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| Illinois Runs Training Program Bank of America Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon |
This 10-week training program will get you from an aerobic fitness level
of running 6 miles to finishing the Bank of America Chicago Distance
Classic Half Marathon. You can use this training program to help you
build up your mileage by just one mile on the weekend long run for two
weeks then on every third week you back off the mileage and rest up
for the following weekend mileage increase. By steadily increasing your
mileage you are less likely to get injured before your half marathon.
You will be both physically and mentally stronger just knowing that you
have done all the physical and mental training needed to get you
through the distance of the half marathon. What better way to go
through the experience than with the camaraderie of other fellow
runners of your level? The experienced group leaders will guide you
through your weekend group training runs as they share their
experiences with you. There will be group leaders of many different
speeds from a 7:30 pace per mile to the 12:00 pace per mile and even
a walk/run group at some training site locations. Don’t worry if you
think you might be too slow to run with a group because you won’t be.
No runner will ever be left to run on his own. The group leaders are
there to answer your questions and help you get through each
weekend run.
The Half Marathon Training Program will include group mid-week
training runs at most locations. All weekend training runs will provide
Gatorade and water at every 2 to 3 miles.
To give you the opportunity to receive all the educational clinics this
year we are offering weekend half day sessions at 9 different locations
all over the Chicago land area with dates and times for your
convenience over a two weekend period before the training runs start
up on the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2008. You will also have the
opportunity to register and pick up your packet before and during these
sessions. Each session will include clinics on Training Methods and
Goals, Shoe Selection and Apparel, Injury Prevention, Core
Strengthening, Nutrition for Endurance Runners, Speed Training for our
experienced runners and more! Our speakers are experienced runners
and experts in their field.
Requirements:
You should be able to have a fitness level of running up to 6 miles
consistently.
You will receive:
Registration and Packet Pickup
Register online at www.signmeupsports.com
You may register and pickup your packet at any of the educational
training sessions on the weekends of May 31- June 1 and June 7-8
starting 30 minutes before each session and during the entire session.
If you do not or cannot pick up your packets on these two weekends at
any of the 9 convenient locations, there will be an additional $10.00 fee
for packet mailing.
Half Marathon Training Program Educational Training Session Dates
and Locations
Chicago- Lincoln Park
Universal Sole, 3052 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:00am through 12:00Noon
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Chicago – Downtown
MacCormac College, 29 E. Madison, Room 310
May 30, 2008 5:00pm-9:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
5:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
5:30pm – Injury Prevention
6:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
6:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
7:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
7:30pm – Wrap-Up
Palatine – Running Unlimited, 451 W. Northwest Hwy.
Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:00am through 1:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Palos Heights – Running for Kicks, 7158 W. 127th St.
June 1, 2008 9:00am-1:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Carol Stream – Dick Pond Athletics, 26 W 515 St. Charles Rd. #A
June 8, 2008 9:00am-1:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Schaumburg – Dick Pond Athletics, 927 S. Roselle Rd.
June 1, 2008 1:00PM-5:00PM
Clinic Schedule:
1:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
1:30pm – Injury Prevention
2:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
2:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
3:00pm – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
3:30pm – Heart Rate Monitor Training
4:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
4:30pm – Wrap-Up
Highland Park – Running Right, 1770 First St.
May 31, 2008 1:00pm-5:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
1:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
1:30pm – Injury Prevention
2:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
2:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
3:00pm – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
3:30pm – Heart Rate Monitor Training
4:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
4:30pm – Wrap-Up
St. Charles – Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N. Second Street
