ÿþ<html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="I00Lt-wKJBce0SsMP18bCSAJVII3qz3H_5rYdqzhxA8" /> <meta name="description" content="Run Too Running Club, Information on Chicagoland West running." /> <meta name="keywords" content="Run Too, runtoo, schmidt, eugene, JJ, J.J." /> <title>RUN TOO! Chicagoland West Running Information</title> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <p> <center> <h1> <a href="runtoo.txt"> <img src="images/runtoo_normal_italic.gif" NAME="Run Too" BORDER=0 TITLE="a running club of the third kind"><img src="images/shadow.jpg" NAME="the shadow" border=0></a> </h1></center> <p> <center> <h3>Some of us (click on picture for more of us)</h3> <a href="/some_of_us/some_of_us_45.html"><img border=0 src="/some_of_us/picture_46.jpg"></a> <br> </center> <h2> Selected Races (Chicago area and elsewhere)</h2> <ul> <li><b>2012</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous races of interest. See next two links for comprehensive lists.<br> <font>[<a href="http://www.cararuns.org/Racing/Find%20a%20Race.aspx"> Click here for CARA Race List</a>] - [<a href="http://www.marathonguide.com/races/races.cfm">MARATHONguide.com Race List</a>]</font> <br><br> <li>Many dates - <a href="http://www.ragnarrelay.com/">Ragnar Long Distance Relay Series</a> - USA <li>September 16, 2012 - <a href="http://www.foxvalleymarathon.com/">Fox Valley Marathon - Half Marathon - Fall Final 20</a> - St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, IL<br> <b>"Last Chance for Boston"</b> qualifying. <!-- <li>February 6, 2010 - <a href="http://www.lakegenevasports.com/Winterfest/winterfest.htm">Lake Geneva Winterfest 5k and 10k</a> - Lake Geneva, Wi <li>February 14, 2010 - <a href="http://ala.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1272&pg=entry&__utma=1.1036424558.1258514933.1258514933.1262534443.2&__utmb=1.7.10.1262534443&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1258514933.1.1.utmcsr=%28direct%29|utmccn=%28direct%29|utmcmd=%28none%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=81803542">Tackle the Tower Stair Climb</a> - Oak Brook, IL <li>February 14, 2010 - <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/ap_index.htm">Heartland Sweetheart Run 5k</a> - Heartland Cafe, Chicago (Rogers Park), IL <br><br> <li>March 7, 2010 - <a href="http://www.chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=93">Wacky 5K</a> - Chicago <li>March 14, 2010 - <a href="hhttp://www.chicagoevents.com/event.cfm?eid=97">St. Paddy's Day 5K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Leap</a> - Chicago Lakefront <li>March 21, 2010 - <a href="http://www.shamrockshuffle.com/">Shamrock Shuffle 8K</a> (Chicago) <li>March 21, 2010 - <a href="http://www.hillstriders.com/">Cary March Madness Half Marathon</a> (SOLD OUT) <li>March 27, 2010 - <a href="http://www.chicagoultra.org/">Chicago Lakefront 50k</a> - Chicago <br><br> <li>April 3, 2010 - <a href="http://www.pawsforlife5k.com/">PAWS For Life 5k: Charlene's Run</a> - Lisle, IL <li>April 17, 2010 - <a href="http://rrr.olm.net/">River to River Relay, 2010</a> <li>April 19, 2010 - <a href="http://www.baa.org/BostonMarathon/">Boston Marathon</a> <li>April 24, 2010 - <a href="http://www.cararuns.org/Racing/CARA%20Lakefront%2010%20Presented%20by%20NovaCare/Details.aspx">CARA Lakefront 10 Miler</a> - Chicago, IL <li>April 25, 2010 - <a href="http://www.bataviamothersclub.org/Fox_Trot.htm">Batavia Fox Trot 5K</a> - Batavia, IL <li>April 2010 - <a href="http://www.nickkotcharitynfp.com/">Got Running of the Brain, 5K Race - Nick Kot Charity, NFP</a> - Aurora, Illinois (Jim and Dee help with organization..) <br><br> <li>May 1, 2010 - <a href="http://illinoismarathon.com/">Illinois Marathon</a> - Champaign, IL <li>May 2, 2010 - <a href="http://www.palosbankhalfmarathon.com/">Palos Bank Half Marathon</a> - Palos Heights, IL <li>May 2, 2010 - <a href="http://www.foxrivertrailrunners.org/">Great Western Half Marathon &amp; 5K/8k</a> - St. Charles, IL <li>May 2, 2010 - <a href="http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/">Flying Pig Marathon</a> - Cincinnati, Ohio (Connolly land) <li>May 8, 2010 - <a href="http://www.foxriver5k.org/">Fox River 5k</a> - Batavia, IL <li>May 8, 2010 - <a href="http://www.quarrymanchallenge.com/">Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile</a> - Lemont, IL (with <strong>real hills</strong>!) <li>May 16,2010 - <a href="http://www.geneva.rfkc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=hdKFIMNrEmG&b=4464943&ct=5878295&notoc=1">Feets of Strength 5K</a> - Geneva, IL <li>May 16, 2010 - <a href="http://www.rockfordmarathon.com/">The Rockford Marathon</a> - Rockford, IL <li>May 16, 2010 - <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/ap_index.htm">Heartland Spring Chase 5k</a> - Heartland Cafe, Chicago (Rogers Park), IL <li>May 22, 2009 - <a href="http://www.nitroruns.com/">Sycamore Speedway 10k and 5k</a> - Sycamore, IL <li>May 29, 2010 - <a href="http://fleetfeetchicago.com/htm/events_races_soldier.asp">Soldier Field 10 Mile</a> - finishes on 50 yard line of Soldier Field! <li>May 30, 2010 - <a href="http://www.madisonfestivals.com/marathon/index.html">Madison Marathon</a> (old Mad City Marathon) Madison, Wisconsin <li>May 31, 2010 - <a href="http://www.cityofelgin.org/">Elgin Valley Fox Trot 10 mile or 5K</a> - Elgin, IL <br><br> <li>June 5, 2010 - <a href="http://www.sunburstraces.org/">Sunburst Marathon</a> - South Bend, Indiana (Notre Dame) <li>June 11-12, 2010 - <a href="http://www.mc200.com/">Madison-Chicago 200 Relay</a> - Madison to Milwaukee to Chicago!