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Registration OPEN for Pace & Pedal Perimeter Challenge Virtual Event
By Connie Kulczycki 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
How Your Feet & Footwear Can Affect Your Back
By Connie Kulczycki 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
Wrapping up 2020, Welcoming 2021!
By Connie Kulczycki 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
Resistance Band Workout Routines For Runners
By Connie Kulczycki on June 1, 2020 These resistance band workout suggestions cover the core areas of strength, stamina, joint health, flexibility and balance – all of which are vital areas for runners. Resistance band training is ideal for runners, as it allows you.. Read More
Protect Your Skin
By Connie Kulczycki on March 9, 2020 Jennifer Winkleman, PA, Christie Clinic Department of Dermatology, Guest Blogger For many, running can be an enjoyable form of exercise and a good source of stress relief. Running can, however, take a toll on our skin—especially if.. Read More
Row & Run Adds More Fun to Our 2020 Race Weekend
By Connie Kulczycki on March 2, 2020 Jan Seeley, Guest Blog Writer Half of the joy of being co-director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend is dreaming up engaging new elements to add our annual event. These can be major additions—like the.. Read More
What If I’m Not Made to Be a Runner?
By Connie Kulczycki on February 17, 2020 Kim Mulvaney, Guest Blog Writer Are you one of those people who have to train really hard, run for weeks leading up to a race, and progress your speed and distance slowly in order to achieve your.. Read More
The Shoe Said Project
By Connie Kulczycki on February 3, 2020 Jenette Jurczyk, Guest Blog Writer “What if you could change the world for someone? Would you? You can. And when you do, the world changes for you.” These are the words of Mona Purdy, founder of the.. Read More
