Chicago 4 mi race

[mfluder]

emsumm woowoo jordylee and other Chicago area runners -

Universal Sole has a 4 mile race Thursday, May 8. I know it's a ways away, but it's only $20 currently if anyone is interested. Anyone done it before?

[woowoo]

I would be interested if I'm not traveling! Where is it? 4 miles is a nice distance. =)

[jordylee]

I actually ran it last year!

I have race commitment issues... I signed up for it the AM of the race last time! $20 is an awesome price, but I never know my schedule this far ahead of time. If I don't have to work that evening, I will probably run it again!

[mfluder]

woowoo It's at The Park at Lake Shore East... I don't actually know what that means.

jordylee how was it?! That's a better plan than me, I have to register so I actually run, but the number of registration fees I've blown through due to work...

And woowoo jordylee emsumm for this race, or another race, would you guys be interested in a GTG (and any other Chicago runners!). No pressure, don't not the run the race because you feel like you "have to" meet up.

ANDDDD because I can't shut up - any other races that are particularly fun? I was looking at the BoA 8K race coming up in March. The 10 mile Lake Shore passed my mind, but really, I've never done that distance and not sure if I want to yet...

[rachelgreen]

Jan 15, 2014 22:17:53 GMT -5 mfluder said:

ANDDDD because I can't shut up - any other races that are particularly fun? I was looking at the BoA 8K race coming up in March. The 10 mile Lake Shore passed my mind, but really, I've never done that distance and not sure if I want to yet...

I'm signed up for the BoA 8k I'm still new to running races though and this will be my longest one to date.

I'm hoping to do the PAWS Run for Their Lives 8k in June and possibly the Color Run (again) in June.

[woowoo]

I would definitely consider a GTG, and yes the BoA 8K caught my eye. I'll definitely do PAWS again! That's a really fun one.

[chitownbelle]

I also have race commitment issues, especially this year....I've put running on the back burner due to TTC and I am going crazy. Chicago races are becoming way too big (i.e. Shamrock Shuffle, SF 10mi, Hot Choc) and I have NO desire to run with 40,000 people unless it's the marathon. I appreciate the newer races or races for a great cause, but I am also too cheap to pay for a 5k and will only race 8k or longer.

Don't forget Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 11 this year in Grant Park. 5k and 10k distances, wonderful race, wonderful cause. Shameless plug

[mfluder]

Jan 15, 2014 23:55:41 GMT -5 rachelgreen said:

Jan 15, 2014 22:17:53 GMT -5 mfluder said:

ANDDDD because I can't shut up - any other races that are particularly fun? I was looking at the BoA 8K race coming up in March. The 10 mile Lake Shore passed my mind, but really, I've never done that distance and not sure if I want to yet...

I'm signed up for the BoA 8k I'm still new to running races though and this will be my longest one to date.

I'm hoping to do the PAWS Run for Their Lives 8k in June and possibly the Color Run (again) in June.

I think I'll sign up for the BoA 8-K!

[mfluder]

Jan 16, 2014 8:44:51 GMT -5 woowoo said:

I would definitely consider a GTG, and yes the BoA 8K caught my eye. I'll definitely do PAWS again! That's a really fun one.

excellent to know, thanks! Seems like a few may be in for the 8-K.

[mfluder]

Jan 16, 2014 11:33:28 GMT -5 chitownbelle said:

I also have race commitment issues, especially this year....I've put running on the back burner due to TTC and I am going crazy. Chicago races are becoming way too big (i.e. Shamrock Shuffle, SF 10mi, Hot Choc) and I have NO desire to run with 40,000 people unless it's the marathon. I appreciate the newer races or races for a great cause, but I am also too cheap to pay for a 5k and will only race 8k or longer.

Don't forget Race for the Cure on Sunday, May 11 this year in Grant Park. 5k and 10k distances, wonderful race, wonderful cause. Shameless plug

I will look at, thanks! I understand, I'm a pretty bad self motivator so I like to have some races on the book forcing me to do something at least . This winter has killed my running I need to get back to it. That will be fun...

[jordylee]

I would go for a race GTG! If everyone picked one, I would probably be a follower and sign up. Much like chitownbelle - I don't usually race many short/huge/$$$ races.

[emsumm]

I'd try it! Let me check it out.