<br> <li>June 13, 2010 - <a href="http://www.131chicago.com/">13.1 Marathon Chicago</a> - (half marathon) <li>June 2010 - <a href="http://www.prideofthefox.com/">Fox River Dragon Boat Races</a> - Saint Charles, IL <li>June 13, 2010 - <a href="http://www.bataviatriathlon.org/">Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon</a> - Batavia, IL <li>June 19, 2010 - <a href="http://grandmasmarathon.com/"> Grandma's Marathon</a> - Duluth, Minnesota <li>June 20, 2010 - <a href="http://www.prairiefest.com/">Oswego PrairieFest 5k</a> - Oswego, IL <li>June 20, 2010 - <a href="http://www.runningsaints.org/saints_challenge/index.htm">Saints Challenge 5K</a> (plus Jeff Leavey Youth Mile) - Saint Charles, IL <li>June 27, 2010 - <a href="http://www.konamarathon.com/"> Kona Marathon</a> - Kona, Big Island, Hawaii <br><br> <li>July 4, 2010 - <a href="http://www.lazarushouseonline.com/events.php">Great Western Freedom 4-mile</a> - Saint Charles, IL <li>July 4, 2010 - <a href="http://www.grundychamber.com/Liberty%20Run.htm">Liberty Run</a> - Morris, IL <li>July 24, 2010 - <a href="http://www.xtreme10race.com/">Waterfall Glen Extreme 10</a> - Darrien, IL (Contact John Gervase at irunhrd@aol.com) <li>July 28, 2010 - <a href="http://www.foxrivertrailrunners.org/Summer_Sunset.html">Summer Sunset (Viking) 5k (evening race!)</a> - Geneva, IL <li>August 2009 - Fermilab Grad Student Triathlon - <li>August 2, 2009 - <a href="http://www.rnrchicago.com/">Rock'N'Roll Chicago Half Marathon</a> - (old Chicago Distance Classic) <li>August 21-22, 2009 - <a href="http://www.ragnarrelay.com/greatriver/index.php">Ragnar Great River Relay</a> - La Crosse, Wisconsin to Minneapolis, Minnesota <li>August 22, 2009 - <a href="http://www.dekalbcornfestraces.org/">DeKalb Cornfest 10K</a> - DeKalb, IL <li>August 15, 2010 - <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/ap_index.htm">Heartland Heat of the Summer 5k</a> - Heartland Cafe, Chicago (Rogers Park), IL <li>August 28-29, 2009 - <a href="http://www.hoodtocoast.com/">Hood to Coast Relay Race</a> - Mt Hood to Seaside, Oregon <li>August 30, 2009 - <a href="http://www.windrunners.org/">Windrunner 10K at Danada</a> - Herrick Lake Forest Preserve (close to Fermi) <li>September 5, 2010 - <a href="http://www.halfmadness.com/">Batavia Half Madness</a> half marathon and 10k - Batavia, IL <li>September 19, 2010 - <a href="http://www.foxvalleymarathon.com/event_info/course.htm">Fox Valley Marathon - Half Marathon - Fall Final 20</a> - St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, IL <li>September 13, 2009 - <a href="http://chicagohalfmarathon.com/">Chicago Half Marathon</a> <li>September 18-19, 2009 - <a href="http://www.rtbrelay.com/">Reach the Beach Relay</a> - 200 miles in New Hampshire <li>September 27, 2009 - <a href="http://www.qcmarathon.org/">Quad Cities Marathon</a> - Moline, IL <li>September 2009 - <a href="http://club-running.web.cern.ch/club-running/cross/roadrace.html">Cern Road Race</a> - Switzerland and France <li>September 2009 - <a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/fallcolor5krun/">Morton Arboretum Fall Color 5K</a> - Lisle, IL --> <!-- <li>October 3, 2009 - <a href="http://www.fundation.org/index.php?m=6&s=0&id=23">Harvest Hustle 7k</a> - South Elgin, IL <li>October 4, 2009 - <a href="http://www.twincitiesmarathon.org/">Twin Cities Marathon</a> and other races - Minneapolis/St. Paul <li>October 10, 2010 - <a href="http://www.chicagomarathon.com">Chicago Marathon 10-10-10</a> - Chicago of course... <li>October 24, 2010 - <a href="http://www.usrahm.com/Events/Purdue.htm">Home of Purdue Half Marathon</a> - Flora, Indiana <li>October 26-27, 2010 - <a href="http://www.bourbonchase.com/">Bourbon Chase 200 Mile Relay</a> - Bourbon Trail, Kentucky <li>October 18, 2009 - <a href="http://www.desmoinesmarathon.com/">Des Moines (Iowa) Marathon</a> - Iowa <li>October 18, 2009 - <a href="http://www.columbusmarathon.com/">Columbus (Ohio) Marathon</a> <li>October 25, 2009 - <a href="http://www.sycamorechamber.com/visit/10k.html">Sycamore Pumpkinfest 10K</a> - Sycamore, IL <li>October 31,2009 - <a href="http://www.chicagoultra.org/">Chicago Lakefront 50-50 Ultra</a> (50k or 50 miles) - Chicago <li>November 1, 2009 - <a href="http://www.nycmarathon.org/">New York City Marathon</a> - Big Apple of course! <li>November 7, 2009 - <a