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Registration is Closed
Posted on 07/02/08
Registration is officially closed for the 2008 season and we are excited to have our largest group in San Antonio Fit history! Over 600 runners & walkers...
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Here we go!!!
Posted on 05/17/08
What a great crowd today!!! Amber and I were so excited get the season started, it will be the best yet!
Registration closes on May 31, so if you are...
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Check us out on YouTube!
Posted on 05/14/08
Wanna see what USA Fit San Antonio is all about? Check out our YouTube video from the 2007-08 season.
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Enjoy!!
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2008 Season Kickoff!
Posted on 05/05/08
The 2008 Season kicks off on Saturday, May 17th at 6:30 am. We will be filling out final paper work, picking up packets, visiting with sponsors, meeting...
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For more information,
call the San Antonio Fit Hotline number
at 210.568.4496 or you can
e-mail us at info@sanantoniofit.com.
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Questions
about San Antonio Fit...
Questions
about the program...
Questions
about signing up...
Questions
about the training...
Other questions...
- Yes,
you can still join San Antonio Fit?
We are taking registrations for three weeks after our season kickoff date. Once we are past the this cuttoff, we cannot take any new members. We do this ensure that all of our members receive the best possible training experience.
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- I'm not a
member. Do you allow drop-ins?
San Antonio Fit does not have a drop-in
program. Our all-inclusive membership covers our seminars,
professional advice, coaching, and training runs/walks. Visiting
members from other USA Fit programs are always welcome!
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- What is San
Antonio Fit?
San Antonio Fit is an award-winning
27 week running and walking program. This same program,
currently being held in close to 42 cities throughout the
country with expansions targeted internationally as well,
winning rave reviews and growing every year.
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- Who should
join?
San Antonio Fit is perfect for anyone
who has a desire to challenge themselves, wants to exercise
and make new friends, wants to increase their body strength
and stamina, wants to look and feel better, or simply wants
to get involved in a healthy lifestyle sport - running or
walking. Whether you have only dreamed of completing a marathon
or have done several, this program has something to offer
you!
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- When is the
San Antonio Fit season?
The official San Antonio Fit season
is the six months prior to the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio
Marathon and Half Marathon or other marathons in the Oct/Nov time frame. This usually runs from May to November.
This is when we hold our seminars and provide training schedules
for our members. We also offer an extension program from November - Februrary for those wishing to train for the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon in February. New members are welcome to merge in for the extension program starting in November.
- Where is
the training?
Most of our training is located at the Run
Gear Run store at 18720 Stone Oak Parkway Stuite 150. We do have a few off-site meetings that vary each season for benchmark events.
Feel free to contact us
for directions.
- Can walkers
participate?
Walkers are welcome! We have a wonderful
walking program that will
enable you to complete the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon or Half Marathon.
- Are you
affiliated with a charity?
San Antonio Fit is not associated with
a charity and you do not need to raise money to participate
in this program. There are several good marathon training
programs where raising money for a charity is part of the
program. While these can be effective and rewarding, we
realize that it's not for everyone and may be impossible
to do year-after-year. Some of our members choose to raise
money for a charity, but it certainly isn't a requirement.
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- What's the
catch? When do I have to sit through the sales pitch for a
new condo in Cozumel?
No catch -- really! San Antonio Fit
is basically a running club and training program. But maybe
that's like saying a Mercedes is just a car . We don't sell
Amway or real estate in Cozumel. San Antonio Fit has members
of all shapes and sizes (including folks that probably sell
Amway or invest in real estate). But what makes us special
is that we all come together to run and walk and share our
war stories and our victories. Check out our discussion
page for a taste of the camaraderie and support. We
hope you'll decide to join our club.
- How did all
this come about?
It all began in Houston about 18 years
ago with about 50 runners, 2 guys and an idea that runners
needed some guidance and training to achieve their marathon
goals.
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- What is
an ability-based color group?
San Antonio Fit consists of 6 groups:
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Orange, and Purple (walkers).
You will be placed in the group that best suits your training
pace. For example, if you train at a 9-10 minute per mile
pace, you will be a member of the Yellow group. This system
works because it allows you to train with those who are
at your ability level.
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- What
color group will I be in?
Our first two weekend runs are 1 or
3 mile pace finder walks or runs. Your time for the 1 or
3 miles will place you in a color group. You should walk
or run at a pace where you feel you could keep going for
a little bit beyond those 1 or 3 miles. If you couldn't
keep walking or running after completing our initial 1 or
3 mile pace finder then you are going too fast. All walkers
are in our Purple Group regardless of pace.
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- Why should
I walk or run my 1 or 2 mile pace finder slower when I can
go faster?
Simply because you are training for
a marathon, not a 1 or 3 mile race. It may sound like a
funny statement to make, but it is so true. Walking or running
too fast will seriously compromise your training season.
If you find your correct training pace from the beginning
you will complete the marathon in less time, you will experience
fewer injuries, and you will have a lot more fun.
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- What are
the weekly seminars?
Each weekend, before the group run,
we'll do announcements then hold a 15-20 minute seminar.
Topics will all be health and fitness related, and will
be led by knowledgeable professionals. After each seminar,
you will break off into your color groups for a brief talk
and question-and-answer with your coach followed by a run
or walk.
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- What happens
on any given Saturday?
We run or walk with our groups after
each seminar. The seminar will start at 6:30 am every Saturday,
so our goal is to have all the color groups finished before
9:30 am every Saturday. After the run or walk we usually
meet with our color groups for a few minutes to talk with
the coaches, ask questions, make plans for the next week,
etc.
