BLOG: What the Blue Jean Mile Means to Me
Fleet Feet Chicago hosted it's first ever 'Blue Jean Mile' with ASICS earlier this month in order to raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.) One of our participants, Marin, has her own unique story with NAMI and we wanted to share that with you all.&nb…
Read More ›5 Ways to Celebrate Global Running Day
1.) Celebrate in-person with Fleet Feet Chicago Fleet Feet communities across the country traditionally celebrate Global Running Day with a 3 mile run, followed by a post run celebration with drinks and community. This year, we are hosting one large event in Chicago starting from our Old To…
Read More ›BLOG: Shop the 2023 Fleet Feet Memorial Day Sale
Get ready for big savings at our annual Fleet Feet Memorial Day Sale starting on Friday, May 19th through Monday, May 29th at all of our Fleet Feet Chicagoland locations. Here are the deals you'll find to get your summer training kicked off with the righ…
Read More ›FEATURE: JONATHAN COLEMAN WINS THE KALAMAZOO MARATHON
The marathon returned to Kalamazoo on April 23rd after a three year hiatus. More than 2,300 runners took off, but at the end, a man decked out in the navy and turquiose colors of the Fleet Feet Racing Team broke the tape first. That man is Jonathan Coleman. Read on to find out about his…
Read More ›BLOG: Fleet Feet Racing Team Athlete Rachel Werderits, Golden Apple Finalist
Fleet Feet Racing Team athlete Rachel Werderits is a finalist for the Golden Apple Award. Rachel is one of 30 finalists across the whole state to be given this honor, and we recently sat down with her to talk about how she’s found new meaning in running by integrating her hobby into th…
Read More ›BLOG: Father-Daughter Duo Runs the Boston Marathon Together
A week ago, Charles and Molly Crotteau, father/daughter duo ran from Hopkinton to Boston for the 127th running of the Boston Marathon. For Charles, it was his fourteenth time running Boston, and for Molly, it was her first. We asked the pair about their running journey and their experience …
Read More ›FEATURE: Meet your Coaches for the 2023 Fleet Feet Racing Team Season
The Fleet Feet Racing Team presented by New Balance launched the 2023 season over the past few weeks, and with a new year of running, a tone was set for the team reiterating the team's emphasis on inclusivity, diversity, responsibility, safety, and support. To steer these values, w…
Read More ›BLOG: Meet Jessica Gorden-Song, Fleet Feet Outfitter and Leader in the Chicago Running Community
If you've ever shopped at Fleet Feet Lincoln Square, there's a good chance you've met Outfitter Jessica Gorden-Song. Jessica's pronouns are she/her, and she is a transwoman runner. Jess found running as an outlet and a place for community. She has found meaning as an outfitter at the Flee…
Read More ›Are you #RaceDayReady?: The Essential Checklist
You've put in the miles. You've put in the work. You've put in the recovery. Now, it's time to put that work to the test. Winter Warriors are gearing up to put their winter miles to the test at two upcoming races: The F^3 Half Marathon and The Life Time Miami Half Marathon. Whatever your…
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