Half Marathon & 5K Training
Your Training Starts Here
Welcome to the Life Time Chicago Half Marathon & 5K Training Hub. Here you will find valuable information to help you conquer your goals get you across that coveted finish line. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced distance runner, our training plans are designed specifically with you in mind, from one of our amazing Life Time coaches.
Half Marathon Training Begins July 6!
If you’re running the Half Marathon, click the link below from your mobile device or scan the QR code.
5K Training Plan: Beginner
5K Training Plan: Advanced
Meet Your Training Plan Developer
Mike Thomson
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Level I USA Track & Field Coach
When it comes to getting motivated and driving results, there’s no substitute for high-energy support from a knowledgeable and experienced fitness professional. That vivacity is what Mike Thomson, one of Life Time’s in-club fitness professionals based out of Overland Park, Kansas, delivers to his clients.
Thomson has been coaching since 2005 after getting his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University. In addition to his fitness credentials, he is also a Poliquin Biosignature Practitioner.
Thomson was a collegiate soccer player at Michigan State who expanded his athleticism into endurance events. His accomplishments are impressive, including completing the Boston Marathon in 2008 and 2010 and a sub-11-hour finish in his first Ironman at Ironman Cozumel in 2010. He’s also competed on Team USA in the 2012 Age Group World Triathlon Championships in New Zealand and in 2013, achieved an impressive 2:51 finish at the Chicago Marathon. You can find him on Instagram at @fastandfitmike.