Ken Chin - Runner

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Want an official 2009 Nike+ Human Race Dri Fit tee?

2009-08-19T12:01:00.001-05:00

Want an official 2009 Nike+ Human Race Dri Fit tee? In the next 60 minutes, the first 10 that join daRevoluCHIN team AND register for the Human Race have one coming their way. Send proof to daRevoluCHIN@gmail.com. The timestamp on your HR registration will be what I use! JUST DO IT!

1. Join the ambassador challenge - "Ken: daRevoluCHIN" is YOUR team: http://bit.ly/AmbassadorChallenge

2. Join the Human Race: http://bit.ly/HumanRaceRegistraion

3. Become a fan of your fav ambassador: http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN

Ken Chin
312.380.5932
http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN
http://twitter.com/daRevoluCHIN

2009 Nike+ Human Race!! RAFFLE PRIZE!!

2009-08-18T17:18:00.001-05:00

Now, for the official announcement!

The 2009 Nike+ Human Race will take place on 10.24.2009 worldwide. There will be some organized races but most will be all virtual. For those of you in Chi-town, your ambassadors are working to create an unofficial, yet organized, event for that day. Stay tuned for details!

In the meantime...

Join the ambassador challenge - "Ken: daRevoluCHIN" is YOUR team: http://bit.ly/AmbassadorChallenge
Join the Human Race: http://bit.ly/HumanRaceRegistraion
Become a fan of your fav ambassador: http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN
Meet the other ambassadors: http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHINambassador
WIN A Nike+ SPORTBAND!:

Forward me your confirmation that you signed up for the Human Race (daRevoluCHIN@gmail.com);
Proof that you joined my team, "Ken: daRevoluCHIN," in the ambassador challenge (screenshot is perfecto!);
AND, tell me the name of the Nike creator of the "Nike Free". Of the correct reponses, I will draw one winner but if the response is THAT great, I may throw another prize in there! GOOD LUCK!

SWOOOOOOOOOSH!

daRevoluCHIN has BEGUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ken Chin

312.380.5932

http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN

http://twitter.com/daRevoluCHIN

Join daRevoluCHIN! Either be a part of it, or get run over by it on 10.24.2009!

2009-08-17T01:01:00.001-05:00

I am YOUR 2009 Nike+ Human Race Ambassador!

Join me on FB (http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN) and/or Twitter (http://twitter.com/daRevoluCHIN).

FREE registration begins on 08.18.2009 and that's just the beginning of awesome giveaways including Nike+ Sportbands, Shoes, Dri-fit tees, Iphones, etc!

Wanna be in da know so you can learn more details? JUST DO IT AND JOIN ME!

FB: http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN

Twitter: http://twitter.com/daRevoluCHIN

SWOOOSH!

Ken Chin

http://bit.ly/daRevoluCHIN

http://twitter.com/daRevoluCHIN

"daRevoluCHIN has begun! Either be a part of it, or get run over by it!"

2009-08-17T00:07:00.001-05:00

Nike+ Human Race Ambassador: Ken Chin on Facebook

2009-08-16T12:08:00.001-05:00

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Win a Nike+ Sportband or Other Prizes Tomorrow Morning!

2009-08-14T22:00:00.001-05:00

The 2009 Nike+ Human Race 10k will be a FREE and virtual worldwide race on 10.24.2009 for any Nike+ user! (Registration begins on 08.18.2009)

I am honored to be YOUR Ambassador and you have a very unique opportunity to win the first prizes if you commit to be a member of team "daRevoluCHIN"!

How?

1. Participate in Nike's free Chicago Marathon training run tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 6:30am. We start at the most eastern point of North Avenue before you hit Lake Shore Drive right at the circle.

2. Sign in at the start.

3. Provide your email address LEGIBLY on a separate sheet of paper. (This will be your entry).

4. Complete the FULL ten miles with your awesome pacers.

5. Once all pace groups return from the run, the raffle will take place for a couple prizes with the grand prize being a Nike+ Sportband!

6. You must be present (AND SWEATY NASTY!) at the end to win!

Show up early so you can get your entry. Unfortunately, no entries after the groups take off--sorry!

See you there; good luck; and, stay tuned for more prize opportunities! If you don't win this time, there will be many more chances but this will probably be THE easiest one to win.

SO BE THERE...and...JUST DO IT!

Ken Chin

http://facebook.com/kennethchin

Tomorrow's 16 Mile Route; Cancellations; Lightning

2009-08-07T11:46:00.001-05:00

For tomorrow's 16 miler, this will be the route:

Head south from starting point at North Avenue to 7.5 mile marker (Ohio St just after the fountain).
Head back north on the running path to the very end (the circle at Hollywood).
Head back south on the running path to our starting location.

Cancellations:

No runs labor day weekend (20 miler on Saturday, Sept 5; nor the Fleet Feet run on Monday, Sept 7)--more than likely, there will be an informal gathering of folks for the 20 mile run so just listen or ask around at the upcoming runs.
No 20 miler with Nike on Sept 19. We are highly encouraging everyone to participate in CARA's Ready to Run on Sunday the 20th. It's a great, organized event. 20 miles point to point with support the entire way, food and entertainment at the end (South Shore Cultural Center) and buses back to the start (Foster).

Lightning

If there is lightning at 6am on Saturdays, the run will be cancelled.

Preguntas?

Contact me...

Ken Chin
Phone: 312.380.5932
Ken@KenChinUSA.com

Preliminary Announcement-Nike Chicago Marathon Training

2009-04-16T15:20:00.000-05:00

See below!

And, find me at the runs!

=)

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Ken Chin

Begin forwarded message:

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Subject: Training runs continue every Thursday during the spring

Hello Friends,

Just want to drop you a reminder that you can run with Nike Run Club this spring every Thursday at Niketown at 630pm. As always, there are 3, 5, and 7 miles routes, footwear trials (you should all refresh your shoes if you haven't in the past 6 months), bagels, water, and a great social atmosphere - and it's all complimentary.

We know everybody is itching to find out what is coming up for the summer. We're still working on finalizing details but we can tell you that for Chicago there will be 4 training runs per week starting in mid-June, including a downtown Saturday morning marathon long run led by pacers. Also, new this year there will be 2 runs per week (one weekday and one Saturday long run) in the suburbs. Specific details to come in a couple weeks!

Quick shout out to everyone who is running Boston on Monday and those heading to Nashville for the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon next weekend!

Hope this message finds you healthy and excited for the upcoming season.

Best,
Nike Running
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Free Shamrock Shuffle Entries!

2009-02-06T12:20:00.001-06:00

>
> Subject: Win Shamrock Shuffle Entries!
>
> Hi Friends,
>
> If you weren't able to sign up for the Shamrock Shuffle before it
> sold-out, here is the your first opportunity from Nike to win a
> complimentary race entry:
>
> Join the 'Run and Get Lucky Shamrock Shuffle Challenge' on http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://nikeplus
> .com and start making your runs lucky!
>
> THE CHALLENGE:
>
> Do you Believe in making your Runs Lucky? Between February 7 and
> March 7, Lucky Runners everywhere may participate in the Run and Get
> Lucky Shamrock Shuffle Challenge and can make their own Luck. Three
> lucky runners who log at least 50 miles will be eligible to win a
> complimentary entry into the Nike-sponsored sold-out Bank of America
> Shamrock Shuffle 8K in Chicago on March 29, 2009.
>
> JOIN NOW:
>
> http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://nikeplus.nike.com%2Fnikeplus%2F%3Fl%3Dall_challenges%2C1950035111
>
> Stay tuned to learn more ways to earn an entry into the sold-out
> Shamrock Shuffle.
>
> Happy running this weekend!
>
> -Nike Running
> --------------------

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-26T17:27:00.001-06:00

Gretchen ran a 3:38 in Miami and, thus, achieved her goal of qualifying for Boston!!!

Congratulations to Gretchen and each Club RunCHI member who also raced this weekend (and any other weekend we weren’t aware of)!!!

Keep me informed and I’ll” brag it up” for ya! ;)

-Ken

Ken Chin

Ken@KenChinUSA.com

http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ABOUT SOLD OUT!

2009-01-26T17:18:00.001-06:00

FYI regarding the note on the Shamrock Shuffle site…

“The Shamrock Shuffle is now over 30,000 registrants and will close before Friday 1/30/09.”

I heard through the grapevine that they may already have OVER 35,000 even though their limit was stated as 32,250. Therefore, if you haven’t registered yet but planned on it, REGISTER NOW as it can close at any time! Use this direct link: http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1657302&CHECKSSO=0&RESET=0.

SIDENOTE: If you didn’t know, there is a Nike Dri-Fit shirt in addition to the great race.

SEE YOU AT NIKETOWN ON THURSDAY!

-Ken

Ken Chin

Ken@KenChinUSA.com

http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

GOOD LUCK, GRETCHEN!

2009-01-22T13:48:00.000-06:00

This is a shout out to Ms. Gretchen Johnson of Nike because she is
running the Miami Marathon this weekend!

I won't disclose her goals unless she wants to share them herself!

GO GRETCHEN!

--
Ken Chin
Chicago, IL
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

"RUN CHI" sent you a message on Facebook...

2009-01-21T22:22:00.001-06:00

GRETCHEN JOHNSON sent a message to the members of RUN CHI.

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Subject: Run Chi tomorrow at Niketown at 630

Hi Friends,

It's going to be a blazing 32 degrees tomorrow! So come out and get a run in
with Run Chi at Niketown tomorrow at 630pm.

