The 2024 Fleet Feet Racing Team Kit, as Described by Peter Coffey
"Chicago is without a doubt a five-star city, but we’re best known for four. The ones that are an integral part of our iconic flag, because those four stars tell our full story— from fortifying our foundation to rising from the ashes and beyond. Which is why they’re positio…
Read More ›Fleet Feet Racing Team Member Breaks Course Record at the Savannah Marathon
Ryan Gordyan, in his 5th season with the racing team, just broke the course record at the Savannah Marathon this past month in Georgia. We caught up with Ryan to talk about the race itself, and learn more about his running journey. Q: How long have you been running and what got you starte…
Read More ›VIRTUAL CHALLENGE: New Balance Run Your Way Rebel Strava Segment Challenge
To celebrate the launch of the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4, we’re creating a running challenge attainable for all runners. Run from Fleet Feet Old Town to Rebel + Rye by choosing one of two segments between March 1st and…
Read More ›Striding Towards Success: A Guide to Outfitting Your High School Track and Field Athlete for the Season
As the upcoming track and field season approaches, parents of high school athletes find themselves in the whirlwind of preparations. Ensuring your young athlete is outfitted with the right gear is crucial for their performance and comfort on the track. In this guide, we'll explore the esse…
Read More ›Race Discount: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fleet Feet Chicago (@fleetfeetchicago) It's the beginning of the racing season here in Chicago, and you know what that means — it's time for green tutus, green running shirts, and yes, even the 'G…
Read More ›Meet your Coaches for the 2024 Fleet Feet Racing Team Season
The Fleet Feet Racing Team presented by New Balance will kick off the 2024 season in just a few short weeks. With a new year of running, the tone set for the team this year reiterates the team's emphasis on inclusivity, diversity of both people and pace, and support. We’re excited to b…
Read More ›How to be an Active Ally
Allyship is like running. It’s a long, steady journey that requires learning, unlearning and persistence. What is an ally? An ally is a person who has privilege and chooses to support and advocate for a marginalized group that they're not a part of. Check out these 6 ideas…
Read More ›One Charity Runner's Journey to a 51-Minute PR
Dulce Zariñana, a dedicated participant in Fleet Feet Training Programs and a charity runner supporting Latinos Progresando, achieved a remarkable personal milestone at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. She set a new personal best, shaving an impressive 51 minutes off her pre…
Read More ›Tyrand Williams' Journey to Orlando
Q: When was your first Dopey Challenge, and what made you decide to do it? How many have you ran since?I ran my first Dopey Challenge in January of 2022. I paced CES South Loop in the summer of 2021 and during one of our long run conversations the point that I had never been to Disney W…
Read More ›Enjoying the Moment: Local Chicago Runner Heads to Orlando for his 3rd Big Marathon (IYKYK)
In the bustling world of marathons, there's a local Chicago runner with a remarkable story. Kevin Havel, self-proclaimed ‘semi-retired’ runner is gearing up for his third big race that comes every four years (if you know, you know.) Kevin's running journey began at John He…
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