bikemsillinois.org

FINISH MS OFFERS ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF ALL TYPES & ABILITIES THE CHANCE TO CREATE A WORLD FREE OF MS WHILE PUSHING THEIR OWN PERSONAL LIMITS.

FINISHMSILLINOIS.ORG ALSO FIND US ON

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Receive $10 off on bike MS: Tour de farms or finish MS registration

enter this code: athlete2015

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MELISSA FOLEY AT 312.423.1140 OR [email protected]

Athlete 2/3rd ad 2.17.indd 1 2/17/15 12:30 PM

EXPERIENCE THE BONDI 4 AND OTHER HOKA ONE ONE INVITATIONS TO GO AT THESE RETAILERS.

HOKAONEONE.COM

LIGHT. STABLE. REMARKABLE CUSHION.

THE BONDI 4. LET’S GO.

FLEET FEET CHICAGOFLEETFEETCHICAGO.COM

NAPERVILLE RUNNING CO.RUNNINGCOMPANY.COM

RUNNING AWAY MULTISPORTRUNNINGAWAYMULTISPORT.COM

RUNNING CENTRALRUNNINGCENTRAL.COM

RUNNER’S EDGETHE-RUNNERSEDGE.COM

RUNNER’S HIGH N TRIRUNNERSHIGH-N-TRI.COM

ADS.indd 3 4/16/15 7:53 PM

With Barracuda’s Fenix leak-free swim goggles, you’ll have one less source of stress on race day. The design of the goggle fits your eye socket’s contour to provide optimal coverage with minimal suction. The Mermaid features a smaller frame to better fit a women’s face. You can find Barracuda products at local XSport Fitness gyms, Running Excels, The Running Depot, Kiddles, Running Away Multisport, The Runners Edge, Uncle Dan’s and Fleet Feet Sports as well as online at barracudausa.com.

Barracuda Fenix and MerMaid SwiM GoGGleS

check it out

o you long for triathlon’s early days? If so, the Summit Lake Optimist Sprint Triath-lon & 5K in New Castle, Indiana will help you indulge your nostalgia later this year.

The race includes a swim in Summit Lake, a rolling bike course and a run through Summit Lake State Park. In addition to the sprint triathlon, the event also features a duathlon, aquabike, 5K and kids aquathon along with 1970s themed attired, swag and music.

The Summit Lake Optimist Sprint Triathlon takes place on July 25 and is sanctioned by USA Triath-lon. Twelve different events make up the Retro Tri Series with triathlons in New Mexico, California, Maryland, Nebraska, Georgia, Washington, Con-necticut, Arkansas, Indiana and Virginia. To learn more about the Summit Lake Optimist Sprint Tri-athlon and to register, visit americanmultisport.com, and to learn more about the series, visit www.usatriathlon.org.

Scoop

USAt Retro tri Series to Make Stop in indiana

D


iaaF world chaMpionShipS

coMing to U.S. in 2021The United States will, for the first time, host the IAAF World Championships in 2021. The IAAF Council selected Hayward Field at the University of Or-egon to serve as the championship’s host site in mid-April.

“We are deeply honored to be given the opportunity to host the world’s greatest track and field athletes on U.S. soil,” USATF CEO Max Siegel said in a press release. “We thank President Diack and the IAAF Council for entrust-ing this meet to the United States. Team USA has established itself as the most successful track and field team in the world. We now have the opportunity and duty to rise to the same level as hosts of these championships.”

Last year, Oregon hosted the IAAF World Junior Championships and will host the IAAF World Indoor Championships next year. The IAAF World Championships, which occur every other year, will bring close to 2,000 athletes from up to 213 differ-ent countries to the meet.

Over the past few years, Oregon has hosted several major track and field events, including five U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, the Prefontaine Classic, multiple USATF Outdoor Championships and the NCAA Out-door Track & Field Championships.

“We are humbled by the bold lead-ership shown by the IAAF Council,” TrackTown USA, the local organizing committee in Eugene, president Vin Lananna said in a press release. “We are thrilled to be able to welcome the world in 2021. We want to thank the IAAF for their decisions, and we also want to thank the people of Oregon for their unwavering support. In host-ing this meet at historic Hayward Field, on the beautiful University of Oregon campus, we believe we can ignite a spark that will leave a lasting legacy for track and field for genera-tions to come.”

Scoop.indd 4 4/17/15 1:48 PM

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

ADS.indd 4 4/16/15 7:57 PM

he end of winter in the City of Big Shoulders reveals crater-sized potholes, trash and other debris that spring rain will soon wash away. While you wait for the city to bloom, escape

for a week or long weekend of riding to wash away your own proverbial winter trash and debris from those legs. Consider these great places to find long uninterrupted rolling roads, both near and far, to log the base miles you’ve missed all winter.

Close DestiniationsBloomington, Indiana - One of the best Midwest cycling spots near Chicago, Bloomington provides a fantastic launching off point for getting lost on country roads. Explore the nearby Morgan-Monroe or Yellowwood State Forests to the north and east, or take a drive and ride the roads in the expansive Hoosier National Forest to the south.

Louisville, Kentucky - If the weather doesn’t coop-erating in Bloomington and you have the available time, continue south to another destination spot, Louisville. The Bluegrass State will again present you with fantastic options all around the area. Take ad-

vantage of following the snaking Ohio River to get even more undulation into your route with elevation profiles featuring short punchy climbs.

Saint Louis – West of St. Louis, you’ll find the suburb of Chesterfield. From here, you can easily get even further west and south to find beautiful winding hills, tight turns and long stretches of va-cant pavement to unwind and enjoy the scenery while pedaling circles to a fitter you. The five-hour drive can make a big difference in the weather but is close enough to get in rides on your travel days.

Far DestinationsAustin, Texas - Known as a city of good eats and live music, you will have plenty to do as a tourist when not out riding the back roads of Texas. For those in-clined to race, this is the place to be. Head out to the famous Driveway Series criteriums on the speedway at Driveway Austin Motorsports for some high speed Thursday night racing action. Bookend your week with longer road or stage racing events that take place all over the area this time of year before the weather gets too hot to ride in the summer time.

California - You can’t go wrong anywhere in the state if you have the time. Between moun-tain climbs and seaside cliffs, the picturesque riding will make you question why you chose to settle in the f latland center of this expansive country. Specific cities that offer fantastic home bases include San Luis Obispo in the south and Santa Rosa in the north. Both offer spectacular mountain routes and put you close enough to the coast for some added relaxation, recovery and vitamin D supplementation.

tipsBring lots of ride food and simple things for breakfasts. If you have a place to cook in your accommodations, go for it, but treat yourself to a few dinners out in the area to sample the local food, especially when tired and hungry after the long days in the saddle. Map out some rides before you leave, but save some room in your routes to explore a bit. You never know what scenic gravel road you might stumble upon to further explore the depths of your training spot.

Road Trips spring training Camp Destinations

Photo of: Chesterfield, Missouri | Photo by Bryan McVey

CyCling enthusiasts

22 May 2015 MyChiCagoathlete.CoM

TBy Bryan MCVey

Cycling.indd 1 4/19/15 1:32 PM

PROSPECT BIKES AND TRAINS506 E. Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

847-259-4569 | www.prospectbikesandtrains.com

MIKES BIKE SHOP155 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067

847-358-0948 | www.mikesbikeshoppalatine.com

THE PONY SHOP1224 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL

847-864-5775 | www.ponyshop.com

FOR EVERY IMPULSE

Cannondale.indd 1 4/16/15 8:23 PM

Kimberly Gialdini A Category 2 cyclist for seven years, Kimberly Gialdini recently decided she’d like to transition into duathlons and took up 5Ks to improve her running. Despite her lack of running experience, Gialdini has had great success at local 5Ks, winning the Lisle Spring Sprint in March and taking sixth at the Egg Shell Shuffle in April. Gialdini trains under professional triathlete Guy Petruz-zelli with the Intent Elite Race Team, based in Woodridge.

She credits teammate Kelly Phauh as one of the people that encouraged her to take up running and inspired her to compete. Gialdini plans to compete in duathlons throughout the coming months, including the USAT Duathlon National Championships on June 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

braulio benitez Two and half years after his reintroduction to the sport, Braulio Benitez has risen to the top of the local run-ning scene. A former track and cross country runner at Maine West High School and Lewis University, Benitez quit the sport entirely after graduation. After turning 30, he came back to running and has continued to im-prove. This year, he finished fifth at the F^3 Lake Half Marathon in January and second at the challenging

March Madness Half Marathon in Cary. While Benitez runs races of all distances, he gravitates towards half marathons and marathons. He ran the Boston Marathon in April and plans to run both the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and New York City Marathon this fall.

AthleteoftheMonth.indd 1 4/16/15 7:58 PM

Urban Triathlon,Urban Triathlon,Redefined.Urban Triathlon,Urban Triathlon,08.30.15

CHICAGOTRIATHLON.COM

In 2014, everything changed. The Transamerica Chicago Triathlon introduced a new bike course, a new start sequence, flexible Transition entry, optional Saturday bike racking and a reduced field. For 33 years, this is where the world comes to race.

Proud National Supporter

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

ADS.indd 15 4/16/15 8:21 PM

hen Jim Christner returned to running, he had more than his health in mind.

A former high school and college track and cross country runner, Christner came back to the sport in 2010 with the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon. Instead of simply running the race for himself or just as a method of getting back into shape, Christner ran the race on behalf of Team Up, the charitable endurance sports team that benefits Autism Speaks.

“My son, Joshua, who’s now 20, at age 3 was diag-nosed with autism,” Christner says. “[His autism

is] fairly pervasive. It was very personal for me. I found an opportunity to do two good things at once: get in shape and run a race and raise money and awareness for autism.”

Autism Speaks, a science and advocacy organiza-tion, was an important resource for Christner in the early days of his son’s diagnosis.

“I relied on Autism Speaks. I leaned on them for resources,” Christner says. “Fifteen, 16 years ago when we were just starting to learn about my son’s condition, we were trying to get our arms around what this is and what’s in store for us. That’s how

Jim Christner charity: autism speaks

EvEryday athlete

26 may 2015 MyChiCagoathlEtE.CoM

W

we first came across Autism Speaks. They were fabulous at providing support, resources and guidance for families impacted by autism.”

When Christner moved to Chicago three years ago, he continued his involvement with Team Up and now runs local races including the Bank of America Sham-rock Shuffle, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to support Autism Speaks. Though all races take place in Chicago, the team draws members from around the United States.

“We’re kind of like one big happy family,” Christner says. “We have a lot of repeat runners who join our team from Texas, Virginia, New York: it’s fun to see the same people back every year and run for the cause.”

This year, Christner and his teammates will also take on Ragnar Relay Chicago, running the approximately 200-mile relay from Madison to Chicago in June. As Christner’s brainchild, he’s taken on many of the organizing responsibilities, including coordinating everyone’s arrival in Madison as they travel from various places in the country.

When not running with his Team Up teammates, Christner often runs with his coworkers from Harley Davidson.

“There’s a great culture here, believe it or not, of people in our office who run,” Christner says. “We have all run the marathon together.”

Christner’s fellow Harley Davidson runners meet up on weekends to run and after races to celebrate and support each other despite age and ability differences.

“It’s rewarding for me, making connections with other runners,” Christner says. “I’m 54 years old and consider myself just getting back into the sport. Everyone I run with is significantly younger than me but the encouragement they give me and the support is really fabulous.

“These guys are clicking off 7:30, 8:00 miles and I’m doing 12:30 miles, but they encourage me and keep me motivated. They’ll run with me occasionally and hang out with me. I appreciate the camaraderie that it brings.”

Christner secured his 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon entry through Autism Speaks, but suggests anyone running the race, regardless of entry method, should consider adding a charitable aspect to his or her participation.

“It’s gratifying in and of itself to run, train for and complete a marathon, but when you have that addi-tional good mojo of doing it for a cause you’re pas-sionate about, it adds an extra element,” Christner says. “I would encourage everyone, even if they got in on the lottery, to join a charity for the [Bank of America] Chicago Marathon.”

EverydayAthlete.indd 1 4/14/15 8:26 PM

GeorGe Garner CyClery - lake ZuriCh 575 Ela Road Lake Zurich, IL. 60047 847.438.9600 www.georgegarnercyclery.com

GeorGe Garner CyClery - northbrook 1111 Waukegan Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 847.272.2100 www.georgegarnercyclery.com

GeorGe Garner CyClery - libertyville 740 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 847.362.6030 www.georgegarnercyclery.com

Prairie Path CyCles - batavia 160 W Wilson, Batavia, IL 630-406-9749 www.prairiepathcycles.com

Prairie Path CyCles - Winfield 27 W. 181 Geneva, Winfield, IL 630-690-9749 www.prairiepathcycles.com

trek biCyCle store hiGhland Park 1925 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035 847-433-8735 www.trekhp.com

villaGe CyCle Center 1337 N Wells St. Chicago, IL 312.751.2488 www.villagecycle.co

villaGe CyClesPort 1326 N. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847.398.1650 www.villagecyclesport.com

villaGe CyClesPort 203 W. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010 847.382.9200 www.villagecyclesport.com

villaGe CyClesPort 45 Arlington Heights Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847.439.3340 www.villagecyclesport.com

Wheel and sProCket 1027 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201 847-864-7660 www.wheelandsprocket.net

Trek performance race bikes have what it takes to get you to the line first, however you ride:

climbing the high Alps, sprinting off the front in a solo break, putting in the long, hard miles.

Trek has the perfect road weapon for every kind of victory.

Trek.indd 1 4/16/15 8:24 PM

28 may 2015 MyChiCagoathlete.CoM

By: Chris Palmquist

Chicago may not have mountains, but the rela-tively f lat geography of our area means that the rivers run long and slow. We have an ideal region for f latwater paddling, either by canoe, kayak or stand up paddleboard.

A canoe or kayak trip with your family can create a peace-ful, safe, scenic adventure when done well. Both adults and kids alike will be astonished at how a river feels like a faraway wilderness once you get down to water level. The traffic noise, parking lots and city hustle and bustle seem to disappear behind the riverbanks. The Chicago, Des Plaines, DuPage and Fox Rivers are extraordinary waterways for paddling. Many forest preserve lakes also offer boat rental and peaceful scenery.

Whether you go with all adults or as family group with young paddlers, let safety guide you. Enlist an area ex-pert to help you design a safe route. Chicago area rivers have dangerous low-head dams, and you need to know how to stay far away from them by having adequate paddling skills for controlling your boat and by know-ing the safe portage route around dams. Seek out qui-eter stretches of rivers with low-power boat traffic, legal launch sites and adequate water depth. All paddlers should wear life jackets until safely away from the river and the boat. Never combine alcohol and paddling.

If you have limited paddling experience, rent a stable boat meant for beginners and take a lesson on the basics of

steering and propulsion. A little education and practice can make your adventure much more fun. Many canoe and kayak rental businesses offer group trips, shuttle services and lessons.

When paddling with kids, have sunscreen, snacks, plenty of water and a lot of patience. Dress for your adventure with appropriate clothing and shoes that can get wet. Choose an appropriate boat for your group. Kayaks tend to be very stable and easy to con-trol, but wear a brimmed hat to keep the water from dripping on your head from the two-bladed paddle. Paddlers sit up a little higher in canoes, which makes them slightly less stable than kayaks. The one-bladed canoe paddle can be easier for a young person to con-trol, but steering canoes requires more paddler skill than guiding kayaks.

Instead of trying to go fast, nose into creeks, explore inlets and look for wildlife. Our rivers keep centuries of history about Native Americans and the explorers and developers that followed. Before your trip, research the history of the river. Your kids will be amazed at all that has occurred along the region’s waterways. Keep your trip to an hour or less so that your kids finish wanting to do it again.

Find a safe way to get on the water this year with your kids. It will be a day of adventure that they will not soon forget.

RiveR exploReRs

*

*

1

kid athleteof the month

*

1*

*

*

Owen Cravens Owen Cravens is a 6th grade runner at Al-

gonquin’s Heineman Middle School. He ran

nationals at Drake University last summer

with the Elgin Sharks and competes for

Heineman’s cross country team. He also

swims, bikes, plays soccer, plays basket-

ball and competes in triathlons. He won a

triathlon last year and performed well at the

2014 Life Time Kids Tri. Owen has a passion

for computers and wants to become a com-

puter engineer by attending either MIT or

Purdue on a running scholarship.

Owen has a degenerative eye condition

called Stargardt disease. “It is macular de-

generation, but I have figured out how to

see around it,” he explains.

“Owen literally ‘sees around’ the spots in his

central vision every day in everything he does

and manages to keep a positive attitude,” his

dad, Jerry, says. “He is simply perfect to us

and nothing can ever change that.”

To nominate a Kid of the Month, email [email protected]

*Active kids

Adventure04/25/15Oswego Big Mouth Adventure race - Over under Big Mouth divisionOswego ILwww.oswegolandparkdistrict.org

CyCling tOurs05/16/15tour de Cure-MadisonMadison WIdiabetes.org/tourmadison

05/31/15uPAF ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller liteMilwaukee WIwww.upafride.org

running04/04/15Bunny rock 5kChicago ILwww.bunnyrock5k.com

04/04/15April Fools 5k runBloomingdale ILwww.aprilfools5k.com

04/04/15sarett spring stampedeBenton Harbor MIwww.sarett.com

Active Kids.indd 4 4/16/15 1:55 PM

29MyChiCagoathlete.CoM may 2015

1

kidsCalendar

Adventure006/05/15Forest Frenzy Obstacle raceMidland MIwww.forestfrenzy.com

CyCling tOurs05/16/15tour de Cure-MadisonMadison WIdiabetes.org/tourmadison

05/31/15uPAF ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller liteMilwaukee WIwww.upafride.org

running05/02/15surviving the ColorTerre Haute INwww.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=4925

05/02/152015 shelter, inc. 5K run/Walk 4 KidzElk Grove Village ILwww.shelter-inc.org

05/02/15Aux sable Athletics for AutismJoiliet ILwww.facebook.com/AuxSableAthlet-icsforAutism

05/02/15rainbow run 5kKankakee ILwww.kankakeerainbowrun.com

05/02/15A safe Place empow-erun 5K run/WalkLibertyville ILasafeplace.dojiggy.com

05/02/15Fischer Family Fun runAurora ILFunRun.FischerPTSA.org

05/02/15Break the silence On Ovarian CancerChicago ILnocc.kintera.org/illinois

05/03/15360 spring Ahead runNaperville ILwww.360springahead.com

05/03/15We go runWest Chicago ILwww.racetime.info

05/03/15First Midwest Bank southwest Half MarathonPalos Heights ILwww.firstmidwestbankhalfmarathon.com

05/03/15Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess runKalamazoo MIwww.thekalamazoomarathon.com

05/03/15supermanny shuffle 5k and superKids MilerRomeoville ILregister.itsracetime.com/Register/?event=29802

05/03/15Biggest loser runWalk Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun runCrown Point INwww.biggestloserrunwalk.com

05/03/15devil dashGurnee ILwww.gurneerotary.com

05/03/15Willard elementary school 5K Fun run/Walk & Kids Mile runEvanston ILwww.signmeup.com/106987

05/09/15Pigeon river ClassicClintonville WIwww.greatlakesendurance.com

05/09/15groovin in the grove 5K race & Fun WalkDowners Grove IL

05/09/15spartan 5K run|WalkMelrose Park ILwww.shsspartan5k.com

05/09/15restoring Maywood 5KMaywood ILwww.restoringmaywood5k.com

05/09/15greater Chicago epilepsy 5KChicago - Montrose Harbor ILwww.EpilepsyChicago.org

05/09/15Moonlight Marathon at Oak ridge CemeterySpringfield ILwww.triharderpromotions.com

05/09/15Foodie 5K lake CountyLibertyville ILwww.solvehungertoday.org/Foodie5K

05/09/15st. Mary’s royals run 2015Yorkville ILrunforroyals.org

05/09/15Bobcat Blitz 5K and 1 Mile run/WalkPalatine ILwww.immanuelpalatine.org/5k

05/10/15run like A Mother 5k and Kid’s 1 MileHinsdale ILwww.runlikeamother.com

05/10/15Barrington Mother’s day 5KBarrington ILallcommunityevents.com

05/15/15Cellcom green Bay MarathonGreen Bay WIwww.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com

05/16/15greater Midland Community Center’s dow runWalkMidland MIwww.dowrunwalk.mymcc.org

05/16/15equestrian Connec-tion trail racesLake Forest ILwww.equestrianconnection.org

05/17/15Cupcake Classic 5K & Kids One-Mile run (formerly run for Hope 5K)Downers Grove ILwww.noahshope.com/cupcake/index.htm

05/17/15Annie ryan runElmhurst ILwww.annierun.com

05/17/15Chicago spring 13.1 & 10KChicago ILwww.chicagospringhalf.com

05/17/15Join the voices! Against Brain Cancer Annual Chicago run/WalkChicago ILwww.voicesinmotion.org

05/23/1538th Annual Fox valley elgin Fox trotElgin ILwww.cityofelgin.org/foxtrot

05/23/15Fleet Feet sports soldier Field 10 MileChicago ILwww.SoldierField10.com

05/23/15Madison twilight 5KMadison WImadisonmarathon.org

05/23/15Madison twilight 10KMadison WImadisonmarathon.org

05/23/15two rivers MeetElkhart INwww.stonesouppromotions.com

05/23/15Western springs tower trotWestern Springs ILwsprings.com/towertrot

05/24/15Madison Half MarathonMadison WImadisonmarathon.org

05/25/15ridge run 2015Chicago ILwww.bapa.org

05/30/15dinO trail run - Brown CountyNashville INwww.dinoseries.com/trail-running

05/31/152nd Annual Answers for emmett 5K and youth runsBatavia ILsudc.org/emmetsrun

triAtHlOn05/16/15leaning tower yMCA youth triathlonNiles ILwww.ymcachicago.org

05/23/1530th Anniversary of thunder in the valley with dave scottTerre Haute INcross-roads-events.com/thtri

05/24/15MMtt youth triathlonGeneva ILwww.mmtt3.org

Active Kids.indd 5 4/16/15 2:24 PM


Photo gallery

3 4

1

PhotoGallery.indd 2 4/16/15 2:31 PM


54

1 2

1. Jessica Odorcic, Kelsi Nutter, Ellie Hess and Becki Spellman of the Cleveland Elite Development team show off their hardware after the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K on March 29.photo by: Bryan mcVey

2. Runners decked out in green and other Irish-themed apparel, including Kevin Burke and Latrice Dyer, both of Chicago, filled the streets of downtown at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K.photo by: Bryan mcVey

3. Stephanie Kliethermes of Oak Park competes during the March Madness Half Marathon in Cary on March 15.

4. Runners tackled the “toughest 10K in the Midwest” on April 11 at the Rockdale Ramblin Run.

5. Participants wave as they cross the start line of the Chi Town Half Marathon and 10K on April 4.

PhotoGallery.indd 3 4/16/15 2:55 PM

Get Strong for a Strong Finish

If you have the date of a fall marathon race circled on your calendar, you’ve likely laid out your training plan or perhaps even begun training for the race. And if you haven’t, you know you should! While not meeting or exceeding your personal goals may feel like a race day failure, skipping strength training during your season could lead to much greater disappointment: a failure to start or fi nish your race due to injury.

HOW TO

W hat is the risk? Some estimates state that as many as eight out of 10 long distance runners will sustain some form of injury due to lack of strength training, and just because you didn’t

get injured last time doesn’t mean you won’t next time.

� e body can perform three types of motion: sagittal, or forward and backward motion; frontal, which refers to side to side motion and traverse motion, referring to rotational motion, such as a golf swing. In running, the body mostly relies on sagittal motion, and some runners train for this motion only. Alex Myerchin, a National Academy of Sports Medicine-certi� ed trainer at Equinox in Lincoln Park emphasizes the need to train for all range of motion.

“Because the body is made to move in all three planes of motion and not just sagittal, a runner needs strength in the stabilizing muscles in order to support that sagittal motion,” Myerchin says.

In addition to strengthening your core, basic strength training also increases bone density, which can help you avoid stress fractures, Myerchin says. Adding too much mileage too quickly and not al-lowing enough recovery days increases your risk of a stress fracture: an injury that could potentially end your running season.

“Listen to your body,” Myerchin says. “If it hurts to run, then stop running. Pushing too far through the pain risks permanent damage.”

A typical marathoner may run four to six days per week depend-ing on skill level. With all that running, how can a marathoner incorporate strength training into his or her preparations?

Cross train two or three days per week. Ideally, you want to strength train after running to help build up your endurance. � ink of your run as an hour-long warm up before your strength training and do the most complicated exercise � rst. If you don’t have time after your run, � nd another time that works with your schedule.

“If people run in the morning then have to work, don’t put o� [strength training] simply because you weren’t able to do it after the run,” Myerchin says. “Do what works with your schedule, and listen to how your body works. For me, it’s easier to do it in the evening.”

Myerchin recommends spending no more than 45 on your strength-related cross training e� orts.

BY KERRY DEVINE | PHOTOS BY ALI ENGIN

MAY 2015 MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM 32

StrengthTraining.indd 2 4/16/15 2:39 PM



“For that 45 minutes, focus on non-running activities,” Myerchin says. “Complement the running; don’t run the risk of overtraining. For my clients, we’ll do a lot of foam rolling: five to 15 minutes, then a quick warm up based on their training so far, maybe elliptical warm up or rowing. Then it’s low weights, high reps and very little rest [between sets]. This helps build up endurance for all 26 miles.”

Strengthening your core will help your body avoid exces-sive transverse motion while running. Myerchin suggests “anti-rotation” core exercises, such as straight-arm chops, any single-arm exercise lifts or pulls and a farmer’s carry.

“I cringe when watching people do crunches,” he says, “It doesn’t train the body for a particular purpose. People don’t do that in reality. We use our core to stabilize, to fight rotation. You want an exercise that engages your obliques.”

For the more advanced runner, he suggests strengthening with single leg deadlifts and squats. “It’s not for begin-ners, but strengthens and definitely helps with balance,” Myerchin says.

“I cringe when watching people do crunches. It doesn’t train the body for a particular purpose.”

Already suffering from a typical run-ning injury? These exercises, if done correctly and under proper supervi-sion, could provide relief and help you avoid a relapse:

Stretching the toes helps you recover. Try rolling your bare foot over a golf ball in all directions, about five minutes per foot two to three times a day.

Plantar fascIItIs

Strengthening your hip abductors is key. Using a resistance band around your ankles, do lateral band walks, walking side to side one minute in each direction. You can

use this as a warm up exercise. Foam rolling in addition to this works wonders.

It band syndrome

Exercises that strengthen glutes, such as sin-gle leg deadlifts, can help. Balance on one foot and with opposite hand reach to touch your toe. Step ups and lunges help strength-en your quadriceps.

Strengthen your anterior tib-ialis muscles by stretching your calves. Practice walking on your heels 20 feet back and forth, rest a few minutes, then repeat. Or, kneel down,

point your toes, then sit back on the soles of your shoes as you lean back and feel the stretch in your shin area.

Focus on strengthening your calves. You can per-form calf raises standing on a platform, but avoid putting calf in a constant shortened position.

shIn sPlInts

achIlles tendonItIs

Augment your strength training with foam rolling. “Foam rolling is huge,” Myerchin says. “It’s good for self-myofascial release, releasing a lot of the tension in kinetic chains in the body that inhibit your full range of motion.”

Patellofemoral PaIn syndrome (RunneR’s Knee)



Avoid injury this marathon season by adding strength training to your weekly regimen. Emily Hutchins, co-owner of On Your Mark Coaching + Training, provides several simple exercises that you can use to strengthen your core and increase bone density.

basic strength training exercises for runners

Lay down on back, knees bent 90 degrees. Breathe from your belly using full lung capacity at a comfort-able pace to get a good slow, even breath. Fill up the lower belly as much as you can, concentrating on engaging your transverse abdominals. Brace your abs properly as you exhale, as well as the pelvic fl oor. Promotes the proper use of core muscles for stability, helps you avoid using your back muscles to balance.

