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CARA's Peak Performance Program with Coach Bill Leach

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Description

This "core strength" training program is for all levels of runners. It features a series of unique exercises designed to strengthen your body's "core" -- that is, the muscles of the hips, abdomen, back, and middle and upper torso -- which, in turn, will:

  • increase your overall conditioning and running performance
  • enhance your flexibility
  • reduce your risk of injury

Workouts last approximately 1-1/2 hours. In addition to running, you will go through a varied circuit of drills using training tools such as resistance bands, balance boards, exercise balls, as well as techniques that simply leverage your own body weight. These exercises will improve your strength, balance, coordination, flexibility -- and, ultimately, your running performance.

How are the workouts structured? What are advantages of this program? What makes it unique? Why is it such a great value? Learn more by checking out our most Frequently Asked Questions .

Regardless of your running and fitness level, you will get results and have fun with this program. It's for all levels. You get unique workouts and guidance from a professional coach and trainers at a great value. Curious? Stop by for a "test drive" session.

Learn more about Coach Leach and what he has to offer at www.coachleach.com . Also, be sure to check out his other programs and services with CARA:

Speed Training Techniques
Gait Analysis
"Ask Coach Leach" -- Training tips in each issue of CARA's Chicago Runner

Location & Dates
Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Peak Performance workouts will be held at:
Accelerated Rehabilitation Center
2400 North Sheffield (at Fullerton)
Chicago

Twice a week for eight weeks. You may select Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Monday and Wednesday option is available in the morning as well as the evening. All participants will also be able to participate in Saturday morning bonus sessions (see * and ** for details).

Winter 2002

   

Mondays and Wednesdays

January 7 through February 27

6:00 AM

Mondays and Wednesdays

January 7 through February 27

6:00 PM

Tuesdays and Thursdays

January 8 through February 28

6:00 PM

Saturday bonus session*

 

8:30 AM*

Spring 2002

   

Mondays and Wednesdays

March 11 through May 1

6:00 AM

Mondays and Wednesdays

March 11 through May 1

6:00 PM

Tuesdays and Thursdays

March 12 through May 2

6:00 PM

Saturday bonus session**

 

8:30 AM**

Watch for details on additional sessions in 2002: May 6 through July 1; July 8 through August 26; September 9 through October 7. These sessions will be held on Monday evenings at the CARA bulletin board in Lincoln Park (Diversey near Cannon Drive). Combine them with CARA's Speed Training Techniques for an even more effective program.

* A Saturday morning "bonus" workout will also be available to participants. During the Winter session (January to February), this workout will be held at Accelerated Rehabilitation Center. Details will be provided during the first week of the program.

** A Saturday morning "bonus" workout will also be available to participants. During the Spring session (March to May), this workout will be held at Chicago's lakefront running path near Diversey (weather permitting). The workout will include various training techniques that will increase your running performance such as tempo runs, speed or interval training, hills, or long runs. Afterward, have breakfast at a nearby establishment with your training buddies. Note: During inclement weather, the workout will be moved indoors (at Accelerated). Additional details will be provided during the first week of the program.

Transportation
Driving
Fullerton is 2400 north. Sheffield is 1000 west, or four streets west of Halsted. Free validated parking (up to two hours) is available in the lot on the east side of the building. Enter on Sheffield just north of Fullerton.

CTA
Trains stopping at Fullerton (one-half block east of the site):
Brown, Red, Purple

Buses stopping at the Fullerton CTA station (one-half block east of site):
74 Fullerton

Buses stopping nearby (intersection of Lincoln-Fullerton-Halsted):
8 Halsted
11 Lincoln

Check out detailed CTA maps , bus schedules , and train schedules.

Fees
Join CARA when you register and SAVE!

$110.00

CARA members

$130.00

Non-members

Session A

Winter 2002

January to February

Session B

Spring 2002

March to May

No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees will be provided for late enrollments. You must be at least 18 years of age and complete an entry form and waiver.

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Questions?
Call us at 312.666.9836 or send an e-mail to
info@cararuns.org .