Non-Guaranteed Registration for the 2018 Marathon Just Opened, Here's What You Need to Know
Today marks the opening of the marathon registration for the 2018 race. Guaranteed entry opened last Tuesday on October 24th but non-guaranteed registration opened today at 10 a.m. and both will stay open until registration closes on Thursday, November 30th at 2 p.m. What is guaranteed en…
Read More ›Smartwool?s Merino Wool Baselayers
This week we're focusing on baselayers. We first debuted several new pieces from the Norweigan brand Kari Traa. Today, we're introducing you to some of the newest baselayer pieces from Smartwool. These popular fall pieces have been flying off the shelves already. Did anyone else think fall c…
Read More ›Fun Baselayers for Winter Running by Kari Traa
Last year, we announced the launch of the Kari Traa brand during our fall fashion show and was met with an applause by attendees. This Norwegian women’s focused brand puts function and fashion together in a fun way. Practical merino wool based baselayers for winter activities such as…
Read More ›Fashion Meets Function in Saucony's Freedom Runner Wool
If you're a Saucony fan, you may be familiar with one of their retro silhouettes: the Freedom Trainer (pictured below). Introduced in 1981, the Freedom Trainer forever changed the running landscape with it's revolutionary midsole and outsole technology. Originally designed for runners, Sauco…
Read More ›Here's a List of Weatherproof Shoes That Can Bear the Chicago Weather
The rain, cold, and imminent Chicago snow shouldn’t stop you from running outside. Whether you’re training for a winter race or just enjoy running outside, we have the shoes to keep your feet comfortable despite the sleet, slush, rain, or snow. While no shoe can be completely …
Read More ›Tracksmith Ditches the All Too Common Bright Colors and Conspicuous Logos
One of running’s finest brands, Tracksmith, is back at Old Town. We’ve brought in new silhouettes and old favorites on the men’s side. Men’s Van Cortlandt Short The Van Cortlandt Shorts strike the ideal balance between race-ready function and common good taste. It…
Read More ›New SAXX Thermo Flyte Thermal Running Boxers for Winter + New Colors in Old Favorites
Can we say it enough? We love Fall and winter running!!!!!! So many innovative fabrics and technologies make their way to the scene to keep runners running all year round. Sadly, SAXX retired their popular Subzero Wind Boxer from the past few seasons, but have introduced the Thermo Flyte Box…
Read More ›Stay Visible with CEP Nighttech & runCHI Custom Compression
The days are getting shorter, and that means staying visible should be a top priority on every run! CEP is helping make that easier with the new Nighttech compression socks & sleeves. They’ve added reflective colored dots to the back of their Run 2.0 Socks & Calf Sleeve 2.0 t…
Read More ›2XU Features Both Reflectivity and Compression In Their Running Tights
The time has come for you to invest in your post-marathon running wardrobe. Yes, the days are getting shorter and your runs are too, but the fact is you can still get out there and keep that fitness up all fall and winter long. If you haven’t heard of or used 2XU, just know that Pipp…
Read More ›Take Your Pick From One of These 15 Chicagoland Turkey Trots
Thanksgiving Day maintains its billing as the most popular day of the year to run a race, celebrating a record 901,753 finishers in 2015.This list includes 15 Chicagoland races. Even if you're busy on Thanksgiving Day there's a few options the week b…
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