Where to...race: NorthShore Inline Marathon [video]

The NorthShore Inline Marathon is the largest inline marathon in North America. It runs for 42Km (or 26Mi if you prefer) along the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota. If you are feeling with a full marathon the promoter organize an Half Marathon, a Kids Sprint, a Rollerski Marathon and for 2012 they are setting up an Half Marathon for runners.
Are you training and you're searching an excuse for a trip to USA? You could already make the 2012 registration!

Where to...skate: Chicago's lakeshore

Chicago's lakeshore is a great place for fitness skating. The small stipe of asphalt that run between the lake Michigan and the highway from the city far north to the far south is traveled every day by an huge number of runners, cyclists and skaters. Considering that some cyclists run very fast I think it's possible to do the same by skates. So, it's can be useful for long distance trainings too. Tips: newbie skaters have to make attention in the "beach" area, where the sand could reach the asphalt.
I spent only 3 months in that amazing city and I loved the lakeshore. It has beautiful landscapes and unique skyscrapers' views. So, if you will spend some days in the "windy city" bring your skates with you!