By Connie Kulczycki on December 9, 2019
Calvin Jordan, Guest Blog Writer The year 2012 started out like most years, that is, uneventful, and went into July as being about the same as every other year. But this July is when life just about.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on November 11, 2019
Connie Kulczycki Geske, Guest Blog Writer & Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon’s Social Media & Marketing Director Running has always been a part of my life—whether it be on the soccer field from age 5 to 19, on.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on October 7, 2019
Jan Seeley, Guest Blog Writer & Co-Director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend Race Weekend is six months and 17 days away! Many of you have seen our 2020 race poster reveal video (worth another.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on September 9, 2019
Angela Balcor, Guest Blog Writer I used to enjoy long runs in the morning before work. I would wake up early, leave my house when the world was still asleep, and watch the sun rise while I.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on September 4, 2019
We’re thrilled to launch our first-ever Race Ambassador program. The sixteen individuals comprising our inaugural team know the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend inside and out. Between them, our ambassadors have 83 finishes of race weekend.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on August 12, 2019
Morgan Mahn, Guest Blog Writer If you had told me back in 2015 that in just three years’ time I would be a proud finisher of over 13 half marathons, eight marathons, eight ultramarathons, and be planning.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on July 15, 2019
Chad Burke, Guest Blog Writer I had a goal of running in every Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend since its beginning in 2009. Work caused me to miss 2017, so now my goal is to run.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on April 8, 2019
From the Desk of Jan Seeley, Co-Director & Guest Blog Writer As our Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend turns the page and starts its second decade, one of our goals is earning certification for meeting the.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on April 2, 2019
Athletico Physical Therapy, Guest Blog Writer As the weather starts to warm up, you might be itching to get back outdoors for a run. Outdoor workouts offer both physical and psychological benefits, such as helping with depression,.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on March 25, 2019
Olivia Martin, Guest Blog Writer When training for any race, it is important to train like you want to race. Being race ready includes having a comprehensive warm-up and cool-down. Sandwiching your race in between a warm-up.. Read More
