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GlenGlen Run Crew inspires the start of a “Run Crew” in Norway

Brittney Burmester

Aug 29, 20233 min read

GlenGlen Run Crew inspires the start of a “Run Crew” in Norway

The Chicago Area Runners Association is always proud to welcome new members and participants to our events and programs. Our goal is to...

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CARA Announces New Partnership with PUMA

CARAruns

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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Where Passion and Experience Meet: Jason Friske Looks Forward To Serving Chicagoland Runners

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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Jason M. Friske Joins CARA As The New Executive Director

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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Jacob Gaddie Brings The Power Of Positivity To The Group

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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When Running Makes The Impossible Possible

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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Running Changed CARA Member Lovie Twine’s Life

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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Site Coordinator And Group Leader Jim Murphy Reflects On His 15 Years With CARA

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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CARA Member Kerry Mysliwiec Uses Running As A Life Lesson

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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CARA Member Spotlight - Meet TyKeith Nelson!

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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CARA Comeback Story Presented By NovaCare: Lena Park

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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CARA Member Spotlight- Meet Greg Itahara!

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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Olympian Anthony Famiglietti Runs Sub-4 Mile With Mask

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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CARA Member Spotlight- Meet Ted Jindrich!

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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CARA Member Spotlight - Meet Ryan Lederer!

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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Meet Our 2020 Summer Marathon Training Site Coordinators!

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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