| Illinois Runs Training Program Bank of America Chicago Marathon |
This 20-week training program will get you from an aerobic fitness
level of running 6 miles to finishing the Bank of America Chicago
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 fall
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 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. 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 Marathon Training Program will include group mid-week training
runs at most locations. This program will offer long weekend training
runs at the novice, intermediate and advanced level. We will also
include training schedules for a couple of the in-between training
levels. The intermediate and advanced level will include a specially
designed speed-training program to improve your previous marathon
times. 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 8 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 marathoners and more! Our speakers are
experienced runners and experts in their field.
All of our participants will have access to a nice, warm dry tent to
meet up with your fellow training buddies on marathon day. You
never know what kind of conditions the Chicago weather can bring
for October 12, 2008. The tent will also have a private safe gear
check area to keep your belongings dry, a private massage area, our
own port-a-johns plus additional food and beverages.
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.
Marathon Training Program Weekend Training Runs
Chicago – North Lakefront, Saturdays 6:30 a.m. June 14 through
October 4
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
October 4
Group runs in Lakefront Running Path - 31st Street and the Lakefront
Running Path
Chicago –North Lakefront, Sundays 7:00 a.m. June 15 thru October
5
Group runs on the Lakefront Running Path - Waveland Clock Tower,
3700 N Lake Shore Dr. right off of Recreation Dr. (Group will not meet
on August 9 due to the Bank of America Chicago Distance Classic Half
Marathon)
Frankfort – South Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 through
October 4
The group will be running in Frankfort for the first few weeks. Please
contact the site-coordinator Joe Baska at 815-935-1777 or jafxb2aol.
com as the group will change their training location to Oak Forest in
July or August.
Warrenville – West Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru
October 4
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
October 4
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
October 4
Group runs in Niles Forest Preserve - Bunker Hills Woods, south of
Touhy (7200N.) enter at Harts or Caldwell Roads
Glencoe – North Shore Suburbs, Sundays 6:00 a.m. June 15 thru
October 5 (Group will not meet on August 9 due to the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon)
Group runs on the Green Bay Trail - Meet at the Glencoe Metra
Station
Libertyville – North Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru
October 4
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
October 4
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
October 5 (Group will not meet on August 9 due to the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon)
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
Marathon Speed Training Program for Intermediate & Advanced
Levels
Chicago- Lincoln Park
Lakefront Running Path - Water trough between Fullerton & Diversey
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. April 1 through October 7
Palatine – Northwest Suburbs
Northwest Suburbs
The old Palatine High School – off of Colfax Rd. behind the Palatine
Police Station and Palatine Park District. Park behind the Palatine
Park District building.
Thursdays 6:30 p.m. June 26 through October 2
Deerfield – North Suburbs
Deerfield H.S., 1959 Waukegan Rd.
Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. April 1 through October 7
Palos Heights – South Suburbs
Chicago Christian H.S. on Rt. 83 between Harlem and Ridgeland
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. April 2 through October 6
Winnetka - North Suburbs
New Trier High School Winnetka Campus Outdoor Track
385 Winnetka Ave. Winnetka, Illinois
Wednesday Mornings 5:50 a.m.
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 and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Lake Zurich – Northwest Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
level of running 6 miles to finishing the Bank of America Chicago
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 fall
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 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. 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 Marathon Training Program will include group mid-week training
runs at most locations. This program will offer long weekend training
runs at the novice, intermediate and advanced level. We will also
include training schedules for a couple of the in-between training
levels. The intermediate and advanced level will include a specially
designed speed-training program to improve your previous marathon
times. 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 8 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 marathoners and more! Our speakers are
experienced runners and experts in their field.
All of our participants will have access to a nice, warm dry tent to
meet up with your fellow training buddies on marathon day. You
never know what kind of conditions the Chicago weather can bring
for October 12, 2008. The tent will also have a private safe gear
check area to keep your belongings dry, a private massage area, our
own port-a-johns plus additional food and beverages.
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 Running Shoe Specialty
Stores - 20 weekend small group runs lead by friendly experienced
group leaders at various paces at 12 convenient Chicago and
Suburban locations on either Saturday or Sunday mornings - A Cool-max singlet
- 20-week training schedule – 2 extra weeks of training after
the marathon to get you recovered properly and back into
your running routine - 18 mid-week group training runs at most training sites
- Speed Training for the Intermediate and Advanced Levels
- 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 Marathon Training Tips
- Mid-season and post-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.
chicagomarathon.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.
Marathon Training Program Weekend Training Runs
Chicago – North Lakefront, Saturdays 6:30 a.m. June 14 through
October 4
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
October 4
Group runs in Lakefront Running Path - 31st Street and the Lakefront
Running Path
Chicago –North Lakefront, Sundays 7:00 a.m. June 15 thru October
5
Group runs on the Lakefront Running Path - Waveland Clock Tower,
3700 N Lake Shore Dr. right off of Recreation Dr. (Group will not meet
on August 9 due to the Bank of America Chicago Distance Classic Half
Marathon)
Frankfort – South Suburbs, Saturdays 7:00 a.m. June 14 through
October 4
The group will be running in Frankfort for the first few weeks. Please
contact the site-coordinator Joe Baska at 815-935-1777 or jafxb2aol.
com as the group will change their training location to Oak Forest in
July or August.
Warrenville – West Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru
October 4
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
October 4
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
October 4
Group runs in Niles Forest Preserve - Bunker Hills Woods, south of
Touhy (7200N.) enter at Harts or Caldwell Roads
Glencoe – North Shore Suburbs, Sundays 6:00 a.m. June 15 thru
October 5 (Group will not meet on August 9 due to the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon)
Group runs on the Green Bay Trail - Meet at the Glencoe Metra
Station
Libertyville – North Suburbs, Saturdays 6:45 a.m. June 14 thru
October 4
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
October 4
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
October 5 (Group will not meet on August 9 due to the Bank of
America Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon)
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
Marathon Speed Training Program for Intermediate & Advanced
Levels
Chicago- Lincoln Park
Lakefront Running Path - Water trough between Fullerton & Diversey
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. April 1 through October 7
Palatine – Northwest Suburbs
Northwest Suburbs
The old Palatine High School – off of Colfax Rd. behind the Palatine
Police Station and Palatine Park District. Park behind the Palatine
Park District building.
Thursdays 6:30 p.m. June 26 through October 2
Deerfield – North Suburbs
Deerfield H.S., 1959 Waukegan Rd.
Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. April 1 through October 7
Palos Heights – South Suburbs
Chicago Christian H.S. on Rt. 83 between Harlem and Ridgeland
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. April 2 through October 6
Winnetka - North Suburbs
New Trier High School Winnetka Campus Outdoor Track
385 Winnetka Ave. Winnetka, Illinois
Wednesday Mornings 5:50 a.m.
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 and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Lake Zurich – Northwest Suburbs
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
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Illinois Runs Training Programs