GROUP TRAINING 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:

  • 19 week, detailed, daily online training plan for all levels of athletes, including two levels of Run/Walk

  • Professional, experienced (and nice) coaches

  • Group & Virtual Training Options available

  • FOUR group training locations available (see “Locations” tab above for details)

  • Group Training sessions twice per week

    • Coach led mid-week speed/strength runs

    • Coach/Pacer led Saturday or Sunday long runs. Our group runs are supported up to a 13:30 min/mile run/walk pace.

  • Motivation, leadership & support from the experienced Fleet Feet Training x CES Pace Team

    • Pace leaders and group mentors for various paces, including run/walk

  • The Long Run: a fully supported 20-mile long run on Saturday, September 21st, like the rest of our group long runs, only WAY better! (*Included with ALL training options)

  • Race Day Resort: The PREMIER race day hospitality experience, across the street from the start/finish at the Chicago Marathon (Requires additional fees)

  • Fleet Feet Training x CES exclusive, performance training/racing singlet (*shipping not included)

  • Weekly newsletter with tips on training and program updates

  • 10% discount on all in-store Fleet Feet Chicago-land purchases

  • Additional online support & benefits for ALL athletes: 

    • Exclusive Final Surge Social Wall

    • Web based virtual coach chats

    • Web based educational clinics

 VIRTUAL TRAINING OPTION

Not available to meet up with the group for training? Prepare for the marathon no matter where you are, with the help, coaching & motivation from the Fleet Feet Training x CES team.

  • 19 week, detailed, daily online training plan for all levels of athletes, including two levels of Run/Walk

  • Professional, experienced (and nice) coaches to guide you through the season

  • “The Long Run”: a fully supported 20-mile long run on Saturday, September 21st, like the rest of our group long runs, only WAY better! (*Included with ALL training options)

  • “Race Day Resort”: The PREMIER race day hospitality experience, across the street from the start/finish at the Chicago Marathon (requires additional fee)

  • Fleet Feet Training x CES exclusive, performance training/racing singlet (Shipping not included)

  • Weekly newsletter with tips on training and program updates

  • 10% discount on in season Fleet Feet Chicago Store purchases

  • Additional online support & benefits for ALL athletes: 

    • Exclusive Final Surge Social Wall

    • Web based virtual coach chats

    • Web based educational clinics

    • Virtual Challenges and so much more!

*NOTE: Virtual Training members do not have access to Group Training runs (other than the Long Run: 20-Miler). If you’d like to join in any of our group training runs, please register for the Group Training option.

GROUP TRAINING LOCATIONS

Our Marathon Training will be available at FOUR Chicago-area Fleet Feet stores. Enjoy the expert knowledge, support and community atmosphere that Fleet Feet is famous for.

Group training sessions are held twice per week at each location (click image for address/directions):

 
 
 
 

Fleet Feet Old Town 

Tuesdays, 6:30PM

Saturdays

  • 6:00AM (run/walk)

  • 6:30AM (run)

Fleet Feet Elmhurst 

Tuesdays, 6:30PM

Saturdays, 6:30AM

Fleet Feet Lincoln Square - SOLD OUT

Thursdays, 6:30PM

Sundays, 6:30AM

Fleet Feet South Loop - SOLD OUT

Tuesdays, 6:30PM

Saturdays, 6:30AM

Pick the location that works the best for you. If you can't make it to your regular location, you can still join another group at another location, without notice.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

In order to maintain the high quality that Fleet Feet Training x CES is known for (and which participants expect of us), this program has a limited number of registrations available. The Fleet Feet Training x CES Marathon Training program has sold out for the last several years, and we expect it to sell out again this summer. Don’t miss your chance - register today!

TRAINING PROGRAM FEES

 
 

Train together with other athletes in a challenging, fun, group atmosphere

  • $265 - Group Training w/Race Day Resort - CLOSED

  • $225 - Group Training (No RDR) - CLOSED

 
 
 

Training on your own (does NOT include access to group training runs), with online support from our Virtual Coaches

  • $145 - Virtual Training w/Race Day Resort - CLOSED

  • $115 - Virtual Training (No RDR) - OPEN

 

Are you an Alumni of our training program and didn’t receive the Alumni discount code? Reach out to info@chicagoendurancesports.com.


 PERSONAL COACHING ADD-ON OPTION (Monthly)

If you are looking for a more personalized, custom training plan along with one-to-one coaching consultation, we’re excited to offer this new, monthly coaching add-on opportunity for our Marathon Training members. This is perfect for anyone with a non-traditional work schedule, unique training needs or just wants that extra bit of attention and customization to get you where you want to be.

In addition to the benefits listed above for Marathon Training, the Personal Coaching Monthly Add-on provides the following, monthly benefits:

  • Initial consultation with Coach (15 minutes)

  • Weekly individual Coach check-in email (or up to 30-minute phone call/month)

  • Custom training plan modifications, up to two (2) times/month

  • No minimum contract required*

FEES: $65/month

*Monthly auto-pay will start on the date of purchase of each month (Ex. June 8th, July 8th, etc.). All personal coaching contracts renew automatically each month, unless you cancel via Final Surge before your next bill.


TRAIN FOR A CAUSE: CHARITY PARTNERS

Are you looking to make your marathon even more meaningful? Running for a charity can give your training more purpose and meaning, while helping bring attention and support to a cause that is personal to you. CES is proud to support over 40 local & national charities. As a benefit, these charities will offer either FREE or discounted registration fee for the Chicago Endurance Sports Summer Marathon Training program.

Each year, CES helps offset over $50,000 worth of training fees, in order to help our charity partners give more to their cause. You can make a difference - please consider joining one of these outstanding organizations. Visit our CHARITY PARTNER page and consider joining one of these outstanding organizations.