Team NorthShore

Teaming Equals Added Motivation
Est.2003

A training/social group open to all who are motivated about getting into shape, and participating in local endurance running events. The group was formed because training with a group is more enjoyable and you are more likely to stay with your program than if training solo.

The goals of Team NorthShore are:
To mentor the novice or first time individual to step out of their comfort zone of fitness and try something new. We will help you develop a training program to accomplish your goals and help you find other individuals in the community to workout with.
Take the experienced athlete to their next performance level by providing, training partners, help in designing training programs and coaching to improve technique.

Take advantage of the benefits of being a member of Team NorthShore:

Group fun runs and training runs throughout the year. (WE even team up and run with other running clubs.) Special events.
Educational clinics.
Assistance through our Mentoring Program at getting started in running or improving your past performances.
Discount on Running & Bikeing merchandise at Running Right Alberto's the ultimate endurance gear store.
Team Apparel comeing soon in our online store.
Participation in member-only training programs & activities.
You can finally say... I DID IT!

Open to all – Residents and Non-Residents of the ChicagoLand NorthShore area. Come run with us you don't have to be a member. Evanston Running Club, come run with us because we will be running with you!

Training Programs, Activities and Current Club Group Run Schedule:

Sunday MORNING RUN Currently a fun run, although this run also can be used for race training or speed training, anyone can join us! Those showing up to run will plan the distance and route, with optional breakfast or coffee after. Runners in these qroup runs cover a wide range of abilities and distances. Newcomers are welcome, and there will usually be someone running near your pace and distance.
Meeting location may change at various times, please check the Calendar Page or scroll down this page to Up Coming Events. RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE.

SATURDAY MORNING MENTORING GROUP RUNS (101 RUNNING) WITH EDUCATIONAL CLINICS Mentoring Program every Saturday. Meet at The GrossPoint Cafe located at Ridge & Wilmette, at 8 AM for group runs. After each training run, wrap up and warm up at The GrossPoint Cafe where you will have additional opportunities to ask questions and get to know fellow runners. Bring a friend; there is no cost to the mentoring program!

Group Training Sessions: Goals developed specifically for going the distance in The March Madness 1/2 Marathon in Cary IL, The Chicago’s Shamrock Shuffle 8K, Univeral Sole Lakefront 10-mile in April, Soldier Field 10-mile in May, The Chicago Distance Classic 1/2 Marathon in August, and the Chicago & other Fall Marathons.

The Club is currently training for: Click on the Race Schedule page for more information.

Professionally Coached Up Hill Interval Training: Starts Wednesday April 30th and continues for six weeks. See Calendar for details. There is no cost to this training.

Professionally Coached Track Interval Training: Starts Wednesday June 11th and continues to October 8th. There is no cost to this training.

Professionally Coached Marathon Training Program: Begins 18 to 20 weeks before YOUR MARATHON and ends with a 10K race 4-6 weeks after YOUR MARATHON. Schedules for the Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Runner. Email Coach Gill Schumaker at www.agentofchange@att.net or phone 847-612-4702 for more information and to sign-up

A new benefit to members of Team NorthShore

If you can't find a time to run at the times above try The Evanston Running Club. Team NorthShore members - you can participate in any Evanston Running Club Run, even their track workouts however there is a small seasonal fee, you do not need to be a member of The Evanston Running Club. Here is a link to the Evanston Running Club run schedule: come running with us

Members of The Evanston Running Club You can run with Team NorthShore. Any of our Runs, including the Track or Hill workouts. No charge and you don't have to become a member of our club. Go to the bottom of this page and view the upcoming events or go to the calendar page. From Vinny Finneran, Coach ERC; "We are all for our guys joining you for your training sessions. We are spreading the word about the early morning speed workouts to see if our early birds can make it to NT to join you. The Greenbay Trail runs sound great for a lot of our folks. Let’s promote."

How do you join? Come out to one of our Group Runs and if you find you like running with us them join by: resistering online on this web site, go to the handout page and print out a paper app or contact Coach Gill Schumaker by email www.agentofchange@att.net or by phone 847-612-4702.

A Special Thanks for their support: To Running Right at 1770 First St. Highland Park, The GrossPoint Cafe at Ridge Rd & Wilmette Ave and Starbucks at Plaza del Largo.

We will run in the rain, but we will not run if lightening is present.
If the run has not yet started, we will wait a reasonable amount of time to determine if the bad weather will pass, or if the run should be canceled. If lightening occurs during a run, seek shelter, such as an underpass or building. Stay away from open areas or trees.

We will run in hot weather. However, the pace will be slower and there will be more frequent water stops on those runs. If the heat is severe, the run distance may be shortened.

Take care of each other! Be alert for signs of heat related illnesses (lightheadedness, cramps, headache, chills, lack of sweat, red complexion). If any symptoms occur, notify your group leader immediately. It may be necessary to quit for that day.