Adam Bleakney is the head coach of the University of Illinois Wheelchair Track and Road Racing team
Chambana Mom to Know: Melissa Byrd
Melissa Byrd will race in her first full marathon in Saturday’s Illinois Marathon. Read her inspiring story.
Marathoning Mama: Running after Baby in C-U and Beyond
Whether getting off the couch to jog or training for a 5K or beyond, running is a great way to get exercise after pregnancy.
Chambana Mom to Know: Renique Kersh
One bit of advice from this week’s mom to know: ‘sometimes you just have to take “your time”.’
Chambana Parents to Know: Julie and Todd Sweet
Both Julie and Todd Sweet are running the half marathon, one of the races part of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon festivities on May 1. See why we think they are a Chambana mom and dad to know.