href="http://www.monumentalmarathon.com/">Indianapolis Monumental Marathon</a> - Indianapolis, IN (flat and fast) <li>November 2009 - <a href="http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/Events/Gobbler-Hobbler.htm">Gobbler Hobbler 10k</a> - Oswego, Il <li>November 14, 2010 - <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/ap_index.htm">Heartland Harverst Run 5k</a> - Heartland Cafe, Chicago (Rogers Park), IL <li>November 2009 - <a href="http://www.foxrivertrailrunners.org/page/page/4363967.htm">Fox and Turkey 4mile race</a> - Batavia, Il (win a turkey!) <li>November 2009 - Thanksgiving day trots/runs in Chicago, Naperville, Crystal Lake (see CARA run list above) <li>December 4, 2010 - <a href="http://bigfoot50k.org/bigfoot-50k/index.html">Bigfoot 50k & 3-Person Relay</a> - Salt Fork State Park, Lore City, Ohio <li>December 18, 2010 - <a href="http://huff50k.com/">Huff 50k</a> - Huntington, Indiana <li>December 2009 - <a href="http://www.escalade.ch/">Course de l'Escalade</a> - Geneva, Switzerland (CERN) <li>December 5, 2009 - <a href="http://geneva.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jojphqf0&sess=0a00316a53573f8cf3b910adf3479a70">GAF Santa Shuffle 5k</a> - Geneva, IL <li>December 5, 2009 - <a href="http://www.tricityfamilyservices.org/2010%20Snowflake_Shuffle.html">Snowflake Shuffle</a> - Geneva, IL <li>December 5, 2009 - <a href="http://www.santashuffle5k.com/">Santa Shuffle 5K at Lincoln Park</a> - Chicago, IL <li>December 6, 2009 - Gilberts Cross Country Challenge 8k - Gilberts, IL (a genuine challenge!) <li>December 13, 2009 - <a href="http://www.runtherock.com/">Dallas White Rock Marathon</a> (half also) <li>December 31, 2010 - <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/ap_index.htm">Last Race of The Year 5k</a> - Heartland Cafe, Chicago (Rogers Park), IL --> </ul> <h3>A few races with results and/or pictures/photos</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2088128&id=1520825530&l=06a87f1452">Bigfoot 50k, 2010</a> <li><a href="/rtb08/">Reach the Beach Relay 2008</a> - (JJ running with <i>Feets of Strength</i> sponsored by <a href="http://www.foot-mechanics.com/">Foot Mechanics</a>) <li><a href="/rh_tri/rh_tri_2007.txt">Richard does another Ironman Triathlon 2007</a> in Madison, Wisconsin <li><a href="/boston07/">Boston Marathon 2007</a> - including on-course pictures (even Wellesley)! <li><a href="/gilberts06/">Gilberts Cross Country Challenge 2006</a> - snow, mud and 14 degree F temperatures! <li><a href="http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/gsa/calendar/triathlon/">Fermilab GSA Triathlon</a> <li><a href="/chicago_06/tray_3.jpg"> U Can Run Too! finishes 1st in Coed Shield Division of 2006 LaSalle Bank Chicago 3-Event Challenge<br> and 4th in the entire Shield Division</a> <li><a href="http://www.doitsports.com/newresults3/client/142_135557_2005.txt">Check it out.. we win the 2005 Chicago Marathon!</a> (sorta) <li><a href="rh_tri">Richard does the Ford Ironman Triathlon 2005</a> in Madison, Wisconsin <li><a href="gmr">Great Midwest Relay 2005</a> (JJ running with Baker's Dozen from Windrunners Club) <li><a href="http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/images05/EHFD2005.jpg">Around the ring</a> in 80 days. <a href="http://www.fnal.gov/pub/today/archive_2005/today05-05-25.html">Article here.</a> <li><br><img border=4 width="180" src="images/run_river_2.jpg"> <ul> <li><a href="/r2r_results/r2r2003_04_09_xls.html">Results and Data from 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009</a> (somewhat jumbled)<br><br> <li><object align="center" width="240" height="195"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/fZF7lIuQgTQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/fZF7lIuQgTQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="240" height="195"></embed></object><br><br> <li>April 19, 2008 - <a href="/r2r2008/">River to River Relay, 2008</a> (with Lisle Windrunners) <li>April 17, 2004 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/r2r2004/">River to River Relay, 2004</a> - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/r2r2004_xls.html">Team results</a> <li>April 12, 2003 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/rrr_2003.html">River to River Relay</a>, 2003 <li>April xx, 2002 - <a href="http://ncdf23.fnal.gov/~jj/r2r2002/index.html"> River to River Relay</a>, 2002 (Fermi onsite access only) </ul> <li>May 23, 2004 - <a href="http://ncdf23.fnal.gov/~jj/madison/page_0001.html">Madison Marathon</a> (link only visible on site at Fermilab) <!