Chicago Area Runners Association

We are Chicago’s premier running club. We advocate for runners & provide opportunities to train, race, learn, be social, & volunteer

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Don’t let an injury derail your resolution! Email [email protected] to set up a complimentary injury screen or a movement assessment with RUSH Physical Therapy to keep your goals on pace. #CARA  #RUSHPT #2026 #Goals

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Happy Holidays from our friends at RUSH Physical Therapy.

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Don't let slips and falls of unpredictable weather conditions ruin your training. Try these ankle exercises from RUSH Physical Therapy to stay "balanced" during training! #CARA #running #run #physicaltherapy

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#Clinicianspotlight Rachel Thomas is a physical therapist at Rush PT Wicker Park. Rachel has expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation, functional training and sports medicine. She values each patient's quality of life and returning them to functional and recreational demands.

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Posterior tibial tendonitis is a common injury in runners. Check out this info from RUSH Physical Therapy. Having any of these symptoms? Contact Injury Hotline at [email protected] to schedule a complimentary injury screen with an experienced sports medicine professional.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all CARA members and their families from RUSH Physical Therapy. RUSH PT and their clinicians are grateful to be part of the CARA family and provide physical therapy services to its members. #Thanksgiving

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Winter is coming! That means many runners have to transition to the dreaded treadmill. To help ease this transition, RUSH Physical Therapist Zach Meineke has a few tips to help you stay injury free while running indoors. #CARA #run #RUSHPT #treadmill

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With winter training kicking off, now is a great time to schedule a video gait analysis (VGA) to assess your running form, strength and stability. Contact RUSH Physical Therapy at [email protected] to learn more or schedule a VGA today!

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#Clinicianspotlight Michelle Boongaling is a physical therapist at RUSH Physical Therapy Wrigleyville. She has expertise in treating runners and our vestibular population. She is passionate about building autonomy within her patients to maximize the highest potential of health!

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RUSH Physical Therapy was on-site at PUMA Marathon VIP Experience. Marathon finishers stopped by for post-race stretching and recovery. Congratulations to all the finishers! Still experiencing aches and pains since race day? Contact [email protected]

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Still feeling sore or tight from the marathon? Yoga is a great tool to help your body recover postrace. Check out RUSH Physical Therapist Scott Stack's tips to help you get back to feeling good. Do you have any lingering pain or injuries? Contact [email protected] today!

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#Clinicianspotlight Amy Gladis is a physical therapist at RUSH PT Naperville center. Amy ran in high school & college, switching from sprints to distance, & currently training for her first marathon. Amy loves treating athletes and is a certified athletic trainer.

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Good luck to everyone running the Chicago Marathon this weekend! The RUSH Physical Therapy team will be at PUMA's Marathon VIP Experience. Have aches or pains to address before or want to take advantage of recovery services? Contact [email protected] and stay race ready.

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RUSH Physical Therapy was on site at Ready to Run last weekend. Runners stopped by for post-race stretching & injury screens with our on-site physical therapists. Missed them at the run? Contact [email protected]. They are here for all your marathon needs. #marathon #CARA

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In case you missed it, RUSH Physical Therapy and CARA hosted a summer marathon training Final Miles event. Thank you to all runners who attended. Remember, don’t let injury slow you down this marathon season. RUSH Physical Therapy is here for you. Email [email protected]

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Good luck to everyone running the Ready to Run 20 Miler this weekend! The RUSH PT team will be on site for injury needs. Have aches or pains to address before the big day or want to take advantage of post-run recovery services? Contact [email protected] and stay race ready

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A proper cool down can make all the difference during marathon training. Cooling down helps jump start recovery between runs as well as prevent injury. Check out the reasons why a proper cool down is so important to incorporate into your routine!

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ach Meineke, a dad of four and physical therapist at RUSH Physical Therapy - Andersonville, runs for both the thrill of the chase and the peace of the pace. As a lifelong runner, Zach knows the joy and connection that make runners lace up every day.

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Only 6 more weeks before the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. RUSH Physical Therapy wants to make sure you are race-ready. Check out these tips to help you cross the finish line injury-free. Contact [email protected] and stay race-ready! #CARA #marathon #training

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Runners! Is this your first marathon? Do you need last-minute tips before race day? Join CARA and RUSH Physical Therapy on September 11 at CARA headquarters at 6:30 p.m. to help you feel ready to run October 12. Can't wait that long? Contact [email protected]. #Marathon