The morning sky was the color of lead, the air was barely above freezing and the only sound was the crunch of dead leaves as Ryan Mains began a 10-mile run through Crystal Lake’s Veteran Acres Park.

He has come here for years to build his stamina on the park’s steep hills, preparing for races that stretch well beyond a marathon.
– PUB DATE: 1/3/2020 12:00:00 AM – SOURCE: Chicago Tribune – Metered Site
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