TRAINING

As one of the benefits of joining Team Bear, you have the opportunity to participate in CARA's Summer Half Marathon or Marathon Training Programs.

The Summer Half Marathon Training Program is a twelve-week program that will help you complete the 13.1 mile distance starting Saturday, May 15th.  Like all of our training programs, our expert Group Leaders will provide you with the guidance, knowledge, and motivation to help you successfully completely you race!  In addition, participants will receive a limited edition CARA Summer Half Marathon Training Program technical t-shirt, a complete training program booklet, and $10 off their entry fee for the Rock-n-Roll Chicago Half Marathon!

The Marathon Training Program is an 18-week program designed by Runner’s World Contributing Editor Hal Higdon starts on Saturday, June 12th and will prepare you to successfully and safely cross the finish line.  First, we'll kick off the training program with the not-to-be missed Super Clinic on June 5th which includes informative workshops given by experts in the running industry.  We'll also outfit you with a limited edition CARA technical shirt, as well as provide you with a 1-year subscription to Running Times, one of the most regarded running publications in the industry.  Your Saturday long runs will be led by friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced CARA Group Leaders - we have plenty at each 30 second pace interval, from 7:00 to 12:00 min/mile!  And best of all, CARA marathon training participants get a free entry into our 4th annual Ready to Run 20 Miler on September 19th.  (Marathon Training Program participants must be a CARA member to receive this benefit)

Visit the CARA website at cararuns.org for more information and training locations.