TNT Training Fall Location for this week.

Sorry Team,

I had a typo in the Coach email this week

• We are at Busse Woods This Saturday, June 4 starting at 7am
• Midweek is Wednesday, June 1st at the Palatine Park distinct starting at 6:30 PM. 

Regards,

Bobby

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Bobby Dobroski
Cell: (224) 588-7442

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Team in Training Fall Coach Update: Week of May 31 - Injuries and RICE

"Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself." 
--Harvey Fierstein

 

"It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat other runners.  Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit."  -–George Sheehan

 

Hello Team,

I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend. 

We may be back in our winter coat's next week but for now it has heated up!  Some key points to training in the heat. 1) Replace fluids ands electrolytes including sodium before, during and after your training 2) Adjust your pace.  Always train according to your level of perceived exertion.  Your heart rate will increase more quickly in the heat! So... DON'T FORGET TO BRING HYDRATION to Wednesdays and Saturdays!

Oh MARK Your Calendars!

Wednesday is National Running Day

Sunday is National Cancer Survivor's Day!

Group Trainings

Midweek Training (AKA National Running Day)
Wednesday, June 1st
Location:  Palatine Park District Track
250 E Wood St Palatine, IL 60067
Click Here to see directions on Google Maps. 

Saturday, May 21  7:00 am

Location:  Busse Woods at the 0 mile marker

The entrance is just east of Route 53/290 on the South side of Higgins Road in Schaumburg. Follow the road all the way to the parking lot with the stop sign.

Click Here to see Directions on Google Maps

 

Remember to look out for Bobby's bright Yellow Car!

 

Length of Trainings:

Full Marathons:  6 miles

Half Marathons:  4 miles

Fleet Feet 5K:  2 miles

Fleet Feet 10K:   3 miles

 

Coaching Tip of the Week

Identifying Injuries and RICE

At the injury prevention clinic you learned about some common running and athletic walking injuries and how to prevent them.  Following is a review of some of the most common running and athletic walking injuries.  If it seems like you are beginning to experience any of these symptoms, talk to your coaches immediately! 

Most of the following injuries are easy to address when caught early.

For all of the following and most all injuries the first course of action is RICE (see below) followed by stretching, strengthening and massage of certain muscles.  Your coaches and Athletico therapists can help you with a program appropriate for you.

 

Following are some of the most common running and athletic walking injuries.  If it seems like you are beginning to experience any of these symptoms, talk to your coaches immediately.

 

Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is heel pain caused by inflammation or a tear in the tissue on the bottom of the foot. You get plantar fasciitis from over-pronating (rolling your foot too far inward), from tight muscles and tendons in the feet and from overly tight calves (the muscles on the back of the lower legs). A sure sign of plantar fasciitis is extreme pain in the arch when you first step out of bed.

Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon is the thick cord just behind the heel and ankle. When you run, it undergoes a lot of stress and can become irritated and painful. If your Achilles hurts when squeezed, take action pronto.

Shin Splints
Shin splints are indicated by a tenderness or pain on the front or inside edge of the shinbone/. This nagging condition often strikes when you begin a training program or change your regimen by adding more running.

Runner's Knee
If you experience inflammation and pain on the front of the knee, you may have developed runner's knee. It's caused by an imbalance of strength in your various leg muscles. As a result your kneecap fails to track correctly when the knee is flexed and extended. Instead of gliding in its groove, it sways to one side (usually the outside) and rubs against the bone.

IT Band Syndrome
Another common knee injury occurs on the outside of the knee. It's called iliotibial or IT band syndrome. The IT band extends from the hip to the outside of the knee and provides major lateral support for the leg. Because it runs across, and can rub against, the outside of the knee, it can become irritated during running. IT Band Syndrome is caused by training on slanted roads, wearing worn-out shoes, under-pronation or bowed legs.

R.I.C.E.
RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. If you suffer an injury, or experience the pain or tenderness that tells you an injury is on the way, apply RICE immediately!

