Training Programs :: Advanced Speed Training

Advanced Speed Training for Endurance Runners

If You Want To Run Fast, You've Got to Run Fast… and you do that by learning more about leg turnover and stride length; and by better understanding the 'mechanics' of quickness and speed. Then, running fast is the result of effectively applying what you've learned—under the direction and guidance of consistently excellent coaching.

Running fast is all about running more efficiently. It's about concentration. It's about training. And, it's about power and strength.

If you've competed in races of 10-mile distances (or greater), and want to run fast—this is your training program. It also is the perfect add-on to the CES Chicago Marathon Training Program.

Note: This 18-week program is limited to the first 75 athletes, so register today!

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Training Days & Locations

Group training sessions are held every Monday for 18 weeks, beginning with our first session on Monday, June 7th at Fleet Feet Sports, Piper's Alley (1620 N. Wells Street). For a little more detail on what happens at those sessions, read on...

Mondays - 6:30pm Fleet Feet Sports, Piper's Alley and other locations

Group will meet at various locations throughout the season: Fleet Feet Sports, Piper's Alley, LakeShore Park Track, Cricket Hill, North Ave. Beach and more.The focus of these once-a-week sessions will be on improving your running form, increasing your strength, challenging interval training, tempo runs and more! Our coaching staff will be on hand to help teach, challenge and motivate you!

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Our Coaching Staff

We're extremely proud of our professional, experienced coaching staff — they always go the extra mile to make sure you have a fun, successful training season! Why is it so important to have qualified coaches? They can:

  • Evaluate your current fitness level and goals to make sure you are training at an appropriate level
  • Evaluate and suggest ways to improve your running form
  • Assist you if you need to adjust your training schedule, in the event of an injury or missed training due to travel or life in general
  • Motivate and challenge you to reach your goals in a smart, safe & effective manner

Coach Aaron Kamnetz is a professional triathlete with 5+ years of experience in the sport, including international competition. He has been a competitive runner for over 9 years now with mention as one of the top-50 marathon runners in the state of Wisconsin in 2006 and a cross-country state team title and team runner-up title in 2002 and 2003 respectively. Aaron has earned recognition as a two-time All American Triathlete selection, two-time 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and selection to the prestigious 16-man Olympic Training Center's Elite Athlete Development Camp. He has had a top place finish of 13th at the Collegiate National Championships and 74th overall at the 70.3 World Championships. Aaron has trained alongside numerous Olympians in the sports of triathlon and running over the years while being ranked as the top 20-24 year-old in the Midwest for three consecutive years running. As a result of his accomplishments he has had appearances in and on the covers of magazines as far away as the UK.

Aaron began coaching over 5 years ago in the sports of running and swimming. Four years ago Aaron earned his certification as a USA Triathlon certified coach. During his time as a coach he has spent time as an assistant and head coach for collegiate programs and nationally ranked athletes. As a running coach in particular Aaron has spent a majority of his time helping to develop regional and national class runners ranging from 1600m to marathon distances. Aaron himself is a Boston qualifier with a sub-2:40 marathon PR. As a swimming and triathlon coach he has developed a reputation for demanding the best from his athletes while always giving them his best in return.

Aaron is looking forward to spending more of his time as a coach and mentor to athletes looking to excel and push themselves to new levels of performance.

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Minimum Requirements

Participants in this program need to meet the following MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Have completed a 10 mile (or longer) race at 9:30 min/mile pace or faster in the last 6 months.
  • Currently running a minimum of 20-25 miles/week (during the 2 months prior to the start of the program)

If you have questions about this program, please contact Coach Sean Conroy at CoachSean@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com.

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How to Register

Online registration is available at Active.com by clicking on the link below:

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Fees

  CES Alumni New Members
Through March 31st $119 $129
April 1st through May 31st $129 $139
June 1st and beyond $139 $149

Limited to maximum of 75 participants.

New CES'ers, good news! Once you participate in ANY CES program, you are a CES alumni for life and will save $$ on future programs!

No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.

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Questions?

If you have questions about this program, please contact Coach Aaron Kamnetz at CoachAaron@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com. For information about our other programs, please contact us at info@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861 for more information.

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