Chicago Endurance Sports
Targeted at athletes training with the Chicago Endurance Sports (CES) running program, this podcast is a way for the coaching staff to deliver timely and useful information, education and motivation to CES participants on their training journey.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Strider #3 (mini-sode) A Marathon Fable
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 mara…
Snooze for Success: Sleep's Influence on Endurance
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 …
Mastering Your Nutrition for Long-Distance Success
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 n…
Striders #2 (mini-sode) Coach-ella '23
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 exp…
Lets Kickoff Summer 2023
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 a…
Striders #1 (mini-sode) - Coach V on 26.2
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 Dos and Dont's
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 Coa…
Good Form Running
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 du…
Your 1st Marathon - Embracing The Training
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 mar…
New Member Orientation
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…
Leverage Your Spring
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 …
2021 Marathon Race Strategies
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 wel…
2021 Marathon Race Prep Clinic
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 …
Car theft, Bruce Lee, and Hoka Athlete Rajpaul Pannu
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 Chicag…
Meet The Coaches Summer 2021
Failure, Success, and the Endurance Athlete
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 c…
Race Prep 2020 - Getting Ready For Race Day
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 sh…
Running and The Power of the Group
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 …
Coaches Corner - 2020 - All Things Nutrition
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 Alliso…
Coaches Corner - 2020 - The Long Run
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…