Seven Mile Saturday

#sevenmilesaturday #fistbump #running #rwrunstreak

A photo posted by @russruns on Jan 30, 2016 at 8:07am PST

Seven Mile Saturday

Another beaut Saturday am run through #waterfallglen 5 miles #running #rwrunstreak

A photo posted by @russruns on Jan 23, 2016 at 7:24am PST

Re: Naperville Marathon

Make that Saturday morning at 6am.  

Even better, double-check the website: http://www.naperville26.com/

-r

On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 11:30 PM, Russ Foster <rjf@russfoster.com> wrote:

If you're looking for a closer and smaller marathon option, registration for Naperville Marathon begins Friday at 6am.

• Be ready - last year's event sold out in 14 hours.
  
• Early registration pricing is USD $85 for the Half Marathon and USD $115 for the Marathon.
  
• The 2014 Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon & Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2014 and will be a qualifying race for the 2016 Boston Marathon.
  
• The 2014 event will follow an entirely new route, and will be open to 7000 runners.
  

There was a large group from dgruns that ran this race last year. I thought they did a great job and I'm looking forward to running the half this year.

Set your alarm clocks.

-r

Naperville Marathon

If you're looking for a closer and smaller marathon option, registration for Naperville Marathon begins Friday at 6am.

• Be ready - last year's event sold out in 14 hours.
  
• Early registration pricing is USD $85 for the Half Marathon and USD $115 for the Marathon.
  
• The 2014 Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon & Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2014 and will be a qualifying race for the 2016 Boston Marathon.
  
• The 2014 event will follow an entirely new route, and will be open to 7000 runners.
  

There was a large group from dgruns that ran this race last year. I thought they did a great job and I'm looking forward to running the half this year.

Set your alarm clocks.

-r

Chicago Marathon lottery

Reminder; Chicago Marathon has moved to a lottery entry which opens tomorrow.

From their website:

Registration for the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be conducted through a system of guaranteed entries and non-guaranteed lottery selected entries. The fee to register is USD $185 for U.S. residents or USD $210 for those residing outside of the U.S. The field will be capped at a maximum of 45,000 participants.

Interested participants will be able to 1) register with a guaranteed entry; or 2) enter the non-guaranteed entry lottery, at any time from Wednesday, March 5, at 12 p.m., to Monday, April 7, at 12 p.m. U.S. Central Time. Lottery entrants will be notified of their selection status on Monday, April 14.

Of course, if you don't run, you can always volunteer!  (more on that later).

-r

DG Challenge - All Routes

Weekly map archive:

Week 44: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300094329 or http://goo.gl/maps/l5CQw (7.2 miles)*

Week 43: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300095809 or http://goo.gl/maps/GXckc (9.3 miles)

Week 42: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300093823 or http://goo.gl/maps/by2aD (3.2 miles)

Week 41: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300093451 or http://goo.gl/maps/esK94 (6.5 miles)

Week 40: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300092735 or http://goo.gl/maps/OfGnk (8.8 miles)

Week 39: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/296102871 or http://goo.gl/maps/KA0vw (7.0 miles)*

Week 38: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/290902919 or http://goo.gl/maps/Hsn0R (5.8 miles)

Week 37: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/286919451 or http://tinyurl.com/p292657 (4.5 miles)

Week 36: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/282157309 or http://tinyurl.com/oy2f7mh (7.7 miles)

Week 35: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/276155761 or http://tinyurl.com/mwt9vlo (4.2 miles)*

Week 34: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/272116945 or http://tinyurl.com/l9st2rk (7.1 miles)

Week 33: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/266102761 or http://tinyurl.com/lc4vqxa (5.8 miles)

Week 32: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/260923581 or http://tinyurl.com/oh6ax5a (7.8 miles)

Week 31: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/257635309 or http://tinyurl.com/ppvbtlq (6.6 miles)*

Week 30: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/251014751 or http://goo.gl/maps/ufkK8 (7.5 miles)

Week 29: bye week!

