

The Arthritis Foundation's world-class marathon training program. It is a program designed for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Just choose your destination, decide if you want to run or walk, and we'll get you started. Our coaches have developed specific running and walking programs for the beginning and the experienced athlete. Once you have reached your fundraising goal, you will receive airfare to your event destination, hotel accommodations, ground transportation to and from the airport, event entry, and much more.
We encourage Joints in Motion participants to take on this challenge in honor of someone with arthritis. If you do not have a friend or family member in mind, we are happy to match you up with a special honoree. When you think you just cannot go another step, it is important to remember that living with arthritis makes running or walking a marathon or doing a challenging hike seem that much easier.
Madison-Chicago 200 12 Person 200 Mile Relay WAS June 6-7, 2008
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Sold out, training begun
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Chicago Distance Classic Half Marathon
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - Training begun
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Big Wild Life Runs (Anchorage) Marathon and Half Marathon
Sunday, August 17, 2008 - Training begun
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Maui Marathon - Training begun
Half Marathon training begins July 5th
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
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Walt Disney World Marathon
Saturday, January 10, 2009 Half Marathon
Sunday, January 11, 2009 Marathon
Goofy Challenge - Both Saturday and Sunday
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Required Fundraising Goals for all events
Every Joints In Motion participant receives a comprehensive 18-week marathon training program, designed by our experienced team of coaches. While following the training schedule through the week, teams meet the coaches and staff on Saturday mornings for team trainings. Not only is this a chance for you to meet the athletes and become part of the team, you also have access to coaching advice, fundraising information, nutrition tips, water/ Gatorade/nutrition stations and honoree information. In addition, our staff will be out on the path providing you with pacing help and program advice whenever you need it. Trainings are a great way to get to know the team and build a sense of team camaraderie.
The Joints In Motion training base is on the city's beautiful Lakefront. Athletes meet at the Totem Pole, which is just south of Irving Park Drive. Stretching and announcements start at 6:45am. Training begin at 7:00 am sharp! In addition to city trainings, the team will be taking "field trips" to forest preserves and running paths throughout the Greater Chicago area. Field trip locations can include some of the following:
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CBS Energizer Vignette Highlights 2007 Joints in Motion athlete Laura Nolan October 1st, 2007 |
Questions, Comments, Concerns, Sponsorship Inquiries?
Contact Joints in Motion Director Kent Munro at (312) 372-2080 x 12.