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HE'LL BE BACK!
Khalid Khannouchi has signed a four-year deal with The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon that will bring him back to Chicago for the next four years. The deal calls for Khannouchi to participate exclusively in Chicago among all fall marathons.
For more details, check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/chicagomarathonMay04Khal id4years.html

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UNIQUE GOOD LUCK PRESENT
Speaking of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, here's a unique way to wish your friends, training partners and loved ones good luck in the race. For $30, $20 or $15 you can write a message that will be printed in our October issue, the Official Program for the race. Click here for more information:
www.chicagoaa.com/results/searchable.html

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REMINDER FOR EVENT DIRECTORS:
Don't forget to send your race results to events@chicagoaa.com and we'll post them as soon as possible! Questions? Contact Jeremy at 847-675-0200 x207 or jeremy@chicagoaa.com

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SEVERAL WINNERS AT THE WINDY CITY RELAY
This past weekend, close to 300 teams competed in the inaugural Windy City Relay. Click here for a photo gallery:
www.chicagoaa.com/features/windycityrelay04phot os.html

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TRIATHLON SOLD OUT
The 2004 Spirit of Racine Triathlon (formerly Wisconsin's Dairyland Triathlon) has officially Sold Out as of May 19 having reached the field limit of 1,500 participants. A waiting list is available for anyone interested in acquiring a spot that may open up due to injury or illness.
For more information check out:
www.SpiritofRacineTri.com

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VOICETRAK(tm) DEBUT
MarathonGuide.com and Lakeshore Marathon will debut VoiceTrak (tm) a Runner-Tracking Technology on May 31 at the Lakeshore Marathon in Chicago. How it works is phone calls will announce progress of runners on the race course as they pass the10K, Half-Marathon, 20M and finish line of both the marathon and half marathon. This will be offered in addition to text messaging, Web site searches and email updates. For more information, check out:
www.lakeshoremarathon.com

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VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES APLENTY
Volunteering at races is a great way to give back to the sport, see how the event works from the "other" side, and meet new people---you could potential meet a romantic partner! (Check out our March feature, "The Singles Scene: Meet Your Mate: www.chicagoaa.com/features/singlessceneMar04.ht ml. Duties may vary from packet stuffing to registration or course marshalling. Currently, these organizations have put a shout out for volunteers:
Chicago Area Runners Association, www.cararuns.org
Fleet Feet Sports Chicago, www.fleetfeetchicago.com
Lakeshore Marathon, www.lakeshoremarathon.com
Bike the Drive, www.bikethedrive.org

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RACE DATE CHANGES
Chinatown 5K has changed their date from July 18 to July 17.

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD
Cycling highlights incude the TREK Bikes Collegiate Road National Championship in Madison, WI. Road races on Saturday include Chase to the Taste 5K/10K, Just a Little Run, K.I.S.S. and Run 5K/10K and on Sunday there's the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, Main Course 10K, Alivio Y Salud Run for Health 5K and Y Not Run 5K. On Saturday, two popular triathlons are May Madness Sprint Triathlon and Galena Triathlon & Duathlon. For more details on these and other events, check our searchable event calendar:
www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

Also, Chicago Athlete will be at Saturday's Galena Triathlon & Duathlon and on Sunday at the Main Course 10K. Just look for the light blue tent, stop by and say hello!

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TRIVIA QUESTION
On Sunday, May 30, approximately 25,000 cyclists will command Lake Shore Dirve in a 15- or 30-mile non-competitive tour of Lake Shore Drive. This year, the organizers have incorporate two new changes. Email us with these two improvements by noon on Friday to editorial@chicagoaa.com and you will be eligible to win a complimentary entry into this unique cycling event! Be sure to include your snail mail address.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Bokoo Bikes of Chicago is looking for experienced retail salespeople to work in their Marshall Fields store. The ideal candidate should be energetic and able to work in a fast paced environment. Bicycle sales experience is a plus but not a requirement. For more details, send an email to: peter@bokoobikes.com.

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Wishing you the best in your training and racing!