Chicago Marathon 2011
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Training with Coach Jay

Marathon training season is upon
us, and Coach Jay is here to help four
Chicagoans take on their city's
marathon on October 9th, 2011.

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Meet the runners

About Orlando
Orlando's team challenge

Orlando on training with Coach Jay

Week16

Coach Jay
CoachJay
Orlando ran his first marathon at Chicago last year and finished in 4:40. His goal this year is to finish under 4:00. He runs five days a week for 6-8 miles. His longest run in training for Chicago was a half marathon.
Orlando

Orlando's latest run

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About Traci
Traci's team challenge

Traci on training with Coach Jay

Week16

Coach Jay
CoachJay
Traci has run two marathons, running Chicago in 4:20. Her goal is to break 4:00 this year. She has run several half marathons.
Traci

Traci's latest run

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About Kate
Kate's team challenge

Kate on training with Coach Jay

Week16

Coach Jay
CoachJay
Kate ran 3:45 in her first marathon and would like to run 3:25 at Chicago this year. Because she likes to race we'll let her race a bit more than the other athletes, yet racing every weekend or every other weekend won't be part of the training plan.
Kate

Kate's latest run

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About Matt
Matt's team challenge

Matt on training with Coach Jay

Week16

Coach Jay
CoachJay
Matt is coming off a 2:51 at Big Sur. He has done one 22 miles run, two 20 mile runs and several 17 mile runs in his training. He recently ran 57:30 (5:45 pace) for 10 miles.
Matt

Matt's latest run

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