Are you targeting a spring race, or looking to build a solid base and break free from winter? Spring Training is your answer. With 5k, 10k and 10-mile/half marathon options, Spring Training brings you coach-based training with top of line amenities and world class races along the way. Training for a summer/fall marathon? Use this to kick-start your training, so you can "hit the ground running" this summer!
Ideal Target Races
Celebrate your newly-earned fitness! You don't need to do a race to benefit from the Spring Training Program, but the following races fit the schedule, and will have CES Team support on race day:
Ravenswood Run 5K (April 26)
Chicago Spring 10K (May 17)
Soldier Field 10 Mile (May 23)
North Shore Classic Half Marathon (June 7)
Bank of America Chicago 13.1 (June 7)
Group Training Dates & Locations (Starts March 21/22)
CES Spring 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. This also provides you with a warm and dry place to start, store personal gear in a secure location, and a place to meet, talk or go out for brunch or coffee with your running buddies after long runs.
Group training sessions are held twice a week at each location:
Old Town (Fleet Feet, 1706 North Wells Street, Chicago)
Wednesdays, 6:30PM
Saturdays, 7:30AM (run/walk pace groups & ALL 5K/10K athletes) & 7:50AM (run only pace groups)
Lincoln Square (Fleet Feet, 4762 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago)
Thursdays, 6:30PM
Sundays, 7:30AM
South Loop (Fleet Feet, 150 W. Roosevelt, in the Roosevelt Collection)
Tuesdays, 6:30PM
Saturdays, 7:30AM
Elmhurst (Fleet Feet, 124 West Schiller Street)
Tuesdays, 6:30PM
Saturdays, 7:30am
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.
Virtual Training Option
Live too far away and can't make it to the group workouts? With our Virtual Training option, you'll receive your daily training schedule and coaching support online (via Training Peaks), access to race day amenities, as well as the weekly email newsletter with coaching tips, race updates and more. The virtual program is a unique way to train on your own with virtual support from a helpful team of coaches.
What’s Included?
Not only do you get to have a lot of fun, but you also get a ton of great stuff too. Check it out:
Professional, experienced (and nice) coaches
Group & Virtual Training Options available
Group Training sessions twice per week
FOUR Fleet Feet group training locations available
New Balance premium item for group training registrants
Detailed, daily online training plan for all levels
Motivation & support from the experienced CES Pace Team
Pace leaders and group mentors for various paces, including run/walk
Weekly newsletter with tips on training and program updates
Discounts/promotions from our Sponsors/Partners
Educational seminars & clinics.
