Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

It occupies a building that predates the Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubs, yet the brand-new Chicago Athletic Association Hotel honors them all, taking its name from the elite men's club that occupied the Michigan Ave. space from 1893 until 2007. After a complete renovation and transformation, we can say it's now one of the top places to stay in the city (we stayed during their opening weekend), with 241 rooms that blend the building's Venetian Gothic design with modern amenities. The entire place is filled with original flourishes and intricate woodwork, and also offers a gem of a game room with a bocce court and various other pastimes. You'll need to eat while you're there, so there's a Shake Shack on the ground floor, but don't miss Cindy's, the rooftop bar and restaurant offering insane views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, as well as an original Warhol painting of its namesake on the wall. Speaking of the Cubs, the hotel's "C" logo is the same as the men's club — it was the Wrigley family who borrowed it in 1921 for its newly purchased baseball team.

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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee

There's a good chance that the modern world wouldn't be possible without the widespread use of coffee. The world's most popular stimulant has remained practically unchanged for millennia — and Four Sigmatic wants to change that. Four Sigmatic's mushroom coffee is made with a unique blend of caps, the most potent part of the mushroom. The result is a brew that does much more than just provide a perk, helping focus and mood throughout the day.

Presented by Four Sigmatic.

Nike Alphafly 3 Road Racing Shoes

Running 26.2 miles is a lot different than tackling your local charity 5K. To accommodate the needs of marathon runners, Nike created the Alphafly line, now in its third generation. It employs two types of Zoom cushioning — a high-stack ZoomX foam midsole that encourages a smooth transition and Air Zoom units in the forefoot for an energy return boost. A wide, full-length carbon fiber Flyplate improves forward propulsion, and the breathable Atomknit 3.0 upper is paired with a lacing system designed with racer input to enhance comfort.

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