Friendly reminder to everyone: If you haven't done so already, don't forget
to register for the B of A Shamrock Shuffle 8K on March 29. Word on the
street is it's already 60%+ soldout, so hurry up and secure your spot! Also,
if you want to make sure you don't miss out on special shopping events,
contests, training runs, and other insider info on the event make sure to
opt-in for communication from Nike.

See you soon.

GJ
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Fwd: $1 Yoga Makes a Nike Running Experience Even More Special!!!

2009-01-16T18:24:00.001-06:00

ALL: IF YOU'VE FORGOTTEN WHAT YOU'VE GOT GOING ON TONIGHT, YOU ARE
SUPPOSED TO BE AT THIS EVENT...NOW. ;) It's on from 6-10.

See ya there!!!
Ken
________________________________________

Okay...okay...

$1/session Yoga isn't exactly what it sounds like. BUT, it can be
that, a little more, or a little less. "What do you mean, Ken?"

Margo Kellison, a Nike sponsored Yoga Instructor in Chicago, is
launching her new studio, Vessel Yoga. Watch her in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxMUOC8K2uE. Many of you will remember
her from our post long-run classes during Nike's free marathon
training program.

For the entire month of January, you pay $30 and take as many yoga
(unlimited!) classes you want at her studio for 30 days. Yes, you can
purchase on the last day of January and enjoy your unlimited yoga
experience for 30 days into February. See how it can be less or more
than $1 per session depending on how many times you go?

Want to learn more?

Well, there is a complimentary evening of Yoga and cocktails next
Friday, January 16, from 6-10pm. Meet other Yoga enthusiasts as well
as THE instructor herself! You can also make your purchase that
evening.

Not ready that night? Or, you want to start earlier or later? Cash
in the free yoga session (see attached) separate from next Friday to
see what she's all about and then sign up!

Full schedule information is attached. Updated hours, possibly with
later start times after the typical 8-5 work day, will be in place
beginning around March/April.

Please let me know if you have any questions or contact Margo directly
at vesselyoga@gmail.com.

You will DEFINITELY find my injured body there!
--
Ken Chin
Chicago, IL
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.com

$1 Yoga Makes a Nike Running Experience Even More Special!!!

2009-01-12T10:56:00.002-06:00

Okay...okay...

$1/session Yoga isn't exactly what it sounds like. BUT, it can be
that, a little more, or a little less. "What do you mean, Ken?"

Want to learn more?

Not ready that night? Or, you want to start earlier or later? Cash
in the free yoga session (see attached) separate from next Friday to
see what she's all about and then sign up!

Full schedule information is attached. Updated hours, possibly with
later start times after the typical 8-5 work day, will be in place
beginning around March/April.

Please let me know if you have any questions or contact Margo directly
at vesselyoga@gmail.com.

You will DEFINITELY find my injured body there!
--
Ken Chin
Chicago, IL
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.com

Niketown Cancelled tonight

2008-12-18T11:18:00.001-06:00

Hello everyone!

Please note that tonight's Club RunCHI run is cancelled due to the weather forecast. We are all very disappointed, but it is in everyone's best interest.

Keep that excitement up for when we meet again in 2009!

Happy Holidays!!!

Ken

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Chicago Marathon Re-cap + NYC Marathon, Here I Come!

2008-10-31T23:05:00.001-05:00

Yes, it's long overdue--just like one of my library books. However, I am pretty sure that I'm overdue by a couple years with that book. I'm not THAT late here.

So---Chicago Marathon 2008---What Do I Have to Say?!?

By far, I must say that as a race, it was SO much better than last year. And, I hope that the same, if not more, amount of emails that were sent to complain last year were sent this year to give kudos to the organizers, numerous volunteers, etc. for ensuring effective communication of course conditions and providing an adequate arsenal of fluids!

When I saw the flags had changed from yellow to red, I grew a bit worried--"Will I actually get to complete the entire course this year before the color changes to black?!? I BETTER!" Then, there was the part of me secretly hoping that I could stop because in the moment...well...IT SUCKED! My quads cramped quite regularly beginning around 15 miles and when I went to stretch them the opposite hamstring would cramp. OUCH! My stretch ended up simply being a gradual pullover to the side of the course and slowly squatting to get a nice stretch.

I can hypothesize and overanalyze until I am purple in the face to wonder why I cramped so much. It was probably all that salt loss and I just may not have been replenishing my water adequately even though I thought I was. Nevertheless, I am armed with some salt tablets for NYC.

I was pretty much solo along the course throughout with an occasional bump into a Nike RunCHI friend here and there, but it was me, the handy iPod, and those random spectators that connected with me simply by reading my name sharpied onto my arms. "Ken, bro...you're doin' great!" This I would hear regularly as I walked through water stops and maybe afterwards even. Never did I hear, "WHY THE HELL ARE YOU WALKING?!?" which was a big fear.

What highlights can I remember?

Well, LAKEVIEW ROCKS! I was SO energized by those crowds, it was AMAZING! It wasn't like the many other crowds I ran passed which were dead silent. My partner, Scott, described it perfectly as a graduation ceremony where they scream for their one person and then leave. Yeah, that kinda sucked. But, that's why I had iPod with Nike+ to talk to me. I simply popped those babies in my ears and the silence ceased.

FLEET FEET--I looked forward to getting to that point because I had my racing team singlet on and wanted to be spotted so I could collect an awesome picture later in the month! I hope you got me, Fleet Feet!!!!

CHINATOWN--Those are my people! What I remember from here was that I was walking in front of the camera but I think I did a good job of covering my bib. OH YEAH...AND, I remember the spectators being SO far into the middle of the street. BACK UP FOLKS! YOU WERE HOGGING SOME OF OUR NEEDED SHADE! I also remember having a point to run to, that being the bridge with shade so I could pull over and stretch AGAIN. As I was doing so, in front of spectators that left me alone (thank you!), one Asian lady came up to me in broken English and said, "You do a goot job...onry 2 mires to a go..." I said thank you while thinking to myself--WOMAN, DO YOU KNOW IT'S ACTUALLY 4 MORE?!? But, it was really cute and sweet of her. It was all with good intentions and I appreciated it. I went on my merry way to run through what felt like the desert until we made our way to state and part of Michigan which had some nice shade.

"ONE MILE TO GO" SIGN-- That----WAS---THE---LONGEST---MILE---OF---MY---LIFE! Here is shuffling Ken since about mile 23.5 ish. I can't remember. Ken isn't walking because he's suppose to run into his supporters between 22 and 26. I looked for EVERY yellow sign I could. I turned down my iPod. I didn't see anything. I didn't HEAR anything? Up Roosevelt I go...were people cheering or quiet again? I don't remember. I just remember still looking for signs. As I neared the top...nope...not them. I became bummed but quickly I caught a glimpse of...

"FINISH"

I forgot about that disappointment of "where the hell are they?!?" and made my way to the finish. Could I kick? Umm..NO... It was very much an "I think I can, I think I can, I KNOW I can!" moment.

I CROSSED THE FINISH LINE!

Overall, it was THE hardest thing I have EVER done/endured in my life. BUT, it was an awesome sense of accomplishment for my first marathon!!!

It is now Friday evening, October 31, and I am finishing this up as promised. The NYC Marathon is on Sunday and we are in our hotel room about to hit the sack and I hope that I can FINALLY sleep in!!!! I really need to because it's the most important night of sleep.

I'm REALLY excited about NYC. And, I've been approaching it from the standpoint of just another long run...just 3 weeks after tapering from Chicago's long run in the horrible heat. The weather is going to be PHENOMENAL with a high of 52. It is going to be VERY interesting learning what a marathon feels like when it's relatively cool out!!!

Nevertheless, I am going to another marathon and we'll see what ends up next up here. What will be my next chapter? How do I feel? What do YOU think I should do???

Don't worry. I'll re-cap NYC hopefully sooner than this tardy one.

Before I close, I do want to thank my supporters who donated to my cause for Chicago--American Liver Foundation, Illinois Chapter! We have raised $140k+ and were just shy of our $150k goal. Thank YOU for playing an awesome part!

Until next time!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Enjoy Some Pep Rally Snap Shots!

2008-10-10T11:51:00.001-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=8453&l=49489&id=1135196404

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

The ladybug bit me!

2008-10-09T16:00:00.001-05:00

"We've come full circle..."

That's what I thought to myself during my 3 mile lunch run today. Well, that along with, "OW! WTF?!?" That's when the ladybug was biting me.

Nevertheless...we've come full circle...but...maybe full circle would have really been October 2. That was last year's marathon.

You get the point.

Today is the Thursday before the marathon-- and, the Thursday before the marathon last year, many of us were up super early to show off our Nike decked out selves on NBC, ruin a cooking segment by putting sour cream where it shouldn't be, and to watch me scream when a dead bird landed behind me after hitting the building (poor thing).

That night, Danny Salazar and I represented the Northside and Southside at Niketown as we shared the stage with Nike elites pumping you all up for the big day. The day we were rallying you up for sure was memorable, wasn't it? It was a tad warm and we'll leave it at that.

Well, here we are again. This morning a few of us were up early on NBC to promote this evening's pep rally at Niketown. In a few hours, we'll be there receiving our surprise gifts from Nike and hearing from their sponsored elites. You want your gift, right? So, be there! And, you should all know now that Nike knows how to throw an event! It's not something to be missed!