• Rest
  Modify your training program to allow the injured tissue to heal. Take an extra day off. If the pain persists, take two! Don't keep pushing and make the situation worse. Your coaches can help you to modify your training program as needed.
• Ice
  Ice helps decrease inflammation, allowing healthy nutrients to reach the injured site and begin the rebuilding process. You can apply ice in a variety of ways. Try ice cubes or crushed ice in a plastic baggy, or a bag of frozen peas or corn covered with a damp towel.  Or you can give yourself an ice massage.  Fill small paper cups with water, then place them in the freezer. Once they're frozen, peel away the paper and apply the ice as a soothing ice massage. In any case, apply your ice of choice to the tender area for 10-15 minutes at least twice a day. Always ice an injured area after running or walking.
• Compression
  Inflammation and swelling are nature's way of immobilizing an injured limb. To reduce swelling, apply compression to the injured area immediately. Elastic bandages are the way to go. Always apply on a diagonal and pull snuggly but not too tigh.
• Elevation
  As mentioned above, the goal is to get the healing nutrients to the injured area. Elevating the injured body part to the level of your heart, or slightly higher, encourages the flow of blood to and from the inflamed area.

 

Thank you for a being a part of Team in Training!

 

 "The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands"   --Robert M. Pirsig

 

Remembering the Reasons,

Your coaches,

 

Marianne Cantieri   847-912-5981            mkcantieri@yahoo.com

Bobby Dobroski     224-588-7442            bobby.dobroski@gmail.com

 

Also you can check the status update of training on our Team in Training Hotline 312-651-7356 x 7761 or http://www.runningforacure.info.

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Team in Training

Hello Team:

 

This Saturday we will be running the North Shore Course! We will be meeting at 7:00AM at the Ravinia Train Station in Highland Park. The parking lot is on the Northeast corner of Roger-Williams and St. Johns Streets. I have attached a PDF of the course for you. Please bring your own water/sports drinks and gels/goos/beans. We will not have any on the course. This Wednesday there will be practice at the Palatine Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Highway in Palatine. We will be doing hill training.

As always, if you have any questions/comments, please call me.

 

Coach Mike Applebaum

847-975-0400

Team In Training Fall Coach Update Week of May 23: Form and Turnover

"Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress."  --Unknown

 

"The person who starts a marathon and the person who finishes a marathon is not the same person."  --Unknown

            

Hello North Team,

Thanks to everyone that made it out to Busse Woods last Saturday. We started taking photos and I posted them on our Facebook Page at www.RunningForACure.info. After the workout for this upcoming Saturday, Mentors Julie and Elizabeth will be holding a Fundraising Clinic.  There will be some good ideas passed out that you can use, so show up to get a head start on your Fundraising. Remember, It's better to be done with your Fundraising early so you are not worrying about it when you get into the higher miles. 

 

Group  Training

Wednesday, May 25 6:30 PM

Location: Palatine Hills Golf Course

512 W. Northwest Hwy in Palatine
Click Here for Directions on Google Maps
Coach Bobby will not be there so don't look out for the yellow car. 

Saturday, May 28 7:00 AM

Location: Busse Woods 0 mile Marker

Click Here for Directions on Google Maps

All Full and Half Marathoners:  60 minutes

Fleet Feet 5K: 20 min

Fleet Feet 10K: 30 min

 

Coaching Tip of the Week

Running and Athletic Walking Form

By using proper form for walking you can become more efficient in your stride and confident in your ability to achieve your goals.  The technique will help you safely cover more ground in less time, with less effort, and with greater consistency.

 

When you practice your technique, break each component down to an individual motion and focus on one at a time.  Eventually it will all come together.  Be patient.  It takes time and practice to have this new form come naturally.  

 

Heads Up!

Your head should be level, eyes looking forward, and the chin parallel to the ground.  A protruding chin or tilting the head down to look at the ground is a common mistake.  If your head is allowed to tilt forward, excess strain is put on the neck and shoulders and will lead to undue fatigue.  Focus on looking forward to about 12-20 feet in front of you.  If you need to look closer to where you are stepping, lower your eyes, not your whole head.

 

Arm Swing

Your shoulders should be relaxed, not drawn up towards your ears.  Arms should swing naturally with each step, and should be bent at the elbow at a 90 degree angle.  This is important.  Straight arms during long walks and runs wastes energy and can lead to problems with swelling, tingling, and numbness of the fingers or hands. 

Your arms should swing comfortably and naturally at about waist level.  When you are running focus a little more on the front part of the swing.  When you are walking focus on the back swing.  Do not pump your arms, but allow them to swing like a pendulum.  Your hands should be relaxed and loosely closed.  Any excess tension in the arms or hands should be avoided -- it wastes energy.  The elbows should be close to the torso, with the hands going no higher than the center of the chest on the forward swing, or past the back of the hip on the back swing. 

