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Training During Illinois Winters: Part 1
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
Going Against the Grain with Whole Grains: The Kodiak Cakes Story
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
Plogging: It’s Not Just for Sweden Anymore
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
The Joys of Pacing
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
The Holistic Approach to Running
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 MoreI Used to Hate Running. Now I’m Signed Up for a Marathon.
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 MoreFinding Motivation in the Back-to-School Season
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 MoreFinal Countdown – Abe’s Log
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
