LRC Heat Wave

HEAT WAVE Summer Running Program

Heat Wave is a 8 week 5K friendly running program designed to help new and experienced runners to gradually build up their endurance over the course of the program. The program consists of weekly group runs that take place every Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 PM starting June 17th.

Meetings will be held at Lake Run Club Office (305 S Linden St. Normal, IL) on Tuesday afternoons @ 5:30pm..  With the goal of preparing participants to run in the Evergreen Lake 5K on August 9th.  The race starts and finishes at the North boat launch and beach area at Comlara park outside of Hudson, IL.  

During the program, participants will receive guidance and support from experienced running coaches and fellow runners. The program is designed to gradually increase the distance and intensity of the weekly runs to help participants build up their endurance and develop good running habits.

The program culminates in the Evergreen Lake 5K, which provides participants with the opportunity to put their training into practice and achieve their running goals. Whether you are looking to complete your first 5K, improve your running technique, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of running with others, Heat Wave is a great program to get started with.  The $60 Registration includes entry into the Evergreen lake 5K race, with additional options for provide flexibility for ones budget and running objectives. 

All abilities are welcome! Strollers are allowed in any and all groups!

Groups will be broken down as follows:

Group 1 – Walkers Only

Group 2 – Jeffing 30/30 Run/Walk 

Group 3 – New Runner or currently running 12:00+ min/mile

Group 4 – 12:00 min/mile – 11:00 min/mile

Group 5 – 11:00 min/mile – 10:00 min/mile

Group 6 – 10:00 min/mile – 9:00 min/mile

Group 7 – 9:00 min/mile or faster

Tell your friends and family to sign up for the Comlara 5K.  We will also have a kids run for just $3.00 too! 

 https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Hudson/EvergreenLake