Marathon Training: Latest Updates For 11 Minute Pace Group

By: Dan Ashley, Volunteer
The Chicago Area Runner's Association
LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon Training Program
Providing info about changes and updates, as well as hints and tips for running your first marathon.

Chicago Weather (O'Hare):
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Mile Marker Update 6-1-2007 Group Leaders Please Note: Mile Markers Were Re-Measured & Moved 6-1-07

 

 


Final Marathon Tips 2006 - Number 3 of 3 Motivational Chants - (based on the psychology of running)

Final Marathon Tips 2006 - Number 2 of 3 Marathon Morning

Final Marathon Tips 2006 - Number 1 of 3 The Taper


 

8/26/06 Stretching-Hamstrings after 15 Mile Run

8/26/06 Stretching-Glute-Medius after 15 Mile Run

8/26/06 Stretching-The Plank after 15 Mile Run

8/26/06 Stretching-Calves after 15 Mile Run

8/26/06 Quadriceps after 15 Mile Run

8/26/06 IT-Band after 15 Mile Run

1/21/06 Photo of Week 2 (8 mile run) of Winter 2006 Training Program.

10/8/05 Photo of what I'm bringing Marathon Morning (in the shape of a litttle man) (large file - slow download on a modem)

October 3 2005 Update - Final Tips for Chicago Marathon

June 23 2005 Update - Running in the heat

2005 Photo From 6 Mile Run and another 2005 Photo From the Six Mile Run




11/14/2004 Update Over 100 Photos of Marathon (from Tomas!)
10/11/2004 Update:  Post Marathon CARA MTP Party

10/2/2004 Update: Where to go on Marathon Morning (Maps)
10/2/2004 Pictures: Photos of final run.

10/1/2004 Update: How To Drink Water/Gatorade Without Splashing All Over Yourself
7/31/2004 Update:  Why is Marathon Training Different From Any Other Training?
June 2004 Update: Marathon Training begins June 7, 2004. Info page has schedules, pricing, and info about free "preview" clinics in May.



6/3/2001 Update:  Marathon Training Clinics Start the Week of 6/3/2001
5/31/01 Update: How To Use Your Running Watch

10/11/99 Update: Top Ten Things To Avoid In Your First Marathon.        <<<<<<< 2004 Marathoners Read This
9/9/99 Update: Hold That Stretch For Half A Minute!
9/1/99 Update: Stay Out Of The Toilets In The Marathon       <<<<<<< 2004 Marathoners Read This

Click Here For Older Updates
 
  Chant for Sunday's Marathon:

I'm running Stronger, and Faster, than I Ever ran before.
I'm running STRONGER, and FASTER, than I Ever ran before.
I'm running STRONGER, and FASTER, than I EV-ER ran before!
I'm running STRONGER, and TALLER, than I Ever ran before.
I'm running STRONGER, and TALLER, than I EV-ER RAN BEFORE!

Preventing Purple Toenails, Bleeding Nipples, Rumbly Bowels & Other Problems When You Run Beyond Ten Miles

Related Web Pages:

CARA Home Page, Chicago Marathon, Chicago Amateur Athlete Training Tips, Hal Higdon Home Page, Chicago Weather

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