Now that the winter hiatus has ended, put your excuses on the shelf and come out of hibernation!! Registration for the 2009 running and walking season is still open. Meet us at 59th and Dorechester.  To register online, simply click here. If the active link does not work, cut & paste link  http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1711150&assetId=913F8950-1B7A-4D53-BB8A-FB1EE712C667 

The program runs from April to October, and allows novice athletes and seasoned athletes to change their bodies through progressive distance training, thus allowing them to push their bodies to mental and physical heights never before thought possible.Starting the week after registration, workouts will occur at 9th and Dorchester, starting at the 30 foot bronze statue. For those Chicago residents, Dorchester is one blick west of Stony Island.  While many of the participants will not look like your 'typcial' runners and walkers, their dedication, winning spirit, and mental toughness are second to none. Atheltes often create a new social group based ontheir newfound love for fitness.

In order to participate in the program, athletes need comfortable running or walking shoes, athletic apparel, a water bottle, and a positive mental attitude. These items, coupled with a group of seasoned coaches, make for a powerful combination. MaxFitness originally started as a triathlon training program in 2001, but later expanded to include marathon and half marathon training. Many of the original members continue to travel to sporting events as a team, nearly seven years later! One of the tenets of MaxFitness is that your fitness knowledge should stay with you for the rest of your life. That said, there are a number of 60+ year-old athletes who would easily outperform athletes half their age. The biggest challenge, however, is against yourself. For most, the hardest thing to do is take the first step toward a change. we tell athletes every year: "If you start, we'll help you finish!!!"If you have questions about the program, simply E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or click here