Weekly Update for the Week of September 12, 2011

“Hurry slowly. Be dedicated and discipline and work hard, but take your time. Move ahead, but

be patient.” –Grete Waitz

“You’ve got to race for yourself. You’ve got to find something in your efforts that has meaning to

you, and only you can define that. Once you define it, you are going to be much more at peace

with what you are doing.” --Silken Laumann, Olympic medalist in rowing.

Congratulations to all of our awesome Chicago Half Marathon finishers! You all

did great! For those of you for whom this was your “official” event…don’t disappear! You are

welcome to come out to trainings. Bring your medal this Saturday and show it off!

Well, this is it…your longest training before your event. You are so ready for it!!! Remember this

is your last time to practice what you are going to do on event day, with a long training. Make

sure you prepare for a couple of days before by getting hydrated, ramping up the carbs a bit,

and getting plenty of rest. Also make sure to stay hydrated and get adequate nutrition after your

training. Below are a few more tips on making your long training successful.

Group Training

Saturday, September 17th 7:00 AM

Location: ALL TEAM – City – Lakefront Path, Wilson

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Length of Trainings:

Full Marathons: 20 miles

Nike Half Marathon: 12 miles

Weekly Update for the Week of September 5, 2011

“Faith that the thing can be done is essential to any great achievement.” –Thomas N. Carruther

“Success is doing what it takes in spite of one’s fear.”  --Johnny Rutherford Three time Indy 500 Champion

Lots of Congratulations are in order this week!
Congratulations to the Chicago Full and Nike participants who completed your longest trainings to date last Saturday!  

Congratulations to the Chicago Half participants who are now readyyou’re your event this Saturday!  Good luck on Saturday!  Coaches Chris and Marie are both coaching the event.  Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any last minute questions or nerves!
If you are not doing the half marathon next Sunday, come downtown and cheer on your TEAM mates they will appreciate your support!

After Training on Saturday we are having a Potluck Party at Marianne's House to celebrate everyone on their amazing accomplishments. Make sure you respond to the EVITE and tell everyone what you are bringing.

This week’s coach’s tip is on the psychological aspects of training and event day.  Read through it for tips on how mental preparation can help you during your training and race.

This Wednesday is our LAST MIDWEEK WORKOUT!  We have had a great season on Wednesday nights and hope you can make it out to the last one.  Hopefully we can head out to Durty Nellies or Photo Dogs one last time after practice.  We can toast to all we have accomplished on Wednesdays this year and also begin carb loading and toast the Chicago Half marathoners!

Group Trainings

Midweek Training
Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 PM
Location: Palatine Park District Track

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Saturday, September 10  7:00 AM
Location:  Busse Woods 0 Mile Marker

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Length of Trainings:
Full Marathons:  120 minutes
Nike Half Marathon: 90 minutes
Chicago Half Marathon: Rest and Stretch!

“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” –Albert Pike 

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.

“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.“
- President George W. Bush, November 11, 2001

“Are you guys ready?  Let’s Roll!”  Todd Beamer, United Airlines Flight 93 Passenger, September 11, 2001 before attempting to thwart the hijackers