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What's Your Deal?

I’d like to think of myself as a savvy shopper. Whether is scouring the sale section for that perfect dress, ordering the “full portion” of pasta so I can have some left over for lunch (who am I kidding – for two hours later!) or running home from work to save train money...this recession has kicked my lust for deals in full gear! Likewise, the state of the economy has also flourished TONS of FREE work-outs and classes! No gym membership? No problem! You’ve probably been to or seen pictures of Chicago’s Bean – the silver bean shaped sculpture that attracts thousands of visitors a day – ...

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Cruisers

By KatieAlbright / 11 November 2009 / 10:45 AM

Cruisers
The feeling I get when I'm cruising along Lake Michigan has got to be similar to the feeling a dog has when he sticks his head out the car window. The fresh air blowing in my face, taking in the beautiful scenery, the people watching, there is truly nothing better or more relaxing. My ...
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First Time Marathon Runner

By KatieAlbright / 02 November 2009 / 02:15 PM

First Time Marathon Runner
The Chicago Marathon is the peak of achievement for both top runners in the world and everyday runners. Sunday, October 11, 2009 marked the day when runners from over 100 countries and 50 states came together to realize a dream and complete the 26.2 mile race. I had the opportunity to ...
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WHAT WALL?

By AshleyKoehn / 01 November 2009 / 05:30 PM

WHAT WALL?
MILE 23. It’s the mile marker in a marathon when runners are: Catapulting forward on mental energy alone. Legs cramp. Knees lock. Doubts rise. And absolutely ALL body movement is uncontrollable. For most marathoners, it can be “their wall.” Last year at mile 23, I pee’d my spandex ...
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I Came. I TRI’d. I Conquered.

By AshleyKoehn / 12 October 2009 / 11:35 AM

I Came. I TRI’d. I Conquered.
Have you ever finished a race and felt as though sparks were going to fly?! Last year, I was a spectator at the largest triathlon in the United States, the Chicago Triathlon. I vowed to myself that I would compete in my first international distance triathlon the following year. 365 days ...
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Stretch It Out

By AshleyKoehn / 22 September 2009 / 06:05 PM

Stretch It Out
No offense to my best girlfriend running partners, but lately, I’ve found that my best training sidekick is my post workout stretching... I’m training for the Chicago Triathlon and a marathon in December – so if I don’t take care of my legs now – they absolutely will not be there for me ...
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