Tag Archives: races

I want you (to run a 5K, or 10K, or a half…)

Posted on November 9, 2010 by etowle

I have this terrible habit of making people want to run races. If they’re never ran before, I can talk them into running a 5k. If they have a few short races under their belt, a half marathon isn’t out … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate 15K

Posted on November 6, 2010 by etowle

On this chilly Chicago morning, I hoofed it down to Grant Park and ran a 15K (9.3 miles) with 30,000 other runners. Due to some stellar previous races, I got a coveted “Corral A” bib, meaning I got to start … Continue reading →

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Cruise Director

Posted on November 5, 2010 by etowle

After the 15K tomorrow, I’ve planned a brunch get together for all of the runnerds (Runner-Nerds) to socialize and talk about nothing but running.  I love planning dinner parties but large gatherings that don’t have a definitive start time (because … Continue reading →

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