-- <li>April 19, 2004 - <a href="http://home.fnal.gov/~wenzel/Boston04/Boston04.html">Boston 2004 Pictures</a> --> <li>October 12, 2003 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/chicago2003.html">Chicago Marathon 2003</a> <li>June 23, 2002 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/kona_2002.jpg">Kona (Hawaii) Marathon (JJ, Katie)</a> <li>May 26, 2002 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/madcity_2002.jpg">Madison Wisconsin Marathon (JP, Jen, Greg, Julie)</a> <li>May 5, 2002 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/gw30k_2002_b.jpg">Great Western 30k</a> - JP, Hans, Matt, Kaori, Sarah, Kristi K, JJ, <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/gw30k_2002_c.jpg">Greg</a>, Ilya <li>April 28,2002 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/rh.jpg">Richard</a> and Carlos finish Cleveland Marathon!! <li>April 15, 2002 - <a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/boston_2002.html">Hans and Juan Pablo finish strong at Boston!! </a><br><br> </ul> <h2>(your name goes here)-a-brations</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://ncdf23.fnal.gov/~jj/nahnathon/page_0001.html">Nahnathon</a> (link only visible on site at Fermi) <li><a href="http://ncdf23.fnal.gov/~jj/aaronathon/page_0001.html">Aaronathon/Juliebration</a> (link only visible on site at Fermi) <li><a href="http://ncdf23.fnal.gov/~jj/Philabration/index.html">Phil</a> (link only visible on site at Fermi) <li><a href="http://ncdf23.fnal.gov/~jj/juanathon/">Juan Pablo leaves for Spain</a> (link only visible on site at Fermi) <ul> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/jp_wedding.html">Juan Pablo gets married!</a> </ul> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/images/billabration/index.html">Bill</a> </ul> <a name="dboats"> <h2> Dragon Boat Team <img border=4 width="180" src="images/db_icon.jpg"></h2></a> <ul> <li>Contact Ricky T (the D-boat man) for more information. <li><a href="http://www.prideofthefox.com/">Pride of the Fox Dragon Boat Races</a> <li>Past races <ul> <li>And 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010<br> SORRY... I have to catch up on posting pictures for all these years. <li>And raced again in June 2004! <!-- <br> <a href="http://ncdf67.fnal.gov/~tesarek/photographs/StCharles2004/"> Photos by Ricky T</a><br> <a href="http://ncdf67.fnal.gov/~tesarek/dragonboat/pict4902.mov"> Movie one from Jeff S</a><br> <a href="http://ncdf67.fnal.gov/~tesarek/dragonboat/pict4904.mov"> Movie two from Jeff S</a><br> --> <li><b><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/draggin_2003.html">And raced again Pride of the Fox 2003....!</a></b> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/draggin_200206.html">Pride of the Fox Festival June 7-9, 2002</a> <li><b><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/draggin_2.html">And raced again on August 11, 2001....!</a></b> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/draggin.html">The 2001 Draggin' Runners team has raced!</a> </ul> </ul> <a NAME="r2world"> <h2>RUN TOO Shirts (and bandanas) Around the World</h2> <table border=1 CELLPADDING=5> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/half_moon.jpg">Half Moon Bay, Jamaica</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/green_river.jpg">Canyonlands NP, Utah</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/ocean_hole.jpg">Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/elena_nyc07.jpg">New York City</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/r2_hanauma_bay.jpg">Hanauma Bay, Oahu</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/r2_hanauma.jpg">Hanauma Bay Redux</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/LymeRegisTheCobb.jpg">Lyme Regis and The Cobb</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/LurkAtLatavia.jpg">Lurking at Latavia Castle</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/taj_mahal.jpg">Taj Mahal (India)</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/r2_nagano.jpg">Nagano, Japan</a></td> <td><a href="katerina.html">R2's Youngest Marathoner</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/whistler.jpg">Whistler Mountain (B.C.,Canada)</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/r2_disney_world.jpg">Disney World</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/r2_ohana_kona.jpg">Ohana Hotel, Kona Coast, Hawaii</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/r2_tarpits.jpg">Tar Pits</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/r2_pepperdine.jpg">Pepperdine University</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/cancun.jpg">Cancun, Mexico</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/greg_wall.jpg">Great Wall of China</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="r2world/virgin_islands.jpg">St. Croix</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/florence.jpg">Florence, Italy</a></td> <td><a href="r2world/kidtoo.jpg">Backyard, Anytown, USA</a></td> </tr> </table> <a name="trainingruns"> <h2>Regular Running Times</h2> <ul> <li>Monday, Wednesday, Friday - noon at Fermilab (usually around the ring starting at B0) <li>(summer only) Tuesday evening 6:30pm at <a href="http://www.dickpondathletics.com/CSSaintCharles.asp">Dick Pond</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=dick+pond+athletics,+st+charles,+il&fb=1&gl=us&hq=dick+pond+athletics,&hnear=0x880f1e7b1aafbc77:0x611579fecbe919a2,St+Charles,+IL&cid=0,0,8741857879759203856&ei=zdD2TZCIMart0gGfuYG9Cw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CCgQnwIwAQ">Saint Charles</a> <li>Wednesday evening 6:00pm with <a href="http://www.foxrivertrailrunners.org/training">Fox River Trail Runners Wednesday Group Run</a><br> (<i>bonus: This group usually goes out for dinner after the run.