Coach Tip - How to Read the Schedule

Today we will be talking about how to read the Illinois Run-Walk training schedule.

To start first make sure you have the schedule by getting it from your staff person or your coach. The 2015 Sprummer training schedule can be downloaded at

http://bit.ly/1BDjOeM.

Once you have the PDF file open it you’ll see several pages.

The First page is our Saturday Long Run Schedule

Saturdays are when Team gets together for their long runs. Now let’s look at the rest of each column. You'll see:

• The Week
• Date of training
• Start time of training
• Length of training depends on your event.
• The next three to four columns indicate location of training based on the closest city you live in. 
• Example: If Today was February 7th and your training for the Soldier Field 10 you’ll be training at Braeside Train Station Place for 30 minutes if you are on the North Team.

Please refer to your staff and coach emails for directions to training. 

The last column will indicate if the Coaches will feature aclinic that will take place after training.

The other pages are each month that you in training. Each month has it’s own page.

The monthly calendars are the days participants train on their own.  At a closer look:

If you have participated in more than one endurance event and you want to challenge yourself. 

Remember that the schedule is a guide and not written in stone. Contact your coach to help modify your schedule to your needs. Your coaches can help you rearrange the schedule due to personal and job conflicts. Or your coach can modify it so you can train properly if you are injured.  Good luck on your training. 

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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

Weekly Update for the Week of August 28

"I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs." –Jesse Owens

This season is going by so fast!

We only have two midweek trainings left.  Make sure to come out this Wednesday.  If you come late and can’t find us, call a coach!

We are going to have a Potluck party at Marianne's House on September 10th after training at Busse Woods. Everyone is welcome to join. Expect to see a Evite in your mail box in the next few days for details and what to bring. 

Saturday is our next all team. PLEASE WEAR YOUR TNT GEAR. It helps all the coaches identify you on the course. 

You only have a couple of more trainings to experiment.  See the coach’s tip  for a reminder of the things you should be experimenting with before your race.

Chicago Half folks – your event is quickly approaching!  You will have your race prep clinic after your 60 minute training on Saturday.

Don’t forget to bring a snack, drink, or other food item to sell as a fundraiser for after training.  I would recommend bringing some kind of box or jar for people to donate and a sign for your suggested donation amount in case you are still training while people are buying your item.

Group Trainings

Midweek Training

Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 PM

Location: Palatine Hills Golf Course

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Saturday, September 3  7:00 AM

Location:  Chicago Lakefront Path, Wilson Avenue Exit 

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PLEASE WEAR YOUR TNT GEAR!!

Length of Trainings:

Full Marathons:  18 miles

Nike Half Marathon: 12 miles

Chicago Half Marathon:  60 minutes and Race Prep Clinic

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."
-Juma Ikangaa, 1989 NYC Marathon winner

Things to Know about the 8/20 Training at Waterfall Glen

A couple of special notes about our 8/20 training at Waterfall Glenn  

•  TIME CHANGE – We are not allowed to enter the premises until 7:30.  Please arrive by 7:30.  We will have announcements at that time with the goal of taking off to train promptly at 8:00 am.
• Parking is at a premium.  Please carpool if you can.
•  If you are unable to park in the parking lot you will park in the street and it will take you a few minutes to walk in so please allow yourself extra time.
•  Don’t forget to carry hydration!  We will have refreshment stops and if everyone carries we will be able to support everyone!
•  Waterfall Glenn is a crushed limestone path.  Great on your joints, but a little bit different surface to train on if you’re not used to it. It will be more dusty and uneven than you may be used to.

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