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Circuit Recap: Drama On the Track as Teams Begin Their Late Season Kicks
The month of July ended in dramatic fashion at PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles. Not only did many of the best teams on the Circuit face off in...
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Brittney Burmester
- Jul 30
- 2 min
PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles Historic Night: Chicago’s First Outdoor Sub 4-Minute Mile
It was an incredible night at Montrose Beach Wilson Track for the fifth annual PUMA’s Chi-Town Miles. The 2024 event brought increased...
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Brittney Burmester
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Runners Raced Against the Clock to find their MPH through the Chicago Auto Show
On Sunday, February 11th, over 600 runners took to the halls of McCormick Place for the Toyota Miles Per Hour run that incorporated the...
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James Diamond
- Sep 8, 2023
- 5 min
Circuit Update: The Podium Teams Show Themselves
As we head into the final stretch of races, the quest for the 2023 CARA Runners' Choice Circuit team championships have shaken up...
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Brittney Burmester
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
Runners Race to PR's at PUMA's Chi-Town Miles
On Saturday night we hosted PUMA's Chi-Town Miles , and it was truly a night to remember. An event that first started in 2020, hit its...
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James Diamond
- Jul 21, 2023
- 3 min
Chasing the Trends: Super Shoes
What are super shoes? Super shoes are dominating the running world at the moment. In 2023 dozens of College, High School, and American...
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James Diamond
- Jun 1, 2023
- 3 min
Racing Strategy in the Heat: Understanding Your Body’s Cooling Systems
As we recently hit the unofficial start to summer and transition into the month of June, inevitably warmer temperatures have arrived....
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James Diamond
- May 9, 2023
- 3 min
Basics of Race Strategy: Preparing for the 10k
Learn how to tackle the 10k race distance with these three key components.
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
- Mar 29, 2023
- 2 min
Tips for the 10 Mile Race Distance
The spring racing season has officially kicked off and CARA will be hosting the annual Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k on April 16th! The 10...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Ask Coach Bradley - Breaking Down The 10 Miler Distance
This Sunday, April 10 CARA has our annual Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler & 5k. The 10 mile distance represents the third stop on this year’s...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
Ask Coach Bradley - Spring Foward Into Training
Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Sr. Director of Training...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Ask Coach Bradley - 5 Types of Races You Should Have On Your Schedule
Whether you are part of our CARA training programs, working towards your next 5k PR, or a beginning runner CARA Sr. Director of Training...
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CARAruns
- Jan 27, 2022
- 3 min
2022 CARA Runners' Choice Circuit Announcement
The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), announces the selections for the 2022 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit. The Circuit provides a...
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CARAruns
- Jan 11, 2022
- 2 min
Stay Motivated This Winter By Targeting A Spring Marathon
Looking for a spring marathon to keep you motivated during your winter training? We’ve compiled a list of upcoming marathons from all...
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CARAruns
- Oct 20, 2021
- 2 min
CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit Update - Clubs/Teams Race To The Finish
With only two races remaining in the 2021 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit competition, local clubs and teams are racing to the finish! Next...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
Run it Back! - Tips For "Serial Marathoning"
“Serial marathoning” (running multiple marathons in quick succession) has become more popular than ever. Typically runners are looking to...
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CARAruns
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min
Marathon Ready - Heat Adjusted Pace & Day-Of Tips
While we can't control all aspects of race day, there are many ways we can make sure we have the best possible race for that day's...
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Tim Bradley, Sr. Director of Training/Interim Executive Dir.
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Prepare For Marathon Race Week With These Four Tips
Race week is here! Check out these race week tips from CARA Senior Director of Training & Head Coach Tim Bradley, to help you feel...
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CARAruns
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
2021 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit Mid-Season Update
We are nearly halfway through the 2021 CARA Runners’ Choice Circuit! In case you missed the news, two races have been added to the...
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CARAruns
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Your Guide To CARA’s Summer Trail Chase 5k
Races are back and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a race and a party! On Saturday, August 14 runners will take to...
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