</i>) <li>Thursday evening 6:00pm at <a href="http://www.genevarunningoutfitters.com/">Geneva Running Outfitters</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=221+w+state+st,+geneva,+il&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x880efd40866264f9:0xa50aadb642c0a6bd,221+W+State+St,+Geneva,+IL+60134&gl=us&ei=Qc_2TYSjLueo0AGQv-WHCw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBoQ8gEwAA">Geneva, Il</a>. <li>Saturday morning 7:00am at <a href="http://www.dickpondathletics.com/CSSaintCharles.asp">Dick Pond</a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=dick+pond+athletics,+st+charles,+il&fb=1&gl=us&hq=dick+pond+athletics,&hnear=0x880f1e7b1aafbc77:0x611579fecbe919a2,St+Charles,+IL&cid=0,0,8741857879759203856&ei=zdD2TZCIMart0gGfuYG9Cw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CCgQnwIwAQ">Saint Charles</a> <li>Sunday varies.... </ul> <h2>Running Routes</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/">Virtual GMAP Pedometer</a> works with Google Maps and Satellite Images<br> (Great tool for distances! Click to jump to <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?centerX=-88.25592041015625&centerY=41.8384904853889&zl=3&fl=s-e-h-0&polyline=">Fermilab map</a>, <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?centerX=-88.301818&centerY=41.880953&zl=1&fl=s-e-h-0&polyline=">Geneva Filtration</a>, <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?centerX=-88.3201&centerY=41.901838&zl=1&fl=s-e-h-0&polyline=">STC Davis</a>, <a href="http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?centerX=-88.347427&centerY=41.920665&zl=1&fl=s-e-h-0&polyline=">STC LeRoy Oakes</a> .) <li>Google Earth and other sites also measure routes by linking to Google Maps... <li><a href="http://www.usatf.org/routes/">America's Running Routes</a> - USATF Searchable Database: Look for routes or add you own. <li><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/">Map My Run</a> - Map your route and search database of routes submitted by others. <!--<li><a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/routeruler">Route Ruler</a> - a nice little free program to measure the distance of your run (handy if you have an image of map). No longer actively supported but still useful at times.--> <li><a href="http://msrmaps.com/Default.aspx">Microsoft Research Maps</a> - (Most images courtesy of the USGS.) <li><a href="http://www.runtoo.org/fermi/">Fermilab Insider Routes</a> <ul> <li>For "outsiders" - <a href="http://www.fnal.gov/">Fermilab Home Page</a> and <a href="images/fermi_980a.jpg">USGS aerial photo</a><br> (see <a href="http://www.fnal.gov/pub/about/public_affairs/currentstatus.html"> current status of public access to Fermilab</a> and <a href="http://www.fnal.gov/pub/visiting/map/site.html">site map</a>) </ul> <li><a href="http://www.ipp.org/ippflyer.html">Illinois Prairie Path</a> - <a href="http://www.ipp.org/GUI/map_simple.htm">color map</a> or <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117975215604525471825.00047418f30b8597c9322&ll=41.976848,-88.205109&spn=0.508421,1.234589&z=10">Google Map with links to other main trails</a> <li>Waterfall Glen <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dupageforest.com/Conservation/ForestPreserves/Waterfall_Glen.html">General Info</a> (includes links to maps) <li><a href="http://www.argonneclub.anl.gov/ARC/waterfall_glen3.gif">Aerial Map with Distances</a> (courtesy Argonne Running Club) </ul> <li>Busse Woods (Ned Brown Forest Preserve) <ul> <li><a href="http://users.rcn.com/clonk/CCFPD/Busse/">General Info</a> <li><a href="http://users.rcn.com/clonk/CCFPD/Busse/Busse.gif">Color Map</a>---- <a href="http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/bw_bikemap.pdf">BW PDF Map</a> </ul> <li><a href="http://www.dupageforest.com/page.aspx?id=1422">Roy Blackwell Forest Preserve (just east of Fermilab)</a> <li><a href="http://www.dupageforest.com/page.aspx?id=1422">Herrick Lake Forest Preserve (easter of Fermilab)</a> <li><a href="http://www.dupageforest.com/page.aspx?id=1422">Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve</a> - Naperville <li><a href="http://www.kaneforest.com/recreation/trails/foxRiver.aspx">Fox River Trail info</a> and <a href="http://www.kaneforest.com/recreation/trails/maps/foxRiverTrail.pdf">map</a>. <li><a href="http://www.kaneforest.com/recreation/trails/greatWestern.aspx">Great Western Trail</a> and <a href="http://www.kaneforest.com/recreation/trails/maps/greatWesternTrail.pdf">map</a>. <li><a href="http://www.kaneforest.com/recreation/trails/virgilLGilman.aspx">Virgil Gilman Trail</a> and <a href="http://www.kaneforest.com/recreation/trails/maps/virgilGilmanTrail.pdf">map</a>. <li><a href="http://kdot.countyofkane.org/Planning%20Documents/Bicycle%20Planning/Kane_Bike_09.pdf">Kane County Bike Map</a> (5 MByte PDF file) <li><a href="http://www.takeahikechicago.com/">Take a Hike Chicago</a> - Check out this book for northern Illinois areas for hikes and a little trail running too. <li>More maps... <ul> <!