COME AND LEARN TO ENJOY RUNNING WITHOUT SHOES! Previously considered by many as an "extreme sport", barefoot running (BFR) is now becoming recognized as a more healthful alternative to shod running. Many "joggers" are surprised to learn that BFR is both accessible to the non-elite and enjoyable by the non-masochist! Commonly asked questions about BFR: Q: Why would I want to run barefoot? A: Because you will learn to stop "jogging" (bouncing up & down) and start RU …
This group is for anyone who wants to be part of the barefoot revolution which has been growing copiously through America. If you have been searching for people to run and train with this is your group. This group is for people who go all natural bare, for people who prefer vibrams, basically anyone who wants to wear the most minimal layer of shoe possible and enjoy a run.
Chicago running club started by experienced runners who love to run but hate to pay unnecessary fees to do it. Clocktower Runners meet year round at the Waveland Clocktower in Lincoln Park. CTR features a free marathon training program leading up to the Chicago Marathon for members. We support ourselves through member donations. We are a RRCA registered club. If you love to run and can run 6-10 miles, join us.
We are a social group that really enjoys running together. No hype and no elitist attitudes! All skill levels and age groups are welcome. We meet at various locations throughout the city. If you want to do a meetup run in your neighborhood one weekend, just send me a message and I will create a meetup invite. If you are in need of long runs, let me know and I will arrange it as well. Feel free to come and catch up on some miles or if you are NOT a distance run, come anyways and we will circle ba …
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****This Group is closing in 3 Weeks.**** Now the weather is favorable so why not get out and start running? If you are training for a race or want to just find runners with your kind of pace then this group is for you!! There are many running groups but the only "group" part is that they start the run at the same time. Five hundred yards later the "group" becomes "individuals". Well this group is exactly opposite of that. We start together, run together and finish as a group. Only qua …
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Have you ever thought about running, but those new running shoes are sitting in your closet unscathed? Are you intimidated by running clubs, but want to take advantage of all the benefits running can provide, including leaning up, improving circulation and becoming generally heart healthy? If you are an absolute beginner, or even if you are an intermediate runner, and you want to incorporate running into your lifestyle, this meetup is for you!
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Whether you're training for your first marathon or your fiftieth, its always more fun to do the slow, long distance with friends. And, the best part of running early in the morning is meeting for brunch later. This meet up combines both--join us for long, slow runs (9-10 minute pace) that lead up to the Chicago Marathon 10/10/10 on Saturday mornings, and come for brunch around the city afterwards.
We'll be following Hal Hidgon's Novice Plan 2 (check it out at http://www.halhigdon.com/maratho
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Join me and my running group In the 12 week training for the Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon, on July 22, 2012, at 6.30AM. This is an independent running group with no outside requirements that need to be met. Joining us is free, and we only request a good attitude and strong determination! There is plenty of time to get ready for the 13.1 mile distance even for beginning runners and first-time racers. This could be a great opportunity to push yourself to get in shape for the summer, or to …
Alright! Ready to run? Looking for a group?Then you may have noticed that there are not many around our neck of the woods. We have some great locations to take advantage of! That is why this group exists. Come on out. We are going through some reorganization and are looking for location suggestions and maybe some races we could train for together. Running with others allows you to push yourself where you never thought you could go and enjoy great conversation. Looking forward to meeting you!
Have you ever dreamed of making it to the finish line? But don't know how to get started? This program is for you! Designed for the beginning runner to accomplish a 5K or Half Marathon. Group runs will take place once per week! Check out the meetup for more details!
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If you are a part of Chicago's legal field and are looking to work off some stress or pounds, join a running group exclusively for judges, attorneys, law students, and those that are contemplating law school. Sunday morning work-outs include 5 mile-runs along Chicago's South Loop lake front.
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Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s endurance training and fundraising program. Through Team Challenge, you can run or walk 13.1 miles while helping to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases that impact 1.4 million Americans. We're looking for beginning and experienced runners to train with us for the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon that takes place on July 15, 2012.
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The Chicago Beer Runners "Taking cool down to a new level" Looking for fun, social runners interested in meeting other fellow runners in a relaxed, noncompetitive environment? Join us for biweekly runs followed by a cold beverage or three. All abilities from beginner to experienced welcome. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at Mystic Celt at the intersection of Southport and Cornelia in Lakeview, hit the road around 6:30 and meet back at the bar to celebrate our run and "hydrate." We leave our …
A multi-sport group that specializes in triathlon but is not limited to these three sports. Our group is a great place for people to learn from certified coaches, trainers and athletes themselves. A great method to learn from other, break up the monotony and boredom of training alone. The group is a great place to learn and try other sports such as X-country skiing, X-country running, mountain biking, cyclo-cross racing and others. The group founder has coached and competed in swimming over 20 y …
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So, if you love to be active, stay fit, into health and wellness, crave deep conversation, are a believer in personal growth and development, a fan of metaphysics and the law of attraction, enjoy beach volleyball, grabbing breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner/drink
s with the girls, going to the movies, renting movies, boating, wave running, Ravinia Park, Blarney Island, biking, rollerblading, road trips, skiing, rock climbing, listening to live music bands, summer festivals, LOLLAPALOOZA, potluc …
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) program is the world's largest endurance training program. Volunteers can participate by training to run or walk a full or half marathon, triathlon, century (100 mile) bike ride or hike adventure! In return, for coaching, training and a team atmosphere individuals raise funds to support our mission; to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. For 20 years, The Leukemia & Lympho …
3/6/12 - Weekday Games & Semi-Competitive Sundays! Tuesday (3/13) will mark the return of our Tuesday/Thursday weekday games, starting at 5ish until sundown. We're also experimenting with splitting our regular Sunday games into two segments, a "recreational" game from noon - 2 PMish, which is just our typical game. As well as a "semi-competitive" game starting at 2 PMish. These will emphasize player development, smarter decision-making, and involve man-to-man defense, some harder running, playin …
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***Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend and remember to honor the fallen***
Feeling completely fed up and frustrated by eHarmony, match, and all the let's-rip-you-off-in-the-search-for
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Intelligent Schaumburg Singles Social Club is a very friendly, fun, well organized singles group with events that a …
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A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone.Smartphones and feature phones may be thought of as handheld computers integrated within a mobile telephone, but while most feature phones are able to run applications based on platforms such as Java ME, a smartphone allows the user to install and run more advanced applications based on a specific platform. Smartphones run complete operating system software providin …
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Welcome to the national Meetup for the first ever, and so far only, patient-centric dialyzors advocacy group run by dialyzors themselves, who also have official non-profit status, and a lobbying arm: HOME DIALYZORS UNITED, staffed and run on an entirely voluntary basis, by the self-same current and former home dialyzors and their care partners. We can be found at http://homedialyzorsunited.org, on Facebook under our old name of NxStageUsers, and we have a fan page as Home Dialyzors United. You c …
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