Coaches Offer Tips for Youth Participating in Ridge Run
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison BAPA’s 44th Ridge Run is set for Memorial Day, Mon., May 30. A major goal this year is attract more school teams and […]
Are You Ready to Run?
By Sabrina Landers, DPM The Ridge Run is fast approaching! Are you ready? How you train will affect your race day experience. Review this training checklist before you hit the […]
8 Week Ridge Run 10K Training
Are you runner looking to step up to the challenge or running your first 10K or getting in shape for your 10K comeback? Running Excels shared this eight-week 10K training […]
BAPA’s Ridge Run Set for Memorial Day
BAPA’s 44th Ridge Run will return to Memorial Day this year. The 10K, 5K and Youth Mile races and the Beverly/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade are set for Mon., […]
BAPA’s Ridge Run Offers Paces and Races for All Runners on Labor Day Weekend
Following the COVID-required cancellation of last year’s Ridge Run, the Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is thrilled to host our 43rd running of the races on Labor Day weekend. On Sat., Sept. […]
Teaming Up for Ridge Run: Fun, Fitness and Fundraising
We all know that the “buddy system” is a great way to approach a challenge. Buddies give one another encouragement, share training tips and stick along side you until you reach the finish line. BAPA’s Ridge […]
Virtual Ridge Run Continues through June 7
For everyone who’s missing the fun and challenge of Chicago’s favorite neighborhood race, participants in BAPA’s first virtual Ridge Run have until Mon., June 7 to complete the Ridge Run 5K, 10K […]
Virtual Ridge Run Set to Start on Memorial Day
Around here, it just doesn’t seem like Memorial Day without starting the morning running in or watching BAPA’s Ridge Run. For everyone who’s missing the fun and challenge of Chicago’s favorite neighborhood race, BAPA is […]
Amidst Massive Work and School Closures and Banned Playdates, Outdoor Physical Activity Important
According to Dr. Jack Maypole, a pediatrician at Boston Medical Center and a father of three, social distancing may be a necessity to prevent the spread of the corona virus […]
Ridge Run Team Spotlight: Pat Mac’s Pack
Patrick Thomas McNamara was only 13 years old when he died following an 11+ year battle with recurrent brain tumors. During his battle, family and friends – his “pack” — began raising funds and awareness for […]