By Connie Kulczycki on February 18, 2019
By Craig Virgin, Guest Blog Writer Last week I discussed creative solutions to adapt your running training outside during the cold wintery months here in the Midwest. It can still be done on most days. However, there.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on February 12, 2019
By Craig Virgin, Guest Blog Writer In my nearly 50 years of distance running (more like a jog/hobble/walk nowadays!) I learned early on that my training progress and race performances had as much to do with the weather.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on February 4, 2019
By Jeff Sorenson, Guest Blog Writer You might’ve met Kodiak Cakes’ friendly staff serving up delicious samples of protein-packed flapjacks at your last race or just noticed their distinct packaging on the shelf at your local grocery.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on January 28, 2019
By Letitia L. Moffitt, Guest Blog Writer Something funny happens to people the second they finish a bottle of their favorite beverage. All of a sudden, that container that once held a refreshing drink is instantly disgustingand.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on January 21, 2019
By Tom Perri, Guest Blog Writer Soon after I completed my first race I decided I received more joy out of running withsomeone or helping someone achieve a goal than when running by myself. Running is basically.. Read More
By Connie Kulczycki on January 15, 2019
By Rachel Zubricky, Guest Blog Writer Greetings! I hope everyone’s training is going smoothly for their respective Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon race weekend event! As a runner and a physical therapist, I often get questions from runners.. Read More
By Lynn Kincaid on September 19, 2018
By Leia Flure, Guest Blog Writer People often assume that since I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist, I must have always been healthy and active. But I was far from athletic growing up. Pizza was at the top.. Read More
By Lynn Kincaid on August 14, 2018
By Lynn Kincaid, Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Social Media Director How was motivation to aspire and achieve goals shaped during your childhood? Did you see a new box of crayons, a packet of unsharpened pencils, or a.. Read More
By Lynn Kincaid on April 4, 2018
We’re less than a month away from this year’s Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon (CCIM), and the behind the scenes work of putting on your marathon is in high gear. The medal reveal should happen any day now... Read More
By Lynn Kincaid on March 13, 2018
I only started running 17 weeks ago. To understand where I draw my inspiration for this new journey, you need to understand my maternal grandmother, Nana. She was a matriarch. I am the eldest daughter of her.. Read More