on April 17, 2023
Getting ready for race day is just as important as the training itself. A successful race day involves planning proper fueling, logistics, traveling, and gear. Race day logistics can feel overwhelming—especially if you are running a course.. Read More
on April 10, 2023
If you’ve ever felt a nagging pain or tingling along the inside of your shinbone (tibia), you may have what’s known as shin splints. The good news is with proper recovery and tips from your physical therapist,.. Read More
on April 3, 2023
Nutrition is an essential component to perform at your best, recover faster and more effectively, and to maintain overall health. The food we eat provides the energy and nutrients needed to fuel, repair, and to support the.. Read More
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
