Periodically we are sent or come across references to information, products, services, etc. that might be of interest to runners. This is a page where you can find this information. Note that listing implies no endorsement of anything about these other sites -- caveat runner.

Information and random links

• Running and Racing in Illinois.  You can also send articles and news of events for free publication.

• Links to area running clubs and information.

• Athlinks is a results database for endurance races on the web.

• American Sport Education Program is the certification program required by the IHSA for all high school coaches that are non-faculty.  Many junior highs require this as well.  With a 40% plus attrition rate, there is a growing need for coaches around the state.  You do not have to be a teacher to coach.  Several certification clinics are held locally throughout the year.

• USA Track and Field the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking. USATF is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with a staff of professional program administrators at the National Office in Indianapolis. The mission of USATF is to lead the sport of Athletics in the United States and maintain the primacy of USA Track & Field in global athletics

• A comprehensive track and field site.

• Sprintic Magazine - get the latest updates on track and field athletes and events.

• Cool running.  This site offers a little bit of everything.

• A general marathon training site.

• Another comprehensive marathon website with update information about marathon events, marathon training and related downloads.

• Have children? Get some ideas for turning kids on to running.

• Find out about real runners.

• Learn how to rollback your running odometer through Backward Running.

• Want to run a marathon in all 50 states and the District of Columbia?

• Road Trip - Log your miles and see if you can run Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica.

• Fit Link - A website which helps people track workouts, measure running routes, meet local runners, sponsor group runs, and more.

• Getting Fit Keeping Fit - a website featuring Running Events, Running Clubs, Training Articles, and Sports Medicine.

• Videos on self-massage for runners.

Charity running programs

• American Cancer Society Charity Running Program.

• Arthritis Foundation's Joints in Motion.

• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training^®  Team in Training Fact Sheet. 

Software

• Age-grading calculation
• Winning Stats An on-line running statistics program.