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May 30, 20232 min read
CARA Announces New Partnership with PUMA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CHICAGO - Chicago Area Runners Association (“CARA”) is pleased to announce a partnership with the global sports...
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greg3256
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Where Passion and Experience Meet: Jason Friske Looks Forward To Serving Chicagoland Runners
In the past year, the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) has put an emphasis on bringing running to under-served areas in the...
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CARAruns
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Jason M. Friske Joins CARA As The New Executive Director
Chicago Area Runners Association (“CARA”) announces the hire of Jason M. Friske, as its new Executive Director, to lead the...
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CARAruns
Jul 27, 20211 min read
CARA Photos Of The Month - July 2021
Summer is flying by here at CARA! Our Summer Marathon Training runners are now entering their 8th week of training, while Summer Half...
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greg3256
Jun 28, 20214 min read
Jacob Gaddie Brings The Power Of Positivity To The Group
CARA member Jacob Gaddie is a go-with-the-flow kind of person, and he has a strong belief that you should say yes to as many things as...
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greg3256
Jun 17, 20213 min read
When Running Makes The Impossible Possible
Running has always been a force for good in CARA member Darren DeMatoff’s life. When he was in the 7th grade, it was a confidence...
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greg3256
Apr 19, 20214 min read
Running Changed CARA Member Lovie Twine’s Life
Lovie Twine wasn’t always a runner. In fact, in high school, she hated running. She played basketball, and the coach was forever using it...
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greg3256
Mar 2, 20216 min read
Site Coordinator And Group Leader Jim Murphy Reflects On His 15 Years With CARA
“If I ever talk about doing one of these marathons again, do me a favor and lock me in a closet.” That’s what long-time group leader and...
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greg3256
Feb 1, 20213 min read
CARA Member Kerry Mysliwiec Uses Running As A Life Lesson
In many ways, running is more than a sport or leisure activity. It’s a life coach. As CARA member, Kerry Mysliwiec points out, what she...
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CARAruns
Oct 1, 20203 min read
CARA Member Spotlight - Meet TyKeith Nelson!
At CARA, it is our members who make our running community truly special. Get to know CARA member TyKeith Nelson! TyKeith started running...
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CARAruns
Sep 16, 20202 min read
CARA Comeback Story Presented By NovaCare: Lena Park
CARA is excited to present the first of our CARA Comeback Stories, presented by NovaCare. These stories will feature runners who have...
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CARAruns
Aug 17, 20202 min read
CARA Member Spotlight- Meet Greg Itahara!
At CARA, it is our members who make our running community truly special. Get to know CARA member Greg Itahara! Greg often donates his...
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CARAruns
Aug 10, 20205 min read
Olympian Anthony Famiglietti Runs Sub-4 Mile With Mask
Anthony Famiglietti is an elite runner, two-time Olympian, 6-time US Champion, and holds the World Record for the fastest treadmill mile....
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CARAruns
Jul 29, 20203 min read
CARA Member Spotlight- Meet Ted Jindrich!
At CARA, it is our members who make our running community truly special. Get to know CARA member Ted Jindrich! After starting his running...
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CARAruns
Jul 12, 20203 min read
CARA Member Spotlight - Meet Ryan Lederer!
At CARA, it is our members who make our running community truly special. Get to know CARA member Ryan Lederer! Ryan joined CARA to revive...
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CARAruns
Jun 28, 20208 min read
Meet Our 2020 Summer Marathon Training Site Coordinators!
Get to know our site coordinators for 2020 Summer Marathon Training! CARA site coordinators are member volunteers who lead each training...
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CARAruns
Jun 10, 20203 min read
Meet CARA Members Brian And Clifford!
At CARA, it is our members and their diverse backgrounds and experiences who help shape the “Power of the Group”. We run together, no...
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CARAruns
Jun 7, 20203 min read
Meet CARA Member Cheryl!
At CARA, it is our members and their diverse backgrounds and experiences who help shape the “Power of the Group”. We run together, no...
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CARAruns
Jun 6, 20203 min read
Meet CARA Members Steven And Gregg!
At CARA, it is our members and their diverse backgrounds and experiences who help shape the “Power of the Group”. We run together, no...
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