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June 7, 2016
Corral Smarts for a Smooth Start
With an event field that routinely approaches 18,000, Bellin Run organizers have gotten good at ensuring a smooth start. The key to that effort is our corral system, which groups participants by estimated pace so those of similar speeds will run or walk together. For the first time this year, we introduced…
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June 7, 2016
Charity Fun Run to Feature Bellin Run Elites
For a donation of their choice, public can run with the greats Bellin Run participants and members of the public are invited to kick off their race weekend by running with world-class athletes while supporting a great cause. The Friday, June 10 Run with Greatness Bellin Charity Fun Run will allow individuals…
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June 7, 2016
What to Expect on Race Day
Running Expert Nate Vandervest helps get us pumped for race day! Race day is right around the corner and here’s what you can expect. The Bellin Run is the seventh largest 10K in the nation, and for a good majority of participants, the race is right in their backyard. Ninety percent of the event’s…
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June 6, 2016
Be Proud
Running expert Nate Vandervest talks about taking pride in your race — no matter what the results Race season is full swing, and with it comes expectations. I tell all the runners I work with that the first goal in training is commitment. The first thing a person should do is sign up for…
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June 6, 2016
Bellin Run Road Closures Begin Friday
Alternate Routes, Race-Day Shuttle Service Help Ease Traffic Concerns There are a number of road closures planned in conjunction with the 40th annual Bellin Run on Saturday, June 11. On Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, many roads near Bellin Hospital will be closed to traffic and alternate routes…
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June 2, 2016
Elite Field Announced for 2016 Bellin Run
Keflezighi to compete as he prepares to run 2016 Olympic marathon in Rio Perennial crowd favorite and soon-to-be four-time U.S. Olympian Meb Keflezighi will headline a stellar elite field for the 2016 Bellin Run. Known to the running world simply as “Meb,” Keflezighi captured the hearts of…
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May 31, 2016
Ready to Run? Race Day Dos and Don’ts
You’ve had June 11, 2016 circled on your calendar for months. Now the 40th annual Bellin Run is just around the corner. Event organizers want everyone to have an awesome race-day experience. Here are some quick reminders for participants as the big day draws near. Race Day DOs • Sign Up for…
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May 23, 2016
The Art of Recovery
Running expert Nate Vandervest shares why recovery is important — and how you can make the most of it. With spring race season in full swing, I want to touch on a key area of your training you may be missing out on: recovery. Here’s what you should know about recovery between workouts and…
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May 16, 2016
Why Run Far When You Can Run FAST?!
Running expert Nate Vandervest offers his thoughts on why, when it comes to mileage, bigger isn’t always better. In 1990 there were 224,000 people who completed a marathon. Today, more than 550,000 people complete a marathon every year! Half marathon numbers are even bigger, with 303,000 people…
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May 12, 2016
The Scoop on Nitrate-Rich Foods
Performance Nutrition Specialist Lee Hyrkas offers his expertise on the benefits of dietary nitrates A product that is becoming more and more popular with runners is beetroot juice. You may be wondering — what’s so special about a beet? Beets are a natural source of dietary nitrates. Dietary…
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