Week 28: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/242594649 or http://goo.gl/maps/cdufz (8.0 miles)

Week 27: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/237473789 or http://goo.gl/maps/id4rH (7.6 miles)

Week 26: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/237473395 or http://goo.gl/maps/lIyQa (5.0 miles)* DG 5 Miler

Week 25: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/228623155 or http://goo.gl/maps/9kKob (6.0 miles)

Week 24: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/224943887 or http://goo.gl/maps/g92dl (5.0 miles)

Week 23: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/219994239 or http://goo.gl/maps/zUgh3 (5.0 miles)

Week 22: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/217033733 or http://goo.gl/maps/ip2b9 (5.1 miles)*

Week 21: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/212046525 or http://goo.gl/maps/46ojg (7.7 miles)

Week 20: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/208196037 or http://goo.gl/maps/ZjXdE (7.6 miles)

Week 19: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/203923992 or http://goo.gl/maps/tozc3 (8.3 miles)

Week 18: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/200071694 or http://goo.gl/maps/2dSVn (7.5 miles)

Week 17: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/197617188 or http://goo.gl/maps/uAohq (5.7 miles)*

Week 16: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/193220666 or http://goo.gl/maps/hR1An (7.0 miles)

Week 15: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/190174944 or http://goo.gl/maps/OCCyP (6.7 miles)

Week 14: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/187251742 or http://goo.gl/maps/gfLSn (7.3 miles)

Week 13: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/185153040 or http://goo.gl/maps/7lcYV (7.1 miles)*

Week 12: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/182606882 or http://goo.gl/maps/12ZnC (7.7 miles)

Week 11: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/180269572 or http://goo.gl/maps/7YeVD (6.6 miles)

Week 10: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/178163278 or http://goo.gl/maps/6CRjL (6.1 miles)

Week 09: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/176497630 or http://goo.gl/maps/8w03C (6.9 miles)*

Week 08: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/174633496 or http://goo.gl/maps/8tRaI (6.3 miles)

Week 07: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/172568236 or http://goo.gl/maps/PgD9f (7.2 miles)

Week 06: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/170044458 or http://goo.gl/maps/6O7Vj (6.8 miles)

Week 05: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/168957574 or http://goo.gl/maps/WZIwL (7.3 miles)

Week 04: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/167432380 or http://goo.gl/maps/e2hSh (6.0 miles)

Week 03: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/165390138 or http://goo.gl/maps/E9vtO (6.5 miles)

Week 02: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/164063688 or http://goo.gl/maps/21J37 (5.1 miles)*

Week 01: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/162889762 or http://goo.gl/maps/epHQB (5.2 miles)*

* Start/End at (or very near) Runners Grove running store at 5155 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL

DG Challenge 2013 - Week 44 - FINAL WEEK

Week 44: This is it, the final week of the Downers Grove challenge. After completing this route, and if you've run them all, you can proudly say you have run Downers Grove. As I've told many of you already, when Doug and I first discussed doing this, I would have been surprised if 2 or 3 people were interested in tackling the challenge. But it's been great to see groups each week get together to tackle the course.

Of course, it's Halloween week so we'll start this week's course at the Downers Grove Cemetery. While most of us Monday/Wednesday night regulars are familiar with the Denburn Woods, this is our week to finish off all these road including a jaunt on the wooded path which allows us to complete a section on the west side before looping back.  Bonus points if you complete this route after dark and complete the return trip with a dash through the cemetery back to the start.

Week 44: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300094329 or http://goo.gl/maps/l5CQw (7.2 miles)

Naperville Marathon: Training week 17 with 1 week to go.

DG Challenge 2013: Week 44 -- THIS IS IT

DG Challenge 2013 - Week 43

Week 43: The weather is turning cooler, and more awesome, for those long runs. Lots of hardware was brought home this last weekend from the Frank Lloyd Wright run in Oak Park. Congrats to all!

