Training Programs :: Spring Half Marathon & 10k 2012
Spring Half Marathon & 10k Training 2012
It's simple. Train better now... and run better this summer.
Join the CES Spring Half Marathon & 10K Training and keep motivated through the cold winter and get in great shape! The program will be building up towards the following races:
- Country Music Half Marathon (Nashville, TN on Saturday 4/28/12)
- Arbor Day 10K (Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL on Sunday, 4/22/12)
NOTE: As much as we'd love to have you travel with us, you do NOT have to travel in order to join the team.
CES Spring Training also works perfectly for many other races that you might be training for:
- Wisconsin Half Marathon
- Kentucky Derby Half Marathon
- Chicago Spring Half Marathon
- Cincinnati Flying Pig
- The Indianapolis Mini Marathon
- Crazylegs 8K
- and many others!
Whichever race you choose... train to be your best with CES.
Two Locations & Two Distances to Choose From!
The Spring Training program will be available at BOTH Chicago-area Fleet Feet Sports stores! This gives us a WARM, DRY place to start, a safe place for your personals, and a fun place to have coffee or breakfast with your running buddies after the long runs!
Train with us for either a Half Marathon or 10K — that's right, you don't only have to train for and run a half marathon to get or stay fit over the winter!
Group training sessions are held twice/week at each location:
- Wednesdays & Saturdays at the Old Town location (1620 N. Wells St) OR
- Thursdays & Sundays at the Lincoln Square location (4762 N. Lincoln)
You get to pick the location that works the best for you! This also means that if you can't make it to your regular location, you can still join the gang at the other store! Everybody wins!
Follow the links below to find out about this innovative, fun, successful program!
- Limited Space Available
- Kickoff Meeting
- Additional Packet Pickup / Registration Dates
- Program Benefits
- Training Days & Locations
- Pace Groups for All Levels
- Additional 10k Training Program
- Clinics & Seminars
- Our Coaching Staff
- How to Register
- Fees
- Sponsors
- Questions?
Limited Space Available
In order to maintain the high quality that CES is known for (and which participants expect of CES), this program is limited to 300 people. Most of our programs SELL OUT before the Kick Off Meeting, and this one could too — don't miss your chance — register today!
Kickoff Meeting
Join us at our Informational Kickoff Meeting, 9:00am Sunday, February 5th — Fleet Feet Sports, Old Town
This is a great chance to ask questions, meet your fellow teammates, coaches, pacers, and sponsors. If the program hasn't sold out, registration will be available prior to the meeting and will resume after the meeting concludes. Note: We will not be training at this meeting, so dress casually and bring money for Starbucks!!
Registration / Packet Pickup — 8:00–9:00am
Pick up your training packet (includes daily training schedule, technical running shirt, and goodies from our sponsors!) prior to or after the Kick Off Meeting.
*We highly recommend registering online prior to the Kick Off Meeting as the program will likely sell out before the meeting. If the program is not sold out prior to the Kick Off Meeting, you may register before or after the meeting. Check the CES homepage for updates on the registration.
Parking options at Fleet Feet Sports, Old Town:
- $2 for the first hour with validation at Old Town parking deck
- metered parking on Wells St. or North Ave.
- street parking in the Old Town neighborhood
Additional Packet Pickup / Registration Dates
We will be offering additional Packet Pickup dates in order to make the registration process more convenient for you. Check back soon for dates.
Program Benefits
Not only do you get to have a lot of fun, but you also get a ton of great stuff too! Check it out:
- 12 weeks of wonderful, spring training to keep you motivated through the cold weather and in shape into the summer
- $15 discount on Race Entry Fees for the Country Music Half Marathon!
- A warm, dry place to start and finish the runs, store your gear and go for coffee!
- Professional, experienced (and nice!) coaches (more details)
- Personalized, daily training schedule for all levels
- Running and Run-Walk training programs and pace groups (more details)
- Weekly newsletter with tips on training & program updates
- Weekly tips for training & Q & A at all training sessions with our coaches
- Coached group training — 2X per week
- Wednesday 6:30pm
- Saturday 7:30am and 7:50am*
- (more details)
- Pace Leaders for every pace and distance
- Chicago Endurance Sports branded long sleeve technical shirt to the first 300 registrants!
- Smart ID shoe tag — let's be safe out there!
- Discounts/promotions from our partners:
- EXCLUSIVE shopping promotions from Fleet Feet Sports
- FREE Clif Bar product samples
- FREE Fitness checkup or Injury screening at AthletiCo Sports Medicine
- Discount on Video Gait Analysis at AthletiCo
- Educational seminars & clinics (more info below)
- and much more!
