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 …

  ****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 …

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!

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/marathon/M …

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!

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 …

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.

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 …

For Punjabis who enjoy staying active through running, walking or any other fitness means.

We are looking for like minded physically active people who want to learn and discuss good nutrition to fuel and feed their bodies. AND we are looking for folks who want to be part of a club that will take part in cycling, running, racing, organized sports, weight training, sking, and anything else that we can dream up...LOL. (Obviously you don't have to take part everything.)

… The hope for our entertainment aspect is to attend local festivals, concerts, wine tasting, comedy clubs, Sycamore Speedway, go carting, geocaching, or just dining out at a cultural local hot spot. For an educational aspect we hope to post ideas for lectures or historical tours taking place throughout DeKalb & Kane County. Taking advantage of free lectures at libraries or community colleges/universities. If you have questions, concerns, comments, or ideas please send me a message. I will respond …

Joining this group will test the limits of your body and mind. The events say it all so check us out!   Events We'll Be Doing: -Snowboarding & Skiing -Kayaking -Running -Backpacking -Amusement Parks -Bungee Jumping and Sky Diving -Camping -Rock Climbing -Caving -Cliff Jumping And much much more!