3/1/2016

If you love the look feel of the Nike Free but want a bit more cushion for longer running, slip your feet into the Nike Free RN Distance. Features hexagonal flex grooves for flexibility, allowing your feet to move the way they were meant to. Available at NRC North and South. Read More
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3/1/2016

This is so GREAT! Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and author of Marathon Woman, will kick off the Naperville Women's Half Marathon & 5K weekend on Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. with a speech at Wentz Hall on the NCC campus. If you have not heard her story, it's a must. By registering for and finishing the marathon in 1967, despite the race director's efforts to physically remove her from the course, Swtizer kicked open the door for women's running and continued on that...
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2/29/2016

Swimming is an ideal cross training exercise and the first leg of a triathlon. Choosing the right goggles is an important step to feeling comfortable in the water. Here are some tips if swimming is on your schedule this spring. http://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/how-to-choose-the-right-pair-of-goggles?cmp=17N-PB4-S33-T6-D6-02272016-1159 With so many brands and styles on the market, how do you choose what works for you? Read More
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2/29/2016

Happy Leap Day! What are you doing with your extra 24 hours? Read More
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2/28/2016

Oh yeah. #SundayRunDay Read More
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2/27/2016

The Naperville Women's Half Marathon Training Group met this morning and are ready to begin the journey toward the 13.1! Good luck ladies! Train hard and smart. If you are interested in registering for the NRC training program, follow the link below. http://runningcompany.com/Calendar/Events/Event-393/ Read More
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2/27/2016

No training required. Read More
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2/26/2016

"Single design fits male and female." http://www.runnersworld.com/50th-anniversary/50-years-of-dubious-running-fashion?cid=soc_Runner%27s%20World%20-%20RunnersWorld_FBPAGE_Runner%E2%80%99s%20World__RunningGear# */ From baggy gray sweats to neon spandex and everything in between, our sport is among the most vulnerable to questionable wardrobe ensembles. Here, ripped from the Runner's World archives, are some of the most, um, interesting outfits we’ve showcased in the past ...
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2/26/2016

Join Brooks and NRC for FitFest -- a festival of bra fitting! Experts will be on hand to help you find the perfect new running bra and replace the old ones. Registered participants receive a lingerie bag, plus gifts with purchase and other surprises. For details, click on the link below. http://runningcompany.com/Calendar/Events/Event-404/ Read More
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2/26/2016

Make it a good one! Read More
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2/24/2016

Ready for a drink? Let Kris or Midge pour it for you! Head to Naperville Top Golf tonight (2/24) between 6 and 9 p.m. and be served by NRC's celebrity bartenders. Bar tips and raffle proceeds go to Loaves & Fishes Community Services. #greatcause Read More
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2/24/2016

Find your invincible summer. Read More
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2/24/2016

Kris and Midge are testing their bar tending skills tomorrow night (2/24) at Topgolf. Stop in and belly up to the bar for a great cause! Bar tips and raffle proceeds go to Loaves & Fishes Community Services. #NRCcelebs Read More
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2/23/2016

What madness is this March? Come and find out at the Hoka March Madness Pub Run on Tuesday, March 8. Put on your favorite college team jersey, run a few miles and finish at Features to talk hoops with your NRC buddies. You will also have a chance to complete a bracket for a prize later this month! For details and registration, follow the link below. http://runningcompany.com/Calendar/Events/Event-403/ Read More
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2/22/2016

The new Brooks PureCadence 5 serves up just the right amount of support in a lightweight, dynamic shoe. And the 3D Fit Print upper makes it fit like an extension of your foot. Available at NRC North for men and women. #runNRC Read More
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2/22/2016

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2/21/2016

Record broken AGAIN! Drew Hunter, a high school senior from Virginia, broke the U.S. high school indoor mile record two weeks ago in 3:58.25. He lowered it again yesterday in 3:57.81. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/sports/just-weeks-later-high-school-senior-breaks-own-indoor-mile-mark.html?_r=0 In the Armory Invitational Mile, the undercard at the Millrose Games, Hunter finished in 3:57.81 to set a record for the second time in two weeks. Read More
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2/21/2016

UnderArmour Gemini 2 for men and women is not only cool looking, it fits like a glove and is in it for the long haul. Available in two colors at NRC North. #runNRC Read More
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2/20/2016

Q: What's yellow and flies? A: The men's ASICS GEL-DS Trainer and GEL-Hyper Speed. Both are now available for take off at NRC North. Read More
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2/19/2016

One more reason to love running! A new study found that distance running creates new, adult brain cells that help with memory and learning. It's more effective than high intensity interval training or resistance weight training. http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2016/02/17/which-type-of-exercise-is-best-for-the-brain/?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&referer= For the first time, scientists compared the neurological impacts of different types of exercise in rats: running, weig...
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