Coach James Diamond

Manager of Coaching & Training at the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA). The largest running club in the Midwest with over 3,000 members and 15,000 participants annually. All coaching is conducted through the CARA and it's programming. CARA Training My Role: Program Manager Program Type: Paid Experience Level: Run/Walk- Advanced Runners Learn More: cararuns.org/trainingprograms Join one of the countries larges training groups with CARA's group and virtual training programs. We primarily focused on the Chicago Marathon (Fall), Chicago 13.1 (Summer), London & Boston Marathons (Spring), F^3 Half Marathon (Winter). Modifications are available for alternative target races. CARA training provides support for all groups from 13:00/mile run/walk to 7:30/ mile run. CARA Racing Team My Role: Head Coach Program Type: Paid Experience Level: Advanced Learn More: cararuns.org/cararacingteam This is a team designed for athletes who have already qualified for Boston and are looking to take their running to the next level. This group is focused on the team competition on the Chicago Racing Circuit. Application required, membership restricted to able to participate in group training and local races. CARA Track Crew My Role: Head Coach Program Type: Free Experience Level: Novice- Intermediate Learn More: cararuns.org/tracktuesday These are free track sessions hosted at Lake Shore Park Track in Chicago. These are 10 week sessions targeting a mile time trial at the end of each season. This group also races on the Chicago Racing Circuit as Lake Shore Racing Team. Training and team participation is open to everyone!