Training can be more of a battle than the actual run. Nike is motivating would-be runners with free weekly training sessions to prepare for the Nike Run Hit Remix 5-mile night race at 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at Grant Park (De La Soul will headline the event).
Get out your running shoes because the sessions begin 9:30 a.m. July 9 at the Nikewomen Store at Westfield Old Orchard mall in Skokie. Training will also take place at this time and location on July 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6 and 13.
Other times and locations in the Chicago area include:’
– Naperville Running Co., 20 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville: 6:30 p.m. July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2 and 9.
– Fleet Feet Sports, 210 W. North Ave.: 6:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14.
– Niketown Chicago, 669 N. Michigan Ave.: 6:30 p.m. July 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10.
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– Running Away Chicago, 1634 W. North Ave.: 6:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 15, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15.
– Dick Pond Athletics, 927 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg: 9:30 a.m. July 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12.
It’s an opportunity for runners not only to begin their training but also to test Nike equipment, footwear and vision gear for free. No worries–coaches and pacers will be on hand.
Starting July 10, registration is $30 for the August run.
For more information, see nikerunhitremix.com.
Three-store sale
First comes lingerie, then comes pregnancy, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. At least that’s what Q thinks about the big sale in Bucktown on Saturday.
G Boutique, Belly Dance Maternity and Madison & Friends are joining forces again for a large warehouse sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 2025 W. North Ave.
Look for 30 to 90 percent markdowns on lingerie, maternity clothes, men’s and women’s denim, diaper bags, and kids clothes and shoes.
Leave credit cards at home–all sales are cash only.
For more information, call 312-642-6403.
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