SJ Fit Run/Walk Program

San Jose Fit's Run/Walk Program

San Jose Fit members (also known as Fitters) are just like you. We each decided one day that we would like to get into better shape, to make new friends, and maybe run or walk a half or whole marathon! Some of us are just starting an exercise program, others have been exercising for a while, and some are Boston Marathon qualifiers. But regardless of the specifics, we all share one common goal - to have fun.

If you want to make new friends, get into great shape, or maybe even run that marathon you've always dreamed about, come out and join San Jose Fit. Ask previous members and they will tell you this is a non-intimidating environment, and we really do motivate people to get fit and have fun.

The general format of San Jose Fit is as follows:

• An organized training run or walk each Saturday morning with a group of runners or walkers whose training pace is similar to yours. Each group is designated by a color - Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, or Purple.
• A short 15-20 minute seminar on injury prevention, stretching, nutrition or other topics related to distance training each Saturday to help you learn the fundamentals of successfully improving your fitness. The seminars will be held prior to our run or walk.
• Lots of time for discussion with your color group members and instruction from your coaches each week after the seminar.
• A schedule of training runs or walks to be completed each week on your own, or if you choose, with other members of your color group.
• Organized weekly speed training sessions and hill workouts once the group has built a sufficient training base to handle speed work and hills safely and comfortably, about 10 weeks into the program

San Jose Fit works because it follows the successful format of the USA Fit program which has been refined and improved since it began in 1989. The USA Fit programs have improved the health, fitness and wellness of thousands of people each year throughout the USA, Canada and around the world. Our San Jose Fit Head Coaches are certified by USA Fit and are CPR and Sports Safety trained. Each coach has successfully completed marathons themselves. Come out and join us and see for yourself.

Resource: San Jose Fit Website