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