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Top Teams Shine at Hidden Gem
Since the last team update, there have been three Circuit Races: Alpine Races 10 Mile, the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, and the Bank of...
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Erika Edmonson
Nov 65 min read
Lake Bluff Pumpkin Gets Chased for Mad Dash at Circuit Points.
As October winds down, the Chicago Marathon is in the rearview, the air is crisp, and the trees are ablaze with color. It’s the perfect...
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Erika Edmonson
Oct 235 min read
Repeat Race of the Year Winner Hidden Gem Challenges the Circuit’s Fastest Runners
Hidden Gem has been lauded by the Chicago running community as one of the most fun and competitive races. The community of Flossmoor...
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James Diamond
Aug 2913 min read
Circuit Recap: Drama On the Track as Teams Begin Their Late Season Kicks
The month of July ended in dramatic fashion at PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles. Not only did many of the best teams on the Circuit face off in...
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Brittney Burmester
Jul 302 min read
PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles Historic Night: Chicago’s First Outdoor Sub 4-Minute Mile
It was an incredible night at Montrose Beach Wilson Track for the fifth annual PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles. The 2024 event brought increased...
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Brittney Burmester
Feb 132 min read
Runners Raced Against the Clock to find their MPH through the Chicago Auto Show
On Sunday, February 11th, over 600 runners took to the halls of McCormick Place for the Toyota Miles Per Hour run that incorporated the...
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James Diamond
Sep 8, 20235 min read
Circuit Update: The Podium Teams Show Themselves
As we head into the final stretch of races, the quest for the 2023 CARA Runners' Choice Circuit team championships have shaken up...
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Brittney Burmester
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Runners Race to PR's at PUMA's Chi-Town Miles
On Saturday night we hosted PUMA's Chi-Town Miles , and it was truly a night to remember. An event that first started in 2020, hit its...
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James Diamond
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Chasing the Trends: Super Shoes
What are super shoes? Super shoes are dominating the running world at the moment. In 2023 dozens of College, High School, and American...
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James Diamond
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Racing Strategy in the Heat: Understanding Your Body’s Cooling Systems
As we recently hit the unofficial start to summer and transition into the month of June, inevitably warmer temperatures have arrived....
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James Diamond
May 9, 20233 min read
Basics of Race Strategy: Preparing for the 10k
Learn how to tackle the 10k race distance with these three key components.
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Tips for the 10 Mile Race Distance
The spring racing season has officially kicked off and CARA will be hosting the annual Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k on April 16th! The 10...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Ask Coach Bradley - Breaking Down The 10 Miler Distance
This Sunday, April 10 CARA has our annual Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k. The 10 mile distance represents the third stop on this year’s...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Ask Coach Bradley - Spring Foward Into Training
Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Sr. Director of Training...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Ask Coach Bradley - 5 Types of Races You Should Have On Your Schedule
Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Sr. Director of Training...
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CARAruns
Jan 27, 20223 min read
2022 CARA Runners' Choice Circuit Announcement
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), announces the selections for the 2022 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit. The Circuit provides a...
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CARAruns
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Stay Motivated This Winter By Targeting A Spring Marathon
Looking for a spring marathon to keep you motivated during your winter training? We’ve compiled a list of upcoming marathons from all...
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CARAruns
Oct 20, 20212 min read
CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit Update - Clubs/Teams Race To The Finish
With only two races remaining in the 2021 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit competition, local clubs and teams are racing to the finish! Next...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Run it Back! - Tips For "Serial Marathoning"
“Serial marathoning” (running multiple marathons in quick succession) has become more popular than ever. Typically runners are looking to...
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CARAruns
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Marathon Ready - Heat Adjusted Pace & Day-Of Tips
While we can't control all aspects of race day, there are many ways we can make sure we have the best possible race for that day's...
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