Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon : Official ThreadFirst timer here, as well. I'm doing the Indy Mini this weekend, then starting to train for Chicago a little early due to two HIM's (Racine & Rev3 Wis Dells ). Has anyone trained with the CARA group training program before? I'd really like to find a group to train with (at least for long weekend runs ) and to run the race with as I think that would be more fun than just running solo. But I'm not sure how well it would work for me starting the plan early and then missing some of the group runs due to other races and family events. Anyone have any experience with this type of thing - is it difficult to keep "in-tune" with the group despite missing training sessions? Another option I'm considering is the Runner's World Challenge, if I can figure out it's available for Chicago this year. Anyway, looking forward to my first marathon regardless - enjoy the warm weather if you're in Chicago today! |