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|  Chicago Athlete Express eNewsletter May 20, 2005
Welcome to Chicago Athlete Express. ************************************** This eNewsletter is sponsored by: FINISH ON THE 50! Don't miss the Fleet Feet Sports SOLDIER FIELD 10 MILE presented by
Dominick's on
Saturday, May 28. It has a one-of-a-kind finish on the 50 Yard Line of
Soldier
Field and is the perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend!
There is a 3,000 entry cap - register today at www.fleetfeetchicago.com
. ************************************** SCOOP 105 DAYS - 2901 MILES On Monday, May 16, Elgin's Bruce Johnson finished his run across the
U.S. that he
started on February 1. He averaged 27 miles per day. For more on his
life story
and accomplishments, check out: www.unitedstatesrun.com
. ************************************** U OF C'S YEZEFSKI SPRINTS TO VICTORY AT COLLEGIATE
ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS The University of Chicago's Todd Yezefski took home an individual title
at the
2005 Collegiate Road Cycling National Championships on Friday, May
13 in Lawrence,
KS. Yezefski bested the 69-rider divison II field in the 70-minute criterium.
On
the bell lap, two separate pileups claimed the hopes of several riders,
but
Yezefski emerged unscathed and took the sprint ahead of Colorado
College teammates
Joshua Gewirtz and Cody Powell in a photo finish. The following day,
Yezefski
returned to place 11th in the 84-mile road race, earning him a second-
place finish in the overall individual Omnium results with 203 total
points. Brent Bookwalter
from Lees McRae was the overall winner with 222 points, and Sam
Johnson from
Whitman College placed third with 179 points. Yezefski's hard work in both races
etted the University of Chicago a 12th place finish in the overall division
II
team standings. ************************************** NATIONAL BIKE-TO-WORK DAY IS MAY 20 Ride your bike to work! Save gas money,
reduce pollution, save time, and have fun. ************************************** SPIRIT OF RACINE FILLING UP FAST According to race organizers, The 2005 Spirit of Racine Triathlon is near
full
capacity. This year's field is limited to 1,500 participants. The event
consists
of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. Professional athletes
are
competing for a share of the $25,000 prize purse. ************************************** FIRST TIMERS - MASTERS ONLY
2005 ABD Masters Project Series Opens Next Weekend;
"First Timers" Event Added to $5,000 "Masters Only" Crit on May 28 ************************************** ON THE ROAD - WEEKEND RESULTS: U.S. elite duathletes Josh Beck (Carlisle, PA - 2:26:20) and Andrea
Ratkovic
(Norman, OK - 2:48:34) won the elite races at the 2005 Powerman Ohio
on Sunday in
Mansfield, OH. The race, which consisted of an 8K run, 57K bike and 8K
run served
as the USAT Mideast Region Long Course Duathlon Championship. In
the age group
race, John McGovern (41; Kingston, NY) took the overall men's title in
2:35:41.
Elizabeth Fedofsky (29; Naperville, IL) won the women's overall title in
3:00:14.
For more information and complete results, go to: Top IL finishers at Fifth Third Bank River Run 25K For complete results, check out: www.chicagoaa.com/results/
searchable.html ************************************** FRIENDS OF BLOOMINGDALE TRAIL PLAN SPRING CLEAN-UP
The Bloomingdale Line is the elevated, unused railroad between North
and Armitage
Avenues that runs through Bucktown, Humboldt Park, Logan Square
and Wicker Park.
The Friends of Bloomingdale Trail hope it will someday be a park and a
multi-use
trail. They are hosting a Spring Cleaning and Picnic this Saturday, May
21, from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Ben at 773-677-7970
or visit
www.bloomingdaletrail.org. ************************************** GREEN BAY HAPPY WITH MARATHON'S ECONOMIC IMPACT The annual Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, which will be held on
Sunday, May 22, does
not rise to the level of a Green Bay Packers weekend, with an estimated
$3.5
million-plus impact on the local economy, but it does contribute $1.2
million
according to a recent news release. ************************************** BICYCLING AMBASSADOR INITIATIVE EXPANDS TO SUBURBS
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation recently introduced a bicycling
ambassador to
the western suburbs (Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest). Bicycling
ambassadors promote bicycling safety to all road users, including bike
riders,
motorists, and pedestrians. Brian Kafel is the first west suburban
bicycling
ambassador. He will begin working in June. To request Kafel at an
upcoming event,
please contact Pamela Brookstein at 312-427-3325, x242, or email:
pamela@biketraffic.org. ************************************** FUN FACT - FORMER POLE VAULTER WINS "SURVIVOR" New York City firefighter Tom Westman who was voted the winner
Sunday night on
"Survivor Palou," attended Archbishop Molloy High School in NY where
he was a
member of the track team. In 1982, he held the school record in the pole
vault,
4.42 meters/14 feet, 6 inches, which held for 20 years. ************************************** LEARN TO RUN THE FUN WAY Chicago Endurance Sports will have their Program Kick-Off Party
Sunday, May 22, at
10 a.m. at Fleet Feet Sports - Pipers Alley for those who want to learn
how to run
a 5K and 10K this summer. Team members receive weekly training
sessions, coaching
support, a personalized daily training schedule, clinics include nutrition
and
keys to losing weight with running, pilates/yoga for runners. The 10-
week program
meets on Tuesday's at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit
www.ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861. ************************************** WANT TO SWIM LIKE A PRO? The Valparaiso University Head Swim Coach will present a swim clinic
on Tuesday,
May 24, 6:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Human Race Sports in
Valparaiso.
For more information contact Cara at HRS-Valpo at 219-465-5335. ************************************** WANT TO TRAIN LIKE A PRO? IPEG invites triathletes to join them from August 17-21, 2005, in Cancun,
Mexico
as SBR3: Ultra Tri Camp kicks off with champion triathlete Wendy
Ingraham
headlining the event. If you complete your registration by June 1, 2005,
you will
receive 10% off the registration fee of $311. For more info call 305-662-
5000 or
email Brandie@ipegevents.com. ************************************** CHICAGO FLATWATER CLASSIC --- PADDLE AND PEDAL The Chicago Platwater Classic has added a Pedal event to their Paddle
Event!
For more details on the August 7 event, check out: ************************************** BIKE THE DRIVE IS ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY! Here are some important things to remember as the event draws near:
Packet pick up began on May 17. For complete list of packet pickup
locations: ************************************** BODY WORLDS TO PARTNER WITH CHICAGO ATHLETE The BODY WORLDS exhibit will be partnering with Chicago Athlete at
the following
events, bringing plastinated models of lungs and other organs, as well
as a doctor
or member of the BODY WORLD's Staff to answer questions: ************************************** THE WEEKEND AHEAD CYCLING RUNNING TRIATHLON OTHER For detail on these and other events, check out: ************************************** Wishing you the best in your training and racing!
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