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CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Ron Huberman, addresses the children

On a beautiful warm and sunny Saturday, November 7th, Chicago Run hosted the 2009 Fall Fun Run to honor the 30 CPS schools involved in our programs. Over 1,500 students, teachers, and parents participated in this healthy and active event which was supported by LISC, Washington Park Consortium, Bank of America, Nike, World Sport Chicago, and the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation.

The event featured Ron Huberman - CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Lil' Benny the Bull, juggling clowns, and U.S. Olympic athletes who led the kids in warm-up stretches before their big race!

Elite Mile Top 3 Finishers:

1st Place: Mamadou Ba, Jordan Community School - 6:30

2nd Place: Carlos Molina, Walsh Elementary School - 6:40

3rd Place: Julio Nunez, Jordan Community School - 6:43

From left to right: Bryan Traubert, Julio Nunez, Mamadou Ba, Carlos Molina, & Alicia Gonzalez

Media Coverage Included:

Extra News -

http://www.extranews.net/news.php?nid=5361

Medill News -

http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=145707

Check out the photographs below to see a replay of the day:

Photo Credits: Stephen Green/Sgreenphoto.com (1-31) and Beth Swanson (32-58)

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Chicago Run trains CPS students for November 7th Fun Run

Chicago Run has been featured in Neighborhood Sports Chicago, a consortium of community-based organizations that offer athletic programs for children and young adults in underserved neighborhoods in Chicago. Please follow the link below to read the article:

ttp://www.neighborhoodsportschicago.org/display.aspx?pointer=9138

Chicago Run Receives a Grant for Program Evaluation

In May 2009, the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC), through funding by the Chicago Community Trust, awarded Chicago Run a $20,000 seed grant for an evaluation of its running programs in the Chicago Public Schools. The key researcher in the evaluation will be Dr. Kelly Lowry, a pediatric psychologist at Children's Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University. The mission of CLOCC is to promote healthy lifestyles in Chicago children, obtain data-driven results of existing programs aimed at curbing childhood obesity, and support academic-community collaborations. Dr. Lowry will be evaluating three schools over the course of the 2009-2010 year. The evaluation will examine the following: physical activity impact (stamina, endurance, BMI), behavioral and psychological impact (self-esteem, attendance, behavior, attention span); and consumer satisfaction (students, teachers, and parents). The results of this evaluation will provide Chicago Run, its schools, and its funders with important information regarding the programs' efficacy and help Chicago Run further the development of its programs and increase funding opportunities. For more information regarding CLOCC, please visit their website at: www.clocc.net.

Health and Medicine Policy Group Awards Executive Director with Emerging Health Care Leader Award

On October 2nd, the Health and Medicine Policy Group presented Alicia Gonzalez, the Executive Director of Chicago Run, with the 2009 Emerging Health Care Leader Award. Dr. Quentin Young, the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Health & Medicine Policy Group, presented the awards to all the winners at a beautiful reception in the West Loop. The Health and Medicine Policy Group was created 28 years ago as an independent, not-for-profit research and advocacy institute with a focus on health care for the poor and underserved in Illinois. For more information about this amazing organization and the other awardees, please visit their website at: www.hmprg.org

Warrior Dash supports Chicago Run!!

On Saturday July 18th, participants lined up to challenge themselves in the Warrior Dash. All proceeds from the knife throwing area were donated to Chicago Run. Many thanks for Red Frog Events, the creators of the Warrior Dash and the Great Urban Race.

Warrior Dash is the ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes. This running series is held on some of the nation's most demanding and unique terrain. Participants will conquer extreme obstacles and celebrate their feat with music, beer, warrior helmets and muddy shorts. For more information please visit www.warriordash.com.

Executive Director, Alicia Gonzalez, featured in Cafe Magazine

Alicia Gonzalez, the Executive Director of Chicago Run, is featured in Cafe Magazine this month. To read the article, click on the link below.

http://cafemagazine.com/index.php/articles/84-0909/224-somos-alicia-gonzalez?q=alicia

Café Media is a Chicago-based multi-platform media company focused on providing culturally relevant content to English-dominant Hispanics designed to inform, inspire and entertain. Its media offerings include multiple platforms including e-newsletters, web, mobile and event driven activities.

Marathon Volunteers Needed!

Chicago Run is looking for volunteers to help at our Bank of America Chicago Marathon Aid Station 15 at mile 20. On Sunday, October 11 volunteers will need to arrive at 6:00am and stay until 2:00pm. All volunteers receive a Nike Jacket from the marathon (see picture below). Jackets are first come first served. If you want a jacket come early! Lunch is not provided - please pack a bag lunch!

Volunteers will be utilized in the following areas:

Water Station
Gatorade Station
Registration
Clean-up
Crowd Control
Banana Station

In order to sign up, click on the link below, find "Aid Station 15/Walsh School" and enter the password: "aidstation15". This link also has information about what to expect and parking information.

If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Alicia Gonzalez at 312-451-8621 or via email at alicia@chicagorun.org.

Chicago Running Mates run in the Elvis is Alive 5k

On Thursday, August 6th, 11 Chicago Running Mates raced thousands of other Chicagoans in the 12th Annual Elvis Is Alive 5K. The weather was warm, the sun was out, and Elvis was in the building! All of the athletes completed the 5k course and each one of them set new personal record times in the process. Prior to the run, the kids received new Nike shoes ensuring their advantage over the competition. Parents and family members also joined in on the fun as they joined us for the bus ride to the start line and cheered on their kids. It was a fantastic event and everyone had a blast! (Photos below)

Johncarlos Romero 26:48
John Neal (p) 26:49
Klarizza Peña 29:26
Kryztal Peña 29:26
Karen Moreno 33:08
Yoolim Kim (p) 33:09
Kassandra Muñoz 33:37
Josh Olmos 35:20
Krystal Muñoz 36:36
Anabelen Zuniga 37:00
Yanitza Roman 37:16
Alex Roman 37:18
Marni Kirschenbaum (p) 37:19
Bianca Magallon 38:21

(p) denotes Chicago Run pacer

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Chicago Run on the Chicago 2016 website!

On Saturday, June 6^th Chicago Run hosted the 2^nd Annual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk to honor the 21 CPS schools involved in our programs. Over 1,500 students, teachers, and parents participated in this healthy and active event which was supported by Bank of America, Aetna, Nike, Running Away, and the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation. The event featured two U.S. Olympic athletes, William Scherr (wrestling) and Connie Moore (track and field), who led the kids in warm-up stretches before their big race!

http://www.chicago2016.org/our-plan/news/chicago-news/chicago-fun-run-athletes-give-back.aspx

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