Chicago Endurance Sports

On this episode, Coach Michael walks you through twenty race day strategies, ten on-course and ten mental, to assist you in your Marathon journey. You've done all the training and your bodies are well prepared to cover the distance, now its time to equip yourself with strategies to assist in having the best raceday possible.

On this episode you'll learn how both a Tylenol commercial and Bruce Lee can inspire someone living an unhealthy lifestyle into becoming a world-class runner. Dave Zimmer, owner of Fleet Feet Chicago, sits down with Hoka One One athlete Rajpaul Pannu to discuss his journey to successful marathoner/ ultra- marathoner. Note from editor: Some training practices discussed may not appropriate to all runners, consult with your coach.

In this episode CES Coaches Cynthia, Lori, and Michael discuss how to get the most out of your training on race day. They start off by walking you through race week, addressing the many things you should and should not be doing the days leading up to your goal race. From there, the discussion switches to Race Day, starting with race morning, taking you through your race, and post race recovery.
Goal setting, settling pre-race jitters, mental strategies, race planning, recovery, and much more; this episode is chock full of practical tips and suggestions to help you maximize your race experience and celebrate all the hard work you have put in.

Get ready for a fun and spirited discussion with the Purple team from the South Loop. While they are back of the packers and like to have a good time, as you will learn, this does not take away from the fact they they are serious and dedicated athletes. Their spirit to motivate and support each other exemplifies so much of what Chicago Endurance Sports is all about.
While this conversation is certainly a ton of fun, you will quickly discover it to be very honest and thoughtful, as we discuss what has bonded these runners together, and what continues to drive them individually and as a whole; even through the challenges of a pandemic.
At its core, this South Loop crew celebrates running by uplifting each other. By the end of this episode, don't be surprised if you find yourself longing to be part of this self described tribe.

Coach Violet is here to pump you up for marathon day with her valuable insights, experience, and positive spirit in this bonus mini-episode .