2006 Info (2007 info Coming Soon)
JumpStart Youth Fitness Endowment Foundation has chosen to partner with Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) to ensure you achieve your marathon goal with the highest quality in training. CARA is the official training program for The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.
Jumpstart Youth Fitness Endowment Foundation on CARA Website
About CARA
This not-for-profit association was first formed in 1977 as an organization committed to elevating the running experience in the city of Chicago. Today we have aligned our organization to serve the needs of goal-oriented runners like you. We serve runners in three ways:
- Relevant Information
- Quality Training for all levels
- Runner Advocacy for Road Race Standards and Running Trails
Runners who support CARA with membership and participation in training programs also help fund the advocacy work we do for the Chicago area.
In 2006
You can look forward to training in a program that is proven to be reliable. CARA successfully trained 3,000 runners last year in a variety of distances. Of the 3,000 runners, 2,200 were marathoners! So youÕll be in good company.
Benefits of CARAÕs LaSalle Bank Marathon Training Program
- Quality 18-week program
- CARA premium for each participant
- Weekly long runs led by group leaders with aid stations serving Gatorade & Water
- Free Injury Hotline w/ NovaCare Physical Therapy
- Variety of locations in the city and suburbs Ð you can train at any location
- CARA Race Day Tent & Amenities (massage, port-o-lets, food & beverages)
- Training information delivered via clinics on a range of topics
- Nutrition
- Shoes
- Core Strength
- Injury Prevention
- Race Day Strategy & Recovery
- Free mid-season Pizza party
- Free marathon training resource book
It doesnÕt matter if this is your first marathon or your 8th Ð training with CARA provides a proven approach to achieving your goal of running 26.2 miles!! We look forward to seeing you on the path!
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