June 8, 2008 1:00pm-5:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
1:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
1:30pm – Injury Prevention
2:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
2:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
3:00pm – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
3:30pm – Heart Rate Monitor Training
4:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
4:30pm – Wrap-Up
Half Marathon Training Program Weekend Training Runs
Chicago – North Lakefront, Saturdays 6:30 a.m. June 14 through
August 2
Group runs on the Lakefront Running Path - Waveland Clock Tower,
3700 N Lake Shore Dr. right off of Recreation Dr.
Chicago – South Lakefront, Saturdays 6:30 a.m. June 14 through
August 2
Group runs in Lakefront Running Path - 31st Street and the Lakefront
Running Path
Chicago –North Lakefront, Sundays 7:00 a.m. June 15 thru August 3
Group runs on the Lakefront Running Path - Waveland Clock Tower,
3700 N Lake Shore Dr. right off of Recreation Dr.
Oak Forest – South Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 through
August 2
Group runs in Forest Preserve Running Path - Yankee Woods Forest
Preserve at Central Road between 159th and 163rd St. in the back
parking lot
Warrenville – West Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru August
2
Group runs on Illinois Prairie Path in Warrenville - Warrenville Shopping
Center, northwest corner of Route 59 and Batavia Rd. near the Burger
King
St. Charles – Far West Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 thru
August 2
Group runs on the Great Western Trail - Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve on
Dean St. just west of Randall Road
Niles – Near North Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 thru August 2
Group runs in Niles Forest Preserve - Bunker Hills Woods, south of
Touhy (7200N.) enter at Harts or Caldwell Roads
Wilmette – North Shore Suburbs, Sundays 6:00 a.m. June 15 thru
August 3
Group runs on the Green Bay Trail - Green Bay Trail at Wilmette Metra
Station
Libertyville – North Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru August
2
Group runs in Forest Preserve running path in Libertyville - Old School
Forest Preserve (Parking Lot C), St. Mary’s Rd
Lake Zurich – Northwest Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 thru
August 2
Group runs the streets of Lake Zurich - Lake Zurich High School (lower
parking lot), 300 Church St
Schaumburg – Northwest Suburbs, Sundays 7:00 a.m. June 15 thru
August 3
Group runs in the Forest Preserve trail in Busse Woods – Entrance just
east of Route 53 about ¼ mile on Golf Rd. parking lot south of entrance
Mid-Week Training Runs
Chicago – Lincoln Park
TBA
Warrenville – West Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
St. Charles – Far West Suburbs
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Niles – Near North Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
Lake Zurich – Northwest Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
of running 6 miles to finishing the Bank of America Chicago Distance
Classic Half Marathon. You can use this training program to help you
build up your mileage by just one mile on the weekend long run for two
weeks then on every third week you back off the mileage and rest up
for the following weekend mileage increase. By steadily increasing your
mileage you are less likely to get injured before your half marathon.
You will be both physically and mentally stronger just knowing that you
have done all the physical and mental training needed to get you
through the distance of the half marathon. What better way to go
through the experience than with the camaraderie of other fellow
runners of your level? The experienced group leaders will guide you
through your weekend group training runs as they share their
experiences with you. There will be group leaders of many different
speeds from a 7:30 pace per mile to the 12:00 pace per mile and even
a walk/run group at some training site locations. Don’t worry if you
think you might be too slow to run with a group because you won’t be.
No runner will ever be left to run on his own. The group leaders are
there to answer your questions and help you get through each
weekend run.
The Half Marathon Training Program will include group mid-week
training runs at most locations. All weekend training runs will provide
Gatorade and water at every 2 to 3 miles.
To give you the opportunity to receive all the educational clinics this
year we are offering weekend half day sessions at 9 different locations
all over the Chicago land area with dates and times for your
convenience over a two weekend period before the training runs start
up on the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2008. You will also have the
opportunity to register and pick up your packet before and during these
sessions. Each session will include clinics on Training Methods and
Goals, Shoe Selection and Apparel, Injury Prevention, Core
Strengthening, Nutrition for Endurance Runners, Speed Training for our
experienced runners and more! Our speakers are experienced runners
and experts in their field.
Requirements:
You should be able to have a fitness level of running up to 6 miles
consistently.
You will receive:
- Educational lectures given by marathon runners who are
professionals in their field on Training Methods and Goals, Injury
Prevention & Shoe selection and Apparel, Core Strengthening,
Nutrition for Endurance Runners, Speed Training and Race Day
Strategy & Recovery at 9 convenient locations - I-Run Discount at our sponsoring Specialty Running Shoe Stores
- 10 weekend small group runs lead by friendly experienced group
leaders at various paces at 11 convenient Chicago and Suburban
locations on either Saturday or Sunday mornings - A Cool-max singlet
- 10-week training schedule
- 10 mid-week group training runs at most training sites
- Handouts
- One issue of Marathon & Beyond with a reduced subscription
rate coupon - Marathon Tent on Race Day with food, drinks, gear check, port-a-
johns and massage therapist - AthletiCo Rehabilitation therapist at specific clinics and group runs
- AthletiCo Toll Free Injury Hotline
- Weekly Half Marathon Training Tips
- Mid-season half-marathon parties will be available
- Chicago Athlete Magazine delivered to your home for one year
- Race entry fee is not included – register now at www.
chicagodistanceclassic.com
Registration and Packet Pickup
Register online at www.signmeupsports.com
You may register and pickup your packet at any of the educational
training sessions on the weekends of May 31- June 1 and June 7-8
starting 30 minutes before each session and during the entire session.