This week's route totals 9.3 miles, our longest ever. If you're not up to the mileage, or recovering, or tapering, this route can be split in two.

Start at DG South high school and follow your bliss...

Week 43: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300095809 or http://goo.gl/maps/GXckc (9.3 miles)

Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 18 -- Just ahead!
Naperville Marathon: Training week 16 with 2 weeks to go.
DG Challenge 2013: Week 43 with 1 weeks to go.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course (updated)

3:38-3:39 is the best 1 sec of this video.

DG Challenge 2013 - Week 42

Week 42: I will soon stop apologizing for not always getting these out earlier in the week.  I figured those of you who ran the Chicago Marathon need some recovery time, and those of you who volunteered also need some recovery time (those, not as much). More on the marathon later...

Another week of beautiful weather. Leaves are turning/falling. You have no excuse for at least getting out and taking the dog for a walk.

We'll keep this short; 3.2 miles to finish the NW corner of DG. Some parking lots, access roads. I haven't been able to scope this route out yet, so do you best and make up the rest.

Week 42: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300093823 or http://goo.gl/maps/by2aD (3.2 miles)

Chicago Marathon: RECOVER
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 17 with 1 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 15 with 3 weeks to go.
DG Challenge 2013: Week 42 with 2 weeks to go.

Chicago Marathon Course - Chuck Norris speed

One of my favorite videos of the Chicago Marathon course...

DG Challenge 2013 - Week 41

Week 41: More beautiful weather, but it's a crapshoot whether your morning runs are 40 or 60. Either way, I'll take it.  Hopefully everyone got their long run in early on Saturday and avoided the torrential downfall in the afternoon.

6.5 miles starting from the Downers Grove cemetery (just across the street from Runners Grove). Consider this as training for your Resurrection Mary 5k (see link below). Anyone who grew up in Chicago and had older brothers and sisters were likely tortured by stories of this place (that wasn't just me, was it?). Now is your chance to face your fears and run past many of the legendary locations.

Good luck to all Chicago Marathoners! This is your week!  Most of us not running will be waiting for you at mile 12.5 with plenty of water and Gatorade just for you!

Week 41: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/300093451 or http://goo.gl/maps/esK94 (6.5 miles)

Chicago Marathon: Training week 18 --- THIS IS YOUR WEEK!
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 16 with 2 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 14 with 4 weeks to go.
DG Challenge 2013: Week 41 with 3 weeks to go.

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Resurrection Mark 5k - Oct 20th, Justice, IL

http://resurrectionmary5k.com/

DG Challenge 2013 - Week 40

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.

If only I could play this for my alarm clock buzzer...

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.

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.

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.

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)

DG Challenge 2013 - Week 35

It's another warm week, so hydrate early and hydrate often. School is
back is session including most DG area schools. Summer days are
waning and the fall races are looming on the horizon.

Last Wednesday of the month which means a route starting from Runners
Grove. Best to run on Wednesday or Monday group runs. Un-ran roads
are becoming more difficult to find. 4.2 miles to complete this entire
section of DG.

Week 35: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/276155761 or
http://tinyurl.com/mwt9vlo (4.2 miles)

Chicago Marathon: Training week 12 with 6 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 10 with 8 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 8 with 10 weeks to go.

DG Challenge: https://www.facebook.com/DGChallenge2013
(A Facebook account is not required to view these pages)

Oak Brook half marathon on Labor Day Monday.

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 2013 - Week 34

Keeping the commentary short this week since I was out of town and I'm still recovering.

7.1 miles.

Week 34: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/272116945 or
http://tinyurl.com/l9st2rk (7.1 miles)

Chicago Marathon: Training week 11 with 7 weeks to go.
Marine Corps Marathon: Training Week 9 with 9 weeks to go.
Naperville Marathon: Training week 7 with 11 weeks to go.