The Starting Line

There are some great races to choose from this weekend and next. Check them out on the Fit List:

Lorrie Pearson started bike commuting 10 years ago, on Bike to Work Day. She was living in the Washington, D.C., area at the time, and she worked for an organization that was helping plan Bike to Work activities.

"We were encouraged to participate. I thought, if I can do this one day, I can do it again," Pearson said.

Longtime runner Bill Thornhill looks forward to the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon every year, even though he's never run the race. Thornhill has been a course volunteer since the first year of the marathon, when he was hoping the new event would be a success.

I’m heading to the River to River Relay this weekend. I have friends headed to Boston for the marathon on Monday.

I can tell it’s spring when the race calendar starts filling up. So many races to choose from. Here’s your list:

Although Larry Adelston has been a runner for several decades, the Christie Clinic Illinois 5K and half marathon later this month are the first two races he has ever entered.

Here’s your list of upcoming races.

Want to run some hills? Check out the Mountain Goat this weekend at Kickapoo State Recreation Area.

The Fit List has your spring races. Get outside and run.