This year has been and will continue to be huge...Nike's sponsorship of the Chicago Marathon for the next 5 years (I think the Shuffle too) has proven to be AWESOME. Our training runs have turned out to be THE place to be because of the great group of pacers, product trials, food, great raffles, all the runners, etc etc etc!

Have no fear, even though Sunday will come and go, Club RunCHI will not cease. Paced runs will continue out of Niketown on Thursdays and you should keep it penciled in that Nike will more than likely offer free training programs for the Shuffle and Marathon next year as well.

From a runner who will turn 2 (in running years) in January, wish me luck in my first official marathon on Sunday--I had a goal of 4 hours, but I'm going to focus on that B goal of finishing for now so I don't get too overwhelmed if the day proves to be too warm. I wish you all the best as well!

See you all out there (and, stay tuned for some possible other updates prior to race day as well)!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

[ChicagoNikeRunners] Marathon Pep Rally!!!

2008-10-07T10:47:00.001-05:00

Whether you're running the marathon or just want to support the marathon runners and be part of something big, come out to the MaRaTHon PEP RALLY this Thursday @ 6:30pm at NIKETOWN!

The pep rally will include:
   * 6 Nike athletes in attendance!
        - Alan Webb, Shalane Flanagan, Joan Benoit-Samuelson, LaShawn Merritt, Sanya Richards, Dathan Ritzenheim
   * Complimentary catering!
   * 3-mile FUN RUN to loosen up those pre-marathon leg muscles!
   * Special gift for the first 100 people!
   * Music, fun and raffles!!

ALL RUNNERS ARE WELCOME!!! Let's pack the house!!!

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Please note that this list is not run by Nike-- Instead, it is run by a huge fan!
To subscribe to this group, send a message to ken@kenchinusa.com with the subject "Subscribe to Chicago Nike Runners"

To post to this group, send email to ChicagoNikeRunners@googlegroups.com
-~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Marathon Weather

2008-10-06T11:23:00.001-05:00

who doesn't like this?!?

Sunday, Oct 12

High: 60 °F RealFeel®: 56 °F

Mostly cloudy with a little rain

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

The day is ALMOST here!

2008-10-04T05:23:00.000-05:00

...at least the first one.

I can't believe that we are about 1 week away from the Chicago
Marathon and 3 weeks after then to the NYC Marathon.

I caught myself several times during training this summer asking
myself, "WHY?!?" That started about 4 weeks into training (mid July),
dwindled, and then mainly during long runs in THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY!

The first round was from the exhaustion of training for/pacing 2
seasons of half marathon programs for CES after last year's marathon.
I simply needed a break. That break will come FINALLY come on NOV
THIRD! After NYC, it's party free time!

The second round was just because of the difficulty of those runs in
the heat and humidity. I just don't run well in heat with high
humidity. And, I hope to some day learn how to do it like a stealth
bomber without issues.

Nevertheless, the first of my two marathons within one month adventure
will soon be over. My several nights of teeth grinding, anxiety, and
nightmares can, hopefully, be over and I can move on.

It sounds like I'm ending a significant chapter in my life in about 1
month.

I'm not.

It will continue. I will just let Ken rest a little so he can come
back strong and decide which race will be next...but after that well
needed rest time. I'm longing for that mental recovery time to get re-
ignited. I'm looking forward to again having another activity to look
forward to instead of running. Recently, I proposed a cooking class
that my partner, Scott, and I could go to so I could actually learn to
cook.

What else can I do?!?

Well, whatever the options may be...running will undoubtedly continue.
I'm not committing, but the marathon may come back to life for Ken
Chin in 2009 as well.

Everyone: have fun and best of luck.

Stay tuned here for more light updates leading up to both of my big
days.

Nike Cheer Zones!

2008-10-02T10:47:00.001-05:00

Are your friends and family coming out to cheer you on as you complete 26.2 amazing miles?!? Or are YOU heading out on October 12th to support your friends or family members (or to just check out cute runners) accomplish something AMAZING?

Well, whatever category you fall in, the Nike cheer zones are the go-to destination for spectators at the Chicago Marathon! Spectators will receive free cheer gear as well as being surrounded by cheer groups, tons of great energy and lots of music!! Below are the details! See you there!

Mile 15.5 - Nike Cheer Station
(Jackson & Ashland)

Mile 22.5 - Nike's Motivational Zone
(33rd Street & Wentworth)

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

My past week...

2008-09-21T22:05:00.001-05:00

Today marked the beginning of taper time after the Nike Ready Run 20-miler. It was a tough run for me today because my body grew a tad accustomed to the longer stops that we made during our long training runs. And, today, I forced myself to keep going as much as I could and did not stop my watch. Overall, I did about a 9:38 pace. Yes, my goal was 9:00's, BUT, I'm being VERY nice to myself because it was meant to be as close to mimicking the actual marathon without those long stops and I think I did a pretty damn good job, particularly in the heat. KNOCK ON WOOD THAT IT WILL BE COOLER ON RACE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My week leading up to this was a wonderful post-Hurricane Ike leftover puddle dodging 7 miler on Monday out of Fleet Feet.

Tuesday was a quick abs class followed by strengthening and then meeting with my awesome dietician friend from the Nike Northside/Southside challenge, Molly. I got great info on how I'm missing my fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy so I hope to continue on a healthier more balanced path!

Wednesday was supposed to be a 7.5 mile race pace run. It was a cool night and my legs just took off. I ended up doing the run at an average 8:20. It probably was the BEST run I have EVER had. I hope to have that feeling several more times to come!

Thursday through Saturday were nixe on the running ay, partly due to my out and back trip to Buffalo for work.

I couldn't be more excited to move on to taper mode. I am one step closer to 2 AWESOME races, the Chicago and NYC marathons, on October 12 and November 2 respectively. I hope at each of those I will not be in the "why do I do this mode?" and will be enjoying EVERY part of the experience. In particular, I mention this because I felt that way today but had to remind myself that it was okay that I was feeling bad and I could make it and if I was feeling that bad, there were plenty of others in the same place.

Here's to respecting the marathon--the beast that it is!!!!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

How to Represent @ Tomorrow's Nike Read To Run 20 Miler?

2008-09-20T20:38:00.001-05:00

ALL:

Let's represent Nike Club RunCHI at tomorrow's Ready to Run. How?

WEAR YOUR CLUB RUNCHI SHIRTS!

Have a great run!!!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Ok, I was excited...

2008-09-13T13:46:00.002-05:00

when this morning's 8 miler was cancelled. Now, now...gimme a break. This would have been the FIRST long run that I skipped ALL training season. I may even run it tomorrow if the weather is as good as it looks on Accuweather.

Lynn R, Matt P and I did the Nookies breakfast and conversation thing and then I went to the gym to get an upper body, abs, and 20 minute cycling in. There was no way I could have gone home first because I would have hit the couch and passed out because I was up at 4:30am. Yes, a half hour later than usual.

We shall see what tomorrow brings...but I may enjoy the rest and just stretch so I can ease into next Sunday's Nike Ready to Run 20 miler. Having completed last week's 20, I'm actually EXCITED for next week's! Let's see what my gameplan ends up being--stick with the group or run through the water stops (if possible!).

Before I end, I should mention that after last Monday's cold, rainy run, I did complete the 10 miles running from my place downtown up to almost Foster Ave and back to Belmont to catch the bus. The idea of a full loop just didn't sound appealing by the time I got up to about Diversey so I made the decision to change the course a little. It was PERFECT! I got my 6x1200s in (not the 8 that I thought) followed by 800 cooldowns and felt good overall. It was a bit cool but great overall. I'll take cool over hot and humid ANY day!

Wednesday was a no workout day--we were supposed to get into a special viewing of Burn After Reading, but that was a bust because the theater was at capacity.

Thursday was a nice 5 miler with a negative split--we did an overall 8:52 pace. It was a bit humid but ok overall.

We are in the home stretch to the marathon...and almost home stretch for my running of the NYC marathon as well!

I'm still able to use my ligaments with no major issues so I hope, KNOCK ON WOOD, I continue to be GOLDEN!

RUN CLUB CANCELLED FOR TODAY...

2008-09-13T05:56:00.000-05:00

Due to flood and tornado warnings, today's run has been cancelled.

Sleep up for next week's 20!!!

Ken

Sent from my iPhone

My Challenge of the Day...

2008-09-09T16:52:00.001-05:00

This was the first time I did a challenge using my facebook status message:

Ken Chin is making a deal and will do his run with the speed work if he can get $26.20 in donations to his cause by 6 CST http://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA.

In less than 5 minutes, I had a donation for that amount! Now, I have NO out and have to do my 10 miles with 8x1200s with 800 cooldowns between each tonight!

Thanks, Megan!!!
--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

I hope the sign continues to say "DON'T WALK!"

2008-09-09T11:49:00.001-05:00

Don't you hate it when you're on a run and you come to a crosswalk, hoping that it will either change to or stay as "Don't Walk!"???

That was last night for me but that was fine. Most of the run was a cold rain and I ran with good 'ol Lynn R. I merged my 9 minute group with her 8:30 group to force us to do a tempo run for 6 miles. Overall, it was a fun run--just cold and wet. We came in RIGHT ON at an average 8:30. GO LYNN!

I'm debating if I'm going to do the Nike speed workout out of Running Away tonight...the schedule says it's a total of 10 miles...hmmm... I MAY run solo and set my watch to alert me for the 1200 repeats and 800 coolowns. We shall see!!!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Join this 2008 Northside Southside Challenage for the Chicago Marathon!

2008-09-09T11:41:00.002-05:00

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,751589960

Nike Club RunCHI Happenings This Week...