*In order to reduce congestion at the start of our group runs on Saturdays, we will be staggering the start times:
- 10k, Run/Walkers will start at 7:30am
- Runners will start at 7:50am
Training Days & Locations
Two Locations to Choose From!
The Spring Training program will be available at BOTH Chicago-area Fleet Feet Sports stores! Group training sessions are held twice/week at each location:
- Wednesdays & Saturdays at the Old Town location (1620 N. Wells St) OR
- Thursdays & Sundays at the Lincoln Square location (4762 N. Lincoln)
You get to pick the location that works the best for you! This also means that if you can't make it to your regular location, you can still join the gang at the other store! Everybody wins!
FIRST GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS:
Old Town: Saturday, February 11th
Lincoln Square: Sunday, February 12th
For a little more detail on what happens at those sessions, read on…
Wednesdays/Thursdays — 6:30pm at Fleet Feet Sports (we'll meet at the store, then head out for our run)
The focus of these mid-week runs will be on form, strength and speed. Our coaching staff will be on hand to help teach, challenge and motivate you!
Saturdays/Sundays — 7:30am and 7:50am at Fleet Feet Sports (we'll meet at the store, then head out for our run)
These days are reserved for the long, slow distance runs that are so important to the success of endurance runners. Pace Leaders are available to guide you at the appropriate pace. Our coaches will also run with you to motivate you and help with any concerns or questions that come up along the way.
BONUS: Restrooms, changing rooms, secure gear storage and water are available at all of our group training sessions!
Pace Groups for All Levels
We have pace leaders for all levels of Run and Run-Walkers:
Run Paces
- Groups from 7:30 to 11:30 minutes per mile, in 30-second increments (i.e. 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, etc.)
Run/Walk Paces
- 8 min run with 1 min walk interval (8/1)
- 10:30 min/mile
- 5 min run with 1 min walk interval (5/1)
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30-12:00
- 12:00-12:30
- 3 min run with 2 min walk interval (3/2 - progresses to 4/2)
- 12:30-13:30
Note: While we always strive to have more than enough pace group leaders, please be aware that we depend on the availability of qualified, dependable people. We will do our best to fill all of the above listed pace groups, but can't guarantee anything! If you are interested in becoming a pacer, or know of someone that might be interested, please contact us at info@chicagoendurancesports.com for more information! Thank you for understanding.
Additional 10k Training Program
Not ready to tackle a half marathon, but still want great CES coaching this spring? This program is also for you. We'll have 10k specific training at both locations.
The target race for the 10k training program is the Arbor Day 10k. Vist www.mortonarb.org/calendar/article/22762/arbor-day-10k-run.html for more information.
NOTE: 10 participants are required at each location.
Clinics & Seminars
If you truly want to reach your goals, you need to do more than just put in the miles! Our expert speakers will present clinics on a variety of topics including:
- Core & Strength Training
- Injury Prevention & Flexibility
- Food as Fuel: Sports Nutrition
- Using Technology to enhance Training
- Good Form Running — become a more efficient runner!
- Mental Skills Training
- and more!
Our Coaching Staff
Who says training can't be fun? The CES professional coaches will help you run or walk faster and farther, feel better about yourself and have a great time doing it! Together, our coaches have a total of over 50 years of coaching experience as well as many years of competitive experience. They have trained thousands of athletes to achieve their goals — YOU CAN DO IT TOO!
For more information on our coaches, click here.
How to Register
Online registration is available at signmeup.com by clicking on the button below:
Fees
| Group Training Program* | CES Alumni | New Members |
| Through January 22nd | $149 | $169 |
| Through February 4th | $159 | $179 |
| February 5th and later | $169 | $189 |
| *Limited to a maximum of 300 participants | ||
| Virtual Training Program** | CES Alumni | New Members |
| Through January 22nd | $49 | $69 |
| Through February 4th | $59 | $79 |
| February 5th and later | $69 | $89 |
** This is a great option if you don't live near one of our training locations! You'll receive your schedule online and support from our coaches, as well as a weekly email update with coaching tips, race updates and more.
Please note: Race entry fees are NOT included with the training program fees — you are responsible for race registration and all fees that apply to that registration.
New CES'ers, good news! Once you participate in ANY CES program, you are a CES alumni for life and will save $$ on future programs!
No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.
Questions?
Please contact us at info@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861 for more information.