The Hidden Gem Half Marathon is positioned on the calendar to be a warm-up for the Chicago Marathon. For one elite runner this year, the race on Sept 7 in Flossmoor will not only help her prepare for Chicago but will be part of her ramp up to a more intense running event.
Chirine Njeim is getting ready for the World Marathon Challenge: Seven marathons in seven days on seven continents starting in mid-November.
