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Super Clinic

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Don't miss this 1 day clinic providing specific guidance for marathon training. The speakers are experts in their field and they will customize their presentations to suit First Time Marathoners and Returning Marathoners.

Speakers

Matt Fitzgerald Runners World contributor; author of Runners World Guide to Performance Nutrition for Runners
   
Michael Nishi General Manager of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
   
Coach Bill Leach 39 years of coaching experience for collegiate and marathon-bound runners
   
Hal Higdon Runners World contributor; author of Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide
   
Dr. Terry Nicola Asst. Professor, Director, Sports Medicine Rehabilitation at UIC - Chicago
   
Jan Dowell Registered Dietician and Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics
   
   
David Zimmer Owner of three Fleet Feet Sports locations in Chicago and Elmhurst
   
Donna Hanetho Certified Athletic Training & Director of Athletic Services for NovaCare Rehabilitation

Clinic Topics

First Time Marathoners
Returning Marathoners
Course insights for first timers Course changes for returning marathoners
Running Form basics – forming good habits Running Form tips – improve efficiency & PR
Training schedule overview Higdon’s Intermediate & Advanced training
Injury Prevention – goal is finishing healthy Injury Prevention – goal is improvement
Nutrition basics to properly fuel a marathon Nutrition Reality – debunking myths
Proper fit for shoes & apparel Proper fit for shoes & apparel
Learning proper stretching Incorporating efficient & effective stretching

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007

Cost:
Free to participants of CARA’s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Training Program
$15 for CARA members
$30 for non-members

You will have the opportunity to register with one of twenty CARA supported Charity Programs
On-Site Registration and Packet Pick-Up available

Date Time Location Fees
Saturday,
May 19
8:00 a.m. check-in

9:00 a.m. 1st Clinic begins

12 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Boxed lunch & meet and greet

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Clinics resume

UIC Medical School West
1853 W Polk Street
Chicago, IL
Map
Get there using the CTA
Directions provided by UIC
Free to participants in CARA’s LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Training

$15 to CARA members

$30 to Non-Members

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