Here’s an editorial from today’s Chicago Tribune on how to honor a veteran:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/chi-0312edit2mar12,0,5992787.story 
I have been told that 90% of Americans do not know someone serving in the armed forces. You are not among them. Racing with you on Team Magellan at IMC will be Master Chief Paul Tharp of the United States Navy Seals.
At our […]

[ July 12, 2008; ] Irwin Tan asked that we post the following:

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hello guys,

i think this will be good practice for everyone before their races
2008 Splish, Splash, & Dash - Crystal Lake - All Ages

Race Date: Saturday, July 12
Splish, Splash, and Dash -Crystal Lake- consists of 1-Mile, 2-Mile, 200-yard, and 500-yard Open Water Swim races on […]

[ March 7, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Update:

Erwin just sent out the following as well:

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I forgot to tell you guys that Friday is still short course.

March 21 and 28 is long course.

In addition, i will be bringing my video camera and i will see if i can actually video you guys underwater.

if not I’ll still video tape you guys […]

Erwin Tan sent out this update a few minutes ago, and we thougt it best to post it here as well.
Thanks!
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hey guys no swim this Friday, we resume swim practices at UIC next Friday March 7th. here is the work out for friday if you plan to swim.
Warm up (800 yards)
400 swim 400 […]

Let’s all thank Natalia Padalino for sharing the following website with us all.  It’s called Steep and Cheap.  It’s a website with a daily deal for outdoor and fitness gear.  Their moto is “One killer gear deal, one item at a time until it’s gone.”
http://www.steepandcheap.com/

[ February 21, 2008; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Gregg Szilagyi is organizing people to see “Spirit of the Marathon” at the Century 12 Evanston/CineArts 6 at 7:30 pm. This event will sell out so please buy your tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased on the Fandango website here.

Also, prior to the movie, some people will be going to […]

I think the Frozen Bogey 13.1 mile run sounds like fun. I am planning on joining in with a few others who plan to get there a bit earlier to 5 or 6 miles ahead of time (We’re not crazy but we are training for Virginia Beach Marathon). Let me know if you want to […]

A group of us are planning a long run this Saturday 2/9 starting from my house (660 Grove St. in Glencoe, Il).  The plan is run 18 miles. For those wanting to run a shorter option we could circle back sooner. If you are interested in joining us either show up at my house by […]

[ February 1, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. February 15, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. February 22, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Erwin Tan asked that we post the following info regarding February Swim practice at UIC.  If you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Tan at erwinjohntan@gmail.com

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Hello Everyone,

I hope everybody is swimming once or twice a week. If you are not, shame on you! Just kidding.

Here are the dates for February swim practice at UIC. […]

Today on Woot.com there is a pretty good deal for anyone that might need a heart rate monitor, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money.   “It’s the Reebok Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap” for only $19.99 + $5 shipping
For anyone wondering, www.woot.com is site that I have personally […]