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SCOOP
Olympian Bob Kennedy to run ING New York Marathon. For more information check out:
www.nyrrc.org

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NEWS

ILLINOIS SUB-4 MILERS HONORED
This past week, Lt. Governor Quinn honored the 14 Illinois Sub- 4 milers. Chicago Athlete was on hand to meet the runners and put together some news overage.
www.chicagoaa.com/features/ILsub4milersMay04.ht ml
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www.chicagoaa.com/news/ltgovsub4milersMay04.htm l

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CHICAGO MOVES DAY A SUCCESS
You probably are pretty active if you're a regular reader, but the Mayor's Fitness Council is trying to get your co-worker, family member, and neighbor to move, too! Here's a photo gallery from their Chicago Move Day celebration on May 5th:
www.chicagoaa.com/features/chicagomovesdayMay04 .html

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FREE BIKE LECTURE
"Bike Chicago: Three Months of Bicycling" The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events organizes and helps promote various activities to capitalize on bicycling with Bike Chicago. Theresa Cowen, Bike Chicago Coordinator, will reveal the history of Bike Chicago and Cathy Haibach from the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, will highlight the third annual Bike the Drive on May 30. The FREE lectures are today, May 13, starting at 12:15 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Fl.

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SOUTH SIDE RUNNING
CARA is offering programs on Chicago's south side this year. Marathon training runs will take off from Jackson Park on Saturday mornings and there will be a "Beginning Running" class on Monday evenings at the South Shore Cultural Center, 71st St. and Lake Michigan.
For more information, check out www.cararuns.org

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NEW RUNNING CLUB
A group of Joliet runners who met regularly realized there was no "organized" group for runners in the area so they formed the Joliet Cyclones Running Club. Runners of all ages and levels are welcome Tuesday night fun runs at 6 p.m. at Hammel Woods in Joliet on Black Road. For more information contact Alvin Gates at 815-730-0460 or cyclonerunners@hotmail.com.

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CELEBRITIES AT CURE AUTISM NOW WALK
The Cure Autism Now Foundation will hold the first annual Walk Now Chicago event at Soldier Field on Sunday, May 23. Co-hosted by singer, songwriter and community advocate Chaka Khan and Golden Globe-winning actor Anthony Edwards.
For more information call (888) 8AUTISM or visit www.cureautismnow.org

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IT'S A ROCK N' BOWL PARTY
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club will host the Rock N' Bowl Party at Diversey River Bowl, 2211 W. Diversey, Chicago on Sunday, May 23rd from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $35/person which includes bowling, shoe rental, food and prizes.
For more detail, call 708-786-3992 or check out www.lssc.org

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TRIATHLON SEMINAR SERIES
Swim, Bike, Run - Talk to the Experts will take place on Sunday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports - Piper's Alley. Whether you are training for your first Tri or have several under your belt, there should be something to learn from these experts: Swim: Mike Norman (Chicago Endurance Sports); Bike: Lou Kuhn (The Pony Shop) and Run: Sharone Aharon (Well Fit Inc). RSVP to rsvp@fleetfeetchicago.com

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD
The weekend weather report looks good so far! Chicago Athlete will be at the Windy City Relays and South Loop Lion's 8K for K- 8. Some events highlighted in our May issue (p. 70) include the Gallery Gallop in Gary, IN, and the Road Trip--- Dino Mountain Bike Series in Warsaw, IN, both taking place this Saturday. For detailed event information, check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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THE CLOSER / TRIVIA QUESTION
Last year, Bob Richards wrote an article about the Main Course 10K for our Web site. Can you finish this sentence from that article:

"When it comes to road racing in Chicago, there are meat-and- potato races and there are _____________.

The first two people (that haven't already won an entry) to fill in the blank to answer this correctly will win a complimentary race entry to the Main Couse 10K. Good luck! Email your answer to editorial@chicagoaa.com and include your full name and snail mail address.

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Wishing you the best in your training and racing!