Articles by Jeff Banowetz
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News / Race CoverageLiliya Shobukhova Wins First Marathon in Chicago
What Liliya Shobukhova lacked in marathon experience she made up for with track speed. And on a day when the women were content to play a
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Midwest / News / Race CoverageSammy Wanjiru Takes Chicago Title And Course Record
Sammy Wanjiru accomplished most of what he set out to do on his first trip to America. The 23-year-old reigning Olympic marathon champion,
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News / Race Coverage
Dean Karnazes Will Run Chicago…Twice!
The ultramarathon man Dean Karnazes knows a thing or two about long-distance running. After all, he’s got more ultras under his belt than
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Midwest / News / Race CoverageNiketown Kicks Off The Marathon With A Bang
A new Chicago Marathon tradition keeps the city buzzing. Take a drum line, a couple Olympic medalists, a marathon legend, the city’s
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Midwest / News / Race CoverageBank of America Chicago Marathon Begins Race Weekend
Mayor Richard M. Daley helped the organizers of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon kick off the start to marathon weekend by honoring
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Midwest / NewsChicago Marathon Niketown Pep Rally
Kick Off Marathon Weekend with Pep Rally at Niketown Are you ready for marathon weekend in Chicago? Niketown is bringing in the big guns
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Features / MidwestMackinac Island Road Trip For Runners
People may think of Mackinac Island as a summer destination, but it closes out the fall season with a memorable half marathon Runners are