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Running with Purpose: Patrick La Riviere's Journey with 'Go Runâ„¢
Patrick La Riviere - 'Go Run Spotlight
CARAruns
Feb 182 min read
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'Go Runâ„¢ Free, Timed Runs Return to Chicago Parks
Chicago’s favorite free, timed running series is back! ‘Go Run™ returns on March 1, 2025, kicking off another exciting season!
CARAruns
Feb 142 min read
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New Women’s Record Set at Toyota Miles Per Hour
Christian Rasmussen P hotography MCCORMICK PLACE –  The 4th edition of the Miles Per Hour race saw unprecedented participation and a new...
CARAruns
Feb 112 min read
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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...
James Diamond
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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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...
Erika Edmonson
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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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...
Erika Edmonson
Oct 23, 20245 min read
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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...
James Diamond
Aug 29, 202413 min read
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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...
Brittney Burmester
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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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...
Brittney Burmester
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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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...
James Diamond
Sep 8, 20235 min read
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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...
Brittney Burmester
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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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...
James Diamond
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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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....
James Diamond
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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Basics of Race Strategy: Preparing for the 10k
Learn how to tackle the 10k race distance with these three key components.
James Diamond
May 9, 20233 min read
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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...
Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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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...
Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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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...
Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Mar 15, 20222 min read
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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...
Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
Feb 15, 20223 min read
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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...
CARAruns
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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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...
CARAruns
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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