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Joe Mazzone! Chicago’s Finest Distance Skateboarder

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How did you get into Distance Skateboarding?

I got into distance skateboarding from a cross country background, and to manage depression I’ve had for almost 10 years now. I used to run from 5th grade throughout high school, so I naturally developed that endurance.  After competitive running I was eager to fill the void.  When I got into skating everything transferred very smoothly; short skates became hour-long cruising ventures.  Of course everything changed one I got into the racing scene because I was introduced to competition.  Distance Skateboarding promotes endorphin release, it soothes my soul.

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December 1, 2015 1 comment
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Alyssa Monteiro, 2015 Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon Women’s Champion!

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Alyssa Monteiro is the 2015 Fiesta Island Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon Champion!  Alyssa’s win was not easy, as she defeated reigning champion Lexi Hutchings who was favored for the 2015 race.  Alyssa is from Chicago, Illinios and this was her 2nd Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon.  She has been travelling to quite a few skate events, skating a Bustin Maestro.  Her efforts have definitely paid off.  Alyssa’s name will be forever etched into the Adrenalina trophy and will be remembered as the fastest women’s skater in San Diego for the year 2015.  The following is an in-depth interview with Alyssa to learn a bit about who she is and why she loves distance skateboarding.

Photo Credit: Brad Miller

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November 18, 2015 1 comment
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Chicago Push Races present THE HUNT

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Chicago Push Races are back with another season of events for all you mid-western types!  First up is their event “The Hunt“, a longboard-centric scavenger hunt.  So more info provided by the marvelous Krystle Ramos below!

“STUFF TO DO AND KNOW:
1. Check in & register with Krystle starting at 11am. She will:
a. Ask if you are posting to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Whichever you choose is the only place judges will look for your team’s photos to award points.
b. Take your team’s photo.
c. Post your team’s photo to THE HUNT’s Social Media pages.

2. Wait patiently for all teams to register. And for the group photo.

3. Be a good sport, be respectful to the city, people, business, buildings, structures, everything & everyone. Please.

4. Obey the law, follow bike lanes when possible, and remember, the city won’t stop for you.

5. Don’t cause any harm to yourself, others, or property.

6. You are responsible for your own safety.

7. We will meet at Wilson Skate Park at 4:30pm for Podium.

HOW TO POST PHOTOS:
Your team will only be awarded points for their photos if they are posted to the Social Media page you choose during registration AND they are captioned like so: ‪#‎teamname‬ ‪#‎preyitem‬ ‪#‎chiprhunt2015‬. This is format that will be used in the captions of your team photos.

WHEN TO POST PHOTOS:
Judges will stop awarding points AT 3:45 PM. We suggest posting as you go. Procrastination does not win this event.

HOW WILL WE KNOW WE EARNED POINTS?
Judges will post your points awarded for photos posted as comments to the photo.”

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April 23, 2015 0 comment
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