What valuable race-day lesson could a runner possibly learn from a gastropod mollusk AKA snail? On this mini episode we share the tale of a determined little snail with big dreams of finishing a marathon. After months of training, ...

On this episode, we explore a topic often underestimated but vital for endurance sports – sleep.  In a world where nutrition and exercise usually claim the spotlight, we're here to shed light on the underrated role that sleep plays in opti...

As an endurance athlete nutrition is a crucial aspect of our preparation as it provides the energy we need for running, triathlons, and other endurance sports. In this episode, we'll be focusing on nutrition for long-distance running, but fear ...

The one thing that has always made the Chicago Endurance Sports training experience stand out is its diverse and experienced team of coaches. Individually our coaches bring unique experiences and expertise, and as a team are able to relate and ...

Summer Marathon/ Half Marathon is our biggest and longest train program of the year, and with it come some of the biggest excitement and anticipation. To get thing off to an energetic start we have assembled this episode to introduce you to thi...

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

Marathon Race Week can be full of excitement and anticipation, but also can be a source of worry and stress. On this episode of the Chicago Endurance Sports Podcast Coach Cynthia, Coach Lori, and Coach Michael do their best to help navigate you...

While we tend to accept that being able to perfect most athletic skills requires investing time into practicing and performing drills, most of us give little thought into how we run. This might be due to the fact that running is a skill we don’...

Attempting anything for the first time can elicit many emotions ranging from apprehension to  giddy excitement to cold-sweat terror. On this episode we are talking about the journey to your first marathon. No matter your background or expe...

So you registered to train with Chicago Endurance Sports, and now you are thinking “What have I gotten myself into”.  It is understandable to feel a little anxious when taking on a new challenge, but relax we have got you covered.On...

On this episode Coach Emily, Coach Michael, and Coach Ryan discuss the role of Spring Training and how you might leverage it to assist you in your short and long term running goals. Whether you have been training through the winter or taking so...

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 tim...

Being well prepared can not only make your marathon experience more enjoyable, it can also assist in achieving a better finish time. This episode features an edited version of our 2021 Marathon Race Prep Webinar. Coach Lori, Coach Cynthia, and ...

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 R...

CES prides itself on having a diverse coaching team, staffed with friendly approachable personalities. While they all share a passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle and helping people achieve their fitness goals, each member of our 2021 Su...

Whether it is during training or in races, as endurance athletes we are always challenging ourselves to achieve more. But what happens when we fail to meet our expectations? It’s been said that you can’t be brave without being vulnerable. You c...

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...

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 ...

In this episode of Coaches Corner, Coach Lori speaks with fellow CES coach and Board-Certified Sports Dietitian Allison Koch about how the way you fuel your body effects you as a runner. Coach Allison provides tangible, practical a...

When people enter into training for an endurance event, often the central focus immediately goes to The Long Run. In this episode of Coaches Corner coaches Lori, Cynthia, and Michael take a deep dive look into all aspects of The Long Run. ...

For this installment of Location Journeys, Coach Lori talks with Coach Katie, lead Coach for the CES Elmhurst location.  In this episode,  we get the opportunity to learn what it is like to train with the Elmhurst crew, as Coach Katie...

Your training schedule provides detailed information on how to get yourself physically prepared for race day, but what about the mental side? In this episode we talk with CES coach and clinical psychologist Dr. Kristina Pecora about ways to avo...

From Snowflakes to Vampires, in this episode Coach Lori and Coach Cynthia address many of the common questions they tend to get at the start of a training season. Lori and Cynthia discuss topics such as the best shoe to run in, which timing dev...

In this episode, members of the CES coaching staff introduce themselves, share what drives them as coaches, and provide some tips for a successful training season. Everyone of our coaches brings their own unique journey, experiences, and specia...

Coach Lori and Coach Cynthia kick-off the season by covering an important aspects of the training program. They discuss the training schedules; how they are assigned and what the different colors mean. They  go over many of the different w...