Spring HIIT Training- Lake Run Club

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

Never ran the Lake Run before?  Read more about the Lake Run

 

The Spring HIIT Training- Lake Run Club brings an exciting race distance to Normal, Illinois on March 4, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!