 

Posture

Think about having a nice, straight body position (as opposed to being hunched over) with a slight forward lean. Imagine having a rope tied to your chest pulling you forward and up. Keep your chest out, your head up, and your vision scanning the path approximately 15-20 feet in front of you. The straight body position will keep your muscles relaxed and in balance while opening your lungs for maximum oxygen intake. Remember to keep the slight forward lean as this will help with your foot turnover and allow you to move down the path lightly and efficiently.

 

Turnover

Turnover is how quickly you step.  Most people, when they try to go faster increase the length of their strides.  This is inefficient, and will waste energy.  It will also set you up for injury as it increases the impact of every stride. We will get more into turnover rate later, but for now practice shortening your stride and taking very quick steps, whether you are walking or running.  Pretend you are walking or running over hot coals and want to get your feet off the ground as quickly as possible.

Thank you for a being a part of Team in Training!

 

"Have the courage and the wisdom and the vision to raise a definite standard that will appeal to the best that is in man, and then strive mightily toward that goal." -- Harold E. Stassen

 

Remembering the Reasons,

Your coaches,

Marianne Cantieri   847-912-5981            mkcantieri@yahoo.com

Bobby Dobroski     224-588-7442            bobby.dobroski@gmail.com

 

Also you can check the status update of training on our Team in Training Hotline 312-651-7356 x 7761 or http://www.runningforacure.info.

            

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Team in Training

Hello Team:

 

Congratulations on running your 12 miler. How is everyone feeling?

 

The first midweek training starts tomorrow!  These trainings are for EVERYONE regardless of your experience or pace.  At midweeks we will be working on your running and/or walking form, pacing, strength, power, flexibility, speed and more!!!!

Trainings will alternate between The Palatine Park District Track and Palatine Hills Golf Course every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. This week we will be meeting at the outdoor track at the Palatine Park District just behind the Police Station. The address is 250 E Wood St, Palatine, IL 60067.

 

After track we will be going out for drinks and food at either Durty Nellies or Portillos. So come join the fun and gain some calories back after you burned them all. 

 

This Saturday we will be training at Busse Woods for a relaxing 90 minute run. We will meet at 7:00AM. We will be joined by the Chicago Marathon team. Lets show them a big welcome to Team in Training!

 

As always, if you have any questions/comments, please contact me.

 

GO TEAM!

 

Coach Mike Applebaum

847-975-0400

 

Team In Training Coach Fall Update Week of May 16th: Midweek Workout and Pace

"You accomplish victory step by step, not by leaps and bounds." 
--Lyn St. James, Indy race car driver

 

"Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to."  --Unknown

 

Hello Team!

It was great seeing everyone on Saturday at Running Away Multisport. If you didn't make it don't worry! You can download the Getting Started handout here. If you still have questions come out to breakfast after the injury prevention clinic on Saturday. Marianne and I will be able to go over any questions you might have. The most important thing is getting fitted in the right type of shoe at a running store (Fleet feet, Running Away, Running Unlimited) where they can fit you for your foot type and walk.

Remember rain or shine, warm or cold...we'll have training still (except in extreme weather conditions). You don't know what race day will be like and you have to be prepared.  If your unsure of the status of training, check out the Team in Training Hotline 312-651-7356 x 7761 or http://www.runningforacure.info.

 

Group Training

 

Midweek Training

Come and join us for our first midweek training!  These trainings are for EVERYONE regardless of your experience or pace.  At midweeks we will be working on your running and/or walking form, pacing, strength, power, flexibility, speed and more!!!!

Trainings will alternate between The Palatine Park District Track and Palatine Hills Golf Course every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. This week we will be meeting at the outdoor track at the Palatine Park District just behind the Police Station. Remember to look out for Bobby's bright Yellow Car!

If you can't make it to practice then do a 30 minute workout and figure out your pace (minutes per mile). This will make sense if you keep on reading.

 

After track we will be going out for drinks and food at either Durty Nellies or Portillos. So come join the fun and gain some calories back after you burned them all. 

 

Wednesday, May 18 6:30 pm

Location;  Palatine Park District Track

250 E Wood St Palatine, IL 60067

Click Here to see directions on Google Maps.

 

Saturday, May 21  7:00 am

Location:  Busse Woods at the 0 mile marker

The entrance is just east of Route 53/290 on the South side of Higgins Road in Schaumburg. Follow the road all the way to the south lake.

