With COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of many of Chicago’s biggest fundraising races, some of the most popular, like the YWCA Evanston/North Store Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, have gone virtual. Runners who love having something to train for can still lace up those sneaks and pound the pavement for a good cause. Join us […]
In a normal year, the start of warm weather means the start of marathon season. But hundreds—and sometimes thousands—of people packed together on the streets, sweating and breathing on each other is an epidemiological nightmare. So, it’s no surprise that race season in its most familiar form has been cancelled this year. But weep not, […]
There are two questions I’m going to bet almost every single person is asking themselves these days: When is this awful pandemic going to end and how am I going to get through it? The answer to the first one is, no one knows. But Michael Fine has advice for the second: If you have […]
Golf has always been an inherently socially distanced game thanks to the wide-open spaces the sport provides. But, in midst of COVID-19 pandemic, golfers must all learn and follow a set of new restrictions to practice even safer social distancing. Many Chicago-area and Wisconsin courses, including most featured within our list of the 13 Best […]
As we enter our second week of “quarantine” (kudos to those of you who isolated before the Governor’s order), we are sort of finding our groove. Daily life is much different now—days melt together, work-from-home life is seemingly endless and it’s still cold out. To help you beat the cabin fever, we have rounded up […]
Are you feeling anxious or stressed right now? You aren’t alone. COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings is affecting everyone. But there are ways to ease your worry, even from home. Take advantage of the many ways you can connect with a therapist, meditate through a challenging time, monitor your sleep, and more with these […]
How to avoid the dreaded Coronabod.
Everyone is a little Irish this month, and there is no shortage of festive events to celebrate. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to events that make you think spring, enjoy all that March has to offer (sunshine and snow included!). Please check each event’s website for the latest updates on COVID-19 closures and cancellations. Events […]
February is American Heart Month, which is an opportune time to show your heart some much-deserved TLC by picking up some healthy new habits. First, though, here’s a primer on why the heart gets a month all to itself: Thirty-three percent of U.S. adults are estimated to have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. […]
These aren’t your average fitness gifts. Cutting-edge and eco-friendly, these items take fitness and wellness to the next level. Self Cleaning Water Bottle, LARQ, $95/$118 Not only does the LARQ bottle keep water cold for 24 hours (or hot for 12), it is also the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. Every […]