--<li><a href="http://www.iit.edu/~belldeb/design/trails.html">Dupage County Trails and Maps</a>--> <li><a href="http://www.dupageforest.com/">Dupage County Forest Preserve District</a> <!--<li><a href="http://www.iit.edu/~belldeb/design/surtrails.html">Cook/Kane/Other Counties</a>--> <li><a href="http://www.mikebentley.com/bike/illpaths.htm">LOTS OF MAPS!</a> </ul> <!-- <li>The Rochester Gang <ul> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/ford_bridge_3mile.gif">Ford Bridge 3 mile loop</a> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/rochester4.jpg">4 miler</a> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/cemetery_4mile.jpg">4 miler cemetery loop</a> <li><a href="http://www-cdf.fnal.gov/~jj/rochester5.jpg">5 miler</a> </ul> --> <li> The <a href="http://www.runtoo.org/ttes/">Busse Breakfast Club</a> <li> <a href="http://www.runtoo.org/frtr/frtr_routes.html">Fox River Trail Runner Routes</a> <li> <a href="http://www.runtoo.org/gro/gro_routes.html">Geneva Running Outfitters Routes</a> <li>Running in Fort Wayne, Indiana. <a href="http://www.fortwayneparks.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=52">River Greenway</a>, <a href="http://www.3riversrunning.com/">Three Rivers Running Company</a> <li> <a href="http://www.katytraildallas.org/">When in Dallas (Katy Trail)...</a> or <a href="http://www.dallasparks.org/parks/whiterock.aspx">White Rock Lake</a> . <li> <a href="http://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/Cherry_Creek_Regional_Trail.html">When in Denver (Cherry Creek Trail)...</a> or <a href="http://www.douglas.co.us/openspace/High_Line_Canal_Trail.html">High Line Canal Trail</a> or <a href="http://parks.state.co.us/parks/cherrycreek/Pages/CherryCreekHome.aspx">Cherry Creek State Park</a> or <a href="http://www.sspf.org/">South Suburban Park Foundation</a> with <a href="http://www.sspf.org/documents/Maps/SouthSuburbanFoundationTrls3b1.pdf">map</a>. </ul> <a NAME="weather"> <h2>Check the Weather (so you know to wear!)</h2></a> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.stormpulse.com/severe/60174">Saint Charles (Stormpulse)</a> <li><a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Saint+Charles&state=IL&site=LOT&textField1=41.9203&textField2=-88.3008&e=0">Saint Charles (National Weather Service)</a> <li><a href="http://www.accuweather.com/us/il/saint-charles/60174/city-weather-forecast.asp">Saint Charles (AccuWeather)</a> <li><a href="http://www.aws.com/single_site.asp?id=sntch"> Saint Charles East High School Weather Station</a><br> <li><a href="http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/weather.html">Fermilab Weather Station</a><br> <li><a href="http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KARR.html">Aurora Airport Weather Station</a><br> <li><FORM><INPUT TYPE="button" VALUE="Back" onClick="history.go(-1);return true;"> </FORM> </ul> <a NAME="ultra"> <h2>Ultra-centric</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=128175220555000">McHenry Ultrarunning Dudes & Dudettes M.U.D.D</a> - McHenry County <li><a href="http://chicagoultrarunners.blogspot.com/">Chicago Ultra Runners</a> plus <a href="http://chugfaseries.blogspot.com/2010/11/chug-fat-ass-series-challenge.html">CHUG fat ass races</a> <li><a href="http://www.irunfar.com/">iRunFar.com</a> - Trail running and Ultras <li><a href="http://www.ultrarunning.com/">Ultra Running Magazine</a> <li><a href="http://www.zombierunner.com/">Zombie Runner</a> - how can you go wrong with a name like that? <li><a href="http://www.zombierunner.com/events/">Ultra and Trail Events</a> (those sponsered by Zombie Runner) </ul> <a NAME="links"> <h2>Chicago Area Running Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.foxrivertrailrunners.org/">Fox River Trail Runners Club</a> - Great group! <li><a href="http://www.windrunners.org/">Lisle Windrunners Club</a> - Nice people! <li><a href="http://www.multisportmadness.com/">Multisport Madness Triathlon Club</a> - "highly motivated triathletes" <li><a href="http://www.ncctrackclub.com/">North Central College Track Club</a> (good group and website - don't be fooled by the name.. this is a Naperville area running club) <li><a href="http://www.fasttrackracingteam.com/">Fast Track Racing Team</a> - Nice group partially sponsered by Dick Pond Athletics <li><a href="http://www.cararuns.org/">Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)</a> <li><a href="http://www.cararuns.org/Racing/Find%20a%20Race.aspx">CARA Race List</a> <li><a