2008-09-08T15:34:00.001-05:00

Below are the details for what's going with RunCHI this week. Read it, love it, live it.

Monday @ Fleet Feet
Marathon training workout: 6 miles easy
Raffle: $25 Fleet Feet gift card

Tuesday @ Running Away
Marathon training workout: 6x1200 repeats with 800 recovery (10 miles total)
Raffle: $25 Running Away gift card

Thursday @ NIKETOWN
Marathon training mileage: 5 miles (negative split)
A physical therapist from Flexeon will be on-site

Saturday @ Foster Avenue
Marathon training mileage: 8 miles
Post-run yoga and Jamba Juice
Raffle: Two $50 Jamba Juice gift cards

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

2008-09-08T13:54:00.001-05:00

Recap on this past week

2008-09-07T21:39:00.001-05:00

This past week was a great one for training!

We had a simple 6 miles on Saturday followed by the Nike+ Human Race on Sunday (overall, a fun time!). The rest of the week was covered in a previous post up to Wednesday.

Thursday was a fun Niketown run--running through the pouring Hurricane Gustav remnants plus the waves splashing and soaking our feet! We just did 5 that day.

Saturday (aka yesterday) was a great 20 miler. The weather could not have been more perfect!!!! I should have kept to my planned schedule of taking my e-gels every 45 minutes instead of sporadically when I remembered. I think a reminder on my handy watch is due for this so I don't forget and remember too late. Don't forget that they say it's TOO LATE if you take your gels when you're hungry! And, that's hard to learn during a 20 miler when you get light headed here and there! NEVERTHELESS, we had a solid group complete the course that I accidently elongated (sorry!) but I stopped everyone who wanted to at 20 miles and we did a forced cooldown of less than a mile to our jamba juice, water, bananas, etc....generously provided by Club RunCHI!

The 15 person brunch at FlatTop was the perfect refueling. We even had the opportunity to taste the lunch menu which doesn't happen often because we're not there that late!

Upon my return home, of course, I forced myself to take a 3-bag ice bath and I am REALLY beginning to think that it actually works! I'm not sore today! I may be a little tight here or there...but that can be easily resolved with a little time in the XSport hot tub and some stretching before tomorrow night's Nike Training Run out of Fleet Feet! FUN TIMES!

I should conclude with a plug of the Illinois Chapter of the American Liver Foundation... Yes, running has become a bit of an addiction, but it has been a healthy one! And, I wanted to further my purpose and help where I could. That's why I am also running this year's Chicago Marathon to help raise awareness of Liver Disease. I'm asking for $1 from you and your friends to help fund research. If you want it to be more symbolic, consider $2.62, $26.20, or $262.00. Those numbers represent the 26.2 miles that I will run--each step toward a greater good! To contribute and help me reach my $5000 goal (I'm FAAAAAAAAR away from meeting it yet!), use this link: https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA. Thanks in advance!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Saturday Morning 20 Miler Weather!

2008-09-05T10:40:00.001-05:00

Who wouldn't love this forecast for a 20 miler morning?!?

6am

51° F

Partly Sunny

7am

52° F

Partly Sunny

8am

56° F

Partly Sunny

9am

60° F

Partly Sunny

10am

67° F

Partly Sunny

11am

72° F

Partly Sunny

Noon

72° F

Partly Sunny

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

My log and catching up on what I didn't blog about.

2008-09-03T20:28:00.000-05:00

Overall lower body with ankle stabilizing exercise.
+ abs class.
+Pushup. Challenge (tough!)

Yesterday...
Did 3x1200 with half mile cool down after each + 1.6 warmup to and from.

Monday
Was overall upper after 20 mind on the bike.

Sunday...duh!
Da human race! With the crowds and heat, completed the course in
52:17. Overall, a good time except for the crowds being walls blocking
a times.

I don't think j ever posted that I got my start corral for the
marathon (D) after the CDC half...they adjusted the qualification due
to the course being too long.

Let's say I'm caught up here for now and ignore all the other days I
didn't blog, k?!?

Sent from my iPhone

Gotta Love VIP!

2008-09-01T18:44:00.000-05:00

Post Nike+ Human Race Damage Control

2008-09-01T18:43:00.000-05:00

Running Warehouse 15% Off Discount Code & Free Shipping

2008-09-01T17:46:00.001-05:00

All:

Please see the discount code below for running gear at runningwarehouse.com. There is also no shipping or tax.

Ken.....

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Thank you for contacting Running Warehouse. We have set up a 15% discount
for you.

This discount cannot be used with any other discounts and is
only valid for online purchases. The discount code is RUNCHID and may be
entered on the following page: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/clubs.html.

To ensure you receive the discount on your order, start by entering your
discount code into the ³Enter your team¹s code² area first, hit return and
the discount should appear in your cart.

If at any time during the shopping period ³cancel order² is clicked, it is
necessary to re-enter the discount code.

Currently, discounts do not apply to Asics or Mizuno products.

Discount codes are of a limited quantity and are assigned based on the
assumption they will be used consistently by the bulk of the members in your
group. If the code you are assigned is not used on a regular basis, it will
be assigned to another group. Generally speaking a code that is inactive
for a 6 month period would be defined as inactive.

Please note the customer service staff will not give out codes over the
phone. The only way team members may retrieve the code is by contacting
you. We reserve the right to cancel or change the
discount at anytime.

Thank you for choosing Running Warehouse.

2008-08-31T17:50:00.000-05:00

2008-08-31T17:43:00.000-05:00

2008-08-31T17:36:00.000-05:00

08.31.08 IS HERE!

2008-08-31T13:53:00.001-05:00

The Nike+ Human Race has already started worldwide! Those of you that are running virtually, in Sydney, Brazil, LA, NYC, and CHICAGO! Today is THE day!

I am excited about tonight's Chicago Human Race! There will be an estimated 15,000 people running an awesome course out and back from Soldier Field. Those 15,000 will be a sea of red shirts, each runner with their own unique bib # out of all WORLDWIDE!

The post-run festivities on the home turf of the Chicago Bears with Fall Out Boy performing and plenty of food, fun, and maybe SPECIAL beverages (??) will be spectacular as well!

I'm sure that Club RunCHI is glad to be the "home team" and host of today's run and we look forward to running with everyone and to find you at Club RunCHI runs after tonight as well!

It's not too late! Right now, it's 1:51pm and on-site registration is taking place from 2-5pm. Didn't know it was PM instead of AM? GET YO a&^ OUT THERE AND SIGN UP! Didn't know that your friends from out of town would want to run it? GET THEIR a*() OUT THERE AND HAVE THEM SIGN UP!

You don't want to miss it!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

RunCHI Challenge @ NIKETOWN TONITE!

2008-08-28T13:27:00.001-05:00

3 days until the Nike+ Human Race!

Come to the Club RunCHI training run tonight for an official RunCHI challenge! If RunCHI collectively gets 40 people to sign up for the Human Race at tonight’s run, we will be raffling off seven Nike+ sportbands immediately following the run. If you know anyone that is on the fence about the race, tell them to come and sign up at Niketown tonight during the run at the RunCHI computers. Hats will be available for anyone that signs up!

See you tonight!

Alissa Hunt

Nike Run Club Manager

Nike+ Challenges...ENDING SOON!!!!

2008-08-28T10:17:00.001-05:00

Join these Nike+ Challenges! Marathoners AND non-marathoners are welcome!

The City vs City Challenge ENDS IN TWO DAYS! JOIN NOW!! We are a few miles from being kicked to the curb by L.A.!-- http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,215148250.
In memoriam of the Northside/Southside Challenge, I created this challenge-join your side and let's see who puts in the most miles up to the marathon (NON-MARATHONERS WELCOME!): http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,751589960.
Chicago Marathon Charity Challenge--donate your miles (NON-MARATHONERS ALSO WELCOME HERE!) and they will go toward charity, all donated by Nike: http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,80724021.

Ken Chin

Ken@KenChinUSA.com

https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Nike+ Human Race Last Minute Reminders

2008-08-27T09:28:00.001-05:00

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Nike+ Human Race Final Reminders

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LATE PACKET PICKUP
Runners who registered after packet pickup opened, and those
who were unable to pick up their packet this past week-end
now have the opportunity to retrieve their packet at
Niketown Chicago on Thursday, August 28 from 12-noon to 8 p.m.

Out-of-town runners or those unable to attend the added
packet pickup on the 28th, must go to the Nike Solutions
Tent at Soldier Field on Sunday, August 31 between 2 p.m.
and 5 p.m. Please plan to arrive early to avoid long lines
on race day.

Please bring your printable confirmation page when you pick
up your packet. Your race packet contains your race t-shirt
(you MUST wear this on race day as your shirt is your race
number), a timing chip and other goodies. Don't forget to
pick up your packet before the big day.

Niketown Chicago
669 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
August 28th
12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Soldier Field
Gate 0
1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
August 31
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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RACE DAY TEE
For those runners who picked up their packet this past
weekend, make sure to wear your Human Race tee on 8.31 as it
is also your bib # and serves as your ticket into Soldier
Field for the Fall Out Boy concert.

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PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
Nike encourages runners to consider using the CTA as a means
of transportation to get to/from the Human Race. Please
refer to www.transitchicago.com for schedules and routes. >>
http://click.nike.com/r/CT40NW/MKQ8/AXQ914/0W1NT/OU6NQ/YG/t

For those driving or carpooling to the event, please allow
extra time to arrive at Soldier Field. Jazzfest is
occurring to the north in Grant Park and there are fireworks
scheduled for the evening at Navy Pier. Access roads to
Soldier Field parking lots begin to close at 6 p.m. The
event will start promptly at 6:30 p.m., so please plan
accordingly. Parking is $10.00.