DIAPHRAGM BREATHING

Side steps. Place resistance band on ankles or below kneecap or both (you may use two for more resistance). Walk sideways, side stepping ten steps to the left, 10 to the right, three sets total. Be conscious of what’s happening with your core (bracing element) by using your glutes while bracing from your belly button, not suck-ing in the gut.

Hip Flexor Knee Drive. Place resistance band around toes from each foot and lay on your back. As you keep one leg fully extended on the fl oor, drive the other knee “through” the chest. This forces hip fl exion. Perform three sets of 20, 10 on each leg. Use a light mini resistance band for this exercise.

MINI BAND TRAINING

Facing a wall, place hands on the wall, arms straight out and slightly raised. Drive knees up to chest as if running in place, but maintain a long posture. Helps with quickness and turnover from hip fl exor as well and promotes core stability and knee drive portion of stride.

HIP FLEXOR STATIONARY HIGH KNEE RUNS

Work your hamstrings. Start by standing in place or traveling forward. Keep quads locked in neutral position. Kick your heels up to glutes on each stride forcing hamstring turnover. Quicker response train-ing and impact helps with bone density.

BUTT KICKER

Squat down with knees at 90 degree angle. Jump to the side back and forth finishing your landing with knees again bent at 90 degrees, same as when you started the jump, forcing the muscles to absorb the shock. Do two to three sets of 20 rightward jumps and 20 left-ward jumps. Jump distance can be anywhere from two to five feet at the most. May increase the distance as you progress. A more explosive jump will increase your power.

HIGH IMPACT BOUNDING/LATERAL

JUMPING SQUATS

Stand on edge of a step, raise yourself up on your toes then slowly return back to starting position. Rise up quickly, and return back down slow. The im-portant part of this exercise is the negative return back down (below the step) to strengthen the arch of the foot.

CALF RAISE

Hold yourself up on your hands and toes, or knees and elbows, or any combination thereof according to your particular level of strength. While holding the plank, focus on bracing from lower abdomen. Focus on what’s happening between the shoulder blades. Think about grabbing the fl oor and pulling it towards your feet, engage the muscles of your middle back.

PLANKING

35MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM MAY 2015


Which Marathon Training Option

SUITS YOUMAY 2015 MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM 36

BY CHRIS LEWIS | PHOTOS BY ALI ENGIN

MarathonTrainingOptions.indd 2 4/19/15 10:15 PM

With many facets to consider, from the length of workouts to the pos-sible risk of injury, seven running coaches o� er their opinions on three issues frequently discussed by marathoners: the signi� cance (or lack thereof ) of running 20 milers while training, the impact of competing in races prior to marathons and whether or not high mileage during training will help you on race day.

BEGINNERS - Are 20 milers actually effi cient?Novice marathoners need to run a 20 miler (or higher) as they train.

“It is only natural that new marathoners worry whether they can ac-tually run 26.2 miles,” Greg McMillan, owner of McMillan Running, says. “Physiologically, they may not need to run a 20 miler to prepare for a marathon. Yet, psychologically, beginners often aspire to reach that milestone while training, so they are more con� dent they can cross the � nish line on race day.”

While a runner may have the ability to complete a marathon without running a 20 miler, the distance does help a runner’s body learn how to handle the distance.

“One of the most challenging aspects of marathons is the amount of time runners spend on their feet and the toll its takes on their bodies,” Cristina Burack, a former Chicago Endurance Sports running coach, says. “Even if beginners run regularly, only long runs of 20 miles or more can simulate actual marathons and prepare them for the physical challenges they’ll encounter on race day.”

Together, the psychological and physical bene� ts of including a 20 mil-er during training can yield positive rewards for runners.

“Twenty milers really serve two purposes,” Chicago Endurance Sports running coach Lori McGee Koch says. “Not only do they help mara-thoners mentally handle the distance, but they also train their bodies to e� ciently use energy while running longer distances.”

Beginners’ performances will not be a� ected if they don’t run a 20 miler.

For Seth Kopf, a USTAF-certi� ed running coach and the owner of Kopf Running, the risks of running 20 milers prior to race day out-weigh the rewards, especially for beginners.

“� e longer the distance, the more prone beginners are to being injured, and injuries are the number one reason beginners do not achieve their training goals,” he says.

Kopf believes beginners should be realistic. If they average 10 minutes per mile, they will need more than three hours to complete a 20-mile training run: a considerable amount of time.

“At this rate, runners’ muscles will likely break down, potentially jeop-ardizing whichever marathon-speci� c workouts they had planned for the future, and, even worse, could result in their withdrawal from the marathon,” Kopf says.

Michael Scha� ner, a Chicago Endurance Sports running coach, agrees.

“Far too often, beginners perceive marathon training as a series of long runs, when, in reality, day-to-day training lays a foundation that al-lows their bodies to continually build strength and endurance over the course of the marathon season,” he says. “I have seen too many people hobble toward the end of their 20 miler just to see the number appear on their Garmin, resulting in injuries as well as a lack of con� dence. Since marathon training is the sum of its parts and is not reliant on a single long run, cutting mileage is a better option.”

INTERMEDIATE – To race or not to race while training for marathons – that is the question. As intermediate marathoners train, they should run races, even during taper, to test their � tness levels.

At minimum, local running coach Bill Leach advises intermediate run-ners to race one to two times per month with distances ranging from 5Ks to 10Ks as they train for their marathons.

“� ese races should be perceived as training runs, as well as a contrast to the mundane daily grind of training, which may not include inter-mittent races,” he says.

Megan Sullivan, training program manager for the Chicago Area Run-ners Association, notes that racing provides social bene� ts that can help enhance marathon training.

“Running is a social sport and I think marathoners miss out if they don’t participate in any races while they train,” she says. “Plus, it’s fun

If you have ever trained for a marathon or know someone else who has, you probably understand the di� culty of the process.

“Far too often, beginners perceive marathon training as a series of long runs, when, in reality, day-to-day training lays a foundation that allows their bodies to continually build strength and endurance over the course of the marathon season.”



to get out there and test your � tness in an organized fashion. Races are true indicators of where marathoners are at with their � tness.”

By gauging their � tness levels as they train, intermediate runners can predict their marathon times, establish realistic goals for their actual race days and adjust their training paces accordingly.

Marathoners can race during taper as well to test their � tness level, but Scha� ner advises them to use caution, taking it easy, staying safe and fo-cusing on their overall goal of the marathon rather than the race at hand.

Intermediate marathoners should save their legs for the marathon.

“Let’s face it. Marathon training is hard, mentally and physically,” McMil-lan says. “By participating in too many races while training, marathoners may become distracted from their overall goal: the marathon itself. And if a race doesn’t go well, they may even lose con� dence in themselves. Not to mention, racing may put too much strain on their legs, especially if they are injury-prone. It’s just too much to risk.”

McGee Koch says that races can have a negative in� uence on a runner’s body that could jeopardize their marathon, particularly due to the fact that marathon training wears down their bodies.

“Since marathoners’ immune, cellular and skeletal systems will likely be comprised, it can take one to two weeks for them to recover from a race,” she says. “� at recovery time may dramatically change the qual-ity of their training methods and hinder their progress.”

Instead of participating in races, marathoners can increase their � tness levels by working out in the gym. � ey should also take time to relax, recharge and focus on other aspects of their lives aside from running.

“I often prescribe what I call ‘snow days’ for my runners,” Kopf says. “Similar to when school is cancelled because of snow, training ‘snow days’ require runners to step away from training and recover mentally and physically. By doing so, runners can save their legs and come back stronger so that they peak just in time for their marathons.”

ADVANCED – Is high mileage appropriate?Advanced marathoners have to run high mileage to become faster and more competitive.

As McMillan helps advanced runners prepare for marathons, he focuses on one premise in particular: the more they run, the faster they will race.

“Frequent, consistent running will provide them an opportunity to achieve optimal performance on their race days,” McMillan says. “As a result of higher mileage, when completed safely and wisely, I have personally witnessed an improvement in all of the physiological and psychological parameters that in� uence runners’ performances.”

McGee Koch says a consistent mileage increase builds the foundation of every successful marathon training program. However, to succeed long term and avoid injury, advanced marathoners must know how to up their mileage properly.

“A good rule of thumb is to participate in one tempo run, one high- to mid-intensity speed workout and then one longer run,” she says. “In be-tween those runs, marathoners should only participate in easy paced runs.”

As a result, advanced marathoners will maximize their recovery times, increase their self-con� dence as their mileage consistently rises and maintain their focus on long term progress.

Advanced marathoners can increase their speed with lower mileage.

As mileage increases, so does the risk of injury. To reduce this risk, Kopf advises advanced marathoners to � nd their “sweet spots” in training.

“By focusing more on the quality of their mileage rather than the quan-tity, marathoners can become faster without even having to increase their mileage,” Kopf says. “� e key is for them to understand which mileage baseline they are the most comfortable with.”

Rather than obsessing over mileage, Kopf suggests runners � gure out what works best for them. If they stay healthier on lower mileage, they’ll have the ability to train hard to attain their goal of increasing speed without risking overuse injury.

By establishing a mileage baseline and remembering that the quality of their runs matters more than the quantity, advanced marathoners will steadily improve their endurance and speed, reduce their risk for injuries and adequately prepare for upcoming marathons.

“Let’s face it. Marathon training is hard, mentally and physically.”— MCMILLAN

MAY 2015 MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM 38


IT’S WHATYOU WIN ON

WE ALL LOVE TO WIN. FROM SPRING CLASSICS TO GRAND TOURS TO YOURWEEKEND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, THE LIGHTER, STIFFER, SMOOTHER-RIDING TARMACIS A WINNING LEGEND. THE NEW TARMAC SL4 HONORS THAT HERITAGE AND RAISESTHE BAR AGAIN. WE INNOVATE, YOU RACE: EVERYONE WINS. SPECIALIZED.COM

Kegel’s BiKe store 2605 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-5826 www.kegelsbikes.com

Kozy’s CyClery Northwest Megastore 3255 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60618 773-282-0202 www.kozy.com

Kozy’s CyClery North side 3712 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60613 773-281-2263 www.kozy.com

Kozy’s CyClery Near North 219 W. Erie Chicago, IL 60654 312-266-1700 www.kozy.com

Kozy’s CyClery south Loop 811 S. DesPlaines Chicago, IL 60607 3312-360-0020 www.kozy.com

Kozy’s CyClery southside - Megastore 2540 S Wabash Chicago, IL 60616 312-794-41550 www.kozy.com

Village CyClesport 1326 N. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847.398.1650 www.villagecyclesport.com

Village CyClesport 203 W. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 60010 847.382.9200 www.villagecyclesport.com

Village CyClesport 45 Arlington Heights Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 847.439.3340 www.villagecyclesport.com

Specialized.indd 1 4/16/15 8:35 PM

LocaL NuN

stephanie baliga

W hen university of Illinois track and cross country runner Stephanie Baliga broke her foot during her sophomore year, she was

devastated and lost.

“up until that point, track had dominated my life. It was my complete identity,” Baliga says. “I defined myself as a runner.”

She had reason to. as a freshman at Illinois, Baliga was among the fastest freshmen in the nation and an up-and-coming star for the program. She pursued running with a single-mindedness that, in retrospect, she says was not particularly healthy.

But a broken metatarsal bone forced her from the starting line into weeks of self-questioning.

Organizes Charity Running Team While Aiming for Olympic Trials


By Myles Dannhausen

Stephanie Baliga .indd 2 4/15/15 10:37 AM

Some athletes double down in times of struggle; others give up. Baliga found a different route when a friend urged her to join her on a Catholic retreat.

“I wasn’t religious growing up,” she says. “We went to church, but it was nothing special. Still, I kept going when I went to college. At one point I thought, ‘Why am I still doing this?’”

She says she had a “powerful experience” at the re-treat, one that made religion more than a routine, but something real. “It made me take my faith seriously,” Baliga says.

She continued running and competing, but battled injuries the rest of her collegiate career and never regained the elite fitness that once gave her an ad-vantage. But for the first time in years, that wasn’t driving her anyway.

After college, she became a Sister with the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago and began serving at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in Humboldt Park. She considered joining a contemplative religious order, one that would require her to give up running, but quickly realized it wasn’t for her.

“There was a battle between me and God to figure out what role running was going to play in my life,” she says. In 2011, she found a way to do use her running in service of her faith.

“I saw all these charities on the [Bank of Ameri-ca] Chicago Marathon page and thought maybe we could do that,” she says. She could contin-ue running, wearing a skirt that hangs below her knees and a bandana on her head. Now, rather than running just for herself, she puts in hours of commitment in service to others. She formed Team OLA, securing guaranteed entries to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for her team members who committed to raising $1,000 each for Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.

In the years since it formed, Team OLA has raised $136,000 and now its annual fundraising accounts for 25 percent of the mission’s budget.

This year, the team has 57 members and a $75,000 fundraising goal. Those dollars help Mission of Our Lady of the Angles provide services to a pocket of West Humboldt Park that is one of the most beleaguered neighborhoods in Chicago.

“Just about every bad statistic you can think of exists here,” Baliga says.

The rates of violent crime, unemployment, juvenile arrests and ex-cons living in the neighborhood are all among the city’s highest. At nearby Orr High School, 92 percent of students live in low-income house-holds. The mission feeds about 700 families a month, providing fresh produce from the Greater Chicago Food Depository as well as toiletries and clothing. It also provides after-school youth sports and other programs for around 900 at-risk youth every month, senior services and community dinners.

“I had a period of introspection, What am I? Who am I? I really didn’t know anymore, and that was scary.”

Organizes Charity Running Team While Aiming for Olympic Trials

— Stephanie Baliga


Stephanie Baliga .indd 3 4/15/15 10:38 AM

Scott Richert, who has run with Team OLA, says the team provides an experience much different than many other fundraising teams.

