More beautiful weather--which means we are reaching the peak of running season. I love hearing everyone's race news, news of PRs, and even a simple "I got out and ran today" reports. For most of us, our major fall races are just around the corner! In other news, the light at the end of the DG Challenge tunnel is now visible. This week we celebrate 40 weeks of challenge routes, with a mere 4 more weeks to go.
8.8 miles to finish off the west-central edge of DG (and it's unincorporated properties). The section is almost entirely DG's light-industrial district. Traffic during the day can get busy, with evenings being fairly light traffic. With sunset around 6:30pm this week, make sure you're using plenty of reflective gear and a headlamp.
Week 40: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300092735 or http://goo.gl/maps/OfGnk (8.8 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 17 with 1 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 15 with 3 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 13 with 5 weeks to go.
DG Challenge 2013: Week 40 with 4 weeks to go!
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P.S.A.
If you're not running the Chicago Marathon, please consider volunteering. We have a large group from the DG running club, and their extended friends and family, working at Aid Station #9 (mile 12.5) or at other locations along the course.
Did I mention the jackets are a new color this year?
Call/email/message me directly for details.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
DG Challenge 2013 - Week 39
No excuses at this point. The weather has been extremely cooperative for running, cool mornings, moderate mid-days, little precipitation. Big fall events (i.e. marathons) are drawing closer. Hope your mileage
is keeping up!
Last Wednesday of the month, which means this week's route originates from Runners Grove. 7.0 miles finishes this neighborhood.
Week 39: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/296102871 or http://goo.gl/maps/KA0vw (7.0 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 16 with 2 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 14 with 4 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 12 with 6 weeks to go.
is keeping up!
Last Wednesday of the month, which means this week's route originates from Runners Grove. 7.0 miles finishes this neighborhood.
Week 39: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/296102871 or http://goo.gl/maps/KA0vw (7.0 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 16 with 2 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 14 with 4 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 12 with 6 weeks to go.
Monday, September 16, 2013
DG Challenge 2013 - Week 38
5.8 miles in this small residential area in the NE corner. If 5.8
miles isn't enough feel free to add a few laps around Lymon Woods,
just across the street.
Please note there is a private parking lot right on the corner. I'm
not sure how strict they are after hours, but I'd play it safe and go
for the public parking on the top floor of the garage. If you park on
the near corner of the upper levels there is a stairway that comes
down to street level.
Week 38: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/290902919 or
http://goo.gl/maps/Hsn0R (5.8 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 15 with 3 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 13 with 5 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 11 with 7 weeks to go.
Are you interested in volunteering at the Chicago Marathon? Each
water stop at the Chicago Marathon takes over 250 volunteers. Many
people from the Downers Grove running community are actively involved
with our numbers growing each year. Stay tuned for more information,
or call/email/track me down on the streets.
miles isn't enough feel free to add a few laps around Lymon Woods,
just across the street.
Please note there is a private parking lot right on the corner. I'm
not sure how strict they are after hours, but I'd play it safe and go
for the public parking on the top floor of the garage. If you park on
the near corner of the upper levels there is a stairway that comes
down to street level.
Week 38: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/290902919 or
http://goo.gl/maps/Hsn0R (5.8 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 15 with 3 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 13 with 5 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 11 with 7 weeks to go.
Are you interested in volunteering at the Chicago Marathon? Each
water stop at the Chicago Marathon takes over 250 volunteers. Many
people from the Downers Grove running community are actively involved
with our numbers growing each year. Stay tuned for more information,
or call/email/track me down on the streets.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
DG Challenge 2013 - Week 37
Congrats to Chicago Half Marathon Finishers! Turned out to be a decent
day for running and I can't wait to see those race reports.
With the Chicago Half down, that means full mary training is ramping
up; whether you're running Chicago, Marine Corp, or Naperville (anyone
running more than one of those??). That also means football season is
upon us, hockey is right around the corner, and b-ball is on the
horizon. But don't get distracted yet, we all have work to do.
It's 90 degrees with excessive heat warnings, so keep hydrated on
those long distance runs. Get as much done before the sun comes out.
We have a shorter-than-usual route to help deal with the weather:
4.5 miles to close out the south east quadrant of DG. We are getting
close to our goal of covering all the streets!
Week 37: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/286919451 or
http://tinyurl.com/p292657 (4.5 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 14 with 4 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 12 with 6 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 10 with 8 weeks to go.
day for running and I can't wait to see those race reports.
With the Chicago Half down, that means full mary training is ramping
up; whether you're running Chicago, Marine Corp, or Naperville (anyone
running more than one of those??). That also means football season is
upon us, hockey is right around the corner, and b-ball is on the
horizon. But don't get distracted yet, we all have work to do.
It's 90 degrees with excessive heat warnings, so keep hydrated on
those long distance runs. Get as much done before the sun comes out.
We have a shorter-than-usual route to help deal with the weather:
4.5 miles to close out the south east quadrant of DG. We are getting
close to our goal of covering all the streets!
Week 37: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/286919451 or
http://tinyurl.com/p292657 (4.5 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 14 with 4 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 12 with 6 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 10 with 8 weeks to go.
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
DG Challenge 2013 - Week 36
Happy Post Labor-Day weekend. Hope everyone got lots of running in. A
very nice, although humid day, for the Oak Brook Half Marathon. I saw
lots of DG runners there. Anything other races to report this past
weekend?
7.7 miles starting at the park. Bring a map, and watch the route closely.
Week 36: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/282157309 or
http://tinyurl.com/oy2f7mh (7.7 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 13 with 7 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 11 with 7 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 9 with 9 weeks to go.
Are you interested in volunteering at the Chicago Marathon? Each
water stop at the Chicago Marathon takes over 250 volunteers. Many
people from the Downers Grove running community are actively involved
with our numbers growing each year. Stay tuned for more information,
or call/email/track me down on the streets.
DG Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/DGChallenge2013
(A Facebook account is not required to view these pages)
very nice, although humid day, for the Oak Brook Half Marathon. I saw
lots of DG runners there. Anything other races to report this past
weekend?
7.7 miles starting at the park. Bring a map, and watch the route closely.
Week 36: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/282157309 or
http://tinyurl.com/oy2f7mh (7.7 miles)
Chicago Marathon: Training week 13 with 7 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 11 with 7 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 9 with 9 weeks to go.
Are you interested in volunteering at the Chicago Marathon? Each
water stop at the Chicago Marathon takes over 250 volunteers. Many
people from the Downers Grove running community are actively involved
with our numbers growing each year. Stay tuned for more information,
or call/email/track me down on the streets.
DG Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/DGChallenge2013
(A Facebook account is not required to view these pages)
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