href="http://www.alpinerunners.com/">Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich</a> (Chicago area) <li><a href="http://www.glenellynrunners.org/">Glen Ellyn Runners</a> <li><a href="http://eteamz.active.com/ChristianRunnersChicago/">Christian Runners dot Org</a> - Chicago chapter based in Warrenville <li><a href="http://www.nitroruns.com/">NITRO</a> - Northern Illinois Trail Running Organization (Sycamore/DeKalb) <li><a href="http://www.rockfordroadrunners.org/">Rockford Road Runners</a> - Rockford (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Rockford-IL/Rockford-Road-Runners-Inc/240258188170">fb</a>) <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=72146320750">Kenyon Farm Runners</a> - Elgin area <li><a href="http://www.chicagoaa.com/">Chicago's Amateur Athlete Magazine</a> <li><a href="http://competitor.com/">Competitor Sports Magazine</a> </ul> <h2><a href="http://www.foxvalleymarathon.com/">Fox Valley Marathon/Half/Twenty</a> - Best small marathon in town!</h2> <h2>Other Running Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://merv.stanford.edu/Workouts">Merv's Great Free Online Workout Log!</a> <li><a href="http://www.walkjogrun.net/">WalkJogRun Running Routes</a> - New kid on the block for storing/searching for running routes and training info. Being developed by a runner for runners. Give it a look! <li><a href="http://www.doitsports.com/virtualtraining/virtualtraining.tcl"> DOIT Sports Virtual Training and Workout Log</a> (free I think) <li><a href="http://www.marathonguide.com/">Marathon guide</a> (excellent resource) <li><a href="http://www.athlinks.com/">Athlinks</a>: database of race results for running, swimming, cycling, mountain biking, triathlon/multi sport, and adventure racing. <li><a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/hc_index.htm">Heartland Cafe</a> in Rogers Park sponsers multiple 5k events per year and <a href="http://www.heartlandcafe.com/ap_index.htm">Chicago chapter</a> of <a href="http://www.athletesunitedforpeace.org/home.html">ATHLETES UNITED FOR PEACE</a> <li><a href="http://www.biffledinked.com/home.html">Team Biffle Dinked</a> - This group of friends has a great website and some wonderful examples of how to plan a relay! Run Too is sooooo jealous. (Biffle Dinked crew seems a little quiet lately.) <li><a href="http://altitudeadjusted.com/">Team Altitude Adjusted</a> - another relay team that prefers rarified air. <li><a href="http://www.psrunner.com/">Prairie State Runner</a> - Midwest running calendar and resources for running clubs and race directors. There is free blog for runners too. <li><a href="http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/">Wisconsin Running Resource </a> (Badgerland Striders) <li><a href="http://www.racedmc.com/">DC's (Dad Connolly's) Cincinnati Race Organizer page</a> <ul> <li><a href="chili/fourway.html">Cincinnati Chili!</a> </ul> <li><a href="http://www.secondwindrunningclub.org/">Running in Champaign-Urbana </a> <li><a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/">Cool Running (training advice)</a> <li><a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/">Runner's World Magazine</a> <li><a href="http://www.runtheplanet.com/">Run the Planet</a> <li><a href="http://www.aims-association.org/">International Marathons</a> <li><a href="http://www.envirosports.com/">Environmental Outings</a> </ul> <h2>Sports Medicine and Running Stores</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dickpondathletics.com/">Dick Pond Shoes</a> <b>THE STORE!!</b> <li> <a href="http://www.genevarunningoutfitters.com/">Geneva Running Outfitters</a> <li><a href="http://www.runningcompany.com/">Naperville Running Company</a> <li><a href="http://www.universalsole.com/">Universal Sole Running Store</a> - Chicago <li><a href="http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/">Fleet Feet Chicago Running Store</a> <li><a href="http://www.roadrunnersports.com/">Road Runner Sports</a> <li><a href="http://www.athletico.com/">ATHLETICO</a> and <a href="http://www.occusport.com/">OCCUSPORT</a> both provide free injury screenings by sports medicine specialist. This is a nice service. <li><a href="http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spsport.html">Dr. Pribut's Running Injuries Page</a> <li><a href="http://www.aapsm.org/">American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine</a> <li><a href="http://www.usada.org/diet/?gclid=CKzY98iX3qgCFU5qKgod0WqTEQ">Dietary Intake Guide from USADA</a> - Good overview of sports nutrition. </ul> <h2>Training Programs</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/">Hal Higdon's</a> <li><a href="http://www.jeffgalloway.com/">Jeff Galloway's Guide</a> <li><a href="http://www.bostonmarathon.org/BostonMarathon/MarathonTraining.asp"> Boston Marathon Training Guide</a> <li><a href="http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/training_index.htm">New York City Marathon Training Schedules</a> (more aggressive than Hal Higdon's) <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0880117354/qid=1070121569/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-9564388-8818567?v=glance&amp;s=books"> Jack Daniels</a> <li><a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/subtopic/0,7123,s6-238-244-255-0,00.html"> Runner's World Marathon Training Page</a> <li><a href="http://www.marathonguide.com/training/index.cfm">Marathon Guide Dot Com</a> <li><a href="pdf/7day_training.pdf">Run Your First Marathon/The 7 Day Training Program</a> (don't try this at home)<br> <i>(Credits to http://www.sharksbite.com/ .....)