If you do not or cannot pick up your packets on these two weekends at
any of the 9 convenient locations, there will be an additional $10.00 fee
for packet mailing.
Half Marathon Training Program Educational Training Session Dates
and Locations
Chicago- Lincoln Park
Universal Sole, 3052 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Saturday, June 7, 2008 9:00am through 12:00Noon
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Chicago – Downtown
MacCormac College, 29 E. Madison, Room 310
May 30, 2008 5:00pm-9:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
5:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
5:30pm – Injury Prevention
6:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
6:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
7:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
7:30pm – Wrap-Up
Palatine – Running Unlimited, 451 W. Northwest Hwy.
Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:00am through 1:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Palos Heights – Running for Kicks, 7158 W. 127th St.
June 1, 2008 9:00am-1:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Carol Stream – Dick Pond Athletics, 26 W 515 St. Charles Rd. #A
June 8, 2008 9:00am-1:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
9:00am – Training Methods and Goals
9:30am – Injury Prevention
10:00am – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
10:30am – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
11:00am – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
11:30am – Heart Rate Monitor Training
12:00Noon – Training Run and Race Logistics
12:30Noon – Wrap-Up
Schaumburg – Dick Pond Athletics, 927 S. Roselle Rd.
June 1, 2008 1:00PM-5:00PM
Clinic Schedule:
1:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
1:30pm – Injury Prevention
2:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
2:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
3:00pm – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
3:30pm – Heart Rate Monitor Training
4:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
4:30pm – Wrap-Up
Highland Park – Running Right, 1770 First St.
May 31, 2008 1:00pm-5:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
1:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
1:30pm – Injury Prevention
2:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
2:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
3:00pm – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
3:30pm – Heart Rate Monitor Training
4:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
4:30pm – Wrap-Up
St. Charles – Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N. Second Street
June 8, 2008 1:00pm-5:00pm
Clinic Schedule:
1:00pm – Training Methods and Goals
1:30pm – Injury Prevention
2:00pm – Nutrition for Endurance Runners
2:30pm – Shoe Selection & Running Apparel
3:00pm – Advanced Marathon Training Program & Speed Workouts
3:30pm – Heart Rate Monitor Training
4:00pm – Training Run and Race Logistics
4:30pm – Wrap-Up
Half Marathon Training Program Weekend Training Runs
Chicago – North Lakefront, Saturdays 6:30 a.m. June 14 through
August 2
Group runs on the Lakefront Running Path - Waveland Clock Tower,
3700 N Lake Shore Dr. right off of Recreation Dr.
Chicago – South Lakefront, Saturdays 6:30 a.m. June 14 through
August 2
Group runs in Lakefront Running Path - 31st Street and the Lakefront
Running Path
Chicago –North Lakefront, Sundays 7:00 a.m. June 15 thru August 3
Group runs on the Lakefront Running Path - Waveland Clock Tower,
3700 N Lake Shore Dr. right off of Recreation Dr.
Oak Forest – South Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 through
August 2
Group runs in Forest Preserve Running Path - Yankee Woods Forest
Preserve at Central Road between 159th and 163rd St. in the back
parking lot
Warrenville – West Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru August
2
Group runs on Illinois Prairie Path in Warrenville - Warrenville Shopping
Center, northwest corner of Route 59 and Batavia Rd. near the Burger
King
St. Charles – Far West Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 thru
August 2
Group runs on the Great Western Trail - Leroy Oaks Forest Preserve on
Dean St. just west of Randall Road
Niles – Near North Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 thru August 2
Group runs in Niles Forest Preserve - Bunker Hills Woods, south of
Touhy (7200N.) enter at Harts or Caldwell Roads
Wilmette – North Shore Suburbs, Sundays 6:00 a.m. June 15 thru
August 3
Group runs on the Green Bay Trail - Green Bay Trail at Wilmette Metra
Station
Libertyville – North Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru August
2
Group runs in Forest Preserve running path in Libertyville - Old School
Forest Preserve (Parking Lot C), St. Mary’s Rd
Lake Zurich – Northwest Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 thru
August 2
Group runs the streets of Lake Zurich - Lake Zurich High School (lower
parking lot), 300 Church St
Schaumburg – Northwest Suburbs, Sundays 7:00 a.m. June 15 thru
August 3
Group runs in the Forest Preserve trail in Busse Woods – Entrance just
east of Route 53 about ¼ mile on Golf Rd. parking lot south of entrance
Mid-Week Training Runs
Chicago – Lincoln Park
TBA
Warrenville – West Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
St. Charles – Far West Suburbs
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Niles – Near North Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
Lake Zurich – Northwest Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Illinois Runs Training Programs