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In honor of Fitness Week, we've compiled a guide where to stock up on running gear in Chicago. These six stores, organized from north to south, sling everything from reflective jackets to electronic bracelets. And if they have one thing in common (besides fleet-footed customers), it's that they take running shoes seriously. Very. seriously. Enjoy our rundown.