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chicagocubsgirl

4 posts since
Jan 26, 2006

Mar 28, 2007 8:49 PM

Chicago Couch to 5k runners?

I'm usually in the "newbie cafe" but just wanted to see if there are any members here from the southside of Chicago? I live near Midway airport and was hoping to find a running partner once it gets a bit warmer outside. I'm currently running on a treadmill working with the couch to 5k program.

Wendy

sgauvreau

2 posts since
Nov 6, 2006

1. Mar 29, 2007 12:41 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Hi Wendy. I'm Sean and I live on the north side. I'm a solitary runner, so I can't really be of any help, but I just thought I'd say hi.

Also running outside will be a lot harder!

chicagocubsgirl

4 posts since
Jan 26, 2006

2. Mar 29, 2007 12:52 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

I'm somewhat of a solo walker/runner myself but was just looking for people in the area to share experiences with. How long have you been running? Do you participate in any of the local races?

Chris Dryjanski

6 posts since
Aug 23, 2006

3. Mar 29, 2007 8:33 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Pleanty of events I usually pick up Windy city Sports they have a pretty good list.

Good luck on running. Most runners I know can either leave me in the dust or well most others are just not runners and cannot understand why I do it. Oh yeah I am slowwwww haha.

Chris

thejoggler

68 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Mar 30, 2007 6:38 AM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Hello,

Perry here. I'm a solo Chicago joggler and frequent the lakepath from North Ave up to Montrose mostly. So, if you see a juggling runner this spring or summer, just say "hi". It won't be of much help to you Wendy but just thought I'd check it too.

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chicagocubsgirl

4 posts since
Jan 26, 2006

5. Mar 30, 2007 8:41 AM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Very cool, Perry! I'll be sure to look out for you this summer! Currently, I'm very slow and feel a bit awkard running so my goal is to be able to run 3 miles straight through on my treadmill. I figure that once I can accomplish this, I might be ready for the great outdoors

The lakefront is a bit nerve racking for me right now. I'm a confident woman, but put me on the lakefront with cute 20 something girls in bikins and fit folks jogging all around me... well, lets just say, that's not my comfort zone at this moment

I think I'll try out Chris's trails first and then maybe graduate to the lakefront. It would be great to surprise my husband on the lakefront while he's working! He doesn't even know that I'm running. He's a police officer and in the summertime he does the lakefront.

Nice to meet the both of you. Have you guys heard of a 5k coming up?

Thanks,
Wendy

kevinmc025

31 posts since
Feb 3, 2006

6. Mar 30, 2007 9:53 AM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Wendy, don't worry about how slow you run. With the hundreds or thousands, maybe even millions of runners on the Lakefront each day, no one will notice or remember how slow you run. A plus is that the Lakefront may be one of the safest places to run.

Perry, jogglers are so annoying.

Chris Dryjanski

6 posts since
Aug 23, 2006

7. Mar 31, 2007 4:10 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

April 22nd Lisle Run for Education 5k

I say being slow is better than sitting and doing nothing at all.

I would love to get brave enough to drive into the city and run the lake front one day. Always think about it when I drive out there.

Chris

theflyingturtle1979

8 posts since
Feb 20, 2007

8. Apr 2, 2007 8:46 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

I am a Northsider too.

I tend to run with Fleet Feet and Momentum when I do group runs. Otherwise I run solo around the Northside. I don't really have any particular paths. Kind of just where my brain and legs take me. I run the lakefront sometimes, but the bikers tend to scare me.

As for races there are plenty of 5K's comming up. The official season just started with the Shuffle, though I did two 5K's before that 8K. I am a penguin runner, but I like to run nonetheless. Just comming off of an injury.

Anyway there are plenty of races comming up in the city. I know mostly of northsde ones, but I'm sure htere are some in Hyde Park. There is one in Pilsen comming up in May.

Check out:
chicagoevents.com
signmeup.com
active.com
momentumchicago.com
fleetfeetchicago.com

That should be a good start for races.

chicagocubsgirl

4 posts since
Jan 26, 2006

9. Apr 3, 2007 12:12 AM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Hey, thanks for the websites! I got a little of track with my running program. My allergies really kicked by butt over the last 4 days. I was so stuffed up that I couldn't barely breath! It's much better tonight and I started getting my allergy shots again today so I should be up and running again tomorrow.

I never had severe allergies until moving to Chicago. I grew up in Iowa and moved here 10 years ago. It's been a struggle ever since

theflyingturtle1979

8 posts since
Feb 20, 2007

10. Apr 3, 2007 4:34 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

Funny,
My allergies are much better since moving here. I'm from Florida originally. Here everything DIES for half the year.

Oh and if you are looking for an easy first race (though it is all the way up north from you, close to me at Montrose Harbor) The Wondergirl 5K put on by Girls On The Run is a non-competitive race (no clocks, everyone gets a medal at the end) and it benefits GOTR. It is June 2, 2006. I'm on the race comitte. I believe the website for info is http://www.gotrchicago.org/[/URL" target="_blank"> .

I'm about to head out for a run. The rest of the week is supposed to be nasty and I want to hit the lakeshore one day over the spring break. I may just run the hood though, we'll see.

thejoggler

68 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Apr 3, 2007 10:34 PM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

I love the Wonder Girl 5K race. My wife and I are going to do the Ravenswood 5K at the end of April.

And Wendy, don't worry so much about the lakefront. There aren't many who look goofier than a guy running while juggling.

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theflyingturtle1979

8 posts since
Feb 20, 2007

12. Apr 7, 2007 12:09 AM

in response to: chicagocubsgirl

I'm going to do Ravenswood too.

I can practically spit on the starting line from my apartment !

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