BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join the Adventure: The Runner&rsquo\;s Edge\, Lad &\; Las sie\, and The North Face BringDean Karnazes to ChicagoFREE EVENT&mdash\; FAMILY FRIENDLY(photo of Dean Karnazes attached)CHICAGO\, Illinois&mdash \;April 11\, 2012&mdash\; Two Wilmette businesses\, \;Lad &\; Las sie Shop\, featuring style and quality clothes and accessories for Kids and Moms\, andThe Runner's Edge\, Wilmette&rsquo\;s running\,and swim sp ecialty store in partnership with \;The North Face\, the world&rsquo \;s premier supplier of authentic\, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel\, equipment and footwear\, today announced that \;De an Karnazes \;will come to Chicago to deliver a special presentation entitled&rdquo\; Life in Motion&rdquo\;. The family-friendly live prese ntation invites adventure fans and athletes to share in Dean&rsquo\;s in credible tales of endurance and his commitment to the fitness of America &rsquo\;s youth.Dean Karnazes will share his incredible story of ultrama rathoning throughout the world with Chicago families onMay 10\, 2012. Li fe in Motion\, presented by The Runner&rsquo\;s Edge\, Lad &\; Lassie \, and The North Face\, Karnazes will offer an inspirational look into t he world of an ultramarathoner and share his amazing journeys.&ldquo\;Su perhuman&rdquo\; is the best word to describe Dean Karnazes's feat of ru nning 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. Dubbed &ldquo\;The Ultramara thon Man&rdquo\; and ranked among TIME Magazine&rsquo\;s 100 Most Influe ntial People in the World\, Dean&rsquo\;s message to the world is\, &ldq uo\;Get off the couch\, get healthy\, hit the trails\, and go the extra mile.&rdquo\; With that mantra in mind\, and with a physiology adapted f or endless running\, he&rsquo\;s run 350 miles &ndash\; nonstop&mdash\;a nd completed ultramarathons across the world&rsquo\;s five great deserts : the Atacama\, Gobi\, Death Valley\, Sahara\, and Antarctic. In 2011\, Dean brought fitness home to millions with his 3000-mile\, 75-day\, coas t-to-coast Run Across America\, televised onLive! with Regis and Kelly.A ttendees will get to hear the story first hand at Karnazes&rsquo\;s pres entation\, which will take placeat \;Highcrest Middle School- Wilmet te\,IL at 569 Illinois Road beginning at 7pmThursday May 10th. Life in M otion is a free event. Seating is limited. Obtaining your ticketsin adva nce is highly recommended. Walk-ins will be welcome if space allows that evening.There are a limited number of tickets available on a first come first served basis. Tickets can be \;obtained in a advance at: runn ersedge-life-in-motion.eventbrite.com \;Find out more about the May 10th &ldquo\;Life in Motion&rdquo\; presentation in Wilmette\,IL visit:& nbsp\;www.the-runnersedge.com \;.Retail Sponsors:The Runner&rsquo\;s Edge \;a locally owned \,community running and swim specialty store of 20 yrs has 3 stores in the Chicago area. Wilmette\, Libertyville and Chicago. Runner&rsquo\;s Edge provides individual personal service and expert advice to every athlete customer to assist them in making the bes t choice for their footwear\, clothing and accessory selections.Lad and Lassie \;is Wilmette&rsquo\;s destination for active\, everyday clot hing for women\, tweens and children. Our selection includes The North F ace\, Horny Toad\, Lole and Patagonia\, just to name a few. We also offe r a great selection of birthdayand hostess gifts which we will gladly wr ap for your convenience. Lad &\; Lassie has strong roots in Wilmette for 60 years. We offer the personal service and community support that y ou can expect from a local store.Media contact: Bob Klein The Runner&rsq uo\;s Edge 847-853-8531 \;runnersedge@gmail.com \; \;1 Attac hed Images URL:http://wilmette.patch.com/events/ultramarathoner-dean-karnazes-to-app ear-in-wilmette SUMMARY:Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes to appear in Wilmette LOCATION:Highcrest Middle School: 569 Hunter Rd\, Wilmette\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR