Kelly Herron says running provided power to fight off her attacker. Finishing 26.2 will offer closure. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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Gordon the Paralyzed Dog Can’t Participate in Chicago—but Has a New Goal in Mind
Safety and security concerns shift his target to a November race. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
By Car or By Train: Two Ways to Spectate the Chicago Marathon
If you plan ahead, you can probably spot your runner in several places. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Meet the Icons of the Chicago Marathon
Forty years after the Windy City’s first 26.2-miler, these are the people who keep the party going. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
5 Runners Get Real About How They Broke Their Bad Habits
Keep making the same mistakes over and over? Here are tested strategies for breaking the cycle. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
The Best Foods to Eat the Night Before a Big Race
Plus, a few that can wreck your day. Read the full article for SELF.
Five Things I Learned at the Malört 5K, the Most Chicago Race Ever
Pencil shavings and heartbreak. Akin to licking a flagpole. The product of a gypsy curse. No matter how I’ve heard it described, Malört – a wormwood-based liqueur that’s become Chicago’s booziest inside joke – doesn’t exactly sound like the drink of champions. Read the full story for aSweatLife.com.
#WeGotGoals Episode 17: Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski
The Monday after the Bank of America Chicago Marathon each year, Carey Pinkowski’s phone begins ringing. One runner wants to thank a volunteer who provided a critical medical treatment or cup of ice. Another hopes to follow up on a new friendship he made during some difficult miles. Carey calls them back – he feels he has to. Though social media has made missed connections easier to resolve, he still believes one of his biggest responsibilities as race director is to bring the running community together. Hear more on this week’s #WeGotGoals.
Mental Tricks to Make Your Runs Faster, Easier, and More Fun
Forget the fancy GPS watch—the most powerful training tool is between your ears. Read the full article for SELF.
37 Mistakes Runners Can’t Stop Making
Yeah, we know better. It doesn’t matter. Read the full article for Runner’s World.