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jszat

2013-01-12 10:31 AM

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Libertyville, IL

Subject: Northern Illinois running: where's the beef?

I am a pretty happy guy with living off the north shore bike path and hit that and the Des Plaines trail up very regularly. However, about to pull the trigger on a longer trail run and looking for suggestions to any sweet hillier, gnarly type of trails in the area. Hit up Millenium trail in Mundelein and has some potential but looking for other things about 30-40 mins from Libertyville. Any suggestions?

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1stTimeTri

2013-04-07 8:59 PM

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Iron Donkey

38643

, Wisconsin

Subject: RE: Northern Illinois running: where's the beef?

Hmmmmm, they don't like Donkai here.

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daviddclough

2013-04-08 2:58 PM

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Algonquin, IL

Subject: RE: Northern Illinois running: where's the beef?

Check these folk out. They are nucking futs.

We are a group of ultra and trail running friends that want to share our love of the trails and distance running. This g...roup is about FUN and we welcome runners of all levels. M.U.D.D runs Veterans Acres/Sternes Woods in Crystal Lake, IL weekly and occasionally travel to other trail locations.

Veterans Acres and Sternes Woods park are hilly single track through the woods. FUN trails! We run loops so it's easy to stop by the car to refuel and get water. Training on these trails will get you ready for any trail race.

RACES WE HOST-
Frozen Gnome 50k/10k- January 13th
Earth Day 50k/15 mile- April 21st
signup is on ultrasignup.com
These races fill up so sign up early

Become a member for FREE and we will send out weekly event schedules. We want everyone to have safe and happy runs!

Our Group run leaders are always eager to help. Please ask if you have any questions. We try to have at least 2 leaders at every run.

GROUP LEADERS-

Karen Shearer
Scott Laudick
Brandi Henry
Geoff Moffat
Juan Juarez
Michele Hartwig
Holly Bochantin
Keith Daniels

Saturday and Sunday morning-We run from at Sternes Woods Parking lot (off of Hillside road) 8am start but many start early- this run is usually a large group unless everyone is racing. We normally have quite a few people running 2-3 hours or more

Sternes Woods Address is
5617 East Hillside Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Thursday evening- We run From Veterans Acres Nature Center off of Route 176 in Crystal Lake IL 60014 - (Depends on the time of year and how much day light we have, the park closes at dark)

Thursday runs are family night. We have groups that chose to run and groups that chose to walk the trails with their family. Lots of kids come! We hang out afterwards, sharing food and good times. Bring a dish to pass if you like but not required. (Every parent is responsible for their own children)

Veterans Acres Nature Center
330 Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Thursday 6:30pm - 1-2 hours The park is clsoed after dark or before sunrise

♥Admininstration♥
The club was started in May of 2010 with a dream and a little work from Michele Hartwig & Holly Bochantin and a lot of love from all our trail loving friends.

www.muddrunner.com

"The best runner leaves no tracks" Tao Te Ching

Disclaimer: all levels r welcome, but if u start running with us, be cautious because miles will become addictive & shorter distance runners just may find themselves soon running a 50K, 50 & 100+ miles before u know it! It all starts with showing up to just one MUDD run!

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bigpaps

2013-04-08 3:06 PM

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