Chicago Marathon Group Training Program
Are you ready to conquer the “impossible”? Whether you are looking for that elusive Boston Qualifier or starting from the couch Well-Fit’s experienced USAT & USATF coaches and personal trainers are ready to help you complete your first or best marathon.
This is a 21 week program designed to help beginning marathoners finish their first race in comfort and intermediate marathoners reach new heights with the support of a group to help them through the bumps in the road that come with marathon training. There is 1 coached session per week coached by USATF & RRCA certified distance coach and winner of the Illinois Marathon, Meghan Kennihan and an optional group long run on Sundays. Meghan will give you run specific core & strength training advice, weekly newsletters with training tips, and nutrition advice for the run. This program will prepare you to run through “the wall” and on to achieving your goal.
Benefits of Well-Fit’s 21-Week Marathon Training Program
• Camaraderie with like minded runners of similar abilities
• Detailed 21-week training program beginning the week
of May 17th, 2010 for beginner and intermediate runners
• Weekly Group Sessions
Group Interval Sessions- Thursday Nights
Group Long Run Opportunities- Sundays
• Strength Training & Core Training Program
• Running Gait Analysis
• Online Training Program in TrainingPeaks
• 24/7 online access to experienced coaches
• Increase your running speed
• Develop great running economy
• Increase your vo2 max
*BONUS: All participants will have 24/7 access to Coach Kennihan and receive a Well-Fit Tech T-Shirt (a $30 retail value)
More information
The program is limited to 30 participants, insuring maximum attention to each athlete. Rates include all training and discounts on other Well-Fit services and programs.
| Location | Lake Shore Park, Well-Fit Triathlon & Training Center |
| Date/Time | Thursday Evenings & Sunday Mornings | 6:30pm @ Lake Shore Park; 9:30am varies |
| Session | 21-Week Program | May 17th- October 10th | |
| Cost | Non-Members: $252.00 | | |
| | CTC Members: $201.60 (save 20%) | | |
| | WF Members: $165.00 (save 30%) | | |