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Hey! Check out the holiday sale at The Human Race Sports! We have everything for the runner and triathlete! Now through Christmas, receive a free gift (valued at $39.00) just for shopping with us! See in-store displays for details.

The Human Race Sports, Inc. 15148 S. LaGrange Road Orland Park, IL 60462 708-349-4724 www.humanracesports.com

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THE SCOOP
You can get down and dirty for a good cause this Sunday at the 'Save the Drome Cross Madness' day of racing at Anets Golf Course in Northbrook. The events will be mostly cyclocross (barriers, mandatory dismounts), but will include a cyclocross- style run and bike/run team race. Proceeds benefit the Northbrook Velodrome resur- facing projected For more details, visit:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/savethedromeNov03.html

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THE NEWS
Vertel's is sponsoring a free, non competitive "Warm Up the Oven" fun run tonight at 6:30 p.m., from the store at 2001 N. Clybourn. Distance is 2 to 4 miles. Visit:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/vertelsfunrunNov03.html

Terence Purcell and Cindy Moll-Harris came out on top at Sunday's "Go Vertical: Urban Challenge Stair Climb" at Sears Tower (2,109 steps!). For our coverage, see:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/govertical03final.html

QuavR Cycling Club, a club seeking to have a strong female presence, has formed in the far west suburbs. Club founder Jason Pollack, a USA Cycling coach, says the club also is seeking Junior riders. The club is based in Elburn with indoor workouts taking place in Elgin. For information, call Pollack at 630-975-4134, or log onto:
www.cyclingnotes.com

The March 7 Los Angeles Marathon will offer a $50,000 bonus to the man or woman who crosses the finish line first. To set it up, organizers announced Tuesday that the elite women will start 20 minutes ahead of the elite men. See:
www.lamarathon.com

Sally Long, 50, of St. Charles, was the female overall winner on Sunday at the AARP Tri-Umph Classic National Championship in St. Petersburg, FL. She completed the 800-meter swim, 30K bike and 10k run in 1:57:50. For more, see:
www.aarp.org/triumph

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THE RESULTS
The Runner's High Ride 'N Tie, Universal Sole Rock 'N Sole, Health Bridge Fitness Indoor Triathlon, Running Unlimited Renegade Run, the Go Vertical: Urban Challenge Stair Climb and the Tinley Park Turkey Trot highlight the past weekend's postings. Check out our searchable results at:
www.chicagoaa.com/results/searchable.html

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD
With a lot of turkey trots coming up on Thanksgiving Day, this weekend's schedule is fairly light. Headliners are the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot 10K/5K, the Chili Chase 5K in Yorkville and the Heartland Harvest 5K Run in Chicago. 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 Canada at 11 a.m. Thursday, Chicago time.

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THE PLANNER
Tuesday, Nov. 25 is Nike Women's Night (6:30 p.m.) at Fleet Feet Sports Chicago, 210 W. North Ave. Dr. Michelle Jaworski will discuss "Female Triad." See: www.fleetfeetchicago.com

Reebok runners and Wheeling natives Jorge and Edwardo Torres will appear at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Universal Sole, 3254 N. Lincoln Ave. See: www.universalsole.com

The Ted Haydon Holiday Classic open indoor track meet will be held from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Henry Crown Field House at the University of Chicago. Call 773-702-7972.

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THE REMINDER
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! Go to:
ww.chicagoaa.com/news/eventlistingform2004.html

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THE CLOSER
If you're planning to run in one of the many Chicago-area turkey trots next week, don't forget to bring a couple of cans of food to donate to the local food pantry.

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Girls on the Run Chicago The Go Girl Gala! Girls On the Run-Chicago

Friday, November 21,2003 6-9 pm at Hotel Allegro 171 W. Randolph, Chicago

Join us for an evening of fun including delicious cocktails, delectable hors d'oeuvres,music and more. For further information, contact Betsy Armstrong, 773.248.1614 or barmstrong@gotrchicago.com or www.gotrchicago.com

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