Those biking to the event may take advantage of
complimentary Bike Valet open between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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CONCESSIONS
Soldier Field concessions will be open between 7 p.m. and 9
p.m. Runners must have a valid photo ID in order to purchase
alcoholic beverages. Beer/alcohol sales will close promptly
at 9 p.m.

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BAG CHECK
Complimentary bag check will be available to all runners
inside Gate 0. Bag check is open between 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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REGISTRATION
Human Race registration is still open! Tell your friends in
order to make Chicago the largest Human Race in the U.S.!
Visit www.nikeplus.com/ to register. >>
http://click.nike.com/r/CT40NW/MKQ8/AXQ914/0W1NT/RTCUR/YG/t?a=ushr_chi2_ppu_25Aug08

Find out more about race day and check out the FAQs >>
http://click.nike.com/r/CT40NW/MKQ8/AXQ914/0W1NT/IJL9D/YG/t?a=ushr_chi2_ppu_25Aug08

Check out the Nike+ Human Race sponsors >>
http://click.nike.com/r/CT40NW/MKQ8/AXQ914/0W1NT/JRTSI/YG/t?a=ushr_chi2_ppu_25Aug08

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(c) NIKE, One Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005, USA.
All rights reserved.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:
http://click.nike.com/r/CT40NW/MKQ8/AXQ914/0W1NT/JRTSQ/YG/t

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Nike+ Human Race Packet Pickup--RACE DAY PICKUP ADDED!

2008-08-25T11:08:00.001-05:00

See below

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA
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PACKET PICKUP - Don't Forget To Pick Up Your Race Packet

Did you miss packet pickup? Due to high demand, we will now have RACE-DAY pickup from 2-5 PM at Soldier Field. Be sure to arrive early, as lines will get long quickly. Simply print out your registration confirmation bar code and bring it to the race!
Get ready to gear up for the Nike+ Human Race 10K, Chicago!

To pick up your raceday packet, you will need to bring a copy of your registration confirmation email. If someone else is picking up your packet for you, be sure that they have your registration confirmation email printed and know your desired t-shirt size - YOU WILL CHOOSE AND RECEIVE YOUR RACEDAY TEE AT PACKET PICKUP.

Chicago’s Nike+ Marathon Charity Challenge

2008-08-22T16:52:00.001-05:00

Give 100% of your marathon training and racing miles to a good cause and help fight cancer! Log your miles in Chicago's Nike+ Marathon Charity Challenge, where Nike and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will donate up to $100,000 in conjunction with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to support programs at Children's Memorial Hospital and the Imerman Angels.

The number of dollars donated depends on the number of miles you run and log through Nike+! To reach our goal of donating $100,000 to charity, we'll need to have 500,000 Nike+ miles logged between now and midnight on October 12.

Visit http://nikeplus.com to sign up for Nike+ Marathon Charity Challenge, and join forces with runners around the world as we prepare for the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and log miles for charity.

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Join the Nike Pace Team for The Marathon!

2008-08-22T16:51:00.001-05:00

You still have to do the work, but let someone else set the pace at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The Nike Pace Team is made up of experienced marathon runners who will lead you and other team members from strart to finish according to predetermined paces and time goals. If you're aiming to set a personal best or just looking for some extra support, the Nike Pace Team can help you get to the finish.

It's free to join. Runners simply have to register at the Nike Pace Team booth at the Bank of America Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, October 10 or Saturday, October 11. For more details on the Nike Pace Team program, including paces and finish times and frequently asked questions, visit chicagomarathon.com.

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Nike+ Human Race Chicago Course Info, FAQ, etc...

2008-08-22T10:56:00.001-05:00

What's the course? Where's the hydration? Is there a timing chip or must you have Nike+? Will I chafe? (ok, not necessarily that).

Here's a direct link to many of your questions regarding the Nike+ Human Race in Chicago:

http://inside.nike.com/blogs/humanrace-en_US_CHICAGO/tags/race_day.

Don't forget packet pickup is this weekend!!!
--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

2008-08-21T20:16:00.000-05:00

lONG rUN cHANGE iN lOCATION & hUMAN rACE pACKET pICKUP tHIS wEEKEND!

2008-08-21T13:53:00.001-05:00

ALL!!!

Please note that this Saturday's long run has been moved to WILSON along the path due to the triathlon happening at Foster.

ALSO, please note that Human Race packet pickup is THIS WEEKEND. If you did not receive an email with this information, here are the details. Please share this with your friends that are running the Human Race!

Friday 8/22
12pm-8pm
NIKETOWN (669 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611)

Saturday 8/23
10am-6pm
NIKETOWN (669 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611)

Sunday 8/24
12pm-5 pm
Fleet Feet Elmhurst (124 E. Schiller Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126)

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Raffle @ Niketown Tomorrow!!!!

2008-08-13T11:31:00.001-05:00

A note from the wonderful Club RunCHI!

"We are asking runners to bring in their old running shoes to donate to Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. The program is one of Nike's longest-running environmental and community programs, where worn-out athletic shoes of any brand are collected, processed and recycled into material used in sports surfaces like basketball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, running tracks and playgrounds for young people around the world. For each pair that runners donate, they will receive one raffle ticket. The raffle prize will be a brand spankin' new pair of Nike running kicks. Runners must be registered for the run to participate in the raffle. Any brand can be donated.

More information on the program can be found at: http://www.letmeplay.com/reuseashoe/overview.html"

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

2008-08-09T14:52:00.000-05:00

2008-08-09T14:51:00.000-05:00

2008-08-09T14:38:00.000-05:00

They don't run...

2008-08-08T09:32:00.001-05:00

..they just pose for photos and drink LOTS of beer!! Look at all those empty cups! They're gone!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Congrats Verto!

2008-08-08T09:29:00.001-05:00

For placing second in the Fleet Feet Elvis 5k! Go Club RunCHI!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Taper feel good!

2008-08-08T09:23:00.001-05:00

Wednesday was an easy 6 mile bike ride.

Thursday's Niketown run was an easy 3.33 miler at an average 9:06.

I think I will be really fresh for Sunday's half marathon. I'm EXCITED! All I need to do is get my music setup! Woot!

AND, what's not to love about 08.08.08!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Ken's Self Created Taper

2008-08-05T20:04:00.000-05:00

Saturday's long run of 10 miles seemed like a piece of cake compared
to the week before. That 14 miler was pretty treacherous in my mind.

Yes, this continues to further my need for some type of running
therapy because so much of it is mental. However, before I go that
route to pay out the wazoo for "treatment", I should subscribe to a
meditation podcast that running friend Arik A. said he does
regularly. (Does runner therapy even exist?)

I think that this will help with those tough running moments when I
think that I can't make it or am actually thinking, "just f*&&$@ quit
now...why do you do this again?!?". Of course, the power song should
help me with this but I have to find a new one and create some new
playlists.

Ok, you get the point...at least I hope... If you didn't, I will sum
it up for you--Ken is mental/crazy/etc/all of the above/and then some.

Now that I have injected some humor here... let's get to my title.

This Sunday is a big day for me and my roughly 1.5 years of running.
It is the Chicago Distance Classic and I need to run a 1:50 or
estimated 8:30 per mile to get into the last preferred start corral in
the marathon.

I think I said the last time that I shared a goal with the world, I
was worried that I just added more pressure on myself Instead, I
think it kept me true to my goal and I beat it for the shamrock
shuffle because I didn't have an out. So, for the most part I think
it's healthy to expose it.

I have accepted the fact that it could be unbearably hot or something
else could happen, like yesterday's torrential rain (perfectly timed
by Mother Nature to happen after our Fleet Feet Nike Run was over). If
the conditions suck, we shall see. Can I push through it? I sure hope
so!

My week is planned to be a light one so I can save up for the CDC.
Yesterday, I did a great 4 mile followed by the post run ab workout.
Tonight was the pushup challenge (restarted) and I will have a nice
crunch fest before bed. I'm going to bypass the track/speed workout
tomorrow and probably cross train or go for a light run. Thursday
should be a 3 or 5 miler. Friday will be off and Saturday may be a
few striders to wake my legs up.

Come out. Run with me Cheer me on. See me accomplish my goal!!!

Beautiful long run marnin'

2008-08-02T05:50:00.001-05:00

As I await my ride to our Nike Training Long Run, I figured I should
catch up here...

Wednesday was a REALLY warm day so I was glad that Matt P. and I did
our 5x800s later when the sun went down. It was a total of about 7
miles when you include our warmup and cooldown, as well as the quarter
mile between each 800. The evening was topped off with a hearty
burger... The unhealthiest meal at the table that night!

Thursday was a great 7 mile run with Club RunCHI... It was warm but it
wasn't bad.

And, yesterday was my off day.

Club RunCHI & Nike+ Human Race MADNESS on TV!

2008-07-30T11:27:00.000-05:00

Check it out!

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=67642A4F7969FBB5288CE69716372ECB?contentId=7095497&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

MOBE Blog :: the ruff life of pampered pooches

2008-07-29T23:15:00.001-05:00

MOzart and schuBErt have their own blog.

Brothers Mozart and Schubert are pampered pooches who live plush lifestyles in beautiful downtown Chicago.

Find out how really hard life can be when you spend half the day chasing your own tail.

