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Brenda Barrera has been running and competing in road races and triathlons for over 20 years. She was the National Web Editor for The Running Network as well as Editor for RunMidwest and Chicago Athlete. One of her favorite books is Chicago Running Guide--check out the byline and you'll know why. You can reach her at brendabarreraruns@gmail.com

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Tegenkamp, Yoder Begley win U.S. 5K Championships

While it is marathon season, there was a national event of shorter distance in Rhode Island this past weekend that merits recognition. Matt Tegenkamp...
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RRCA National 5K Championship in Alabama this Saturday

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The Woodstock 5K in Anniston, AL serves as the 2009 RRCA National 5K Championship this Saturday, August 1. Supported by the local Anniston Runners...
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Buckingham Fountain 5K Fun Run this Saturday in Chicago

Have you ever tossed a penny into Grant Park’s Buckingham Fountain and made a wish? I have. How many times have you participated in a race...
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Chicago’s Ravenswood 5K wrap up

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This was the 13th year for the Ravenswood 5K and there’s no denying since Fleet Feet took over the helm this north side tradition has grown in...
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Costello and Miltz win CARA Lakefront 10 Miler

Chicago racing is definitely in full “spring” swing with the Race to Wrigley 5K starting and ending at our famed baseball park, the Path...
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2009 St. Paddy's Day 5K in Chicago - Photo Gallery

Here's the photo gallery to go along with Monday's race recapFor St. Paddy's Day 5K Results...
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Chicago weekend running recap: St. Paddy's and March Madness

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Chicagoland runners welcomed a much-needed break from Old Man Winter this past weekend as runners participated in two favorite events. In Lincoln...
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Winter and early spring Chicago races to put your radar

Because events have a way of filling up while you ponder which race to do . . . here are a few events coming up that I wanted to put on your...
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New Year's Day 5K Photos and Running Resolutions

Shannon Javaras – A member of the Yankee Runners, says her Running Resolutions are to eat cleaner, pick up her mileage and get ready for the...
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Running Resolutions – Making and Keeping Them

On New Year’s Day I saw many runners brave the cold temperatures as they participated in a fine Chicago tradition, running the New Year’s...
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