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@mikek0525
Bartlett, IL Raving since 2014 https://letsrun4ever.blogspot.com Active 9 years, 7 months agoAbout Me
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Personal Bests (4)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2005 | 4:07:46 |
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2007 | 1:42:36 |
| Quad-City Times Bix 7 | 7 Miler | Davenport, IA | 2005 | 1:01:00 |
| Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K/10K | 5K | Deer Park, IL | Mar 14, 2015 | 28:31 |
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Past Races (24)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | May 2, 2015 | 3:03:08 |
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| Viking Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Half Marathon | Greenwood, MS | Mar 28, 2015 | 2:15:39 |
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| Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K/10K | 5K | Deer Park, IL | Mar 14, 2015 | 28:31 |
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| 5K Chilly Chili Race | 5K | Schaumburg, IL | Dec 6, 2014 | 29:51 |
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| Dick Pond Cocoa Run | 5K | Wheaton, IL | Oct 26, 2014 | 31:02 |
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| Bastille Day Run | 5K | Chicago, IL | Jul 10, 2014 | 31:39 |
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| Summer Sunset 5K | 5K | Geneva, IL | 2013 | 30:46 |
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2013 | 5:23:39 |
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| Bastille Day Run | 5K | Chicago, IL | 2012 | 33:40 |
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| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2008 | 5:43:46 | ||
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2007 | 4:28:28 | ||
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2007 | 1:42:36 | ||
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2006 | 1:55:05 | ||
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2006 | 4:41:16 | ||
| Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half | Marathon | Two Harbors, MN | 2005 | 5:24:44 | ||
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2005 | 1:57:31 | ||
| Quad-City Times Bix 7 | 7 Miler | Davenport, IA | 2005 | 1:01:00 | ||
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2005 | 4:07:46 | ||
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2004 | 1:58:49 | ||
| Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon) | Marathon | Los Angeles, CA | 2003 | 4:58:01 |
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| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2003 | 2:20:12 | ||
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2002 | 1:58:42 | ||
| Bank of America Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Chicago, IL | 2001 | 4:27:42 | ||
| IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | 2001 | 1:48:51 |
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini)
One of the best halfs in the country
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (#IndyMini)
This year was the first time I had run the race since 2007 (eighth time overall), and the event is even better than it was when I ran it back … MORE
This year was the first time I had run the race since 2007 (eighth time overall), and the event is even better than it was when I ran it back then. Very, very well organized — the expo is very easy to navigate and race day logistics are almost flawless. The course is flat and very, very fast. Overall it’s one of the best half marathons in the US and should be on a lot of bucket lists.
Viking Half Marathon 10K & 5K
Nice small town event
Viking Half Marathon 10K & 5K
The course is crazy flat and fast, there are absolutely no "hills" to speak of, with the only elevation changes coming from twice going over a bridge and a little … MORE
The course is crazy flat and fast, there are absolutely no “hills” to speak of, with the only elevation changes coming from twice going over a bridge and a little rise at mile 7. Stay at the Alluvian hotel and you only have a two-block walk to both the start and the finish — where they have free beer! The town of Greenwood is small and some parts of it are old, but there are a few nice sights to see, especially along the historic Grand Avenue. Not much crowd support but the locals are proud of the race and do come out to show encouragement to the runners.
Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K/10K
Fun, small race with PR-type course!
Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5K/10K
The course winds through an office park and isn't the most scenic in the world, but it it flat (one uphill just past the mile) and a total PR course! … MORE
The course winds through an office park and isn’t the most scenic in the world, but it it flat (one uphill just past the mile) and a total PR course! Swag was decent, a nice t-shirt and a cool pint glass. You can never have enough of those! Start/finish area was nice and a great place to be social, and free beer inside the warm California Pizza Kitchen! About 500 people combined ran the 5K and 10K, so not so big to be crowded but big enough to always have people to race with.
5K Chilly Chili Race
Not a bad race for December
5K Chilly Chili Race
Here in Chicago it's tough to find races once December rolls around, and most of the ones you find are pretty small. Still, this one is a very good one … MORE
Here in Chicago it’s tough to find races once December rolls around, and most of the ones you find are pretty small. Still, this one is a very good one all things considered. The course is fully enclosed on the Schaumburg Golf Club course, and the race route follows the cart paths, and with the help of volunteers is pretty easy to follow. It’s definitely a PR-type course, very flat with a bit of a hill the final 200 meters to the finish. It only had about 200 runners this year, but they serve free beer and chili at the end.
Dick Pond Cocoa Run
Small but well, organized event
Dick Pond Cocoa Run
This was a small-ish race but a lot of fun. Pretty low key in terms of swag and only two water stops on the course. The course itself was very … MORE
This was a small-ish race but a lot of fun. Pretty low key in terms of swag and only two water stops on the course. The course itself was very interesting, it started and finished on a grass horse track, and the rest of the course was crushed limestone. Very beautiful scenery through the Danada Forest Preserve. The course is a challenge with a big downhill at about 1 1/2 miles, then after a quick turnaround you have to run up the steep hill. Makes you work a little bit!
Bastille Day Run
Night racing in Chicago!
Bastille Day Run
Night races have been popping up all over the Chicago area, and this is one of the better ones. The race starts in Lincoln Park and follows the Lakefront Path. … MORE
Night races have been popping up all over the Chicago area, and this is one of the better ones. The race starts in Lincoln Park and follows the Lakefront Path. The views as the sun is going down in the west and the boats are out on Lake Michigan are stunning. They added a post-race party this year that has some potential. About the only thing I could say negative about this race is that it’s getting a little big and the path is pretty crowded, so it’s best to go into this one as more of a relaxed run than a PR attempt.
Summer Sunset 5K
Great night race in the Western Suburbs
Summer Sunset 5K
The Summer Sunset 5K is a well-organized event that is organized by runners, for runners. The course is relatively flat and finishes on the Geneva High School track. It usually … MORE
The Summer Sunset 5K is a well-organized event that is organized by runners, for runners. The course is relatively flat and finishes on the Geneva High School track. It usually has a pretty fast field (the 2014 winner ran 15:31) and is pretty popular with high school runners as they look to knock the rust off of a summer of training. The event also has a Youth Mile and a short dash for the younger kids.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 🏆
Best Marathon on the Planet!
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 🏆
I'm biased because I live here, but it's an amazing race, well organized and with plenty of fan support. And you can't beat the view of a world-class skyline! MORE
I’m biased because I live here, but it’s an amazing race, well organized and with plenty of fan support. And you can’t beat the view of a world-class skyline!
Bastille Day Run
Can't beat night racing in Chicago!
Bastille Day Run
Night races have been popping up all over the Chicago area, and this is one of the better ones. The race starts in Lincoln Park and follows the Lakefront Path. … MORE
Night races have been popping up all over the Chicago area, and this is one of the better ones. The race starts in Lincoln Park and follows the Lakefront Path. The views as the sun is going down in the west and the boats are out on Lake Michigan are stunning. About the only thing I could say negative about this race is that it’s getting a little big and the path is pretty crowded, so it’s best to go into this one as more of a relaxed run than a PR attempt.
Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon)
Great way to see LA!
Los Angeles Marathon (LA Marathon)
I didn't have my best day there back in 2003, but it was still a great experience. Things were smooth at the expo and I felt the execution of the … MORE
I didn’t have my best day there back in 2003, but it was still a great experience. Things were smooth at the expo and I felt the execution of the race went off without a hitch. One warning…be ready for some hills! While I know the course has changed since I ran there I was not prepared for the kind of hills they have in LA. If I ever run it again for sure hill training will be a big part of my prep.