Click Here to see Directions on Google Maps

Remember to look out for Bobby's bright Yellow Car!

 

Length of Trainings:

Full Marathons:  4 miles

Half Marathons: 3 miles

Fleet Feet 5K: 20 min

Fleet Feet 10K: 2 miles

Clinic

The injury prevention clinic will be held immediately following training hosted by Athletico.  Make sure to come and learn great information on how to get you safely to the start line of your event.

Coaching Tip of the Week

Pacing

Learning how to pace yourself is one of the most important things that you can learn.  Finding the correct pace that you should be running or walking for your long trainings will allow you to complete your trainings and give you confidence. Many people, especially when they are first starting out go too fast.  This causes them to have to slow down or not be able to complete the workout the way they planned leading to frustration and discouragement.

 

For your long trainings you should be training at a conversational pace.  You should not feel like you are sitting on a couch or walking through a mall.  You should feel like you are working but not working so hard that you have to gasp for breath or be unable to talk.  You should be able to have a conversation while you are athletic walking or running.  You should feel that from a breathing or heart rate perspective you can go on forever. If you are panting for breath or cannot talk YOU ARE GOING TOO FAST, no matter how slow you may think you are going you need to bring it down until you can breathe easier!!!

 

On the perceived exertion scale (CLICK HERE TO READ) this level is about a 6.   If you are familiar with heart rate training zones this level is between 65% and 80% of your maximum heart rate.  If you are having difficulty find your pace, the use of a heart rate monitor can help you to keep your training within the proper zone.  Soon you will know what this zone feels like and be able to train in that zone automatically.  If you would like help to determine your target heart rate and/or use a heart rate monitor to help you with your training ask your coach.

 

If you are worried that you aren't going fast enough, don't.  The focus right now should be on finding this pace.  If you are worried you will never get faster training at this pace, don't.  There are times during this season where we will be getting your heart rate up and you will be training at a higher intensity where you have difficulty catching your breath.  There is a time and a purpose to this type of training but your long trainings are not it!!!  We will bring this type of training in at the appropriate time.

 

Also, remember that this is all about YOU!!!!  Your pace is your pace.  You do not have to keep up with anyone else in the group.  If you are training with a friend you might not both be at the same fitness level or pace right now.  You may need to split up for training and meet at the end to talk about how great you both did!

 

We are here to help you to find your appropriate training and event paces.  Talk to us if you are having difficulty "getting in the zone"!

 

Thank you for a being a part of Team in Training!

"The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality."   --John Quincy Adams

Remembering the Reasons,

Your coaches,

 

Marianne Cantieri   847-912-5981            mkcantieri@yahoo.com

Bobby Dobroski     224-588-7442            bobby.dobroski@gmail.com

 

Also you can check the status update of training on our Team in Training Hotline 312-651-7356 x 7761 or http://www.runningforacure.info.

Need the schedule? Half & Full Marathon. 5K & 10K

 

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Team in Training

Hello Team:

 

Congratulations on making it to your longest training of the season. Remember that first cold day when many of you could not imagine running/walking 12 miles! Well this Saturday, we will be running/walking 12 miles. We will be meeting in the city at Wilson Ave and Lake Shore Drive at 7:00AM.

 

As we get closer to our event, the weather, as it so often does in Chicago, went right from winter to summer. Have you had a chance to run outside? It is a little bit different than running in cold. As a result of the warm weather, you will need more fluids and electrolytes than you have needed in any other training to date. Please plan to carry sports drink and nutrition (gels, goos, beans, cliff shots, etc.) at this Saturday's all team. Also, if the weather stays warm, don't be surprised if your time is slower than in the past. The warm weather will drain you and slow you down. The goal is to complete the 12 miles, regardless of your time.

 

This Saturday is the official start of the Chicago Marathon training season, we may be a little light on coaches, and will not be able to man the Gatorade stops. We cannot guarantee that the gatorade will be there, and that is why you will need to bring your own supplies.

 

As always, if you have any questions/comments, please contact me.

 

GO TEAM!

 

Coach Mike Applebaum

847-975-0400

Team In Training Coach Fall Update: Week of May 9th - Shoes and Hydration

"The self is not something one finds.  It is something that one creates."  --Thomas Szasz, American Psychiatrist

 

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."  --Chinese Proverb

          

HI TEAM!