</i> </ul> <h2>Membership Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Be on the mailing list. That's it! </ul> <!-- <h2>Associated Clubs</h2> <ul> <li>Triathlons Too! (contact Kirby or Alison or Sarah) <li>Climb Too Europe! (contact Anna or Alison or Jessica) <li>Bike Too! (contact Reid M or Kirby) <li>Lift Too! (contact Jennifer G) <li>Swim Too! (contact Mark M) <li>Volleyball Too! (contact Glenn C) <li>Skijoring Too! (contact Jen A) <li>Excuses Too! (contact Konstantin) </ul> --> <a NAME="advert"> <h2>Advertisements</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.performancefit.net/">Performance Fit</a> Personal Training - Saint Charles, IL<br> (Specializing in but not limited to female athletes.) <li><a href="http://trainedforchange.com/">Trained for Change</a> - Personal Training/Fitness Consultation in Fox Valley Area <li><a href="http://danerunsalot.blogspot.com/"> See Dane Run (52 fast marqthons in 52 weeks </a> - Dane Rauschenberg is a wonderful advocate for the sport of running and an amazing athlete and a great guy! Check out his bio (and consider buying his book)! <li><a href="http://www.barbaraibond.com/">Outdoor books by Barbara Bond</a> - Need to hike in Oregon or Chicago? Check out one of Barbara's books. (For the record, Barbara is one heck of a runner also.) <li><a href="http://www.drjamietripp.com/">Dr. Jamie Tripp - Sports Rehab and Chiropractic Care</a> - Warrenville, IL (trained in <a href="http://www.activerelease.com/">Active Release Techniques</a>) <li><a href="http://www.foot-mechanics.com/">Foot Mechanics Pedorthics</a> (foot care in Saint Charles, IL) <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Tracy-Thomas-Pottery/173455808970">Tracy Thomas' Pottery</a> - Champaign, IL <li><a href="http://www.ornamentshop.com/SearchResult.asp?cat=15&scat=94">Personalized Running/Track Christmas Ornaments</a> from <i>The Ornament Shop</i>. <br> These are pure funk and with a little imagination could be used for more than Christmas ornaments :-)<br> Read the item descriptions for additional amusement. <!-- Keep this link until at least May 1, 2012 --> <!--<li><a href="http://www.speakeasytiger.com/">Speakeasy Tiger</a> <li>Visit <a href="http://peteandarlene.com/">Pete and Arlene</a> for good music and advice on life....--> <li><a href="/mp3/good_morning.mp3">Morning music...</a> <li><a href="http://www.kbic.com/">Kaye/Bassman International Executive Recruiting & Search Firm</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<i>(KBIC)</i> <li><a href="http://limetreecreative.com/">Lime Tree Creative</a> - web design, branding, etc. (They could make THIS website a lot better!) <li><a href="http://www.reachtheworld.org/">Reach the World</a> - Bringing the World into Classrooms <li><a href="http://www.tributesport.com/">Earth Studio Moab</a> - artsy gifts for runners and other sports <li><a href="http://www.succeedscaps.com/index.html">SUCCEED! Sports Drink</a> (also <a href="http://www.succeedscaps.com/articles.html">articles on ultra medical/nutrition issues</a>) <li><a href="http://www.stretchaflex.com">Stretch-A-Flex</a> stretching device <li><a href="http://www.heroesforlife.org/site/PageServer?pagename=marathon_2010_home">Children's Memorial Chicago Marathon Team</a> - Fund raising team for Children's Memorial Hospital <li><a href="http://workingbikes.org/">Working Bikes Cooperative</a> - a good organization! </ul> <h2>Organization</h2> <ul> <li>Mad dog emeritus (aka "the shadow") - Greg <li>Little dog - JJ <font size="-1">(<a href="http://www.runtoo.org/training/training_2.html">Little dog's training summary</a>)</font> <li>Tshirt chairperson - JJ <li>Social co-ordinator - open <li>River to River Run - open <li><a href="kirby/kirby_trog.jpg">Bikes-R-Us and Trogdorinator</a> - Kirby <li>Other Side of the Atlantic Hash liason - Joel G. <li>This Side of the Atlantic Hash liason - Ron M. (now specializing in Boston hash) <li>Ambassador to Cheeseland and Beantown - Jen and Steve N <li>Other <!-- <li>Dragon Boat co-ordinator - Rick T. <li>Strongwoman - Jennifer <li>Action photos - Renzo (when he isn't running...) <li>Gecko master - Kirsten --> </ul> <h3>Keywords</h3> <ul> <li>Run Too, runtoo, fnal, schmidt, eugene, JJ, J.J. </ul> <hr> Inquiries to...<br> <img src="images/email_webmaster.jpg"><br> <!--<img src="images/email_ceo.jpg">--> <hr> </body> </html>