Welcome to the Chicago Athlete Express. Enjoy the read!

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THE SCOOP
Attention Event Directors: The 2004 Chicago Athlete Resource Guide is taking shape. Please send complete calendar information on your event(s) as soon as you can. It's fast and easy! www.chicagoaa.com/news/eventlistingform2004.html

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THE NEWS
The entry deadline for the 2004 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run is on Saturday, Nov. 15. For complete information, go to: www.ws100.com

It was a chilly and even snowy cap to the Mizuno/Universal Sole Cross Country Series in Lincoln Park on Saturday morning. For our race report, visit: http://www.chicagoaa.com/news/usolexcountrynov03final.html And for a photo gallery from the race, visit: www.chicagoaa.com/features/universalsolexcNov03photos.html

The Chicago Area Runners Association's final circuit race of 2003 was contested Sunday on the streets of Westchester. For our race report, visit: www.chicagoaa.com/news/westchester03final.html

And for you hard-core running fans, how about Bob Kennedy winning the USA Road 10K title over the weekend? Here's the story: www.running.net/news/seniorbowlrecap03.html

The Illinois Mountain Bike Coalition will meet in Springfield this Saturday, Nov. 15. Have concerns or suggestions you would like brought to the state level? Contact Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (CAMBr) president Ed Bartunek at: edbartunek@cambr.org with any input.

The Human Race Sports, 15148 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, will offer free foot screenings this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advanced Physicians will perform scans, do evaluations and make recommendations. No appointment is necessary. Call 708-349-4724, or go to: www.humanracesports.com

The Northbrook Cycle Committee, heavily involved right now to raise funds to have the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook resurfaced, will have its monthly public meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Northbrook Sports Complex, 1730 Pfingsten Road. For more, visit: www.northbrookvelodrome.com

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THE RESULTS
Chilly, but sunny weather greeted contestants in local events over the weekend. For the latest results, check out our searchable results at: www.chicagoaa.com/results/searchable.html

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NAVIGATING ON OUR RESULTS PAGE
To find race results, just type in name of the race in the Race Name Search field. If it's prior to August 2002, click on the Archives Results button. If you're stuck or can't find them, feel free to contact us with any questions at editorial@chicagoaa.com

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD
A few, and we mean a few spots remain in the Runner's High Ride N Tie race on Sunday at Busse Woods near Elk Grove. The same goes for Go Vertical: The Absolute Urban Climb for Cancer at the Sears Tower. The Health Bridge Fitness Center Indoor Triathlon in Crystal Lake is closed, but other events are wide open. They include Running Unlimited's Renegade Trail 10K at Deer Grove in Palatine on Saturday and the Rock N Sole Trail Challenge in Schiller Woods (Grove No. 2) and the Tinley Park Turkey Trot, both set for Sunday. For the full schedule, visit: www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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THE TV BEAT:
Outdoor Life Network will broadcast a one-hour wrap-up of Ironman Couer d' Alene in Idaho from earlier this year at 11 a.m. Thursday, Chicago time.

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THE GOOD CAUSES
"Go Girl Gala," on Nov. 21 at the Hotel Allegro, will benefit Girls on the Run- Chicago. A silent auction will be one of the highlights of the night. See: www.chicagoaa.com/news/girlsonthegofundraiser03.html

Trips for Kids, a bike recycling program will kick off on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Village Pedaler, 300 N. LaFox St., South Elgin, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program teaches the fundamentals of bike maintenance and helps kids in need earn bikes of their own. You can volunteer or donate a bike. Call 847-927-0759 or e-mail: tfkfvla@msn.com. See also: www.tripsforkids.org

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HELP WANTED
Creative individuals are sought to help with the 2004 Galloping Ghost run in Wheaton. Responsibilities: work with a team to help market this 10th anniversary event. Any interested volunteers should contact The Humanitarian Service Project at 630-231-1542.

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THE CLOSER
Congratulations to all of the area triathletes who completed Ironman Florida on Saturday in Panama City, FL. Top Illinois finishers were Kenneth Schreiber of Chicago, 11th in M30-34 with a 9:35:15, and Karen Grabowski of Niles, 5th in F25-29 with a 10:50:12. We also salute the York (Class AA) and Eureka (Class A) boys and the Barrington (Class AA) and Breese Mater Dei Class A) girls for their team titles Saturday at the state high school cross-country championships in Peoria.