Are you excited to hit the road this Saturday and meet everyone? Everyone should have received the training schedule and started to train on their own. If you have not gotten the schedule download it here! FYI: On Wednesday, May 18 we will start our Midweek Workouts at Palatine Park District Track at 6:30 PM. More info to come next week on it. 

Read on below to see the details of this week's training site and Coach's Tip on shoes and hydration gear. 

 

Group Training

 

Saturday, May 14, 7:00 am

Location:  Running Away Multisport In Deerfield

800 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015

Click Here for a link on Google Maps. 

FYI Look out for a bright Yellow Chevrolet Colblat with the Plate SDESHOW. It's Mine.

Length of Trainings:

Full Walkers and Walk/Runners:  40 minutes

Half Run/Walkers and Runners:   30 minutes

Fleet Feet 10K - 30 min

Fleet Feet 5K – 20 min

 

Nervous about getting started?  Don't worry about "doing it wrong" or not being able to walk or run for 30 minutes.  That's what we're here for. Come out this Saturday.  We can help you to get off on the right foot.  You veterans and alumni we can't wait to have you get started on your next event.

 

Clinic

This week we have our Getting Started Clinic immediately following training.  We will be going over everything you need to know at the clinic.  If you can't make it we would be happy to go over information with you over the phone or at the next training.  The coaches tip below will go over two of the most important things you will need to begin your training. Since we are at Running Away Multisport for our training and clinic you will have the opportunity to pick up what you need.  Running Away is a Friend of Team and Training and offers you a 10% discount!

 

Coaching Tip of the Week

 

This week's coaching tip is about the most important gear you will own this training season.  YOUR SHOES and YOUR HYDRATION SYSTEM! 

 

Shoes

There's a lot of advice out there…here's what really matters.

1.  Whether you are a runner or a walker you need to purchase excellent running shoes
2. The best shoe for you cannot be decided on by its color or even brand.  It may sound silly, but we guarantee you that buying a shoe for looks is a common mistake that new runners and athletic walkers make.  We promise you, you will not care what color shoes  you are wearing at mile 13 and beyond at your event!
3.  What works for your cousin Bill won't necessarily work for you.  There are hundreds of Different types of shoes out there…because there are many different types of feet and running/walking styles.  Make sure you get what's best for you even if your best friend insists that his shoes are the best!
4.   Forget about the "flash" and "gadgetry" in shoes.  Buy shoes based upon proven technology that is meant for longer distances, not because they are "cool".
5.  Go to a running store to get your shoes. (Walkers, this means you, too!)  Your "Friends of Team in Training" list has running shoe stores in your area that will not only help you to get the right kind of shoe for you, but will also give you a discount!  They all have trained staff that will talk to you about your needs, measure your feet, watch you walk or run and recommend the best shoes.  Most of them also have a policy which allows you to return shoes within a certain amount of time if they don't work for you.

 

Hydration System

Carrying a hydration system (even if it is just a water bottle) is MANDATORY for Team in Training athletes!!!!

Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspects of safe and effective training.  Your coaches make every effort to provide you supplemental fluids, however we cannot guarantee that you will have fluids when you want and need them.

More and more trails will not allow us to leave fluids unattended and often we cannot man multiple water stops.  Additionally, coolers have been stolen, emptied or used by other athletes, leaving our athletes without hydration.

The attached handout reviews several of the most popular types of hydration systems. You will have an opportunity to see many of these devices at the getting started clinic.

Click Here to Download a PDF on various Hydration Systems. 

 

Thank you for a being a part of Team in Training!

 

"By working together, pooling our resources and building on our strengths, we can accomplish great things."  --Ronald Reagan

 

Remembering the Reasons,

Your coaches,

Marianne Cantieri   847-912-5981            mkcantieri@yahoo.com

Bobby Dobroski     224-588-7442            bobby.dobroski@gmail.com

You can check the status update of training on our Team in Training Hotline 312-651-7356 x 7761 or http://www.runningforacure.info.