Check it out at http://mozartschubert.blogspot.com/

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Nike Human Race Madness!

2008-07-29T20:36:00.000-05:00

Tuesday Workout

2008-07-29T20:25:00.000-05:00

Walking lunges with ball reach to pockets. 1 loop.
Walking lunges no ball. 1 loop.
Hip flexor stretch lunge. 20 each leg.
Standing calf raises. 2x 20 each leg.
Medicine ball hamstring curls. 1x10 two legs. 2x6 single leg. 1x 10 2
legs.
Side lunges. 9 each side. Total 18.
Backward lunges. 10 total. 5 each leg.
Side steps. 1 loop. 20 each side.
Forward and backward monster walks. 2 x 20 each way.
Bench press exhaust=95 lbs. 25 total.
Ken chin dumbbell raises exhaust. 12.5 lbs. 12 total.
Tricep pushdown exhaust. 1x25. 30 lbs.
Bicep curls. 15 lbs. Exhaust. 1x25.
DONE!

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CHALLENGE!!!!

2008-07-29T15:28:00.000-05:00

Join these Nike+ Challenges!!!!

1. Human Race Ekin Challenge: http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,1893414013. Join Andrea Johnson's team!

2. Human Race Starbucks Challenge: http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,953877792. Join CHICAGO!!!!

And, apparently many of you have been looking for my email to say, "look at what's new on my blog..." and I haven't been sending those notices. I will try to do that more often so you can have a read when you're lookin' for something different. The blog has been updated at http://kenchinusa.blogspot.com

Let me know if you haev any friends that you want to be added to this group!

SWOOSH!

Ken
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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

ANOTHER Challenge...

2008-07-29T15:27:00.001-05:00

CHICAGO will EASILY be on top once YOU join this City vs. City Challenge: http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,215148250.

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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Maraton Training Continued!

2008-07-28T22:37:00.001-05:00

After last week's detailed description of my workout last Tuesday, I concluded the week and started the next with the following workouts:

Wednesday: 5 mile tempo run at 8 minutes/mile. This option was in lieu of my determination to not go ALL the way up to the track for the workout and I did it at the Nike Starbucks run in Little Italy.

Thursday: I paced the 9 minute group for 5 miles out of Niketown.

Friday: My usual off day...

Saturday: 14 miles in a very humid and hot morning! It was almost reminiscent of the 2007 marathon. We did really well as a group and our pack was STRONG! Kudos to a great team that pushed it in the final 2 miles when I lagged back to treat a cramp.

Sunday: Another day off.

Monday: I biked up to Evanston for a board meeting of the Evanston Children's Choir. It was a nice 12 mile run in less than an hour! And, I concluded the evening with the pushup challenge: 10, 10, 8, 6, max (which was 22).

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

This week's training log so far:

2008-07-23T10:19:00.001-05:00

Monday: Paced a great 9:00/miile Nike ClubRUNCHI group for 7 miles out of the AWESOME Fleet Feet!

Tuesday:
30 minute abs class
Low back with 2.5 lbs. 2x 10
Bench press. 95 lbs. 2x10 legs up
"KenChin" dumbbell raises 15 lbs. 2x8
Standing lat pulldown. 2x10. 60 lbs.
Tricep pushdown. 30lbs. 2x20
Bicep curls. 20 lbs. 2x10.
Walking lunges with 4lb ball pocket thing. 2x10. (Um...I'm weak on these and practically fell over...WORK TO DO, KEN!)
One leg half squat. 2x15 each leg
Medicine ball hamstring curls. 2 leg 10 reps. 1 leg 5 reps x 2 each. 2 leg 10 reps.
Standing single leg calf raises. 3x10 each.
Black band sidesteps. 2x14 each leg.
Monster walks fwd and bckwd. 2x10 each leg.
Comprehensive stretching and foam rolling.

15 minutes on stationary bike while channel surfing (BORING!)
2.5 hours later...GOING HOME!
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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Another week of Nike training...

2008-07-20T11:59:00.000-05:00

It was another great week of training for the Chicago Marathon with
Nike!

Well, now that I think a tad bit longer, I realized that I was
delinquent on Monday due to my 5 hour wait at the Apple Store for the
iPhone. I know it was great weather but that day was really the only
one missed so far this season! So, be nice!

Tuesday was the typical strength training, abs class, and i actually
got about 30 minutes of biking on the lakefront in.

Wenesday was 3 x 1600 with the Nike Fleet Feet Racing team. We ended
each repeat with Cricket Hill. That was tough!

Thursday's Niketown run was great. It was a negative split evening and
was quite warm but it was a nice training run!

Friday was an off day.

Saturday scared us with lightning and rain. But, it was good that we
were able to get our run in. We were soaking wet at the end, but it
was good to tun in those conditions.

Today, a few of us represented Nike and ClubRUNCHI at the Nike Women's
10k and 5k put on by Fleet Feet. See some pictures below, highlighting
Cate's inaugural race.

See you all at this week's training!

Lovin' da Nike Chicago Marathon Training Gear!

2008-07-20T11:27:00.000-05:00

08.31.08

2008-07-20T11:04:00.000-05:00

Where will you be?

Cate is on her mark!

2008-07-20T11:03:00.000-05:00

Coaches Lynn and Matt

2008-07-20T07:07:00.000-05:00

Ore-race massage.

Cate's First Race: Nike Women's 10k

2008-07-20T07:01:00.001-05:00

This is inspiring escorting around Cate during her first race!

Lightning, STOP!

2008-07-19T05:28:00.001-05:00

At 5:27am, we wonder if our long run is a go... I hope Mother Nature
eases off!

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Pay Yourself First

2008-07-15T17:25:00.001-05:00

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYPNXTk7c0o

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LIGHTNING! RAIN! BREAKFAST! GAIT ANALYSIS! RUN IN HIGH 80'S WITH SUN & HUMIDITY...

2008-07-12T16:48:00.000-05:00

That sums up this morning. As I was walking out the door to get picked up for this morning's run, I learned that our run was cancelled. So, we went up anyway to keep some staff company and to let runners that came know. Then, we got breakfast and Nookies. I had a gait analysis. Then, I ran my 8 miles in the sun, heat, and humidity. TOUGH! I think all that ended by about 1:15pm.

I'm a bit tired!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

BARF! SORE! HOT & HUMID! GAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-12T05:11:00.000-05:00

As I await my departure to head out to Foster Ave for this morning's long run, I thought it would be appropriate to go over my week's training experience.

It probably was the most productive, despite my feeling like barfing on two different running occasions--Monday, which I let you all know about here as well as Facebook, and Wednesday during the Fleet Feet Racing Team track workout (8x400 at under 1:40 each time).

I thought I was about to be OFFICIALLY inducted into the running community because I was about to have my first "in run barf." But, I guess that is going to have to wait because I managed to not let it happen.

That feeling of pushing myself actually felt good...after the fact of course...and my soreness from extensive strengthening on Tuesday combined with the track workout on Wednesday topped off the great feeling of accomplishment this week. My longer runs just keep getting easier! Now, all I have to do is make sure I keep nice with the foam roller. She's been missing me lately...and we all know that if you're away from her too long, you get Mr. Injury!

All in all--marathon training is going well. Pacing for Nike continues to be awesome; I'm lucky to meet so many new people throughout training; And, I'm excited about my fundraising for the American Liver Foundation as well (see details in the link below).

Stay tuned for another update...

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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

BARF!

2008-07-08T08:55:00.001-05:00

So, yes. I practically barfed running last night. It was reminiscent of the 2007 Chicago Marathon--HOT, HUMID, & SUCKED! Maria A. & I decided at roughly 4:57pm via google chat that we would do 3 miles with the 8 minute pace group. MISTAKE FOR KEN! YES, the girl beat me! And, I practically barfed at the water fountain (aka "bubbler") when I stopped.

Moral of the story: keep running and don't stop for water and you won't have to barf....I think. ;)

Thanks for makin' me push, Maria!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

JOIN THIS NIKE+ CHALLENGE

2008-07-07T22:35:00.001-05:00

CLICK this link and join Andrea Johnson's team. She's one of our awesome Chicago EKINS. AND, you'll be representin' the Midwest in this awesome challenge! leading up to the Human Race!!!!

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=all_challenges,1893414013

Lovin' the heat yet?!?
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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

100 Days, 20 Hour, 59 Minutes to the Marathon. A few less to the Human Race. FREE DriFit SportTee!!!!!

2008-07-03T11:10:00.000-05:00

...that's the countdown to the marathon currently on my facebook page. I hope you all have had a great start to training for the Chicago Marathon. AND, I hope you all have enjoyed the FREE Nike training runs! Be sure to tell your friends, family, relatives, neighbors, pets, etc so they all stop in when they have the running itch!

Personally, I have followed the Nike Marathon Training Plan put together by Coach Jenny Hadfield (CES Founder & Nike Coach) pretty well. My speed and strength training may be a tad diferent but, overall, I'm on schedule and continue to be in a good place. This beats my low point leading up to the marathon.

ANYway--

Tonight will be a HUGE night at Niketown for our Thursday training run. I am looking forward to a HUGE turnout with a lot of new faces. We will all have the opportunity to share our Nike love with all the people lining the lakefront to get their view (not so good view if they think they'll see it from where our running path is) of the fireworks at Grant Park tonight.

Don't forget about your FREE DriFit SportTee!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's the info from the blog at http://nikerunning.com/chimarathon.

Get a Free Nike DriFit SportTee!

