Training

Get ready for The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America on Sunday, August 10. Whether you want to train with a group in Chicago, or online anywhere in the country, we have several training program options to fit a variety of needs. Click on the links below for more details.

Chicago Endurance Sports

Chicago Endurance Sports is the Official Training Program of The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America. We have created a 13-week program that will prepare you for the Race, no matter what your experience level is. Get motivated, meet some great people, have fun and get in shape all at the same time! This is also a great way to kickstart your training for the fall marathon season. Registration fills up fast, so join today!

The 13-Week Training Program is designed to prepare you for The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America (13.1 miles) on August 10, 2008 or to simply help you get in great shape! All levels of runners, from first timers to seasoned runners, are welcome.

Runner's World Columnist, best selling author and The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon owner John "the Penguin" Bingham will be assisting with the team. Don't miss it!

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Ask the Coach

Coach Jenny Hadfield

Welcome to The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America online training programs. We're sure that one of them will meet your needs perfectly. If you haven't already signed up for The Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America VTeam, I hope you'll do that right now.

I'll be sending you weekly training tips that will help you prepare for the best race of your life. You'll also get weekly motivational tips from our good friend John "the Penguin" Bingham.

Send me your Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon presented by Bank of America training questions: coach@jennyhadfield.com

Need more training advice?

Read the best selling half marathon training book ever written: Marathoning for Mortals, by John "The Penguin" Bingham and Coach Jenny Hadfield.

Get your autographed copy at JohnBingham.com.

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