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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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Celebrate Olympic Day on Tuesday with run and party at North Avenue Beach!

You're invited by Chicago 2016 to join in the city's celebration of Olympic Day on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 with two free events: a three-mile Fun Run...
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Upcoming Chicago fun runs

It’s summertime folks and it’s time to end the cycle of running the same time each day, the same direction and passing the same people....
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Run to the Plaza Series in downtown Chicago

Here's a hot tip! I just got wind of a new, fun run series that you will want to join if you work downtown or live downtown---or even if you don't!...
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A challenge to runners: helping our unemployed friends

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I read the article in yesterday’s Chicago Sun Times, “In a dead job market, unemployed hit the gym for some sweat therapy" and made a...
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Show your support for the Chicago 2016 bid on Sunday

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This is from a CARA eNewsletter and I encourage you'all to show your support. I'd love to join you but I will be helping out the Chicago 2016 Athlete...
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Diehard Chicago runners (and sprinters) bring in March

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about running in Chicago, it’s to pay attention to the weather conditions before you head out the...
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Wine Crush Fun Run and Banco America Half Marathon

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There’s a Wine Crush Festival happening in Old Town and for runners, there’s the inaugural Wine Crush Fun Run (emphasis is on FUN) on...
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Weekend TO DO list: Buy Race Day Shoes Now

Got plans for a Sunday morning run? Cancel 'em and head on over to Old Town. Josh Cox is in town. Yup, the same "hottie" that was on...
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