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THE SCOOP:
The Lakefront 10-Miler has changed its date to Saturday, April 26 from the original Sunday, April 27. Race time still is 8 a.m. The change was made at the request of the city. For more, click on: www.chicagoaa.com/news/lakefront10miler03change.html
The March Madness Half-Marathon is this Sunday in Cary, and for procrastinators, there is bad news. The field is filled and no more registration is being taken. For more information, click on: /www.chicagoaa.com/news/marchmadness03preview.html

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THE NEWS:
ABD Cycling Club's Indoor Time Trial Series finale is this Saturday at the Wheaton Community Center. For the latest info, check out: www.chicagoaa.com/news/timetrialseriesMar03.html

The Chicago Area Runners Association is conducting free preview sessions to explain its LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Training Programs. Check out the following link for places and times: www.chicagoaa.com/news/caramarathonprogramsMar03.html

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD:
Running, cycling, including the St. Patrick's Day Ride in the northwest suburbs, indoor triathlons and swimming head this weekend's schedule of competition on the local scene. Check out: www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE BEST OF BIKES!
It's everything about bikes under one roof - in one weekend. Be sure to stop by this year's Subaru Chicago Bike Show and Family Fitness Expo at Navy Pier, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 21, 22 and 23. Bring the whole family! See more than 200 exhibitors, check out the stunt show, visit the kids corral and shop at the discount cen- ter! Special seminars sure to motivate and educate include: Training for Endurance Events, Plan Your Own Bike Tour, Learn How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor Correctly and Unlock Your Potential - Get More For Your Training from Vision Quest Coaching. There is a free Kid's Concert with The Julie Frost Band, Sunday at 10 a.m. For more information and discounted coupons, check out: www.chicagobikeshow.com, or call 847-675-0200.

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THE CLOSER:
Chicago Athlete wishes you best of luck in your training, and we're happy to report that finally, warm weather is on the way!