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Information & Links

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.

  • Planning a trip to Florida?  Check out the Disney Running website.

  • Planning a trip to San Francisco?  Check out American Running Guides.

Charity running programs

  • American Cancer Society Charity Running Program. Running the Chicago Marathon? Well run for a reason!! Be an American Cancer Society Charity Runner and dedicate your run to those that have been touched by cancer.

  • Arthritis Foundation's Joints in Motion. Become a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation's athletic training program. On behalf of the AF, you will raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's number one cause of disability. You will receive training to run or walk a marathon, or hike a challenging trail and you could be sent to an exciting location.  Together we will help improve the quality of life for millions of men, women and children with arthritis.

  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk a whole or half marathon or participate in a triathlon or century (100-mile) bike ride. Since 1988, over 220,000 volunteer participants have helped raise over $500 million.  Team in Training Fact Sheet. 

Products

  • BaySix Call themselves "The place for cool running stuff."

  • Finish Line Charms has over 1300 gold and silver marathon charms and running charms that represent more than 2000 races around the world! A great way to celebrate each and every race. Marathons, 1/2 marathons, triathlons, 5k & 10k, and more. The ideal personalized gift.

  • Running Bargains Closeout prices on special models of premium running shoes online. Save on men's and women's active wear, heart monitors, endurance sports nutrition, other discount running gear and apparel.

  • Running Pictures Pictures from many area races.

  • Shoe-Wallet  A place to keep your keys and money while you run.

  • XS energy bars and drinks are nutritional supplements for athletes.

  • Yankz Tired of tying your running shoes? These are kind of cool.

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