“This is not a drop in the bucket for them. You can see that this really makes a tangible difference,” Richert says. “My family and I have gone there for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gift distribution, and it’s really a wonderful experience to see how many people they’re serving. Sister Stephanie pretty much runs those events and they’re incredibly efficient.”

Richert helped residents carry gifts and food home, getting an up-close look at the conditions they live with every day.

“You go a couple blocks, and you look up at the house you’re delivering to and all of the windows are covered with wood, boarded up,” he said. “It’s astounding to see the circumstances of the people they’re serving.”

Though the rates of crime and violence in the neighborhood garner greater attention today, older Chicagoans will recognize the Our Lady of the Angels name for another tragedy. On Dec. 1, 1958, a fire tore through the school, killing 92 schoolchildren and three nuns. The news shook Chicago and lead to a wave of safety enhancements at schools around the city and country.

“It’s still with us,” Baliga says. “We pray for those who died and those who survived every day.”

A monument featuring the names of all who died stands at the entrance to the rectory. One of those names, Sister Mary St. Canice Lyng, has special meaning to Team OLA runner Kieran Maloney, a Frisco, Colorado resident who

found Team OLA while browsing the Bank of America Chicago Marathon charity teams.

“My mom’s a bit of an angels fanatic,” Maloney, a Glen-coe native, says. “So when I came across the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels team it jumped out at me. Then I read about Sister Stephanie and the history of the fire and I thought, ‘Yeah, this one sounds good.’”

What he didn’t know until he talked to his father was that Sister Lyng was a distant relative of his. Maloney’s mother, like many devastated by the news of the fire, had gone to the hospital to volunteer to care for injured children.

The team’s mission resonated with him, as did Sister Stephanie. “She is such a cool person, such a bundle of energy that makes the whole marathon experience a lot richer,” he says.

Baliga provides training plans to runners who would like one and each team member gets a team shirt, pre-race dinner and a place to stay the night before the marathon if needed.

Baliga does a lot for the mission and Team OLA, but the for-mer track standout hasn’t exactly lost her competitive streak. When the 26 year old takes her place amongst the thou-sands of neon-clad runners in the starting corrals on Oct. 11, she’ll don her comparatively modest bandana, Team OLA shirt and black running skirt with her sights set on a new goal.

“I’m shooting to finish in 2:43,” she says.

That would knock 10 minutes off her personal best, and qualify her for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.


Stephanie Baliga .indd 4 4/19/15 1:41 PM

CHICAGO JUNE 6

AMERICA’S HALF MARATHON & 5K RACE SERIES

VISIT WWW.VOLITIONAMERICA.COM

Volition America: The Power of Choice We run to be strong. We stand together as patriots. We celebrate the power of Volition -

in our own lives, and in the brave Americans whose choices keep our country free.

REGISTER TODAY

15VAM6124 My Chicago Athlete Artwork_RV.indd 3 4/16/15 11:51 AMADS.indd 12 4/17/15 9:38 AM

March Madness Half MarathonMARCH 15, 2015 | CARY, I LThose who woke up before dawn on New Year’s Eve to register for this popular event took to the streets of Cary on March 15 for the annual March Madness Half Marathon. This race, used by many as a tune-up to the Boston Marathon, presents runners with a challenging course. Ryan and Jacqui Giuliano took top honors in the men’s and women’s races, respectively.

Men’s Results1. Ryan Giuliano 30 Oakwood Hills 1:12:332. Braulio Benitez 33 Chicago 1:14:413. Jay Thomson 35 Santa Cruz, Calif. 1:14:574. Nate McPherson 30 Elmhurst 1:16:085. James Burgess 31 Lake Bluff 1:16:436. Robert Wiegand 37 Chicago 1:17:027. Scott Laumann 44 Chicago 1:17:158. John Knudson 34 Elgin 1:18:199. Matt Dettloff 26 Palatine 1:18:5710. Kevin Dockemeyer 28 Wilmington 1:19:01

Women’s Results1. Jacqui Giuliano 28 Oakwood Hills 1:21:482. Brooke Williams 39 St. Charles 1:27:023. Lauren Delfeld 26 Buffalo Grove 1:28:544. Elena Shemyakina 55 Geneva 1:30:275. Kristen Dietz 36 Wauconda 1:31:036. Ieva Scoggin 40 Round Lake 1:32:077. Taylor Feehley 25 Chicago 1:32:09

8. Samantha Greenwood 28 Chicago 1:33:31 9. Laura Witek-Jones 39 Marengo 1:33:3410. Zoe Kind 30 Oak Park 1:33:42

Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce 5K/10K Spring SprintMARCH 22, 2015 | L ISLE, I LRunners celebrated the start of spring in Lisle with the annual Spring Sprint. The race, which benefi ts the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship pro-gram, saw over 150 fi nishers, with Nate McPherson continuing his winning streak, adding this event to the Frosty 5 Mile in Channhon and the Super Shuffl e 5K in Geneva, both of which he won in February.

Men’s 5K ResultsNathan McPherson 30 Elmhurst 17:07Kevin Woloszyn 34 Lockport 18:22Nathan Kennedy 29 Bolingbrook 18:51Dave Stevenson 51 Elmhurst 20:06Theodore Lockhart 26 Downers Grove 20:23Michael McCahey 60 Downers Grove 20:27Patrick Jochum 55 Aurora 22:37John Karavitis 51 Chicago 23:00Bill Juglich 46 Geneva 23:01Douglas Gerber 53 Woodridge 23:20

Women’s 5K ResultsKimberly Gialdini 45 Downers Grove 21:58Diane Ancede 54 Lisle 24:30Barbara Harte 62 Ottawa 25:17

Sarah Hollister 42 Aurora 25:55Natalie Wells 11 Lisle 26:12Molly Carpenter 35 Bourbonnais 26:51Jennifer Picini 41 Aurora 27:03Meghan Wellsandt 38 Lockport 27:23Layla Wheeler 40 Wheaton 27:25Victoria Bentley 55 Downers Grove 27:30

Men’s 10K ResultsBrent White 41 Homer Glen 43:31Hans Wenzel 53 Batavia 44:43Kelly McGovern 50 Bartlett 45:45Kent Bugg 47 Coal City 46:25Scott McArthur 39 Woodridge 46:48Bob Silis 65 Chicago 46:53David Stock 52 Burr Ridge 47:06Michael Schroeck 59 Aurora 47:58Scott Currie 58 Downers Grove 48:10Bill Bollinger 55 Naperville 51:04

Women’s 10K ResultsLisa Czepiel 40 Elk Grove Village 43:44Julia Johnson 33 Downers Grove 47:15Lindsey Brems 31 Geneva 48:13Diane Roller 45 Lisle 48:21Dawn Dalson 42 Naperville 49:22Courtney Javorski 37 Worth 50:47Noriko Valenta 54 Burr Ridge 51:28Barb McGovern 55 Bartlett 52:54Martha Steele 52 Naperville 53:30Cheryl Toohey 38 Woodridge 53:33

Name Age City Time Name Age City Time Name Age City Time


March Madness Half Marathon

TO SEE MORE RESULTS VISIT: WWW.MYCHICAGATHLETE.COM

RACE RESULTS

RaceResults.indd 2 4/17/15 4:09 PM


March4Meg 5KMARCH 28, 2015 | EVERGREEN PARK, ILOver 1,600 participants came out on a sunny March Saturday to take a stand against melanoma at the third annual March4Meg 5K. “The 5K raised over $75,000 for melanoma research, education, and fami-lies dealing with melanoma,” race director Meredith McGuffage said. “”The March4Meg 5K will be held every year on the last Saturday of March.”

Men’s ResultsDavid Hickey 43 19:09Andy Wodziak 50 19:37Anton Thauer 20 19:49David Chakmakjian 29 20:20Matthew Zuber 12 20:37Bill Carrano 55 21:15Ken Posmer 50 21:18Jim Ritter 45 21:27Adam Liss 29 21:37Larry Byrd 20 22:06

Women’s ResultsElizabeth Lemrise 31 20:39Margaret Marron 49 22:25Kathleen Doyle 46 22:25Jenny Harkins 40 22:43Alexandria Molloy 41 22:58Elisa Montes 13 23:21Kathleen Herber 35 23:30Jorie Novotney 32 23:39Christine Johnson 30 23:47Aileen Gormer 25 24:07

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffl e 8KMARCH 29, 2015 | CHICAGO, I LThe traditional kickoff to Chicago’s running season once again brought tens of thousands of runners to the streets of Chicago for a festive tour of down-town. The race also served as the USATF Elite Club 8K National Championships, with Hansons-Brooks Distance Project from Michigan taking both the men’s and women’s titles.

Men’s ResultsStephen Sambu Piedmont, Calif. 23:03Jacob Riley Rochester, Mich. 23:10Phillip Reid San Luis Obispo, Calif. 23:19Brendan Gregg Davis, Calif. 23:21Mo Hrezi Rochester, Mich. 23:26Kevin Havel Chicago 23:29Ben Sathre Chaska, Minn. 23:43Nick Holmes Iowa City, Iowa 23:45Tyler Mueller Madison, Wis. 23:52Gordon Sturgess Paso Robles, Calif. 23:55Jed Christiansen Grove City, Pa. 23:57John Happe St. Charles, Mo. 23:58Dan Greeno Richfi eld, Minn. 24:07Cory Hayden Madison, Wis. 24:11

Alex Brill Madison, Wis. 24:12Sean Davidson San Luis Obispo, Calif. 24:12Austin Bauer Madison, Wis. 24:14Jon Rock Wixom, Mich. 24:15Zach Baker Iowa City, Iowa 24:16Francis Eanes Madison, Wis. 24:17

Women’s ResultsAlexi Pappas Eugene, Ore. 26:32Megan Goethals Rochester Hills, Mich. 26:43Kristen Heckert Bolingbrook 27:19Danna Kelly Herrick Urbandale, Iowa 27:28Kelsi Nutter Painesville, Ohio 27:30Jessica Watychowicz Racine, Wis. 27:33Danielle Miller Rochester, Mich. 27:37Jessica Odorcic Madison, Ohio 27:38Ellie Hess Chesterland, Ohio 27:45Dot McMahan Oakland Township, Mich. 27:48Alyssa Poremba Chicago 27:50Ariana Hilborn San Diego 27:52Naomi Fulton Hartland, Wis. 28:05Jen Rock Macomb, Mich. 28:08Autumn Ray Tucson, Ariz. 28:16Elizabeth Bailey Villa Park 28:18Danelle Beeson Evanston 28:32Becki Spellman Akron, Ohio 28:38Ashley Miller Oklahoma City 28:45Marisa Hird Naperville 28:48

Chi Town Half Marathon & 10KAPRIL 4, 2015 | CHICAGO, I LMore than 3,000 runners fi lled Chicago’s Lakefront Trail on the fi rst Saturday in April for the annual Chi Town Half Marathon & 10K. Dave Lyons handily took top honors in the men’s race, fi nishing more than two minutes ahead of second place fi nisher Eric Viverito. The women’s race was a tale of twentysomething domination, with nine of the top 10 fi nishers all fall-ing between the ages of 21 and 27.

Men’s Half Marathon ResultsDave Lyons 31 1:12:09Eric Viverito 26 1:14:44Brendan Remington 18 1:14:49Billy Funk 25 1:19:55Jakob Anderson 25 1:20:01Enrique Vazquez 45 1:20:20Eiichiro Kamikawa 32 1:21:22Jeffrey Zabor 32 1:22:26Mike Lieb 22 1:22:46Dan Woods 32 1:23:59

Women’s Half Marathon ResultsBrittany Lee 26 1:24:06Elissa Ballas 35 1:27:39Julia Borel-Donohue 23 1:28:56Anna Kassuba 22 1:29:05Alyssa Getta 26 1:29:48Allison Grumley 25 1:30:21Allie Rossi 22 1:30:23

Regan Wieneke 27 1:30:32Kait Sheridan 27 1:30:40Ali Proffi tt 21 1:32:43

Men’s 10K ResultsCyril Willemin 40 34:35Ryan Barrus 26 36:25Daniel Derosa 36 38:07Thomas Gouard, 33 38:21Danny Woodward 36 38:24Paul Augustine 33 38:29Regis Verliefde 35 39:22Aaron Huang 18 39:42Isaac Levin 28 39:57Antonia Alejand Perez Belda 27 40:02

Women’s 10K ResultsEmily Savas 34 39:43Amanda Cook 29 40:06Susannah Hufstader 24 40:06Deborah Vander Stoep 29 43:00Lisa Zabor 32 43:01Marina Bashneva 31 43:22Anna McClowry 19 45:47Emily Uhar 27 46:56Elizabeth Lee 34 47:10Amy Charvat 26 47:29


Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K

photo by Bryan McVey


Egg Shell Shuffl e Half Marathon and 5KAPRIL 4, 2015 | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILRunners came out to Busse Woods to start their Easter celebrations a day early at the annual Egg Shell Shuffl e Half Marathon and 5K. In addition to the races, which rewarded fi nishers with bunny medals, participants also had the chance to comb the area for Easter eggs in a post-race egg hunt that featured over 10,000 eggs with a variety of prizes.

