Downers Grove Runners

03/19/2014

Prediction runs are back! Join us at 6:30 pm at Peak Running tonight (3/19) for a 5 mile (ish) prediction run. Simply predict how long it will take to complete the course, ditch the watch/gps and go. The three people closest to their predicted times win prizes! See ya there!

03/12/2014

For all you Propel lovers, it's making a comeback. http://bit.ly/1izLyX7

Propel is returning to the Gatorade portfolio, getting a package refresh and being pitched as a workout water for regular exercisers.

03/10/2014

Just a reminder that our Monday and Wednesday night runs will now take place at Peak Running! So happy to have a new home for DG-area runners. See you tonight at 6:30pm!

03/05/2014

Join us for our evening runs, which will meet at Peak Running (next door to ATI Fitness) at 6:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning 3/10! Looking forward to seeing you there!

10/14/2013

Run club will now begin meeting at the Library's south entrance! You can still park in the parking garage or can try to find a spot in the library lot. There will not be a place to store your gear, so please leave it in your car. Message us with questions. See you tonight at 6:30!

08/09/2013

Today marks the anniversary of Jesse Owens' 4th gold medal finish in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Kicking off the weekend by remembering this incredible athlete, his accomplishments and his courage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1XclGwJY8s

Jesse Owens, Berlin '36

08/06/2013

First cornstarch powder colors, then barbed-wire-with-fire obstacle courses and now the prospect of true love. Racing keeps getting more and more dangerous! : ) --Beans
http://www.runnersworld.com/races/new-singles-running-series-launches

Though a two-runner household isn’t always perfection, it helps to have a partner who understands why you show up to happy hour sweaty.Such is the idea behind Luv Run, a new 5-K series to help single runners meet. It’s noncompetitive and not timed so you can “flirt your way to the finish line,” as t...

08/05/2013

10 weeks 'til the Chicago Marathon!

--Deb-B

07/29/2013

Soccer players run on average 7 miles per game (except the goalie)! So happy for our US soccer team on their gold cup victory! Congrats on their hard work and many miles logged.
--Deb-B
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2013/07/28/usa-beats-panama-gold-cup/2594425/

The U.S men's soccer team didn't have coach Jurgen Klinsmann or midfielder Stu Holden, but it didn't matter in the end. Landon Donovan emerged with a strong performance and Brek Shea scored in the 69th minute.

07/29/2013

Thinking of making the jump to a minimalist shoe? This study suggests that you'll need to change more than your shoe. Interesting stuff!
--Doc Sleeps
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/study-impact-forces-greater-in-nike-free-than-in-pegasus

One of the main criticisms of conventional running shoes raised over the last few years has been that they encourage "hard" landings that increase the impact forces of running, especially on initial contact with the ground. Minimalist shoes, some advocates say, can help reduce impact forces, in part...

07/11/2013

Take a look at what new shoes have arrived in the store.

07/09/2013

Why do we run? To escape from bulls, of course. Check out pics from yesterday's running of the bulls! http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-202_162-10017436.html

--Beans

View Running of the bulls photos in CBS News' Running of the bulls photo gallery