It is time to start thinking about running with Team Bear for 2008. As a Team Bear member, you will join other special people who will be running to raise money to benefit children battling pediatric cancer and their families.
2008 TEAM BEAR Participating Races:
RACE: Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October12, 2008
REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION CLOSED ON APRIL 23rd.
We do not have any charity spots available. However if you are already registered for the marathon, you can still join the team.
RACE: Chicago Distance Classic presented by Bank of America on
Sunday, August 10, 2008
REGISTRATION: Register for race on your own – registration is now open:
www.chicagodistanceclassic.com
TEAM BEAR runners will receive:
- Inclusion in the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) marathon and half-marathon training programs (NOTE: This year there will be a run/walk program)
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR THE CARA TRAINING AND JOIN THE TEAM, YOU WILL BE REIMBURSED.
- Training will begin on June 14th
- Proven training programs for all levels of runners and run-walkers
- Admission to CARA tent the day of the race: Private toilet facilities;Gear storage facilities; Access to post-race massage therapists; Comfortable rest areas
- Free TEAM BEAR and CARA running singlets
- Post-race celebration party
- Social activities designed to share experiences and develop running friendships
- Weekly email information on: Training facts and tips; Nutritional facts and tips; Injury prevention; Motivational facts and tips’ Local running events and races
In return for all the Team Bear training program benefits that runners recieve, we ask
Team Bear runners to raise funds for Bear Necessities:
- Team Bear runners are asked to raise a minimum of $600 in pledges
- To assist in your fundraising, we provide each runner with your own Team Bear fundraising website where friends and family can make pledges in support of your running efforts – website will be set up soon.
- Raising funds in support of your running effort is not difficult. Over the last three years, Team Bear runners have raised almost $200,000 while successfully completing their marathon or half-marathon events.
Training Program and Goals
- Goal: To finish the race, injury free, with a smile on your face
- CARA Training Program: The 18 week and 8 week training programs will get you from running 2-3 miles to finishing the Chicago Marathon or Half-Marathon respectively. You build up your mileage by just one mile on the weekend long run for 2-3 weeks, then on every fourth week you back off the mileage and rest up for the following weekend mileage increase. By steadily increasing your mileage you are less likely to get injured before your August or October race.
If you are interesting in joining Team Bear, please fill out the 2008 Team Bear Commitment Form and fax it to Susan at 312-836-1284 or mail it to:
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundaion
Atten: Team Bear
23 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60610
If you have any question, please call Susan at 312-836-2327 ext. 23 or email - smura@bearnecessities.org
Team Bear is proud to be a CARA Platinum Charity, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Participating Charity and Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon Bronze Charity
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