Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Come join us for the 2025 FFC Indoor Triathlon Series, powered by Grit Endurance!  This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced.  Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you! Tackle one race or go for both!  There will be overall results for each race as well as the series!

Join your fellow Grit Endurance athletes for fun and camaraderie on the slopes! Embrace the thrill of winter by joining us to ski or snowboard - the perfect way to stay active during the triathlon off-season! Whether you’re a seasoned skier, an adventurous snowboarder, or just looking to try something new, this event is for you! As usual, friends and family are welcome!

Ring in the New Year with a fun run at Palmer’s Square Park, which is in Chicago’s beautiful Logan Square neighborhood, and enjoy some donuts, coffee, conversation and maybe even some adult beverages afterward!

Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Join us for our first group event on Training Peaks Virtual! The race will start at 9:00am and will be 14.1 miles in length, with 1509 feet of elevation gain! It’s a points race, so you can obtain points at different locations throughout the race. Also join us for audio on our Discord channel to participate in the banter during the race! All levels are welcome!

Ready for a night of fun, friendly competition, and socializing? Join us for Trivia Night on Thursday, December 19^th at 7:30pm at O'Donovan's Pub. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, bond with your teammates, and show off your trivia skills (or lack thereof). Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, everyone is welcome! 

Our December Group Run location is taking us to Streeterville! We will meet at Cupitol (455 E. Illinois) at 9am, then run for about an hour on the lakefront trail, returning back to the cafe for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Join us at the Revolution Taproom (3340 N. Kedzie) for some beers and fun with your teammates! No RSVP needed!

Are you passionate about both running and reading? Join Grit Endurance’s “Zone 2 Book Crew,” where we blend the thrill of endurance sports with the joy of literature! Each month, we’ll choose a captivating book that inspires and motivates athletes like you. At the end of the month, lace up your shoes for an easy-paced, zone 2, group run, where we’ll share insights, discuss themes, and connect with fellow runners over the pages we’ve explored.

Our November Group Run location is taking us to Lincoln Park! We will meet at Colectivo (2530 N. Clark St.) at 9am, then run for about an hour on the lakefront trail, returning back to the cafe for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Join us for this 1-hour clinic that is fully focused on helping you learn the technique of flip turns! You’ll be able to get guidance and real time feedback from Grit Endurance Coaches, with plenty of time to practice during the clinic. The cost is $25, and you can register by emailing Jim @grit-endurance.com. Act quickly, because we are limiting the clinic to 12 total swimmers!

Come join us for a fun and laid back group ride where we tour three of Chicago’s breweries. The ride starts at 11am at Ohio Street Beach, and will have stops at Half Acre, Begyle, and Midwest Coast Breweries! The total estimated riding distance is approximately 17 miles. All levels of cyclist are welcome, or just join us at the breweries! Note you must have a helmet if biking!

Come out and join the GE crew for our watch party on course! We will have the tent up near Morgan Street Cafe at the corner of Morgan and Adams, where you can see runners pass by twice at about mile 14 and 17. The lead runners are expected around 8:30am. GE will provide donuts and coffee starting at 8am!

Our September Group Run location is taking us to Lincoln Park! We will meet at Colectivo (2530 N. Clark St.) at 9am, then run for about an hour on the lakefront trail, returning back to the cafe for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time! If you are training for the marathon, time the end of your run to finish up with the group for an added boost!

Join us for this awesome race in beautiful northern Michigan, the views and experience will not disappoint!

Come race this amazing event or get inspired as part of the GE cheer crew! We will have the tent up and will be supporting the athletes throughout the day!

Come race this amazing event or get inspired as part of the GE cheer crew! More information and registration can be found here.

Join us for our last monthly group ride of 2024! The meetup location for this ride will be Werk Force Brewing, at 14903 S. Center St., in Plainfield.

Come race with us or root on the team at the world’s largest triathlon! We will have over 30 GE athletes racing, so it’s going to be a whole lot of fun!

Join us for our monthly group rides, at rotating Chicago area locations! The rides will have multiple pace groups covering anywhere from 20-50 miles.

Join us for this two-part clinic where we’ll review how to properly set up and execute your transitions, as well as how to change a flat tire! This will be perfect for beginner triathletes.

Our August group fun run is taking us to the 606 trail! We will meet at Goddess and the Grocer (1649 N. Damen) at 9am, then run on the lakefront path for about an hour, returning back to the restaurant for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Join us for this barbecue where we say THANK YOU for being a part of Grit Endurance. Friends and family are welcome! Food and beverages will be provided by Grit Endurance! Location is 453 N. May St.

Come join us for this fun event in the Western Suburbs! This is a great race for beginners as well as experienced athletes! Click here for more info or to register.

Whether you are training for a fall ironman or 70.3, or just want a serious challenge, join us for this group training ride on the beautiful and hilly IM Wisconsin course!

Join us for our clinic “Racing with the Mind”, a sports psychology and mental skills clinic with Zac Robbins, from Adler University!

Join us for our monthly group rides, at rotating Chicago area locations! The rides will have multiple pace groups covering anywhere from 20-60 miles.

Our July group fun run is taking us to Streeterville! We will meet at Cupitol (455 E. Illinois) at 9am, then run on the lakefront path for about an hour, returning back to the restaurant for breakfast and coffee around 10:00! If you want to run more, feel free to knock out some miles ahead of time!

Join us for our first ever women’s group run! Coach Whitney Zweifel is going to lead the GE women on a 8-10 mile run, starting and finishing at Lula Cafe! We will run the 606 trail and finish up back at the Cafe for brunch, coffee and some good times! The run starts at 7:30, so we can try to beat the heat! If you don’t want to run that far, that’s totally cool, come join for us much or as little as you’d like!