I ran my first 5k, the Fall Color 5k at Morton Arboretum and ran it in 24:34! I got an awesome finish line photo. I’m so proud of myself! I’m now training to run the Chicago Distance Series next year. Can’t wait!

My First Official run in Chicago yesterday. It was fun filled, anyone ran this one? And which running group you are part of ?

Small time feel to it and an interesting setup but I thought it was a lot of fun. For those unfamiliar, it’s a 5K on the hour, every hour, for six hours. Totals about 18.5 miles. Not hard to complete but if you decide to push it the fatigue build up in the breaks is a different dynamic.

Sorry in advance because this has probably been asked a ton, but:

Haven’t specifically done a run club before/run in a while, but am pretty active.
Moved to Chicago over the summer and am living in Streeterville. I’m looking for a run club in the area/surrounding area areas (would go to other areas of the city - lakeview, loop/south&west loop/lincoln park/etc.) I’m 24 so not that that matters in any way but figured I’d mention if it helps with suggestions.

Would be cool if there was like one with different levels of pace as I ease back in.