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Bank of America Chicago Marathon

If you or someone you know is looking for a way to go that extra mile or, in this case that extra 26.2 miles, then we welcome you to join Team CFCF in this year's Chicago Marathon. 100% of the proceeds from your fundraising efforts will go to finding a cure for carcinoid/related NETS.

• 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
• Team CFCF Benefits and Commitments
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2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

• Location:  Chicago, IL
• Date: October 10, 2010
• Team Captains: Katie Effler
• Registration: Visit this website for details: http://www.chicagomarathon.com/CMS400Min/Chicago_Marathon/runner_information/index.aspx?id=500. Please be sure to select CFCF from the dropdown menu when registering online.
• Team Commitments: Register for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon - $135 fee. Raise a minimum of $750 for CFCF by November 11, 2010.

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Benefits of Joining Team CFCF

• Opportunity to sign up for the CARA Marathon Training Program at a discounted fee ($25 CARA Membership + $129 CARA Marathon Training Program). For more information about the CARA Marathon Training Program, click here. 
• A pre-event pasta dinner for Team CFCF runners and family members.
• A Team CFCF race day Sugoi Singlet.
• Your own fundraising page.
• Fundraising guidance and online materials to help you with your fundraising goal.
• The chance to have 100% of every dollar you raise go to finding a cure. 

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Training Programs

• Hal Higdon, "Marathon Training Guide"
  • Novice
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
• Cool Running, "The Marathon"
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Competitive
• Boston Athletic Association, "Marathon Training Program"
  • Rookie
  • Veterans

Training Runs

• Cool Running Log
  • Track and graph your personal running history with the Cool Running Log, a free online running journal that makes it easy to keep tabs on your progress
• MapMyRun.com
  • MapMyRun.com provides people of all athletic ability easy-to-use, comprehensive web-based tools to get healthy and train more effectively as an individual or group
• Runner's World Race Finder

Team Caring for Carcinoid Foundation 2009

• Date: October 11, 2009
• Captain:  Robert Roose
• Jessica Bussell
• Amy DeMarco
• Pei-Chi Doolittle
• Josh Houston
• Elizabeth LeBlanc
• Robert Roose
• Natalie Waldie

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Team Caring for Carcinoid Foundation 2008

• Date:  Oct 12, 2008
• Location:  Chicago, IL
• Co-Captains:  Kathleen Effler and Suzanne Simmons
• Fundraising Result:  $40,000

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Team Caring for Carcinoid Foundation 2007

• Date:  Oct 7, 2007
• Location:  Chicago, IL
• Captain:  Kathleen Effler
• Fundraising Result:  >$50,000

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