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Team in Training

Hello Team:

 

This Saturday we are at Busse Woods at 7:00AM. We will have a nice and easy 90 minute training session. Please bring water/sports drinks and other various items you want to try. Now is the time to experiment with the different types of sports drinks/gels/beans and blocks. You do not want to try anything new on race day. Also, you may want to consider a new pair of running shoes. We have been putting a lot of miles on our shoes since February and your shoes may be breaking down. We have about 1 month before our big race, and you want time to break in new shoes. Many of you have asked me about speed workouts. Wednesday night track workouts will not start until the Chicago Marathon training starts at the end of May.Therefore, I have attached an article that Stacey came across for track workouts that you may try on your own. Finally, I have also attached an article that Stacey found on Calf Cramps and IT band issues. Please read them at your leisure. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please contact me.

 

GO TEAM!

 

Coach Mike Applebaum

847-975-0400

Team In Training Coach Update: Week of May 2 - Welcome to the Fall Marathon Team!

"The distance is nothing, it is only the first step that is difficult."  -Madame Marquise du Deffand

 

"I can't do it" never accomplished anything; I will try has accomplished wonders."  --George P. Burnham.  

 

 

Welcome to the Team!!!!

             

We are very happy you decided to join us this season!!!  The next few months will provide with an experience you will never forget.  It will be filled with fun, challenges, maybe a few frustrations, new friends and many moments of pride and a sense of accomplishment.  We are looking forward to working with all of you and helping you achieve your goals.  We are here to help you to get to the starting line of your event.  From there, your training and spirit will carry you to the finish and we can't wait to celebrate with you. 

 

You will be training through three seasons!  As spring turns to summer and summer to fall you will be transforming yourself into an endurance athlete and by the time the leaves start changing you will be getting ready to complete a half marathon or marathon!

 

Please contact us at any time with any questions or concerns you have throughout the season.  It is especially important to let us know if you are having any difficulties with your training.  Perhaps you may miss a few training sessions and not know how to get back into the program.  Maybe the schedule just won't work for you.  Please call us; we can help you to adapt the schedule.  Let us know about any aches and pains you may have, even if they don't appear serious.  They probably are no big deal, but the sooner we take care of them, the better.

 

Coaches Updates

Each week you will receive an e-mail from us with the subject line of "Coaches Update."  Please read these e-mails carefully and thoroughly as they will contain important information about the week's training as well as coaching advice to help you train for and finish your event in the best way possible.

 

Training Locations

In addition, we will always tell you the location of Saturday's group training.  These locations are also in your schedule packet.  If, on a rare occasion, due to circumstances beyond our control (usually weather or an event at the training location), a training location has to be changed we will make every effort to inform you, but your e-mail will be the first line of communication.

All locations and directions are with your schedule information. Please Note: You can always check up the status of our trainings at http://www.runningforacure.info

 

Team Trainings

We encourage you to come out and train with the TEAM as often as possible.  We can best help you when we are out on the paths with you.  In addition, we will support your training with water, sports drinks and snacks.  Most importantly, you will meet and become friend with your fellow team members, which is one of the best parts of TEAM!

 

Clinics

We have several clinics schedule throughout the season.  Completing a half-marathon or marathon is a big undertaking and is a lot more involved than simply walking or running the distance.  Wearing the right clothes, eating the right foods, doing the right things to prevent injury will all help you to have the best chance at being successful and having the most fun on event day.  We strongly encourage you to come out to the clinic to learn everything you need to know.

 

Kick-Off

Get your season off to a great start by attending Kick-Off.  You will have an opportunity to meet your coaches, mentors, staff and patient honorees as well as be inspired by our patient honorees. We hope to see you at kick off this week.  You are welcome to come to either one.

 

Chicago KickOff
LaSalle Power Company
500 N. Lasalle Blvd.
Thursday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.

Suburban KickOff
York Community High School
355 W. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst
Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

 

Congratulations on your dedication to completing a half-marathon or marathon.  Whether it be your 1st or your 101st you have taken on a big challenge, but with it will come big rewards.  You have gone one step further by joining Team in Training.  Whether you are walking, running or doing a combo, YOU ARE SAVING LIVES WITH EVERY STEP YOU TAKE!!!

 

Thank you so very much for choosing Team in Training and helping to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and other blood related cancers.

 

 "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."  --Helen Keller

Remembering the Reasons,

Your coaches,

 

Marianne Cantieri   847-912-5981            mkcantieri@yahoo.com

Bobby Dobroski     224-588-7442            bobby.dobroski@gmail.com

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Missed a Coach update? Need to know what the training status is this weekend? Get the latest North Suburban Marathon Team In Training Updates at http://www.runningforacure.info

"Happiness is a choice. You can be happy or miserable. Either way the distance is the same."