Men’s Half Marathon ResultsJohn Collet 47 1:18:42Eric Erspamer 25 1:23:14Dennis Kelsey 38 1:24:26Derick Anhalt 31 1:26:29John Horan 38, 1:27:55Dariusz Rafalko 36 1:27:56Maciej Konczewski 23 1:30:34Nick Pieczonka 20 1:30:56Paul Rogalski Jr. 30 1:30:57Ben Goldberg 37 1:33:20

Women’s Half Marathon ResultsLiz Ruvalcaba 30 1:26:32

Hailey Krzyston 22 1:29:29Erin Bodnar 34 1:33:58Sanya Syrstad 49 1:34:08Gina Schmidt, 30 1:36:03Katherine Jones 29 1:38:27Anastasia Netzel 28 1:38:51Stephanie Austin-Thieme 41 1:39:21Bridget Lesko 32 1:40:02Lindsey Elste 32 1:40:18

Men’s 5K ResultsAlexander Thomas 16 17:14Caleb Knottnerus 19 18:06Ben Deweerdt 12 18:43Brad Keating 26 18:43Jack Deweerdt 13 19:04Juan Gonzalez 15 19:17Justin Lorenz 13 19:20Timothy Theis 46 19:27James Preucil 13 19:45Jacob Keil 13 20:14

Women’s 5K ResultsJennifer Harrison 44 19:51Tessa Brennan 14 20:27

Megan Windsor 29 21:01Alexandra Lorenz 16, 21:16Nicole Horyn-Nelson 41 21:19Kimberly Gialdini 45 21:37Debra Marzano 49 21:55Stacey Deweerdt 46 22:56Sarah Peterson 27 23:48Diane Weisbrod 29 24:12

Just Move It! 5K ChallengeAPRIL 11, 2014 | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILThis suburban race, which benefi ts District 25 through PTA scholarship and ABC/25 Foundation School Grant selection, brought over 300 participants out for a day of activity and fun. In addition to the 5K, the event also offered a one mile run/walk.

Men’s ResultsRon Vera 51 Arlington Heights 20:24Russ Mathews 43 Arlington Heights 20:40Ethan G. 11 Arlington Heights 20:54Dan Bers 43 Arlington Heights 21:43Nathan S. 11 Arlington Heights 22:17Alex M. 10 Arlington Heights 22:24Tyler W. 10 Arlington Heights 22:31


46 MAY 2015 MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM

TO SEE MORE RESULTS VISIT: WWW.MYCHICAGATHLETE.COM

RACE RESULTS

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K

photo by Bryan McVey



Shea M. 11 Arlington Heights 22:54Chris Marks 43 Arlington Heights 22:56Paul R. 14 Arlington Heights 23:06

Women’s ResultsKim Greenstein 36 Arlington Heights 22:54Jean Phillips 40 Arlington Heights 23:13Milena S. 14 Arlington Heights 23:21Lydia Nadal 30 Arlington Heights 24:59Maria Subia 41 Arlington Heights 25:02Linda Pelczynski 46 Lake Zurich 25:16Natalie Jimenez 33 Chicago 25:36Mary Goumas 42 Mt. Prospect 25:43Kelly Marks 37 Arlington Heights 25:50Katelyn Kaese 32 Chicago 26:03

Rockdale Ramblin RunAPRIL 11, 2015 | ROCKDALE, I LThe annual run3 competition kicked off on April 11 with the Rockdale Ramblin Run, the fi rst of three races put on by the Joliet Park District. This race, billed as the “toughest 10K in the Midwest,” takes runners through Rockdale and Joliet with plenty of hills to keep things interesting.

Men’s ResultsAndre Martinez 16 Joliet 36:08Marc O’Neal 36 Lockport 36:19Andrew Robbins 18 New Lenox 36:52Jonathan Cain 33 Des Plaines 36:52Adam Kimble 38 Minooka 38:20Clark Anderson 45 Romeoville 39:01Richard Demick 49 Joliet 39:56Jess Conboy 34 Channahon 40:35James Motsch 46 Shorewood 40:40Jesse Oostema 35 Shorewood 40:42

Women’s ResultsAlyson Fosnot 23 Jasper, Ind. 39:59Carrie Forystek 35 Tinley Park 42:02Kristin Kotara 37 Mokena 42:15Tamera Munch 38 Joliet 43:05Sharon Dillon 31 Joliet 44:03Eryn Kybinski 40 Shorewood 44:37Lauren Lemke 40 Minooka 45:00Amanda Waznis 27 Rockdale 45:31Nicole Fritz 32 Manhattan 46:40Mary Milella 45 Frankfort 46:46

Good Life RaceAPRIL 12, 2015 | OAK PARK, I LFormerly known as The Race That’s Good For Life, the 34th annual Good Life Race once again brought stiff competition to Oak Park. In both the men’s and women’s races, less than one minute separated the first and fifth place finishers at the event. The run, known for featuring a fast course, was also the second race on this year’s CARA Runners Choice Circuit.

Men’s ResultsRyan Giuliano 30 15:02Emil Bojanov 30 15:12James Akita 34 15:20Kyle Larson 25 15:42Jeremy Stevens 27 15:55Jeremy Ruston 34 16:10Michael Wehrley 33 16:14Elpidio Vilchez 43 16:15Dan Walters 29 16:16Mark Wehrman 28 16:17

Women’s ResultsColumba Montes 35 17:43Wendy Jaehn 40 17:54Kristine Burgess 30 18:06Meshelle Rich 41 18:09Claire Johnson 22 18:22Jessica Iasparro 42 18:37Bess Ritter 27 18:48Stephanie Hughes 26 19:11Valeria Benitez 31 19:16Kaitlyn Clark 28 19:22

Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler4/18/15 | CHICAGO, I LRunners came to Montrose Harbor to put their winter training to the test at the Chicago Area Runner’s As-sociation’s annual Lakefront 10 Miler. Athletes tack-led Cricket Hill and a stiff headwind for the last four miles of the race, but even under those conditions, Kevin Oliver, last year’s second place fi nisher, turned in a 53:13 to win the race. Columba Montes won the women’s division in 1:02:10.

Men’s ResultsKevin Oliver 23 Chicago 53:13James Akita 34 Elmhurst 53:56Arthur Bareikis 28 Crestwood 55:58Rich Heffron 31 Chicago 56:13David Lyons 31 Chicago 56:52Benjamin Wallin 25 Chicago 57:12Robert Wiegand 37 Chicago 57:19Anand Parekh 42 Chicago 57:26Christopher Schmidt 40 Evanston 57:33Jeremy Rielley 29 Chicago 57:48

Women’s ResultsColumba Montes 35 Chicago 1:02:10Karrie Hamstra Wright 38 Chicago 1:04:47Bess Ritter 27 Chicago 1:05:36Stephanie Hughes 26 Chicago 1:05:45Lindsay Doherty 24 Wixom, Mich. 1:06:06Natalie Schramer 29 1:06:07Diana Davis 29 Evanston 1:07:23Angelica Guerrero 53 Chicago 1:08:41Bridget Vlakancic 29 St. Charles 1:10:44Marina Bashneva 31 Chicago 1:11:07

Morton Arboretum 10K4/19/15 | L ISLE, I LPredicted rain held off and made for a great day of racing at the Morton Arboretum on April 19. Runners negotiated the hills and turned in fast times, with Damian Bednorz winning it all in 35:37 and Alicia Rafferty taking the women’s title in 39:41.

Men’s ResultsDamian Bednorz Bensenville 35:37Nate McPherson Elmhurst 36:37Jonathan Cain Des Plaines 37:25Josh Williams Downers Grove 39:23Jim Kuch Wheaton 39:44Michael Fitch River Forest 40:26Patrick Etherington Round Lake 40:51Nathan Pavlik Chicago 41:21Scott Pahl Lisle 41:38Gary Moneysmith Wheaton 41:49

Women’s ResultsAlicia Rafferty Aurora 39:41Denise Parejko Clarendon Hills 44:15Nell Bochenek Glen Ellyn 44:59Lisa Sauvageau Aurora 45:18Tina Egizio Naperville 45:53Kelli Bowman Wheaton 46:51Kelly Szklany Bloomington 47:00Jenine Reier 47:14Kate Frydryk Naperville 47:18Kaitlyn Grabanski Wheaton 47:20


Morton Arboretum 10K

Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler


More Calendar events at: www.mychicagoathlete.com

YOUR PERSONAL RACE CALENDAR


adventure races05/09/15MIssIOn adventure race & MIssIOn Lite Beginner arLiberty INwww.dinoseries.com/adventure-racing

6/05/15Forest Frenzy Obstacle raceMidland MIforestfrenzy.com

06/06/15Michigan adventure race: silver Lake editionSilver Lake/Mears MIwww.miadventurerace.com

06/13/15urban dare chicagoChicago ILwww.urbandare.com

06/27/15Plot Pedal Paddle adventure raceDixon ILwww.teamdragonaz.wix.com

cycLIng races05/15/15Fat & skinny tire Fest 12Winona Lake INwww.fatandskinnytirefest.com

05/23/15aBd Masters criterium series 1Wood Dale ILwww.abdcycling.com



cycLIng tOurs05/16/15tour de cure-MadisonMadison WIdiabetes.org/tourmadison

05/17/15arlington 500Barrington ILwww.cyclearlington.com

05/20/15ride of silenceJoliet ILwww.rideofsilence.org

05/24/15MB Financial Bank Bike the driveChicago ILwww.bikethedrive.org

05/31/15uPaF ride for the arts, sponsored by Miller LiteMilwaukee WIwww.upafride.org

06/07/15touring ride in rural Indiana (trIrI) June Bicycle rallyMitchell And Spencer INwww.triri.org

06/07/15the udder centuryUnion ILwww.mchenrybicycleclub.org

06/07/15chicago Honor ride and run. Helping our Healing veteransSkokie ILride2recovery.com

06/12/15chicago Bike WeekChicago ILwww.cityofchicago.org

06/14/15the 34th annual BcLc rambleWilmot WIbikebclc.com/ramble

06/14/15grand Illinois trail and Parks Bike tour (gItaP)Kewanee ILwww.bikelib.org/gitap

06/20/15Peninsula century spring classic Bicycle rideBaileys Harbor, Wisconsin WIwww.peninsulacenturyspringclassic.com

06/27/152 rivers On 2 WheelsLogansport INwww.2riverson2wheels.org

06/28/15swedish days rideBurlington ILwww.fvbsc.org

06/28/15BaMc Menominee river century Bike rideMarinette WIwww.mrcride.com

runnIng05/02/15surviving the colorTerre Haute INwww.itsyourrace.com

05/02/15Lake Monona 20KMadison WIracedayeventsllc.com

05/02/15Wisconsin MarathonKenosha WIwww.wisconsinmarathon.com

05/02/152015 shelter, Inc. 5K run/Walk 4 KidzElk Grove Village ILwww.shelter-inc.org

05/02/15scadaddle for researchWheaton ILwww.firstgiving.com

05/02/15aux sable athletics for autismJoiliet ILwww.facebook.com/AuxSableAthlet-icsforAutism

05/02/15rainbow run 5kKankakee ILwww.kankakeerainbowrun.com

05/02/15the glo runChicago ILtheglorun.com/chicago/index.html

05/02/15rc2, 5K, 10K and Half MarathonRipon WIwww.ripon.edu/rc2

05/02/15a safe Place empowerun 5K run/WalkLibertyville ILasafeplace.dojiggy.com

05/02/1512th annual run for the Kids: superhero HustleVilla Park ILwww.eastersealsdfvr.org/runforthekids

raCe calendar

sunday, May 3 | PaLOs HeIgHts, ILKick off May with a suburban half marathon. the event features $5,000 in cash prizes and includes a Walk, run or roll competition for physically challenged athletes.

First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon

photo by Barcelona Creative group

Calendar.indd 1 4/16/15 3:00 PM

05/02/15Fischer Family Fun RunAurora ILFunRun.FischerPTSA.org

05/02/15District 54 Tech TrotMorris IL

05/02/15Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5kFish Creek WIwww.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com

05/02/15Chicago Police Me-morial Foundation Run To RememberChicago ILcpm.convio.net

05/02/15Break The Silence On Ovarian CancerChicago ILnocc.kintera.org/illinois

05/03/15360 Spring Ahead RunNaperville ILwww.360springahead.com

05/03/15We Go RunWest Chicago ILwww.racetime.info

05/03/15First Midwest Bank Southwest Half MarathonPalos Heights ILwww.firstmidwestbankhalfmarathon.com

05/03/15Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess RunKalamazoo MIwww.thekalamazoomarathon.com

05/03/15Great Western Half MarathonSt. Charles ILwww.foxrivertrailrunners.org

05/03/15Supermanny Shuffle 5k and SuperKids MilerRomeoville ILregister.itsracetime.com

05/03/15Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fit Fun Run- Crown Point, IN Crown Point INwww.biggestloserrunwalk.com

05/03/15Devil DashGurnee ILwww.gurneerotary.com

05/03/15Bustle Hustle 5KEagle WIwww.friendsoww.org/spring_events.htm

05/03/15WI Trail Assail Cinco de Mayo RunNashotah WIwww.silvercirclesportsevents.com

05/03/1Willard Elementary School 5K Fun Run/Walk & Kids Mile RunEvanston ILwww.signmeup.com/106987

05/04/15Polish Constitution Day HashChicago ILwww.chicagohash.com

05/09/15Pigeon River ClassicClintonville WIwww.greatlakesendurance.com

05/09/15Journeys Marathon Eagle River WIwww.journeysmarathon.org

05/09/15Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile & 5KLemont ILquarrymanchallenge.com

05/09/15Groovin in the Grove 5K Race & Fun WalkDowners Grove ILgoogle.com/site/groovininthegrove5K

05/09/15Spartan 5K Run|WalkMelrose Park ILwww.shsspartan5k.com

05/09/15Restoring Maywood 5KMaywood ILwww.restoringmaywood5k.com

05/09/15Rose RunIndianapolis INcross-roads-events.com/roserun

05/09/15Greater Chicago Epilepsy 5KChicago - Montrose Harbor ILwww.EpilepsyChicago.org

05/09/15Moonlight Marathon at Oak Ridge CemeterySpringfield ILwww.triharderpromotions.com

05/09/15Foodie 5K Lake CountyLibertyville ILwww.solvehungertoday.org

05/09/15St. Mary’s Royals Run 2015Yorkville IL

05/09/15Bobcat Blitz 5K and 1 Mile Run/WalkPalatine ILwww.immanuelpalatine.org/5k

05/09/15Cinco de Miler 5 mile runChicago ILwww.cincodemiler.com

05/10/15Embrace the Race...Breast & Ovarian Cancer 5 kHighland Park ILwww.embracetherace5k.com

05/10/15Run Like A Mother 5k and Kid’s 1 MileHinsdale ILwww.runlikeamother.com

05/10/15Cancer Kiss My CooleyHuntley ILwww.cancerkissmycooley.org

05/10/15Barrington Mother’s Day 5KBarrington ILallcommunityevents.com

05/10/15Stop the Clot Chicago 5K run/walkChicago ILwww.stoptheclotchicago.com

05/10/15Run Like A MotherHinsdale ILwww.runlikeamother.com

05/11/15Max Multisport Coaching Late Spring/Summer Half Marathon Training ProgramChicago ILwww.maxmultisport.com/group-training/running-programs

05/14/15Universal Sole Four Mile ClassicChicago ILwww.universalsole.com

05/15/15Cellcom Green Bay MarathonGreen Bay WIwww.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com

SATURDAy, MAy 9DOWNERS GROvE, ILHead to Downers Grove for the 26th annual Groovin in the Grove to benefit Sharing Connections, a furniture bank that serves the Chicago area. In addition to the 5K and fun walk, the event also include a kids 1K, 1/2K and 100-yard dash. In honor of Mother’s Day, all moms participating in the race will receive flowers.

