Think About It!

What is your goal for today, for this training session? Is the goal you have set for this particular practice session SMART?

S- Is it specific? (I will run x-amount of minutes at threshold pace) rather than general (I’ll do my best today)

M- Is it measurable? (Does it have a specific time, distance, heart rate, number of intervals, number of reps, etc.)?

A- Is it agreeable? Is it your goal, and you are committed to it, or is it somebody else’s goal? Is it action oriented?

Meaning, is it something that you need to do, and is this under your control or do other athletes control it?

R- Is it realistic? Is it within your reach, and is it challenging. Or is it too easy, or too hard?

T- Is it time limited? Meaning, is it achievable today?

These are great questions to ask yourself before every training session that we do. Learn to maximize your run workouts by establishing daily goals and working efficiently to achieve them.

Coming Soon!

The Chicago Athletic Clubs will be adding an exciting new piece of equipment for members to use and enjoy! New Leaf's active metabolic assessments will provide individuals with information that will improve workouts and develop specific dietary plans. It is a great tool that will help individuals achieve desired results, whether that is managing weight, improving fitness, or taking your athletic performance to another level.

Everyone who attends the nutrition lecture at LVAC on Saturday will receive a 10% off coupon towards a test. Also, we will be raffling off one free test!

Click here for more info on New Leaf active metabolic training

See you Saturday!

Runners: Test and Improve Your Core Strength...

Upper Body Strength...

And Lower Body Strength!

Fit Week Schedule Is Out!

Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity!

Next Week Is Fit Week!

Schedule will be posted soon!

New to running?

Intimidated by the words "running club"? Don’t be! As a beginner, this is a great opportunity to get started down the right track with individuals that can help you stay motivated throughout the season! You will learn a lot from coaches and peers who will help you each step of the way to reach your personal running goals. Get fit and get fast, but more importantly, stay healthy all season long!

Click here for some great information that can be beneficial for any runner, particularly beginners. Some of these articles will help prepare you mentally for running club practices.

Running club practice starts this evening at LVAC at 6:30 pm. We will meet in the lobby area, prepare to head outside for a run by 6:35 pm. Hope to see you there!

Welcome!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the CAC Running Club blog page. This site will contain all of the necessary info regarding practices, events, races, and other fun happenings. Be sure to check this page regularly as it will be a way for coaches to share important updates and running info. Feel free to comment or add any suggestions that you might have!