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Team Bear Naked - Chicago

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Has everyone planned their 2009 racing season?  I just noticed that the Soldier Field 10 mile registration opened today, and that race (in addition to many others) sells out rather quickly.  This could be a good thing, forcing me to figure out my plans and goals for this year.
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So it is close to the official start of winter, but you would think we were in the middle of that season based on the snow and the thermometer!  How about some cross training ideas for days when the treadmill is too boring and the conditions outside are really bad.  Swimming and biking are obvious, how does everyone feel about the elliptical machine?  The stairmaster is one of my favorites, but I can only take that for so long.  What are some of your favorite indoor workouts?
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Hey guys, i just heard from Lindsay that she will be sending out a product request form this week to all athletes in good standing. The shipment of granola will then be sent out the 2nd week of December.   "Good Standing" means you have been submitting your race results and your breakfast recaps. If nothing has been received from you, then they will be withholding your 2nd shipment. So get those results, photos, and breakfast recaps in asap!             Also,...
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  We have some huge races for a few of our team members...     Good Luck Amanda at the NYC marathon!     Good Luck Brian at the Florida Ironman!     Good Luck George in the Chicago Lakefront 50/50!     Good Luck Julie at the Indianapolis Marathon!     Have great races, your fellow bear naked team members will be cheering you on from home.     ~Christine Anderson                
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Here are a few tips that I have learned over the years as a marathon runner:   Make Plans     Course Plan: Check out the course and know the terrain.     Goal Plan: Set 3 time goals, doable, acceptable and the best day ever.     Pacing Plan: Even effort or negative splits?     Transportation Plan: know when to leave, the route, allow extra time for traffic.     Shoe and Attire Plan: Know what to wear! Check temp per hour on race day....
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