Groovin in the Grove 5K Race & Fun

49MyCHICaGoatHlete.CoM may 2015



05/16/15Got2Run For Education, 2.62 Micro-Marathon Run/Walk & 8K RunArlington Hts. ILwww.Got2Run.org

05/16/15Greater Midland Community Center’s Dow RunWalkMidland MIwww.dowrunwalk.mymcc.org

05/16/15Apollo 5KHomewood ILhfracquetandfitness.com

05/16/15Homewood-Floss-moor Summer CircuitHomewood-Flossmoor ILhfracquetandfitness.com

05/16/15Dick Pond Athletics/Carol Stream Park District JUST RUN 5KCarol Stream ILwww.justplay.org

05/16/15Devil Dash 5kPeotone ILdevildash.peotonemusic.org

05/16/15Equestrian Connection Trail RacesLake Forest ILwww.equestrianconnection.org

05/16/15Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5K RunMarion IA

05/16/15Geist Half Marathon & 5KFishers INgeisthalf.com

05/16/15Holy Family School 5k Run/WalkShorewood IL

05/16/15Dart for the ArtsElkhart INwww.stonesouppromotions.com

05/16/15LaGrange Park Run for the RosesLaGrange Park IL

05/17/15Michigan Shores miniNew Buffalo MIasfrunnin0.wix.com/michigan-shoresmini

05/17/15Great Lakes Bay MarathonsMidland MIwww.greatlakesbaymarathons.com

05/17/15Cupcake Classic 5K & Kids One-Mile Run (formerly Run for Hope 5K)Downers Grove ILwww.noahshope.com/cupcake

05/17/15Annie Ryan RunElmhurst ILwww.annierun.com

05/17/15Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half MarathonSchaumburg ILallcommunityevents.com

05/17/15Chicago Spring 13.1 & 10KChicago ILwww.chicagospringhalf.com

05/17/15Animal House Shelter’s 5th Annual Dash for the Dogs 5K Run/WalkBarrington ILwww.animalhouseshelter.com/dash-for-the-dogs-5k-run-walk

05/17/15Move for the Kids 5K Walk/RunChicago ILwww.luriechildrens.org/moveforthekids

05/17/15Rosary High School 15th Annual Road Scholars 5KAurora ILrosaryhs.com

05/23/1538th Annual Fox Valley Elgin Fox TrotElgin ILwww.cityofelgin.org/foxtrot

05/23/15Western Springs Tower Trot 5K and 10KWestern Springs IL

05/23/154th Annual Wounded Warrior 5K Run/WalkPlainfield ILwww.welcomeyouhome.org

05/23/15Kent’s RunValparaiso INwww.KentsRun.com

05/23/15Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 MileChicago ILwww.SoldierField10.com

05/23/15Madison Twilight 10K/5KMadison WImadisonmarathon.org

05/23/15Two Rivers MeetElkhart INwww.stonesouppromotions.com

05/23/15Chicago Undy Run/WalkElk Grove IL

05/24/15Madison Half MarathonMadison WImadisonmarathon.org

05/25/15Ridge Run 2015Chicago ILwww.bapa.org

05/25/15St. Joseph Jubilee Jog 5KWilmette IL

05/30/158th Annual KishHealth System Physical Therapy Cen-ter 5K Run/walkSycamore ILwww.kishhealth.org

05/30/15DINO Trail Run - Brown CountyNashville INwww.dinoseries.com/trail-running

05/30/15The Patrick Mizwicki Strive for Five 5KFrankfort ILwww.PatrickMizwickiFoundation.com


raCe calendarYOUR PERSONAL RACE CALENDAR

SUNDAy, MAy 17 | SCHAUMBURG, ILtake on a half or full marathon in schaumburg at the Chicagoland spring Marathon & half Marathon. the race starts in the business district of schaumburg and takes runners through the Busse Woods Forest Preserve, with a new course this year for marathoners.

Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon


ADS.indd 10 4/20/15 11:46 AM


05/31/15Rockford Marathon, Half Marathon & 10KRockford ILchicagoevents.com

05/31/15North Shore 5KHighland Park ILwww.northshoreclassic.com

05/31/15Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for AwarenessBensenville IL

05/31/15North Shore Half MarathonHighland park IL

05/31/152nd Annual Answers for Emmett 5K and Youth RunsBatavia ILsudc.org/emmetsrun

06/04/15Indianapolis Monumental MileIndianapolis INwww.monumentalmarathon.com

06/05/15LaGrange Rocks 5KLa Grange ILwww.theleadershop.org

06/05/15Run the Runway 5K & 1 MRockford ILwww.rockfordairfest.com

06/06/15Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run & WalkMackinac Island MIrunmackinac.comrunmackinac.com

06/06/15Race Away from Domestic ViolenceIndianapolis INwww.icadvinc.org/events/

06/06/15Volition America Chicago Half Marathon and 5KChicago ILwww.volitionamerica.com

06/06/15Summertime Stride 5K Run & WalkMokena ILwww.mokenapark.com

06/06/15Mazon United Methodist 5KMazon ILwww.facebook.com/#!/groups/MazonUMC5Kev

06/06/15Running with the Knights 5KBolingbrook IL

06/06/155K Summer DashChicago ILwww.metrofamily.org

06/07/15Sterling Park District Brad Onken Memo-rial SMART Summer Sizzler 5KSterling ILwww.sterlingparks.org

06/07/1521st Annual Run for the RosesRoselle ILwww.run4roses5k.com

06/07/15Aspire 5KJoliet ILwww.itsracetime.com

06/07/15Run with the Nuns 5K and Youth DashLemont ILwww.signmeup.com/105488

06/11/15The Original 5KChicago ILwww.Original5K.com

06/13/15Brian Diemer Family of RacesGrand Rapids MIwww.diemerrun.com

06/13/15Conserve School Trail RunLand O Lakes WIwww.greatlakesendurance.com

06/13/15Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Milwaukee WIrocknsolerun.com

06/13/15Outrun the SunIndianapolis INwww.outrunthesun.org

06/13/15Munster Rotary Club 27th Aniversary Run-A-RoundMunster INwww.munsterrotary.com

06/13/15Streamwood StrideStreamwood ILwww.spdcares.com

06/13/15St Norbert Block Party 5K RunNorthbrook ILstnorbertblockparty.org

06/13/15Coureurs de Bois Trail Run & RelayKenosha WIwww.xcthrillogy.com

06/13/155K Waffle ShuffleWood Dale ILwww.wooddaleparkdistrict.org

06/13/15Devils Elbow 5K & 10K Trail RunArbor Vitae WIwww.troutlakegolf.com/devils5k

SUNDAY, MAY 17 | CHICAGO, ILthis May race gives athletes a chance to tour Chicago’s lakefront for either 13.1 or 6.2 miles. the half marathon is the first event in the Chicagoland half Marathon Series, which challenges runners to complete both the Chicago Spring 13.1 and the Chicago half Marathon in September for the chance to earn an additional medal and compete for additional prizes based on combined race times.

Chicago Spring 13.1 & 10K

More Calendar eventS at: www.mychicagoathlete.com



When the race is over, everyone qualifi es for a weekend fi lled with live music, theater, dining and nightlife. Whatever it is you’re looking for, Kenosha off ers all the excitement you need to keep the adrenaline fl owing.

VISITKENOSHA.COMVISITKENOSHA.COM

MARKETPLACE

YOUR AD HEREFor national marketplace advertising information

call Brook Gardner at 541-617-0885.

Q2 MARKETPLACE 2015 - 4 COLOR

· CUSTOM & STOCK· DIGITAL PRINTING· PRINTED ON TYVEK®

· QUICK TURN-AROUND· MANY MANY OPTIONS!

800-255-4120SCHOOL &

NON-PROFITDISCOUNT

FREECATALOGMARKETPLACE






800-255-4120SCHOOL &

NON-PROFITDISCOUNT

FREECATALOG

MARKETPLACE






800-255-4120SCHOOL &

NON-PROFITDISCOUNT

FREECATALOG

MARKETPLACE






800-255-4120SCHOOL &

NON-PROFITDISCOUNT

FREECATALOG

ROBERT’S CYCLESales • Service • Parts

Raleigh • D/Back • KHSWe service all makes and models

even the ones our competitors don’t.

with bike PurchaSe of $400 & uP

$55.00 exPireS May 31, 2015

Void with other Discounts or SpecialsMention you saw us in chicago athlete

biketune-ups55.00 bike

7054 North clark Street1.5 blocks S. touhy (on west side of street)

(773) 274.9281www.robertscycle.com

liMiteD to Stock oN haNDgiVe your a olD bike a New hoMe DoNatioNS excePteD

Like us onfacebook

10% off acceSSorieS

ADS.indd 17 4/20/15 1:46 PM


06/13/15Trot Against Traf-ficking 5K, 1 Mile Walk, Kids RunPark Ridge ILwww.trotagainsttrafficking.com

06/13/15Runnin’ With The Horses 5k Run / 1 Mile WalkCrete ILrunsignup.com/Race/IL/Crete/RunninwiththeHorses5K

06/13/15Super Strive for 5Mt Prospect ILrunsignup.com/Race/IL

06/14/15GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Run, 1 Mile Inspirational Walk & Kids Dash for Down syndromeHoffman Esates ILgigisplayhouse.org/5k

06/14/15Donuts for Dads 5K Run and Kids Fun RunsEast Dundee ILwww.dtpd.org

06/14/152015 Health, Hope & Heroes 5KMaywood ILLoyolamedicine5k.org

06/14/153rd Annual River Grove Police FOP 5KRiver Grove IL

06/14/15PAWS Chicago 15th Annual Run for their Lives 8k Run/4k WalkChicago ILpaws.convio.net

06/14/15Chicago Double Racing FestivalVilla Park ILwww.IllinoisDouble.com

06/17/15Short Run on a Long Day 5K (15th Annual)Frankfort ILwww.frankfortparks.org

06/18/1521st Annual ABC 7 Gibbons 5K RunChicago ILwww.Gibbons5K.com

06/18/15RUN(317) SeriesIndianapolis INwww.RUN317.com

06/20/1516th Annual Courthouse ClassicLaGrange INwww.courthouseclassic.com

06/20/15Head for the CureCarmel INwww.braincure.org

06/20/15The Remembering Lauren 5K Run/WalkVilla Park ILwww.rememberlaur.com

06/20/15Tool RunIndianapolis INcross-roads-events.com/toolrun

06/20/15The Micro Brew Mile & 6K Road RaceMoline ILwww.microbrewmile.com

06/20/15Racine Family YMCA Lighthouse RunRacine WIlighthouserun.com

06/20/15The Biggest Loser RunWalk Rockford Half Marathon/5KRockford ILwww.biggestloserrunwalk.com

06/20/15DINO Potato Creek 7 km Trail RunNorth Liberty INwww.dinoseries.com/trail-running

06/20/15Courthouse ClassicLAGrange INwww.courthouseclassic.com

06/20/15Beat the Grandma 5KGrand Rapids MIwww.beatthegrandma.mysite.com

06/20/15The PR MileDarien ILwww.theprmile.com

06/20/15Necktie 5K Walk & RunBeverly Shores INwww.necktierun.com

06/21/15PrairieFest 5K and One Mile Prairie Dog JogOswego ILoswegolandparkdistrict.org

06/21/15Father’s Day 5K - Kickin’ GrassPark Ridge ILbit.ly/fathersday5K

06/21/15Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against HateEvanston ILwww.ywca.org/RAH2015

06/22/15Max Multisport Coaching Marathon Training ProgramChicago ILwww.maxmultisport.com

06/27/15Concord Classic 5KConcord MIrunjackson.org

06/27/15Proud To RunChicago ILwww.proudtorun.org

06/27/15Charlevoix MarathonCharlevoix MIwww.charlevoixmarathon.com

06/27/1514th Annual Raider Classic 5K/10KQuincy ILqndcrosscountry.homestead.com

06/27/15Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5KUnion City MIwww.turtle-lake.net

06/27/15Two Hearted Trail RunParadise MIwww.greatlakesendurance.com

06/27/15Bud’s Run 5K Celebrating Life Run/WalkCarol Stream ILwww.budsrun.org

06/27/15Clothing Optional 5KUnion City MIturtle-lake.net

06/27/15Fun & Fit Family Day 5K Run/2 Mile WalkLibertyville ILwww.lambsfarm.org

06/27/15Superhero 5K Run/WalkPalatine ILwww.journeys5k.myevent.com

06/27/15Cross Country Open - Prairie State Road RunnersPlainfield ILwww.psrr.org

Destination events

RUNNING05/02/15Wisconsin MarathonKenosha WIwww.wisconsinmarathon.com

05/03/15Cincinnati Flying Pig MarathonCincinnati OHflyingpigmarathon.com

05/03/15Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh MarathonPittsburgh PAwww.pittsburghmarathon.com

05/03/15 Goodlife Fitness Toronto MarathonToronto ONwww.torontomarathon.com

05/24/15Scotiabank Ottawa MarathonOttawa ONwww.runottawa.ca

05/31/15Rock ‘n’ Roll San DiegoSan Diego CArunrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego

06/20/15Grandma’s MarathonDuluth MNwww.grandmasmarathon.com

TRIATHLON06/13/15Elkhart Lake Olympic Distance TriathlonElkhart Lake WIwww.elkhartlakemultisports.com




Half mile kids runJuly 4tH, 2015 | evanston, il | start/finisH at ackerman Park

p r o d u c t i o n s

SponSored by:TiTle SponSor by:

ADS.indd 14 4/21/15 8:04 PM


YOUR PERSONAL RACE CALENDAR


Running events

06/28/15Waterfall 5K Trail Runs 5K/10KLagro INVeepRaces.com

06/28/15McHenry County Patriot RunCrystal Lake ILwww.mchenrycountypatriotrun.org

06/28/1538th Annual DG 5 MilerDowners Grove ILwww.dgparks.org

06/28/15WaucondaFest 5k/10k ChallengeWauconda ILwww.waucondaparks.com

06/28/15Firecracker 5/10KKenosha WIwww.kenoshaymca.org

TRiATHlon05/16/15leaning Tower YMCA Youth TriathlonNiles ILwww.ymcachicago.org

05/17/153 Disciplines - Gateway TriathlonsCarlyle ILwww.3disciplines.com

05/17/15leaning Tower YMCA Tower TriathlonNiles ILwww.ymcachicago.org

05/23/15 30th Anniversary of Thunder in The Valley with Dave ScottTerre Haute INcross-roads-events.com/thtri

05/24/153 Disciplines - 24th Seahorse ChallengeKalamazoo MIwww.3disciplines.com

05/24/15MMTT Youth TriathlonGeneva ILwww.mmtt3.org

05/31/153 Disciplines - Big Fish TriathlonHadley Township MIwww.3disciplines.com

06/06/15The Prairie Triathlon at northPointe Roscoe ILwww.northpointewellness.org

06/07/15Pigman Sprint TriathlonPalo IApigmantri.com/races/pigman-sprint

06/07/15ET Batavia TriathlonBatavia ILwww.bataviatriathlon.org

06/07/15leon’s, World’s Fastest TriathlonHammond INwww.leonstriathlon.com

06/07/15Pleasant Prairie Cup Youth and Junior TriathlonPleasant Prairie WIrecplexonline.com

06/13/15Elkhart lake Sprint TriathlonElkhart Lake WIwww.elkhartlakemultisports.com

06/13/15Elkhart lake olympic Distance TriathlonElkhart Lake WIwww.elkhartlakemultisports.com

06/13/15Elkhart lake Elite olympic Distance TriathlonElkhart Lake WIwww.elkhartlakemultisports.com

06/14/153 Disciplines - Motor City TriathlonDetroit MIwww.3disciplines.com

06/14/15Grand Rapids TriathlonAda MIwww.grandrapidstri.com

06/14/152015 Esprit De She naperville TriathlonNaperville ILwww.espritdeshe.com

06/14/15lake in the Hills TriathlonLake In The Hills IL

06/20/153 Disciplines - illinios Triathlon ChampionshipsCrystal Lake ILwww.3disciplines.com

06/20/15XTERRA Dino north-ern indiana TriathlonNorth Liberty INwww.dinoseries.com/triathlons

06/20/15indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series #1Indianapolis INwww.tuxbro.com/index.html

06/20/15Stovepipe Sprintlincoln’s new Salem State Historic Site ILwww.triharderpromotions.com

06/20/15Rail Splitter intermediate TriathlonLincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site ILwww.triharderpromotions.com

06/27/15Morse Park Summer TriathlonNoblesville INwww.tuxbro.com

06/27/153 Disciplines - lum-berman Triathlon Festival of RacesCadillac MIwww.3disciplines.com

06/27/1522st Annual optimist Sprint TriathlonWinona Lake INwww.warsawoptimist.org/triathlon

06/28/15Twin lakes TriathlonPalatine ILwww.saltcreekpd.com

06/28/152015 Big Foot TriathlonLake Geneva WIwww.ramtri.com/bigfoot

DuATHlon05/02/158th Annual Race for the KidsHutsonville IL

05/09/153 Disciplines - Willow DuathlonNew Boston MIwww.3disciplines.com

06/07/15Powerman WisconsinKenosha WIwww.powermannorthamerica.com

06/07/15ET Batavia DuathlonBatavia ILwww.bataviatriathlon.org

oTHER05/02/15 - uP and DoWn and All AroundDowners Grove ILdownersgroveilcoc.weblinkconnect.com

05/17/15Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon & MinithonLibertyville ILwww.canoemarathon.com

ClASSES05/05/15Chicago Marathon: Tips to Get StartedChicago ILwww.theroadtoboston.info

SunDAY, MAY 17 | nilES, ilnow in its 30th year, this sprint triathlon features a 450-yard swim, 18K bike and 5K run that makes it ideal for veterans and new triathletes alike. the event also features youth races the day before, with a 100-meter swim, 4K bike and 1K run for kids ages 7 to 10 and a 200-meter swim, 8K bike and 2K run for kids ages 11-14.

Leaning Tower YMCA Tower Triathlon


JOIN CHICAGO�S BEST ENDURANCE SPORTS TRAINING PROGRAMS

Learn More at ChicagoEnduranceSports.comRUN TRIATHLON CYCLE SWIM

• Triathlon Training• Swim Technique Classes• Cycling Programs• Performance Testing

• Group or Private Coaching• Personal Training• Marathon Program• Conditioning Classes

IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR RESULTS,LET US HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS!

wellfitinc.com | 312.846.1222

• Triathlon training program for all levels• 55,000 sq. ft. facility at FFC Lincoln Park• 16-seat CompuTrainer™ cycling studio• VO2 max and blood lactate testing• Multi-lane lap swimming pool• USAT Certified Coaches• Underwater swim video analysis• NEW! (HIIT) high intensity interval training• NEW! IronMonster Tri Club

Contact [email protected] for a free trial workout or visit ffc.com/usat to learn more!

Discover the Midwest’s FirstUSAT Certified Performance Center

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Equilibriumfit.com | 1565 N Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60074 | 847-387-3042

We Provide: • Weight Loss Specialization• Strength & Muscle development• Sports Performance Training & design workouts • running programs for runners & Triathletes• Nutrition• Yoga• Thai Massage

FITNESS DIRECTORY


TrainingPrograms/CHARITIES.indd 3 4/22/15 12:42 PM

Phone: 773-227-5914 | Fax: 773-227-8247 www.ChicagoHerniaInstitute.com

2222 W. Division (Suite 110) Chicago, Il 60622 2800 N. Sheridan (Suite 108) Chicago, Il 60657

GroIn paIn? Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair: Groin/inguinal and belly button hernias.Get back to sports sooner and with less pain.

Athletic Pubaglia (Sport’s Hernia):Groin and rectus muscle tears, chronic pain despite resting.

Non-surgical treatments:Physical therapy/trigger point injections.

Surgical Repair:Laparoscopic Surgical Repair

CHICaGo HErnIa InSTITUTE

CHICaGo CHIropraCTIC & SporTS InjUry CEnTErSHolIStIc HeAltHcARe foR eveRyoNe fRoM PRofeSSIoNAl AtHleteS to SocceR MoMS

Dr. Alden clendenin | Dr. Josh Hover | Dr. chris Bocci | Dr. Drew Danielson Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians / Acupuncture / Physical Therapy & RehabSpinal Decompression / Active Release Technique / Graston / Rolfing / Custom Orthotics

Loop Clinic: 312.236.WELLLincoln Park: 773.529.WELLSkokie Clinic: 847.677.WELLWest Loop Clinic: 312.346.WELL

Our Certified Sports Physicians (CCSP) are also Certified Power-Taping Practioners (CPTP), Our clinics provide care for patients ranging from professional athletes to soccer moms. As avid hockey players/athletes themselves, Dr. Clendenin, Dr. Bocci, Dr. Hover, Dr. Danielson all know first hand the need for chiropractic specialty techniques and physical therapy for any athlete. Our practices specialize in the correction of biomechanical disorders rather than treating just the pain symptoms. We provide comprehen-sive treatment programs for, but not limited to:

Ligament/Muscle Injury & Tendonitis | Spinal Decompression | PodiatryAcupuncture | Therapeutic Sports Massage | Rolfing | Kinesio-Taping

Naturopathy | Sciatica/Disc Problems | Physical Therapy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Rehabilitation | Back/Neck Pain | Headaches

Custom Foot Orthotics | Rotator Cuff Syndrome | Knee/Hip PainFoot/Ankle Pain | Extremity Conditions

Sports Chiropractors for several professional teamsMENTION THIS AD FOR A $25 INITIAL ExAM, CONSULTATION, x-RAY IF NEEDED & FIRST TREATMENT.

www.SportsInjuryCenters.com

CHICaGo arEa rEHabIlITaTIon ExpErTS, InC. C.a.r.E pHySICal THErapyTheresa Eiden, MPT • Sally O’Hare, MPT Pamela Johnson, MSPT • Lindsay Lindquist, PT, DPTAlicia Bien, LMT

2533 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614773.472.2731

C.A.R.E. Physical Therapy’s mission is to provide the highest quality physical therapy services. We are individually owned and operat-ed, and feature one on one treatment sessions lasting 45 minutes to one hour exclusively with a physical therapist. Having personal experience participating in marathons and triathlons, we specialize in running injuries, but treat all orthopedic, neck, back and sports related injuries. Our services include a comprehensive biomechani-cal analysis of gait and running form as well as posture, strength and flexibility assessments. We emphasize manual therapy (soft tissue mobilization/myofascial release and joint mobilization techniques) and individualized exercise instruction, but also utilize therapeutic modalities (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, etc.) Call us today for a free consultation or gait video analysis. Now offering Massage Therapy.

Dr. MICHaEl p. DavEnporT [email protected]

3350 Salt Creek Lane Suite 109Arlington Heights, IL 60005847-368-3200

DC Wellness Center is a comprehensive family health facility that offers gentle chiropractic adjustments, adjunctive physiotherapy, functional nutrition with lab studies, structural postural care, exercise reabilitation, performance care with Active Release Technique (ART).

Dr. Michael Davenport has been involved in the Chicago area running community for over 20 years. He presently still competes in endurance events such as Ironman Triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons. He has been a member of several local orga-nizations which promote healthy lifestyles through training and competition. Dr. Davenport has run over 20 100 mile races including the Western States 100 mile endurance race 8 times and the Leadville Trail 100 4 times. He has also completed 6 Ironman Triathlons and hopes to complete his 7th this year in Lake Tahoe. Additionally, he has run 85 marathons. He hopes to break 3 hours again at this years Chicago Marathon, his 23rd Chicago Marathon.

Dr. Davenport has treated many local athletes. He stresses living healthy with the synergy of quality nutrition, proper core muscle balance, adequate rest, and correct structual biomechanics. He incorporates specific stretching, strengthening and stabilty exercises for successful and injury free sport performances.

He also offers gait analysis, postural care as a Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP), coaching, radiology, lab studies, body compositioning and acupuncture.

Experience a safe and natural approach to whole body health without the use of medication or surgery!

TIMoTHy T. janTz, DpM, faCfo, poDIaTrIST388 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014815.459.FOOT (3668)

Board certified in Podiatric Orthopedics and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Jantz is also a mara-thoner, ultramarathoner and duathlete. Providing comprehensive treatment for sports-related foot and ankle problems. Biomechani-cal examination, gait and stance evaluation and custom, sport specific, prescription orthotics. Conservative care of heel pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves, stress fractures, sprains, bunions, hammertoes. Surgical treatment as a last resort. Treadmill gait analysis, x-ray on site. On staff at Northern Illinois Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center. Evening hours are available.

To Advertise in this section

ConTaCT TraCy aT:

847.675.0200 x203

may 2015 MyChiCAgoAThleTe.CoM 58

HealtH/Fitness lisTings

Health&FitnessListings.indd 2 4/16/15 8:53 PM


Physicians Plus -Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation1700 W. Diversey Pkwy.Chicago, IL. 60614www.TheSportDocs.com • 773-FIT-0033

Dr. Paul A. Marando D.C., C.C.S.P. (Certifi ed Chiropractic Sports Physician)Dr. Tim P. Marando D.C., N.D.

Physicians Plus is a progressive physical medicine and sports rehabilitation center that treats musculoskeletal injuries from the feet to the head. Dr. Paul Marando and Dr. Tim Marando emphasize thorough, comprehensive evaluations to provide individualized rapid treatment programs that keep our patients doing what they love. When combining detailed patient education, our patients learn to take care of themselves and see us less often.

No therapist referrals will be necessary as we are your doctors and rehabilitative therapists in one. Our goal in working with you is to quickly eliminate pain and provide you with quick, easy access to care. For years, Physicians Plus has enjoyed treating professional and Olympic athletes, as well as providing the same standard of care to all our patients.

Physicians Plus provides performance care to athletes looking to get an edge on the competition. We are part of the ART Ironman Performance Care Team and can be found on the Ironman Provider Network. Performance care is a system of treatment which helps lengthen and strengthen muscles before they become injured which results in improved athletic performance.

