on March 27, 2023
Running can place up to 3 times your body weight of force on the body. Because of this extremely high demand, having a strong core is important. The core muscles include the diaphragm, transverse abdominus, rectus abdominus,.. Read More
on March 20, 2023
Reaching new goals begins before you lace up your shoes, but with a little proactive hydration, you can hit the ground running. To proactively hydrate, it’s important to drink fluids regularly throughout the day, rather than waiting.. Read More
on March 6, 2023
So, you’re going to run a half marathon….13.1 miles. Whether it’s your first half marathon or your fiftieth, 13.1 miles is still an awfully long distance. That’s why the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend Team provides Joe’s.. Read More
on February 20, 2023
As a female athlete, the one constant in my exercise routine is regular running. Running is the cheapest, easiest, most accessible, most adaptable form of exercise, especially for a woman living in the Midwest. From regular, year-round.. Read More
on February 1, 2023
Noah Lukach’s smile could light up Memorial Stadium singlehandedly. One of my absolute favorite moments in our annual 5K on race weekend was welcoming Noah and his family at the finish line. Team Noah, they called themselves,.. Read More
on January 17, 2023
Want to earn FREE ASICS RACE SWAG? The 2023 Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is just a few months away, and we’re launching our new Referral Rewards program. If you can get five people to sign up.. Read More
on April 20, 2022
You’re out running on your favorite trail, and so far, everything about your run is perfect. But then, you feel an unusual burn in your heel. Or a discomforting pull of your hamstrings just behind your knee... Read More
on April 22, 2021
Earth Day on April 22 marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. What better day to launch our new virtual event—the eco-friendly Pace & Pedal Perimeter Challenge. Will you join us.. Read More
on August 6, 2020
One of the major causes of back pain for runners can be attributed to wearing the wrong footwear. But it shouldn’t be surprising that your shoes can cause problems with your back. After all, your footwear can.. Read More
on July 4, 2020
Jan Seeley, Guest Blog Writer & Co-Director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend This post brings the welcome news that registration for our 2021 race weekend next April 29 to May 1 is OPEN for.. Read More