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"Having cancer taught me to work harder and be more focused."
----Lance Armstrong the Tour of Hope rally in downtown Chicago on October 6.

Michael Siegel, from Winnetka, is a cancer survivor and the only Illinois rider on the Tour. He had a huge crowd of supporters at the rally-many of his cycling buddies. For more information, check out:
www.tourofhope.org/team/2004_riders/siegel.htm

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SCOOP

World famous coach, Arthur Lydiard, will be making a Chicago appearance and the scheduled date is October 30 and location is pending. Check back to www.chicagoaa.com for updated information. For background information, you'll want to read our popular 2003 article by our Speedplay columnist, Mike Prizy:
www.chicagoaa.com/features/ speedplaylydiard03.html

For more on his U.S. Tour, check out:
www.runningnetwork.com/news/ lydiardtourSept04.html

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CORRECTION

Famed climber Greg Child will Apearance at Moosejaw Mountaineering on October 17, 4 p.m. (not October 16 as reported in a previous eNewsletter)

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WHAT A MAGNIFICENT DAY FOR A MARATHON!

With mild temperatures and sunny skies, Chicago was treated to yet another successful LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. In the end, more than 33,000 runners crossed the finish line and the marathon attracted runners from 121 countries and all 50 states, including several of the best marathoners in the world. Evans Rutto defended his title with a smooth 2:06:16, while Constantina Tomescu-Dita lead wire-to-wire to take the women's race in 2:23:45. Top U.S. Finishers were New York's Khalid Khannouchi in 2:08:44 and Oregon's Marla Runyan in 2:28:33. Top locals were Naperville's John Weigel in 2:25:45 and Lake Villa's Jenny Spangler in 2:33:36. For a complete recap go to:
www.runningnetwork.com/news/chicagomarathon04final.html

For results, check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/results/searchable.html

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YODER-BEGLEY WINS 10K ROAD CHAMP TITLE

Amy Yoder-Begley, from Kendallville, IN, turned in a strong effort Monday to earn her first USA women's 10 km road championship at the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women in Boston. For more on this race, check out:
www.american- trackandfield.com/news/yoderbegleyus10ktitle04.html

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MARGARET BRADLEY MEMORIAL

The memorial service for Margaret Bradley will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Bond Chapel, 1025 E. 58th St.. A reception will follow at the Quadrangle Club until 5:30 pm. Margaret an All-American on the University of Chicago Cross Country squad and member of the Reebok/Universal Sole racing team who died unexpectedly this summer.
For more information, click here:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/margaretbradleymemorialOct04.html

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ROBBIE VENTURA AND VISION QUEST AT TURIN THIS SUNDAY

Robbie Ventura, member of the US Postal Team and founder of Vision Quest, will be speaking at Turin at 4 p.m. this Sunday. For more information call Turin at 847 864-7660 or visit turinbicycle.com/site/intro.cfm.

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ADDING NEW MEANING TO HAVING A GOOD KICK

Garry Forde, an Irish-born American runner who lives in Evergreen Park will be participating in the Dublin Marathon on October 25 to raise money for Fiona O'Neill, a 7-year-old girl with a rare blood disease. Forde plans to kick a soccer ball for several miles off the race through Dublin as a benefit for O'Neill.

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VELOSWAP UPDATE - DONATE YOUR OLD BIKE STUFF TO BENEFIT THE VELODROME!

If you have a pile of old bike parts, clothing, bikes, etc. that you're wondering what to do with, here's a chance to get rid of the clutter. Just bring your stuff to Alberto's, Turin or Bokoo Bikes between now and Friday, October 29th, and tell 'em your donating it to the Northbrook Cycling Committee. The NCC will pick up the donations and sell the goods at its booth at the Veloswap, with the proceeds benefiting the Endow the 'Drome fund. Your donations are tax deducible ^ just make sure you fill out a slip at the time of donation and leave it at the shop- a receipt will be mailed to you.--- From the Northbrook Velodrome eNewsletter.

Note: Veloswap is on October 30 at the Odeum in Villa Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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LOVE THE RIVER? Here's a job that may just be up your stream. Friends of the Chicago River is looking for a Development and Communications Assistant. This is an entry-level position. For more information check out www.chicagoriver.org.

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TRIVIA QUESTION

This is good for 1 comp entry into the Trick or Treat Trot race in Chicago on Sunday, October 31. Who is the beneficiary of this race? Please email your answers to editorial@chicagoaa.com and we'll pick a winner by the end of the day on Friday.

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD

Chicago Athlete will be at Pumpkins in the Park 5K on Saturday afternoon. A fun event for the whole family. The kids race starts at 4:30 p.m. and the 5K at 5 p.m. For more information on this and other upcoming events be sure to check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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Wishing you the best in your training and racing!