Let's keep 'em running and learning! Calling all middle school runners who want to progress their skill of running over 6 weeks (week of January 11th through the week of February 15) in the winter by learning about:
- Technique
- Speed
- Strengthening
- Flexibility/Mobility
- Agility
- Nutrition
- Mental Performance
Running will be weather dependant (will be running when temperatures are >20 degrees) so always be prepared by wearing layers! Headlamps are not required for evening runs but safety will be of the utmost importance with early sunsets.
Coach Megan Sloan will be leading the group and will be accompanied by experts such as:
- Denise Smith from Smith Running Academy
- Rachael Costello from Fox Valley Nutrition Consulting
- Emily Kunash from Next Level Consulting and Counseling
- Carrie Tomasello from Yoga by Carrie Ann
- Laurie McFadden from Y Weight and Tri Pilates
- Jill Ernst - personal trainer from Smith Running Academy
Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays with 3 choices for times:
- 3:30-4:30pm
- 5:00-6:00pm
- 6:30-7:30pm (Just added due to popular demand!)
Due to popular demand, we also added a Tuesday/Friday option from 3:30-4:30.
Due to current COVID restrictions set by the state of Illinois, we will only be allowing 10 runners per group. Masks will be worn during all indoor activities.
Meet your coach!
Coach Megan Sloan
Hi! I'm Megan Sloan, avid runner since I was a child. I started running around the block at the age of 10. Fast forward a few years and I crossed my first marathon finish line 2 weeks before I graduated college in 2010. From there, there was no holding me back. I've since crossed a total of 14 marathon finish lines, qualifying for the Boston Marathon in 2018. The passion for endurance doesn't stop with running. Somewhere between here and there, I bought myself a bike, taught myself how to swim and have turned myself into a 7 time Ironman finisher as well. In 2017, I also qualified for the Half Ironman World Championships and was able to race on my 30th birthday. I have a passion for running that starts from a very young age and the fire has never faded. My goal is to help your child achieve the same, while keeping them safe and creating a STRONG athlete. I've coached athletes as young as your child but old and as wise as you! The runner's heart knows no age and I believe that all miles shared together create a bond unlike any other. Lace up, it's time to run!
To learn more about the fun we have, click here to watch our Fall Running Club Recap Video.
We were also featured in the Northwest Herald and Chicago Athlete Magazine!
Registration fees
Middle School Winter Running Club - Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30 Closed
Meet at Smith Running Academy January 11-February 17
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$150.00
Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30
Dec 21 - Jan 26
Middle School Winter Running Club - Mon/Wed 5:00-6:00 Closed
Meet at Smith Running Academy January 11-February 17
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$150.00
Mon/Wed 5:00-6:00
Dec 21 - Jan 26
Middle School Winter Running Club - Mon/Wed 6:30-7:30 Closed
Meet at Smith Running Academy January 11-February 17
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$150.00Dec 21 - Jan 26
Middle School Winter Running Club - Tue/Fri 3:30-4:30 Closed
Tuesdays/Fridays 3:30-4:30 January 12-February 19
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$150.00Dec 21 - Jan 26
Contact information
- Event contact
- Megan Sloan
- coachmegsloan@gmail.com
- Phone
- 815-893-9075