Therapies:• Active Release Techniques® (ART®) • Graston Technique®• McKenzie Method® • Kinesio Taping®• Functional Rehabilitation • Custom Foot Orthotics• Naturopathic Medicine • Massage

Commonly Treated Conditions:Back/Neck Pain • Headaches • Disc herniations • Shoulder pain • Lateral epicondylitis • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Bursitis • Hip/knee pain • Tendon injuries • Ankle Sprains • Plantar fasciitis • Foot/ankle pain

Dr. Lisa M. Schoene GURNEE PODIATRY &

SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES: 351 S. GREENLEAF ST. #C PARK CITY, IL 60085 847-263-6073

401 W. ONTARIO ST. #240 CHICAGO IL 60654 312-642-6020

Dr. Lisa Schoene is a sports medicine specialist who is triple board certified in Surgery, Orthopedics, and Primary Podiatric medicine, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery and the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine. She is also a licensed certified Athletic Trainer as well. She has been practicing Podiatric Sports medicine for over 22 years. She has treated and worked with numerous Olympic, Professional, Semi-professional, and Elite athletes of many sports, including runners, triathletes, and dancers. Dr. Schoene has supervised and covered numerous sporting events and races, and lectures nationally and internation-ally on many sports medicine topics. Dr. Schoene trains Medical and Podiatry students, residents and fellows. She was one of 17 Podiatrist’s to work at the Olympic Games in 1996 and has worked at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado and with the World Cup Games. She has been a Podiatric consultant for the DePaul University athletic department for over 20 years, and has worked with many professional dance companies in the Chica-goland area, including the Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance, Ballet Chicago, Inaside Chicago Dance as well as many others. Dr. Schoene will thoroughly evaluate overall posture, and func-tional abilities, she will examine the complete lower extremity, for strength, flexibility, biomechanical alignment, functional capacity and shoe gear. Emphasis will be placed on quick recovery from the current injury, and proactive preventative treatments for the future. This may include physical therapy treatments, strength, and flexibility work, orthotics for biomechanical control, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and alternative therapies including acupuncture, homeopathic, or magnetic therapy.

Massage Envy Spa - Streeterville 345 E. Ohio Street (between McClurg Court & Fairbanks)Chicago, IL 60611 • 312-222-0808Validated discounted parking up to 3 hours

Massage Envy Spa - Lincoln Park South 1845 N. Clybourn (across from Buffalo Wild Wings)Chicago, IL 60614 • 773-904-1100Free 90 minute parking available with validation

Massage Envy Spa - Old Town / Gold Coast1222 N. Wells Street (Across from Plum Market)312-642-ENVY • Now Open

ADD MASSAGE THERAPY TO YOUR MARATHON OR TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM AND ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE.

ABOUT MASSAGE ENVY SPAMassage Envy Spa offers convenience, affordability, and professionalism. With convenient locations in the Streeterville and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, Massage Envy is the perfect place to go for your therapeutic massage therapy & Murad Facial services. Our licensed massage therapists & estheticians are trained to provide each of our guests with a customized experience. With our focus on wellness, we offer the following services: • Deep tissue massage • Relaxation / Swedish massage • Pre-natal massage • Reflexology • Sports massage • Hot Stone Therapy • Enhancements include AromaTherapy & Deep Muscle Therapy & Sugar Foot Scrubs • Murad Healthy Skin Facials • On-site chair massage at your office or event For first time guests, book your 1-hour (50 minute hands on) massage today at the member rate of $49.99 or book a 1 ½-hour massage session (80 minutes hands on) at the $74.99 member rate. That’s a 50% savings off the regular rates. We also offer first time guests a $59.99 Murad Healthy Skin Facial.

ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIPJoin over 1,800,000 members nationwide! If you seek the benefi ts of thera-peutic massage & Murad Healthy Skin facials on a regular basis, our member-ship program is a great value! Chicago Area Runner’s Association members receive a discount when they enroll in our 12-month program (see clinic for details): Here’s how the membership works: • $59.99 monthly dues includes a 1-hour customized massage each month • All additional services at the discounted member rates ($49.99 one hour/$59.99 Murad facial) • Monthly member massages can be rolled over to the next month, gifted to others, or used in 30 minute increments • Ask about our Corporate Wellness discounts for companies who enroll 5 or more employees • Valid at over 1,100 locations in 49 states.

WE ARE PARTNERS IN THE CHICAGO COMMUNITYWe are actively involved with the following organizations: • TEAM PAWS and the Run For Their Lives 8K• Sponsor of CARA Summer Marathon Training Program• Arthritis Foundation• Bright Pink’s Fab Fest

Massage Envy Spa is the offi cial sponsor of:

*See clinic for full details, restrictions and member rules apply.

136 W Vallette Street, Ste #2, Elmhurst, IL Phone: 630-834-3668 | ElmhurstFootDoc.com

RUNNERS TREATING RUNNERSOur docs run, bike, and swim.

Marathoners. Triathletes. Weekend Warriors.Foot hurt? Can’t Run? That’s an emergency to us!

Use the secret code “Walking on Air” to get preferred scheduling.

Request Dr. McNeill’s FREE running book at www.elmhurstfootdoc.com


RIVER NORTH: 600 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654 LINCOLN PARK: 2105 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60614(312) 330-6464 | [email protected]

THE PROBLEMRepetitive motions of day-to-day life cause muscles to contract and relax. Over time, these contractions become shorter. As they become shorter, muscles and fascia become chronically contracted, forming knots, congested tissue, and muscle tightness leading to dysfunction, disability and pain.

The health of muscles is directly affected by tightness in the muscles. Blood and lymph volume is drastically reduced in hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Tremendous congestion and infl ammation accumulates in the tissue from cellular metabolic wastes, all due to ineffective circulation. As this stagnation progresses, the tissue suffers increasingly destructive pathological changes.

DELOS THERAPYDelos Therapy involves applied systematic pressure to the entire length of the muscle to stretch muscular fibrils, leading to elevated vascular and lymphatic circulation, improving the vital health of the affected tissue, eliminating pain and restoring function.

HOW WE DIFFER FROM...Physical TherapyConventional techniques of stretching and strengthening are ineffective for hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Delos Therapy addresses the root cause of the pain by micro-stretching muscles and fascia.

ChiropracticRather than manipulating bones that may be out of alignment, Delos therapy addresses the muscle tissue, which is the force that is causing the skeletal misalignment in the first place.

MassageCompared to Delos, regular massage is a superfi cial technique that doesn’t optimally address muscular tightness. Even deep tissue and sports massage don’t hold tissue in a stretched position long enough to be fully effective.

Conventional StretchingTight tissue doesn’t stretch, so during conventional stretching, only healthy fibers are stretched. As a result, flexibility often increases, but pain and stiffness don’t diminish.

CONDITIONS TREATED BY DELOS• Headaches/migraines • Back/neck pain• Shoulder pain • Arthritis• Sciatica • IT band syndrome• Carpal tunnel syndrome • Tennis/golfer’s elbow• Heel spurs • Hip pain• Plantar fasciitis • Tendonitis• TMJ • Bursitis• Fibromyalgia • Knee pain• Shin splints

BENEFITS OF DELOS• Prevention of surgeries • Elimination of pain symptoms• Reduced rehabilitation time • Reduced treatment costs• Restored function • Reduced stiffness• Increased range of motion

First time clients are entitled to a complimentary 25-minute treatment using code ChiMag.

SAUGANASH WELLNESS CENTER6160 N. Cicero Avenue, Suite 214

Chicago, IL 60646

773.283.4470 | FAX: [email protected]

Sauganash Wellness Center provides quality chiropractic care and massage therapy — treatments that reduce pain and enhance your health. Whether you are an athlete in training or looking to maintain optimum performance, our non-invasive treatments will fit you and your family’s active lifestyle and individual needs. Conditions we treat at Sauganash Wellness Center include arthri-tis, back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, disc herniations, headaches, muscular pain or injury, sciatica, sports-related inju-ries, whiplash and more.

The Sauganash Wellness Center has been recognized as a Corpo-rate Citizen of the Year by the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce because they exemplify what the chamber represents – business, service and community. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Deanna Minkler and Rachel Shaffer, the center has become an important part of the community. Minkler and Shaffer have participated in and do-nated their services to Lincolnwood’s Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Turkey Trot and annual summer Fest, as well as many other events in Greater Chicago including the WTTW Family Walk and Fun Run, the Edison Park Turkey Trot and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund Run to Remember 5K Walk/Run.

A licensed Chiropractic for more than 10 years, Dr. Deanna Minkler, D.C., CHt, specializes in sports rehabilitation and pediatric chiropractic. To assist athletes recover from injuries at a quicker pace, Minkler has become certifi ed in Kinesiotaping, the treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction, and the Graston Technique, which treats acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.

“Becoming a successful chiropractor has been my ambition since I was nine years old,” Dr. Minkler shares. “Being a part of a person’s transi-tion from discomfort and impaired movement to pain free mobility is my greatest reward. My profession is challenging and stimulating and it inspires me every day!”

Rachel Shaffer is a licensed and certified massage therapist who has been in practice for more than 9 years. Specializing in as-sisting professional athletes, Shaffer has become an expert in deep tissue and sports massage. She also excels at prenatal and geriatric therapy.

Enhance your current health... and your future health with care from our certifi ed and licensed doctors and practitioners. Sauganash Wellness Center is conveniently located at 6160 N. Cicero Avenue, just one block east of the Eden’s Expressway (I-94) and one block north of Peterson Avenue on Chicago’s North Side. Many insurance plans accepted. Now accepting new patients.

For more information, visit the center’s web site at www.sauganashwellness.com.

CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS MEDICINEDr. Joshua Akin, Dr. Jon Sebby, Dr. Frank Bucki,

Shawn Mays, LMT, Sam Gao, LMT

847-881-2861 | Chicagochirosports.com

Locations:1847 Oak St, Northfi eld (located in Chicago Sports Institute)1325 W. Randolph St, Chicago

Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine specializes in helping athletes and active individuals achieve optimal performance in sports, as well as body balance for every day activities. Our board certifi ed doctors work with you to design an individualized and comprehensive treatment program – combining body-work, education and exercise – that accelerates your performance and recovery.

Services Offered:• Chiropractic Care • Active Release Technique (ART)• Massage Therapy • Functional Rehabilitation• Trigger Point Needling • Kinesio Taping• Cupping Therapy• Graston Technique• Instrument Adhesion Release • Nutritional IV Therapy• Orthotics • Oxygen Therapy

Dr. Akin is the Chiropractic Physician for the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs.

Contact us to fi nd out how Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine can help you with your recovery from an injury, treatments to manage your acute or chronic pain or a program to improve your performance and prevent injuries.

Chicago Sports Institute, www.chicagosportsinstitute.com, is Chicagoland’s premier sports training facility, dedicated to providing the ultimate in performance training, sports medicine and integrative health. With a passion for helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals, the experts at Chicago Sports Institute have an ongoing commitment to assist athletes at any level in achieving optimal performance in their sports and activities.

SERVICES OFFERED:- Performance Training • One-On-One • Athlete Development • Youth • Program Design • Strongwoman & Strongman- Sports Medicine (Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine)- Integrative Health

[email protected]

CHICAGO SPORTS INSTITUTE847-881-2861 | chicagosportsinstitute.com1847 Oak St. Northfi eld, IL

60 MAY 2015 MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM

HEALTH/FITNESS LISTINGS


STACY L. CLARK, PH.D.Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Sports Psychology/Performance Enhancement25 E. Washington St. Suite 1719

Chicago, IL [email protected] | 773-263-0003

Train your body. Train your mind. Perform your best.Athletes are always trying to enhance their performance or find that competitive edge yet most athletes have experienced instances when they were not performing at the top of their game. While physical training is important, conditioning is only part of an ath-lete’s training and if the mind is not on board, physical training can often become ineffective. It is the mental focus that carries an ath-lete across the finish line when the body no longer can. Therefore, being equipped with tools to help overcome mental roadblocks should be as much of a part of an athlete’s training program as endurance, hydration, and nutrition. Dr. Clark specializes in helping athletes reach their optimal performance by identifying the source of the athlete’s problem, by helping the athlete set goals, and by building skills. She has considerable experience working with issues commonly encountered by athletes such as performance anxiety, struggles with motivation, focus and concentration, stress management, adjustment to injury, and life circumstances that in-terfere with performance.

Dr. Clark is a clinical psychologist specializing in sports psychology and performance enhancement. She has worked with Division I athletes, marathon runners, Ironman participants, and novices just starting out in their sport. She is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and American Psychological Association. Dr. Clark not only works with athletes, but is a marathon runner herself who values the power of the mind on performance outcomes.

Call for a free confidential phone consultation.

To Advertise in this section

CONTACT TRACY AT:

847.675.0200 x203

REGISTER NOW for the Wildest Race in Town!www.lpzoo.org

10K Run • 5K Run/Walk Kid’s Safari Stampede Obstacle Course

Proceeds help support animal care and keep the zoo open and free 365 days per year.

Sunday, June 7

Produced bySponsored by

races sell out!

Half mile kids runJuly 4tH, 2015

evanston, il

start/finisH at ackerman Park

p r o d u c t i o n s

www.signmeup.com/93500


Q What are some challenges that come along with event operation that runners may not know about? A The challenges can differ from one event to another. For example, designing a course that is interesting for the runners, that works operationally, that will be accepted by the local community and that measures out to the correct distance can be a challenge.

It’s nice to see runners thank the volunteers for their help at the races. But, many might not be aware of how challenging it can be to recruit enough of them to staff the event. Everyone should try to volunteer at a race from time to time. Your help is really needed, and it can be as much fun as running in the race.

Q What are the most rewarding aspects of what you do? A It’s fun to see people achieve a goal that they had set for themselves. For

some, it might be their fastest finish time, their tenth marathon or their first ultramarathon. For others, running a 5K might be something they once thought they could never do, and it’s rewarding to see how happy they are when they cross the finish line.

Also, races support many charitable causes, and it’s nice to provide a venue for these organizations to raise needed funds.

Q What’s up next for you? A It will be a busy summer – and the race that I would like everyone to try is the Oak Brook Half-Marathon on Labor Day, Sept. 7. It’s a unique and challenging course. You’ll enjoy the beauty of the Village and the enthusiasm of our volunteers!


Second glanCe

Tom Hepperle occupation: RAce diRectoR, VolunteeR cooRdinAtoR, RAce opeRAtionS cooRdinAtoR

Hepperle (Right) posing as he makes his rounds at the 20 Miler training run in Elk Grove Village.

Second Glance.indd 1 4/19/15 1:42 PM

chicago athletemagazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015CHICAGOL AND’S L ABOR DAY TRADITION

WWW.OAKBROOKHALFMARATHON.COM

OAK BROOK HALF-MARATHON

OakBrookHalfMarathon.indd 4 4/16/15 9:41 PM

ADS.indd 11 4/17/15 10:13 AM

Documents

Chicago Athlete Magazine May 2015 Issue