Of course there's a catch. When is there not a catch? But we promise this is going to be simple.

Have you heard about the Nike+ Human Race? 25 cities worldwide, one million runners all running 10k on August 31 to come together as one great voice, empowering the World Wildlife Foundation, Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong, and ninemillion.org . Oh yeah, you say, I've heard about that. Well how would you like to make it official that you're one of those million people running for the Human Race?

Now, everyone that registers for the Nike+ Human Race will receive a white Nike DriFit SportTee emblazoned with not only the 25 cities that are joining together for the event, but the outlines of runners worldwide. All that you need to do is go to nikeplus.com to register at home or at one of our Nike Club RunChi training runs. If you register at home, simply print out your confirmation page and bring it to one of our training runs.

That's all, we swear! Don't forget, there's a $35 registration fee, but we think you're getting more bang for your buck: in addition to contributing funds toward one of the 3 Nike+ Human Race charities, your registration also acts as your ticket to the awesome after-party and finisher concert with Fall Out Boy. All for thirty-five bucks.

Register for the greatest race the world has ever seen and get your free Nike DriFit training tee*. We'll see you out there, and we know you won't regret joining the Nike+ Human Race!
*While supplies last.

See ya'll tonight!!
--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

"RUN CHI" sent you a message on Facebook

2008-06-26T13:57:00.001-05:00

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Subject: FREE Human Race T-shirt!!

Starting TONIGHT at NIKETOWN,

Register for the greatest race the world has ever seen- The Nike+ Human Race taking place on 8.31.2008- in person at tonight's run or at home and bring in your registration confirmation and receive a white Nike Dri-Fit Sport Tee!

Be part of a million runners joining together to support one of three Nike+ Human Race charities, and also gain access to the Nike+ Human Race after party and finisher concert featuring Fall Out Boy- All for thirty-five bucks.

Going forward at all of Nike's training runs, you will be able to register for the Nike+ Human Race or bring in your registration confirmation to receive the FREE t-shirt!

Visit nikerunning.com/chimarathon for the most up to date information.

Happy Running!

club RunCHI
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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Post Nike Long Run on Saturday--DIM SUM?!?

2008-06-26T08:41:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone,

There were quite a few of us that showed interest last Saturday to head on over to have Dim Sum (Chinese version of Tapas) in Chinatown after the Saturday long run. Options:

We meet at The Phoenix @ a predetermined time so people can go home and wash up. Maybe 11am?
We go straight there via public transportation (Cermak Red Line Stop) and/or cars…and arrive there in runner sweat and salt. (I will bring my "axe" sample that I got at my gym so I can spray everyone down and we'll be good as new!)

If you are interested, please respond and let me know by 3pm tomorrow, Friday. Also, let me know if you prefer 1 or 2 above.

Don't forget to HYDRATE during your runs! It's hot out there!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Marathon Training

2008-06-26T08:41:00.001-05:00

Thanks to those that have supported my cause to raise awareness for the American Liver Foundation throughout my marathon training!

As week 2 begins to wrap up, it certainly is all going smoothly for me. I really only missed one run, and that was this past Monday. I also abbreviated my workout on Tuesday to be just a core class and then upper general strengthening. I thought I was going to get to lower yesterday but got taken over by being tired and famished after the Nike run out of Starbucks.

Nevertheless, tonight should be another fun night out of Niketown. We have been having such a GREAT turnout at all our runs. If you haven't been out yet, you need to come! There are pacers (including me!), food, fun, and raffles. Tonight may be one night when you can win an entry to the Chicago

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Who's Performing @ the Nike+ Human Race??

2008-06-25T09:32:00.001-05:00

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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

Fall Out Boy will perform at the Nike+ Human Race 10K in Chicago, while Kanye West will give a concert at the Los Angeles race.

Fall Out Boy is originally from suburban Chicago and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2006. They will perform at Soldier Field after Chicago runners finish their portion of the worldwide event.

The Nike+ Human Race is aiming to bring together the power of sport and music to inspire and connect runners from every corner of the planet. Races will take place in 25 cities across the world, including LA, New York, London, Madrid, Paris, Istanbul, Melbourne, Shanghai, São Paulo and Vancouver among others. Participants will experience performances by some of today's top artists in each of the 25 cities after the event. Los Angeles will end their race with a Kanye West concert, London will be entertained by Moby, and Parisian runners will cool down to R&B songstress Kelly Rowland.

In an attempt to make it a truly global race, Nike has opened up the option for individuals away from the 25 selected race cities to run the 10K on August 31 while wearing a Nike SportBand or iPod and sync their results online.

The event will sponsor three causes: the Lance Armstrong Foundation – uniting people in the fight against cancer; WWF – the global conservation organization addressing the causes and impacts of climate change; and the UN refugee agency's ninemillion.org campaign – bringing sport and education to refugee youth. Nike hopes to donate at least $3 million to these charities through givebacks from registration fees, a percentage of Nike+ Human Race t-shirt sales, and a donation of $1 million from Nike. There is also an online pledge tool where individual runners can donate to the cause of their choice and invite others to contribute on their behalf.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong, six-time marathon winner and current NY Marathon Champion Paula Radcliffe, middle-distance runner Kara Goucher, and marathoner Meb Keflezighi have already signed up.

For more information, visit www.nikeplus.com.

My Run For Research!

2008-06-22T23:05:00.001-05:00

HELLO!!

As most of you know, I started running just one year ago, and I am slowly becoming a veteran. The sounds and scenes along the Chicago lakefront path are becoming VERY familiar and predictable: "BIKE UP", "PUDDLE", "HOLE", "WATER STOP HERE". And, the best part is that running has connected me with many new, wonderful people.

That all started with the Nike Northside | Southside Challenge leading up to the infamous Chicago Marathon of 2007, where I was "el capitan" of the Southside team. This newfound friendship with everyone I have met is absolutely priceless, and it speaks volumes about the self motivation and awesome spirit that each of you exudes—I just happen to reap some of the benefits! I want to thank you for that motivation as well as all my supporters (cyclers, walkers, swimmers, triathletes, shoppers, monkey bar champions, etc.). Thank you!

Running Beyond Fitness

This year, I am taking my journey a little further as I train for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2008. I have coined this endeavor of mine, Running Beyond Fitness!, as I raise funds in support of the American Liver Foundation, Illinois Chapter. Why not run to have fun, enjoy the company, and stay healthy, while contributing to a good cause?!? It seemed like a no-brainer to me, so that's why I am doing it. Here's a little bit of what I've learned so far:

The American Liver Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. Although recent strides have been significant and dramatic increases have occurred in understanding the complexities of the liver and liver diseases, there is much more that can be done.

A Challenge to Me, a Challenge to You

Over this past year, I have challenged myself both physically and mentally. By merely beginning to run, overcoming an injury (thanks, Athletico!), and running the 85 degree 2007 Chicago Marathon, I have overcome many obstacles. Today, I extend a challenge you as I ask for your help in this new leg of my journey.

My goal is to raise $5,000. Each dollar you give will directly support research, education, and advocacy for those affected by a liver-related disease. Visit my fundraising site at http://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA to make a tax-deductible donation online and monitor our progress towards this goal. Also, check out my blog (http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com) to keep tabs on my training.

If you have already contributed, please accept my heartfelt thanks. If you would like to support the Run for Research Team, please send in any amount you feel appropriate. All donations are greatly appreciated by me and by millions of individuals and families whose lives have been affected by a liver-related disease.

I am confident that with your support, we will achieve our Team fundraising goal of $225,000. I invite you to become part of the Team and make this endeavor, ours.

Once again, thank you for your generosity and ongoing support!

Sincerely

Ken Chin

P.S. Go to http://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA to make a tax-deductible donation today. Or, if you send in a check, make it payable to "ALF" and send it to: American Liver Foundation, Attn: RFR, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1870, Chicago, IL 60601. Be sure to include my name on the memo line for tracking purposes.

Fwd: "RUN CHI" sent you a message on Facebook...

2008-06-19T10:20:00.001-05:00

Subject: Marathon Entries to be raffled off tonight at NIKETOWN!

Run CHI,

In addition to the Shoe Clinic Seminar that will be held tonight, TWO entries into the SOLD OUT Chicago Marathon will also be raffled off*! Don't miss out on a great night of running with club Run CHI and the chance to start training with NIKE for the marathon!

Happy Running!

Club RunCHI

*Raffle entries must be filled out in person at tonight's run

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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

Shoe Clinic Tonight at NIKETOWN

2008-06-19T09:59:00.001-05:00

A message from Club RunCHI:

Run CHI,

Interested in learning the difference between a neutral, cushioning, or stability shoe and finding the appropriate footwear to fit your running style? Come to NIKETOWN tonight for a shoe clinic seminar following our run. Learn about the biomechanics of running, different shoe styles, and common foot ailments associated with running.

The run kicks off at 6:30pm, and as always is free and you don't need to sign up in advance.

To learn more about this event and the other exciting activities taking place during NIKE's marathon training program, visit nikerunning.com/chimarathon.

Happy Running!

Club RunCHI

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

Re: [ChicagoNikeRunners] Help!

2008-06-18T23:44:00.001-05:00

Maria,

Unfortunately, the directions are not the most clear. Just do this:

Do a run where you know the exact mileage and don't walk (pausing it at stop lights and for water seems fine).

Go home and plug in the USB to your computer and click on the "i" in the lower hand corner of the little window.

Click on the "calibration" tab.

It will recognize a "calibrate-able" run and tell you which that it was.

