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Our Spring Training Program Begins April 28, 2007

Hundreds of AIDS Marathon volunteers in the Chicago metro area will be training to complete either the The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 7, 2007 or the LaSalle Bank Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon on Sunday, August 12, 2007.

Our training programs are geared to both beginners and experienced runners.  The full marathon program starts with three miles of running and walking, and gradually increases in distance each week.  The half marathon program starts with just one mile.  Many of our participants are first-time marathoners, and some have never run a step in their lives.  But 98% of those who complete the program go on to complete the marathon.

The training requires just 30 minutes, twice a week on your own, and a longer group run each weekend.  An experienced Running Coach will be on hand to answer your questions and give you valuable advice and encouragement.

 
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Each weekend, you'll train with your "pace group" -- other runners who share your same level of conditioning, whether fast or slow.  By the end of the six months, you'll have achieved what many others only dream about.

There are four group run sites in Chicago that meet each weekend.  Choose the one that's most convenient for you.
Saturday Run Site Sunday Run Sites
  • Lakefront North*
    (Foster Avenue Beach)
  • Lakefront South* *
  • Lakefront North 
    (Foster Avenue Beach)
  • Oakbrook  

*Only Chicago Full Marathoners will train at Lakefront North on Saturdays

**Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathoners will meet at Lakefront South on Saturdays only

Our Spring Training Program Begins April 28, 2007