Nature Trail Runners
A running club with weekly Group Runs in Aurora, IL., Montgomery, IL. and Oswego, IL.
Just some updates
Welcome all! This post is just to let you know about a few small updates and also to encourage you to get some chatter going on the Facebook page so … Continue reading
One Year Anniversary Picnic!
Whoooo! In just about a month we will have been a club for a full year! We had our first group run on June 4th last year. To celebrate, Nature … Continue reading
Just Keep Doing Things -by Caroline Tonozzi
“But I don’t want to go!” The Illinois marathon is in 5 weeks. As part of my training, I’m running what seems like all of the time. Running doesn’t always … Continue reading
Thursday Nights Start Again In March!
Soooo…. Guess what is happening soon. Need a hint? It happens every year(in IL anyways), but this year I am extra happy for it. Ok, enough guessing. In March, the … Continue reading
Did you know we have a Meetup Group?
You probably did not. That is because, until recently, I had not been sure if I was going to continue to use … Continue reading
I Went Streaking -by Caroline Tonozzi
(No Caroline isn’t in this pic, at least as far as I know, it just goes with the title! -Ellen) After your laughter dies down, let me explain. I am … Continue reading
So I Signed Up For A Spring Marathon -by Harish Pai
So I signed up for a Spring marathon. It will be my first shot at 26.2. What was I thinking?? Oh! what was I thinking? Training started….the week of Christmas. … Continue reading
All You Need Is Love -by Caroline Tonozzi
In the spirit of ol’ St. Valentine’s Day, I’m here to talk about love. Not a kissy-kissy kind of love. This is about a love for those in my inner … Continue reading
Running Wellness Seminars at Dick Pond Athletics, St.Charles.
Monday nights in the middle of winter. Man. Just thinking about them makes me feel bored and wishing for summer. (or spring, or fall) So I’m quite happy to let … Continue reading
Viva La Resolution! -by Caroline Tonozzi
2013-Let’s Do This! It’s 2013, and time to make your New Year’s resolutions. Many get back to the gym. Some go on a diet. … Continue reading
An Ode To Motivation -by Caroline Tonozzi
Chuck Norris Never Ran a Marathon You have just completed a (fill in the blank) race. You grab the most delicious looking … Continue reading
Food: Friend or Foe? -by Caroline Tonozzi
Have you wondered what is the “right” food to eat as a runner? You’ve probably read an article (or ten) in a runner’s magazine that touted the latest and greatest … Continue reading
December/January Updates
Winter is here, more or less. I’ve seen a few snowflakes (really!) but mostly the days have been very nice where once you get warmed up on a run it … Continue reading
Why I Joined a Running Club -by Caroline Tonozzi
Ok, so you want to join a running group. What are you waiting for? Put down that sandwich, and listen up! I’m here … Continue reading
Donation Tally and Other News
About a month ago I put out a call for donations to ensure that our club would have access to all the things … Continue reading
One time call for donations
Happy Fall everyone! As the title states, this post is to put out a one-time for this year donation call. This will be the only time until at least next … Continue reading
Club Outlook Fall and Winter 2012/13
Where We’ve Been- Greetings everyone. This might be a bit long of a post, but it will be chock-full of great info and updates. So grab some cocoa and settle … Continue reading
Swing Dancing Get-Together! Wed the 19th
We spend so much time each week going forward for miles and miles. Let’s switch things up and spend a night moving side to side, back and forth, and every … Continue reading
Quick notice- Sunday long runs
Tiffany, our Run Leader for the Sunday Long Runs, will be entering a very busy part of her racing season the next couple of months. As such, there will be … Continue reading
August Recap
Well, as much as I hate to admit it, August has left us behind and we are firmly into September. August treated us very well though, and if you have … Continue reading
Important news. Please read.
This Friday evening at 7:00pm is the first group run led by Tiffany! It will be starting at a NEW location, just behind the Rush Copley Healthplex. Here is where … Continue reading
Welcome new Run Leader Tiffany!
Good news everyone! We have a new club member who has volunteered to be a regular run leader! This means more group runs for our running club. Her name is … Continue reading
Co-run with Bolingbrook Fun Run Club!
Join us Saturday the 11th for a special joint run with the Bolingbrook Fun Run Club. The run will be … Continue reading
Schedule improvments
http://naturetrailrunners.wordpress.com/group-runs-schedule/ Ok! I think it is ready for an official unveiling. I’ve been working on making the Schedule page easier to read and … Continue reading
Let’s go camping! The North Face Endurance Challenge Weekend
(Well, I didn’t have any good camping photos so these nice hills will have to do) Alright everyone. Here is a chance to get away for a weekend and take … Continue reading
July Recap
July has been a great month for Nature Trail Runners! We’ve had great, if rather hot, runs all over Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery … Continue reading
Schedule Change- Monday runs now at 7:00pm
Hopefully this will come as good news to most of you; Monday runs have been moved to 7:00PM. There will be no morning … Continue reading
Welcome to our new run leader Andy!
Andy has stepped up as a run leader for Thursday evening runs! He’ll be leading runs out in Naperville at the … Continue reading
Trail Running: Etiquette, Tips, Advice for Beginners
As a cross-country runner in high school, I was exposed to a lot of different types of terrain early in my running experience. We ran on the local roads and … Continue reading
New page- Races/Events/Community
Visit our new page for piles of event info! http://naturetrailrunners.wordpress.com/raceseventscommunity/
