Boston Performance Training

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Dates

Dec. 18, 2023 to April 15, 2024

Saturdays - Long Runs
Wednesdays - Speed Workouts

Description

Group training with an individually customized training plan targeting the marathon in Boston.

Locations

Chicago and Lisle

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Overview

The CARA Boston Performance program provides a unique opportunity for participants to not only train with other qualifiers but to also receive a personalized training schedule, coaching and field trip training runs. Additionally the program provides great amenities like access to the CARA Boston Bus, hotel block, shakeout run and social events.

Participants have the opportunity to train in a group setting and are able to receive coaching and consulting from Executive Director and CARA Head Coach Tim Bradley. Tim is a Boston qualifier himself and has helped dozens of other athletes train for the race, including multiple sub-3-hour runners and an age-group champion in 2017. Tim has over 25 years of running and coaching experience and his training and racing advice has been featured in Runner's World Magazine and Podiumrunner.com.

This program will provide you the support, community, and accountability you need to successfully run through the winter and make it to the finish line on Boylston Street!

Group Program Benefits:

17-week customized training plan from CARA Head Coach James Diamond, based on your individual goals, mileage, and paces.
Training guide and weekly education newsletters
Video guided marathon tailored strength training plan
Group training long runs (Saturdays) for 7:30 to 11:30 pace/per mile run
Coach led speed workouts (Wednesdays)
Hydration support at training runs, including water and Gatorade Endurance
Rush Physical Therapy Injury Hotline
PUMA Winter Hat
Access to a private STRAVA group for program participants
Access to CARA's hotel block (first come, first serve) (WITH Amenities option)
Access to CARA's Boston Bus to the start line (WITH Amenities option)
CARA Boston Performance Training Packet mailed directly to participants
Boston Shakeout Run with post-run coffee, bagels, and pastries
Post-Race Celebration

Virtual Program Benefits:

15-week customized training plan from CARA Head Coach James Diamond, based on your individual goals, mileage, and paces.
Training guide and weekly education newsletters
Video guided marathon tailored strength training plan
Rush Physical Therapy Injury Hotline
Access to CARA's hotel block (first come, first serve) (WITH Amenities option)
Access to CARA's Boston Bus to the start line (WITH Amenities option)
Boston Shakeout Run with post-run coffee, bagels, and pastries
Post-Race Celebration

Important Dates:

Dec. 18: Official Program Start Date

Dec. 20: First Track Session

Dec. 23: First Long Run

Group Training WITH Amenities: $275.00

Includes CARA Bus Access and Hotel Block Access
Save 15% - CARA Supporter Level Members. Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration.
Group Long Runs and Speed Workouts. View group training locations.

Group Training with NO Amenities: $199.00

Does NOT include CARA Bus Access or Hotel Block Access
Save 15% - CARA Supporter Level Members. Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration.
Group Long Runs and Speed Workouts. View group training locations.

Virtual Training WITH Amenities: $180.00

Includes CARA Bus Access and Hotel Block Access
Save 15% - CARA Supporter Level Members. Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration.

Virtual Training with NO Amenities: $100.00

Does NOT include CARA Bus Access or Hotel Block Access
Save 15% - CARA Supporter Level Members. Members receive discount by logging in with membership username/password during registration.

REGISTRATION LINKS

Group Long Run Locations

CARA training group long runs are offered at locations throughout the city and suburbs. Participants have access to all locations through the season and are not restricted to only their primary registration choice. (Click location maps for google map)

locations

Boston Bus

Boston Bus is included in the Boston Performance Training WITH Amenities registration. This amenity is exclusive to Boston Performance runners and CARA members. The CARA Boston Buses leave from the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. More information will be provided as details become available. You must register for either the group training or virtual training "With Amenities" options. To view Boston Bus details, CLICK HERE.

Field Trip Runs

The Boston Performance Training Program will have 3-4 scheduled “field trip” hill runs in Barrington Heights. The group will meet in the parking lot of Barrington High School. Details will be communicated via email.

Dates TBD

Bostn Bus

Chicago - Waveland
Waveland Park

Saturdays 7:30 a.m.

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Lisle

Morton Arboretum