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STILL SEARCHING FOR AN ACCENTURE CHICAGO TRIATHLON SLOT?

Capri Events has limited available slots for the sold out Accenture Chicago Triathlon. If you're interested email info@caprievents.com as soon as possible.

Also, the 2005 Accenture Chicago Triathlon to Be World's Largest:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/accenturetriathlon05.html

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IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ATHLETICS 2005

Follow the action with the Running Network/American Track & Field:
www.american- trackandfield.com/news/iaafoutdoorworldchamps05list.html

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PLEASANT PRAIRIE TRIATHLON OFFERS CONVENIENT CHICAGO PACKET PICKUP

Triathletes can register or if they're already registered, can pick up their race packet at Running Away in Chicago this Sunday, August 14; Athletes who do this will be permitted to rack their bikes on Sunday August 21. All other participants are required to rack their bikes on Saturday August 20.

For more details, visit:
/www.chicagoaa.com/news/pleasantprairie05.html

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ROAD TRIP - RACE RESULTS

Quad City Times Bix 7
Des Moines, IA
July 30, 2005

Top IL finishers
Bryan Glass, 30-39 (Geneseo, IL) - 36:47
Maria Cicero, 20-29 (Elmhurst, IL) - 41:11

www.chicagoaa.com/results/ searchable.html

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RACE REPORT

DINO Off Road Mountain Bike Series #5
July 31, 2004 - Logansport, IN

At the Logansport Hammer Fest in France Park, the lead pack of Expert/ Pro men held a super fast average speed of nearly 16 mph. Kris Lasure (Bike Line) held on for a 30 second win over Chris Bowman (Moore / Gray Goat), and David Wagoner (Cycle Masters) was a close third. Erin Disterheft (Team Billy) topped the women's Expert field, with a time of 1:26:14 for 19 miles. Following Disterheft was Melanie Fitz (Kenda Tire), the current series leader for Expert Women.

William Toler posted his first Sport class win and Rhonda Stevens added another win to her streak in the Sport Women's division. A familiar duo of Brian Milburn and Travis Sims stood atop Beginner Men's podium, and Loretta Huckstep claimed Beginner Women. Clydesdale rider Trevor Miller won again, building toward the series title. The Junior Beginner series was topped by series leader Marley Stone, while second and third in the race went to Jacob Shelburne and Paul Angleton. - Courtesy of the DINO Series eNewsletter

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WOMEN'S CYCLING SERIES AT ALBERTO'S IN HIGHLAND PARK

On Sunday, August 14 at Alberto's in Highland Park there will be a cycling seminar/training session for women cyclists with the feature presentation: "Fueling and Hydrating for Endurance Events" by reknown nutritionist, Monique Ryan.

We've got a comp entry for a woman interested in attending this. Just email your name along with contact information to editorial@chicagoaa.com by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 12 and we will draw one name for Sunday's session. We'll notify the winner immediately after their name is drawn.

For additional details, check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/womencyclingseminarsJuly05.html

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C'MON IT'S A PARTY FOR RUNNERS

CARA is hosting a fundraiser and social mixer at Jack Sullivan's Public House, 2142 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago, on Thursday, August 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost of admission is $35, which includes beer, wine, and soda. There will also be a raffle with items including two complimentary race entries to P.F. Chang's Rock N' Roll Arizona Marathon, a free Pilates lesson at Frog Temple, a gift certificate to any John Bingham racing event (i.e. next year's Chicago Distance Classic), four Tickets to the Sept. 28 Cubs game, four tickets to Sept. 24 Sox game, and gift certificates to Niketown, Fleet Feet Sports, Running Unlimited, Runners Edge, and Momentum.
To RSVP, send an e-mail to cararuns@aol.com.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Bike Psycho Century XX on Sunday, August 28, is looking for a few helping hands. They need volunteers for sag support, registration clerks and sag stop workers. The ride is in the Coal City/Starved Rock area, a nice ride and good people to work with.
For more information, email Chuck Nelson at chuck@cwnbiker.com.

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD . . .

WOMEN'S PICNIC AT WINFIELD CRITERIUM

The ABD women's cycling club members invite women to join them on Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. for a picnic in conjunction with the annual Winfield Criterium. This is an opportunity to meet other women who enjoy cycling and who wish to broaden their circle of cycling acquaintances and contacts.
RSVP to Sarah at s_tillotson@hotmail.com.

For more about the Winfield Criterium, check out:
www.chicagoaa.com/news/winfieldcriterium05.html

BRING OUT YOUR BLUE SUEDE SHOES

The Fleet Feet Sports Elvis is Alive 5K is this Saturday, August 13 at 6 p.m. The race has gained notoriety because of its outlandish theme and great post-race party in Lincoln Park. For more information, check out www.fleetfeetchicago.com.

USA TRIATHLON AGE GROUP NATIONALS

Good luck to all of our readers in IL, IN, and WI who are competing on Saturday! www.runnertriathletenews.com

For more information about local events, visit:
www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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Wishing you the best in your training and racing!