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Ask Coach Bradley - Improving Your Finishing Race Kick

Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.

Jul 6, 20212 min read

Ask Coach Bradley - Improving Your Finishing Race Kick

Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Director of Training and...

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Ask Coach Bradley - Building A Summer Race Schedule

Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.

May 11, 20212 min read

Ask Coach Bradley - Building A Summer Race Schedule

Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Director of Training and...

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Find Your Next Fall Marathon

CARAruns

May 4, 20214 min read

Find Your Next Fall Marathon

Marathons are back this fall, and no matter which race you choose, CARA’s Summer Marathon Training program will provide you the support,...

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RunVermont (And Ed Zylka) Invite CARA Runners To The People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon

RunVermont, CARA Partner

Feb 25, 20202 min read

RunVermont (And Ed Zylka) Invite CARA Runners To The People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon

At RunVermont, we focus on the runner’s experience. In fact, Frank Shorter, Jeff Galloway, Bill Rodgers, Joan Benoit-Samuelson, Deena...

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41 Chicago Area Runners Qualify For Olympic Marathon Trials

CARAruns

Feb 10, 20203 min read

41 Chicago Area Runners Qualify For Olympic Marathon Trials

An incredible 21 local Chicago area runners have qualified for the USA Olympic Marathon Trials to be held in Atlanta, GA. on February 29....

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CARA Awards Party Recap: Race Of The Year

CARAruns

Feb 8, 20202 min read

CARA Awards Party Recap: Race Of The Year

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

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CARA Awards Party Recap: Club Awards

CARAruns

Feb 7, 20202 min read

CARA Awards Party Recap: Club Awards

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

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CARA Awards Party Recap: Age Group And Clydesdale And Athena Winners

CARAruns

Feb 6, 20201 min read

CARA Awards Party Recap: Age Group And Clydesdale And Athena Winners

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

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CARA Awards Party Recap: Runners Of The Year And Age Graded

CARAruns

Feb 4, 20203 min read

CARA Awards Party Recap: Runners Of The Year And Age Graded

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

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CARA Awards Party Recap: Hall Of Fame Inductees

CARAruns

Feb 3, 20202 min read

CARA Awards Party Recap: Hall Of Fame Inductees

Held annually, the CARA Awards Party celebrates the achievements of our Chicagoland running community and recognizes CARA Runners’ Choice...

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Top 5 Reason To Run Honda Miles Per Hour

CARAruns

Dec 26, 20192 min read

Top 5 Reason To Run Honda Miles Per Hour

New in 2020, CARA’s Honda Miles Per Hour Run on Sunday, February 16, 2020 promises to be a truly unique experience. With this indoor, yes...

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Chicago Area Runners Association Announces 2020 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit Schedule

CARAruns

Nov 3, 20193 min read

Chicago Area Runners Association Announces 2020 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit Schedule

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), announces the selections for the 2020 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit. The Circuit provides a...

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BTN Big 10K Race Recap

Jenna Kate, CARA Ambassador

Aug 20, 20192 min read

BTN Big 10K Race Recap

Are you a huge college football fan? Then the BTN Big 10K is the race for you! The BTN Big 10K offers two race distances; a 5K and the...

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Lyndsey Runs The Randy Walker Memorial 5K

Lyndsey, CARA Ambassador

Jul 29, 20192 min read

Lyndsey Runs The Randy Walker Memorial 5K

Maybe you are a devout fan of all CARA races? Or just a big college football fan? Maybe a current or former Wildcat yourself? If you love...

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Who Remembers The Park Forest Scenic 10?

Tom Dobrez, Hidden Gem Half Marathon Co-Director

Jul 26, 20192 min read

Who Remembers The Park Forest Scenic 10?

Do you miss the Park Forest Scenic 10 race? Was it a staple of your annual running calendar? Looking for an exciting road run of over...

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Race Against Hate Recap

Shannon Hartinger, CARA Ambassador

Jun 28, 20192 min read

Race Against Hate Recap

Every day I drive through Evanston on my way to work, and for years, I have seen orange signs advertising the Race Against Hate. It has...

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Darren's Boston To Big Sur Adventure

CARAruns

May 15, 20193 min read

Darren's Boston To Big Sur Adventure

Boston to Big Sur: the adventure not many runners take on. Running two marathons so close together is definitely a challenge. Not only is...

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Kathie Runs The Wintrust 10 Miler & 5K!

Kathie, CARA Ambassador

Apr 19, 20194 min read

Kathie Runs The Wintrust 10 Miler & 5K!

My name is Kathie Chong and I am excited to share with you my experiences at the April 13, 2019 Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K, a...

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Run Our Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K On April 13th!

CARAruns

Apr 5, 20192 min read

Run Our Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5K On April 13th!

If you have not raced in awhile, we know it can be hard to convince yourself to get back out there. We promise the Wintrust Lakefront 10...

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Jeanette Loves The Bank Of America Shamrock Shuffle

Jeanette, CARA 2019 Ambassador

Mar 29, 20194 min read

Jeanette Loves The Bank Of America Shamrock Shuffle

I am Jeanette (“JP”) and I am a runner, triathlete, and huge Michigan State Fan. I am thrilled to be representing CARA as an ambassador...

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