CES Winter Warriors Training Program

Fees

See details below...

Limited Space Available

In order to maintain the high quality that CES is known for (and which participants expect of CES), this program is limited to 500 people. Our last four programs have SOLD OUT before the Kick Off Meeting, and this one will too - don't miss your chance - register today!

About the Program

Interested in staying fit this winter?

The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of running. If you've been running all summer, chances are you may be in the best shape of your life.

Why stop now?

Become a 'Winter Warrior' and continue your fitness journey with CES.

Train in Chicago, then celebrate in the Bahamas!

Train with the CES 'Winter Warriors' Training Program — we'll help you get or stay in shape through the challenging holiday season. Need more incentive? Consider joining us at the Bahamas Half Marathon, on Jan. 16, 2011. (Travel & Race discounts available — more details coming soon)
NOTE: As much as we'd love to have you travel with us, you do NOT have to travel in order to join the team!

Two Distances to Choose From!

Train with us for either a Half Marathon or 5K — that's right, you don't only have to train for and run a half marathon to get or stay fit over the winter!

Kickoff Meeting - Sunday, October 17, 2010

Hosted at Fleet Feet Sports Piper's Alley (1620 N. Wells St. 312-587-3338)
8:00 - 8:45am - Packet Pickup & New Registration (Cash or check only!)
9:00 - Kickoff Meeting begins

This is a great chance to ask questions, meet your fellow teammates, coaches, staff and sponsors. If the program hasn't sold out, registration will be available prior to the meeting (cash or check only!). Note: We will not be training at this meeting, so dress casually and bring money for Starbucks!!

Professional, Supportive Coaching!

Who says training can't be fun? The CES professional coaches will help you run or walk faster and farther, feel better about yourself and have a great time doing it! Together, our coaches have a total of over 50 years of coaching experience as well as many years of competitive experience. They have trained thousands of athletes to achieve their goals - YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

NEW for 2010: Two Locations to Choose From!

We're VERY excited to announce that our Winter Warriors program will now be available at BOTH Chicago-area Fleet Feet Sports stores:

  • Wed/Sat at the Piper's Alley location (1620 N. Wells St)
  • Thu/Sun at the Lincoln Square location (4555 N. Lincoln)
This also means that if you can't make it to your regular location, you can still join the gang at the other store! Everybody wins!

Coached, Group Training Sessions - Start Oct 23/24

Wednesday (Piper's Alley) & Thursday (Lincoln Square): 6:30pm

Saturdays (Piper's Alley) & Sundays (Lincoln Square):

  • 7:30am for "Run/Walk" athletes
  • 7:50am for "Run Only" athletes (see website for details)

Our coaching staff will be on hand at all group training sessions to help provide valuable feedback and answer training related questions. First Group sessions are Sat/Sun, October 23/24.

Half Marathon Pace Groups for All Levels

We have pace leaders for all levels of Run and Run-Walkers:

Run Paces
Groups from 7:30 to 11:30 minutes per mile, in 30 second increments (i.e. 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, etc.)

Run/Walk Paces
8 min run with 1 min walk interval (8/1)
* 10:30

5 min run with 1 min walk interval (5/1)
* 10:30
* 11:00
* 11:30-12:00
* 12:00-12:30

3 min run with 2 min walk interval (3/2 - progresses to 4/2)
* 12:30-13:00, 13:30

5K Group Leaders

We will have group leaders for both Run and Run/Walk training.
Run/Walk groups will have the following options:

  • 5 min run with 1 min walk interval (5/1)
  • 3 min run with 2 min walk interval (3/2 - progresses to 4/2)

Pace Group Availability

While we always strive to have more than enough pace group leaders, please be aware that we depend on the availability of qualified, dependable people. We will do our best to fill all of the above listed pace groups but there may be some days where we are short of pacers. Thank you for understanding...

Group Training Registration Fees

CES Alumni:

  • $149 through Sep. 12
  • $159 Sept. 13 through Oct. 16
  • $169 Oct. 17 and beyond

New Member:
  • $169 through Sep. 12
  • $179 Sept. 13 through Oct. 16
  • $189 Oct. 17 and beyond

Virtual Training Option

Do you live too far away? Can't make it to any of the Group training sessions because of conflicts? Try our Virtual Training option! You'll receive your schedule online, email & phone access to our coaches, as well as a weekly email update with coaching tips, race updates and more.

Virtual Training Registration Fees

CES Alumni:

  • $49 through Sep. 12
  • $59 Sept. 13 through Oct. 16
  • $69 Oct. 17 and beyond

New Member:
  • $69 through Sep. 12
  • $79 Sept. 13 through Oct. 16
  • $89 Oct. 17 and beyond

Refund Policy

*No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.

Race Entry Fees - not included

Race entry fees are NOT included in the training program fees.

Additional Information

Dates and times are subject to change.