ABOUT OUR SUPPORTER - The Reservoir Dawgs:
A supporter of Team Blessons) for a fun run/fun walk on Thursday nights (all-year round). All levels of runners and walkers are welcome! After running or walking, return to The Reservoir for beer specials and $5 burgers!
Meet up time is 7:00 PM at The Reservoir (we encourage you to arrive 15 minutes earlier if you are driving and need to find parking - available on Montrose Ave.).
Mileage is up to you! We run north along the bike path, but we can also make use of the Cricket Hill (hill repeats) -and- the Track at Wilson (for speed work). Run or walk 3 miles to Foster Ave., 2 miles around Cricket Hill or do laps at Wilson Track!
Your stuff and when we roll. Your personal items can be stored in the General Manager's office. Please ask upon arrival 6:45 PM is when we will take off from Reservoir. If you miss the meet up at Reservoir, please still run and meet up with us along the bike path north and a few feet beyond Foster (where we turn around and head back).
New in 2020: Monthly run or walk with shelter dogs (Chicago Canine Rescue), chat with an expert monthly / coaches' corner, raffles and prizes and much more!
Any questions? Contact: David Lynch, the General Manager of The Reservoir (david@reservoirchicago.com). Marlise Fein, fun run club ambassador (marlise@blessons.org).
About Our Charity Team - Team Blessons:
A group of individuals who like to stay fit, have fun and make a difference at the same time through any race, any sports & anywhere on behalf of Blessons for Women charity.
2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Upcoming races with Team Blessons 2020
If you plan to register for any of the following races;
2019 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k
You will receive additional team gear to represent our charity. There are opportunities in receiving a free entry into the 2020 BoA Shamrock Shuffle, 2020 BoA Chicago 13.1 Half & the 2020 International Chicago 5k. If you are interested in learning more about running with Team Blessons at the races mentioned above, join here.
To learn more about how to help our charity spread awareness at your next race, please contact us at info@blessons.org or online at www.blessons,org
Our Mission: Blessons for Women provides free mentorship and educational workshops for all women, in addition to scholarships to disadvantaged, low-income women who are 25 years or older and who have had their higher education interrupted due to challenging life lessons such as; cancer, mental illness, physical or emotional abuse, sex trafficking or who are first generation female immigrants.
Our Vision: Blessons is a catalyst for transforming and empowering the lives of women who have a vision to succeed inspite of obstacles.
"When you're able to view painful lessons as blessings, they become blessons."- Founder, Blessons for Women