Spring HIIT Training- Lake Run Club
About this race
THE 2026 LAKE RUN PERFORMANCE BUILD
May 2. 4.37 Mile & 12K.
This is a race build for runners who want to compete.
8 weeks of structured, performance-based training:
• Threshold development
• VO₂ max sessions
• Race-pace workouts
• Long-run progression
• Taper & race execution guidance
Designed for intermediate runners targeting a PR.
Investment:
$55 – Lake Run Club Members
$65 – Non-Members
Limited roster.
Starts March 4th, 2026
Transform yourself into being "Race Ready" for May 2nd Lake Run!
Our training programs are designed to have you prepared and ready to run the Lake Run, in either the 3 mile walk, the 4.37 mile or 12K 7.44 mile. The Lake Run is the first Saturday in May. Our spring training program, will focus on High Intensity Interval Training, including stretching, race strategies and Nutrition.
This 8 week training program is for both first time runners and any runner who is looking to improve race performance. Lake Run group leaders have decades of running experience, frequent top age group competitors. Participants can expect high short burst intensity sessions each week.
We have many repeat participants who come back year after year. Lake Run Club training programs have been decades in the making. Enjoy the weekly group runs and all of the perks and program flexibility including a T-Shirt, entry into the May Lake Run and refreshments each week.
Some runners will "make it their own" running at a steady pace and just use the training to maintain a current level of fitness. As the weeks go by, there will be a steady progression in intensity at your comfort level. Runners with a good running base, will start with a higher intensity level.
While multiple leaders will be present at each session. Leaders' roles will include: check in/out, guiding group warm-up/cool-down stretches, lead course runner and follow-up runner(s). Leaders will be able to guide you in your running questions or concerns during warm-up or after the run. We will send out electronic education regarding a variety of running topics throughout the program.
2026 DATES
Program Dates & Times: March 4th 5:30 PM
Runs will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and on designated Saturdays at 8:30am. (Depending on our volunteer and group leader availability)
Where: Meeting at 305 S Linden Normal (same building as Vogue Dental). Our weekly run locations may change based on availability of local running tracks, where speed workouts will be conducted. Those runners who are performance oriented will have more of their workouts at running tracks, where 400-1200 meter workouts will be conducted.
If you are not a member, please consider joining first!
https://runsignup.com/joinlakerunclub
Fees:
LRC Member $50 early, $60 on Feb 15 (discount applied at checkout) - includes free Lake Run entry
LRC non member $65 early, $80 on Feb 15 includes free Lake Run entry No T-shirt options are available at registration as well.
Register online at: https://runsignup.com/lrchiit
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Spring HIIT Training - LRC Member
Spring HIIT Training -- Non LRC Member
Spring HIIT Training -- Leader
Spring HIIT Training -- Leader No Lake Run Entry
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Normal, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 5:50 PM local time (CST) in Normal on March 4, 2026 — 11h 26m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Normal events
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