Adjust the mileage if it is off.

Make sure you click done and close out of that before removing the USB from your computer.

*IMPORTANT NOTE* - I think the best rule of thumb is to make sure your "calibration run" is the very last one logged on your SportBand because it doesn't seem to recognize any of the ones prior for calibration.

I have not calibrated the walking option...but if I did...I would plan to walk a quarter mile or half and not use the SportBand again until AFTER I plugged it in to calibrate.

FINALLY, I noticed that it didn't recognize my first run for calibration. Therefore, plan on doing a sync before calibration one or two times with the "default" settings. That way, the SportBand software will have time to sync up with Nikeplus.com which doesn't seem to happen the first 1 or 2 times using the software. Although, your mileage IS uploaded to your username even though it may show "pending"

Hope that's not too confusing and I hope others find this helpful.

If you have any other feedback about the SportBand or anything else, do share because I'm sure Nike appreciates it all. Personally, I have recommended a backlight for evening runs, a split time option, AND I just thought of one tonight...one of the options in addition to calories, pace, miles, and chrono should be the ACTUAL time.

Enjoy and see you all at Niketown tomorrow! See my blog if you want to read up on my training this week and to see where we are heading after the Niketown run.

NIGHT!

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Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:35 AM, Maria Alajakis <m.alajakis@gmail.com> wrote:

I just purchased the Nike+ Sport Band and would like to calibrate it tonight. I've been playing aroung with it but don't really understand how to get to the calibration function. Has anyone had any experience with this?

Thanks,

Maria Alajakis

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Marathon Training Update

2008-06-18T23:32:00.001-05:00

Nike Marathon Training Has Started!

We are now wrapping up on day three.

Monday was a great 5 mile run (based on MY schedule) out of Fleet Feet with 120+ people in attendance.

I am swapping my Tuesdays and Wednesdays so yesterday I did a 30 minute abs class followed by 15 minutes on the elliptical and 15 min on the bike (ALL BORING!) followed by lower and upper body strengthening. I got antsy being in the gym for THAT long! I hope to get over that! Maybe I need to find better shows to watch...or, I'm due for new music on my Ipod!

Today at the Fleet Feet Racing Team workout, we did a "Prefontaine Workout"--my version was a 1000 meter at just under 5k pace immediately into a 15 minute tempo run, repeated once and then ended with the 1000 meter. I bowed out of the Tunisian strengthe training given last night.

BOY OH BOY!

Tomorrow is NIKETOWN TRAINING DAY! I'm particularly biased to the Thursday evening and Saturday morning long runs because I am pacing the 9:00 minute / mile groups throughout marathon training! I can't wait! AND, I can't wait because quite a few of us are heading to Rock Bottom Grill (AWESOME BEER AND ONLY $3/PINT!) afterwards.

See you tomorrow...Saturday...ANY day! Join my awesome pace group and you won't be disappointed! (the others won't disappoint either! ;)

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

FREE NIKE MARATHON TRAINING BEGINS FOR 2008 CHICAGO MARATHON!

2008-06-15T23:08:00.001-05:00

Hello!

I hope you are hyped, refreshed, and excited as I am to start FREE training for the 2008 Chicago Marathon with Nike tomorrow (Monday)!!!! The official training begins at the wonderful Fleet Feet Sports Piper's Alley at 6:30pm. Arrive early to get swiped in so you can rack up the points for incentives, meet the pacers, coaches and other fellow runners, buy/replenish on some running gear, and find out where you need to go.

If you are looking for the training program that we will be following for our training runs Mondays through Thursdays and on Saturdays, visit http://nikerunning.com/chimarathon. We will be following the Intermediate training schedule. In addition to RunCHI training and marathon information, events in Chicago and access to Nike running tools and gear can be found at this site. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do – it is a great tool for everything Nike running. From there, click on "Training" on the left-hand side of the page and then "Continue Reading" on the top blog entry and you will be taken to the training programs. There is also a link to the Nike+ Coach where you can utilize existing or build yourown training programs for other race distances (5K, 10K and half marathon).

See you at Fleet Feet!

SWOOOOOOOOSH!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

MC200

2008-06-07T20:41:00.002-05:00

As my burnout wears out, I spectated today and watched the MC200 troopers come through. I was both jealous and not. I wish I did it, but know I had to give myself the break.

These folks all did PHENOMENAL and I'm looking forward to throwing a few back with them in a couple hours now.

CONGRATS TO ALL!

MC200 COVERAGE

2008-06-07T20:23:00.003-05:00

Chow down!

Yeah, Tony! Awesome sprint! Caroline, it's okay--he's not throwing up. ;)
Yeah, Team CES!!!

John K., Ginny, Sof, etc.

Danny, Maria, Molly, etc.
Birthday Girl, Molly
Maria, Molly, Tiffany

MC200 COVERAGE

2008-06-07T19:43:00.001-05:00

MC200 COVERAGE

2008-06-07T19:41:00.002-05:00

MC200 COVERAGE

2008-06-07T19:39:00.001-05:00

MC200 COVERAGE

2008-06-07T19:35:00.002-05:00

ClubRUNCHI Represented @ MC200!

2008-06-05T10:40:00.001-05:00

We have an awesome contingent of Nike ClubRUNCHI members participating in several groups racing from Madison, Wisconsin to Montrose Beach beginning tomorrow! Best of luck and have fun to you all! My plan is to be at the finish line to cheer you on through the finish and help you celebrate!

For those of you without an excuse of a car ride to Madison this evening, don't forget the awesome Nike ClubRUNCHI run continues out of Niketown at 6:30pm. Earn those points to get your awesome incentives!

AND, don't forget that the free Nike Marathon Training starts in a little over a week on June 16!

--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
http://KenChinUSA.blogspot.com

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Want an official 2009 Nike+ Human Race Dri Fit tee?

2009 Nike+ Human Race!! RAFFLE PRIZE!!

Join daRevoluCHIN! Either be a part of it, or get run over by it on 10.24.2009!

"daRevoluCHIN has begun! Either be a part of it, or get run over by it!"

Win a Nike+ Sportband or Other Prizes Tomorrow Morning!

Tomorrow's 16 Mile Route; Cancellations; Lightning

Preliminary Announcement-Nike Chicago Marathon Training

Free Shamrock Shuffle Entries!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

SHAMROCK SHUFFLE ABOUT SOLD OUT!

GOOD LUCK, GRETCHEN!

"RUN CHI" sent you a message on Facebook...

Fwd: $1 Yoga Makes a Nike Running Experience Even More Special!!!

$1 Yoga Makes a Nike Running Experience Even More Special!!!

Niketown Cancelled tonight

Chicago Marathon Re-cap + NYC Marathon, Here I Come!

Enjoy Some Pep Rally Snap Shots!

The ladybug bit me!

[ChicagoNikeRunners] Marathon Pep Rally!!!

Marathon Weather

The day is ALMOST here!

Nike Cheer Zones!

My past week...

How to Represent @ Tomorrow's Nike Read To Run 20 Miler?

Ok, I was excited...

RUN CLUB CANCELLED FOR TODAY...

My Challenge of the Day...

Ken Chin is making a deal and will do his run with the speed work if he can get $26.20 in donations to his cause by 6 CST http://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA.

In less than 5 minutes, I had a donation for that amount! Now, I have NO out and have to do my 10 miles with 8x1200s with 800 cooldowns between each tonight!

Thanks, Megan!!!-- Ken ChinKen@KenChinUSA.comhttps://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA

I hope the sign continues to say "DON'T WALK!"

Join this 2008 Northside Southside Challenage for the Chicago Marathon!

Nike Club RunCHI Happenings This Week...

Recap on this past week

Saturday Morning 20 Miler Weather!

My log and catching up on what I didn't blog about.

Gotta Love VIP!

Post Nike+ Human Race Damage Control

Running Warehouse 15% Off Discount Code & Free Shipping

08.31.08 IS HERE!

RunCHI Challenge @ NIKETOWN TONITE!

Nike+ Challenges...ENDING SOON!!!!

Nike+ Human Race Last Minute Reminders

Nike+ Human Race Packet Pickup--RACE DAY PICKUP ADDED!

Chicago’s Nike+ Marathon Charity Challenge

Join the Nike Pace Team for The Marathon!

Nike+ Human Race Chicago Course Info, FAQ, etc...

lONG rUN cHANGE iN lOCATION & hUMAN rACE pACKET pICKUP tHIS wEEKEND!

Raffle @ Niketown Tomorrow!!!!

They don't run...

Congrats Verto!

Taper feel good!

Ken's Self Created Taper

Beautiful long run marnin'

Club RunCHI & Nike+ Human Race MADNESS on TV!

MOBE Blog :: the ruff life of pampered pooches

Nike Human Race Madness!

Tuesday Workout

CHALLENGE!!!!

ANOTHER Challenge...

Maraton Training Continued!

This week's training log so far:

Another week of Nike training...

Lovin' da Nike Chicago Marathon Training Gear!

08.31.08

Cate is on her mark!

Coaches Lynn and Matt

Cate's First Race: Nike Women's 10k

Lightning, STOP!

Pay Yourself First

LIGHTNING! RAIN! BREAKFAST! GAIT ANALYSIS! RUN IN HIGH 80'S WITH SUN & HUMIDITY...

BARF! SORE! HOT & HUMID! GAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BARF!

Thanks, Megan!!!
--
Ken Chin
Ken@KenChinUSA.com
https://www.active.com/donate/run2008/KenChinUSA