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- Who created
our schedule?
Our schedule comes from the great folks
at USA FIT. For over 18 years, they have been training people
all over the country just like us. Everybody has a different
marathon philosophy, but ours has been tested literally
tens of thousands of times.
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- Do we
get discounts on shoes?
Yes, you do! As a San Antonio Fit member
you will receive coupons for a discounts at local businesses.
Other member discounts are in the works - stay tuned for
more information.
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- You must
be kidding. All this for $100?
No, we're not kidding. Isn't it great?
Now why don't you do your good deed for the day and tell
somebody about San Antonio Fit?
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- How can
I sign up?
Signups are open for the next season.
You can sign up by in person or online. See our Join
Us page for information.
- How much
does it cost?
San Antonio Fit's 27 week training program
costs only $100 for new members and $75 for returning USA
Fit members. We also offer an advanced marathon training
program for $125 and a military discount of $10.
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- What
is included for the sign-up fee?
- Ability-based group work-outs and coaching
- Weekly seminars
- Weekly training schedules
- San Antonio Fit technical T-shirt
- Discounts at sports apparel stores
- Social activities and more!
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- When are
the in-person sign-up sessions?
In person sign ups for the next San
Antonio Fit season will be:
| 2008 Season is Underway |
Training
for the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon
Registration is currently closed for the 2008 season.
Join us in May 2009 for the next season of USA Fit San Antonio!
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Remember, you can also sign-up online.
We meet at the Run Gear Run store at 18720 Stone
Oak Parkway Ste. 150.
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- Where
are the in-person sign-up sessions?
Our sign-up sessions will be at the
same location as our weekly meetings.
We meet at the Run Gear Run store at 18720 Stone Oak
Parkway Ste. 150
- What happens
at the sign-up session?
The sign-up sessions include sign-ups,
an orientation seminar, and a 1 or 3 mile pace finder run
or walk which helps place you in the correct ability-based
group. Everyone is strongly encouraged to come to both of
the orientation/sign-up sessions (Weeks 1 and 2) as the
seminars will cover different information. The sign-up session
takes approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.
In person sign ups for the next San Antonio Fit season will
be:
| 2008 Season is Underway |
Training
for the Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon
Registration is currently closed for the 2008 season.
Join us in May 2009 for the next season of USA Fit San Antonio!
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We meet at the Run Gear Run store at 18720 Stone Oak
Parkway Ste. 150.
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- Can
I pay with a credit card?
Yes, when registration is open we allow
payment via credit card if you sign up online. Registrations
are open for the next season.
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- Do
I have to attend both orientation sessions?
If possible, we'd like you to attend
both sessions (Weeks 1 and 2). First of all, you're paying
for a 27 week program, not a 26 week program. Second, we
will cover all the details of how the program works the
first week and put you into your groups. Lastly, the content
of the first two seminars is different. The first week is
information about San Antonio Fit and USA Fit; the second
seminar is a quick overview of Week 1 and then a mandatory
session on "Hydration and Warm Weather Running."
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- I can't
make it to the first weekend -- should I still sign up?
Yes, you should still sign up! We'd
like you to attend the first week for the reasons outlined
in the previous Q&A, but we know not everyone can make
it to Week 1. That's why we have another sign-up the following
week. The Week 2 seminar will be a quick overview of Week
1, but we also have an army of Assistant Coaches ready to
answer any question you have from the previous week (and
any seminars that you miss during the season).
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- Does entry
into San Antonio Fit include entry into the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon?
No, your payment to San Antonio Fit
only covers the cost of your participation in the training
program. We are not affiliated with the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
in any way, we just train for it! We will provide information
about how to sign up for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How much
training does this program involve?
Realizing that most people lead very busy lives,
this program is one that can easily fit into your schedule.
For the most part, the program calls for running or walking
only 4 days a week. Your long run or walk will usually take
place on Saturday with your group, with the possible exception
of a few warm up race events, which are scheduled on Sundays.
The day after your long run/walk is always a rest day. During
the week, you run or walk for time only (i.e. 30 minutes),
not for distance.
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- What does
20 on the weekly schedule (during the week) mean? Are we running
20 miles?
During the week, we run for minutes.
So if the schedule says "30" on a Tuesday, you
should run or walk 30 minutes. Do this at a comfortable
pace unless instructed to do otherwise. On the weekends,
we do miles, so the schedule will say 4 miles. Listen to
your coaches on how to run these miles each week.
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- Do I have
to be there every week?
No, many members are unable to make
every weekend session. The weekend seminars are important,
but you can always ask your coach or running buddies about
what you missed. However, those long runs/walks are a lot
easier when you're doing them with the group! And in our
experience, the success of our members is directly proportional
to their ability to attend our weekend training runs/walks
and seminars. When you do have to miss a week, check our
hotline (210.568.4496) or this website for the next week's
schedule.
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- Can we participate
in races during training?
Sure! In fact, the entire group will
be participating in several "races" this season.
You certainly don't have to be competitive about it, but
it's fun to run or walk in a different place, get a race
number, and cross the finish line.
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- What if
I travel during my training? Can I attend other USA Fit city
programs?
Absolutely. USA Fit has programs in
almost 42 cities around the country, and you are welcome
to attend any USA Fit meeting anywhere.
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- Could I win
the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon?
Of course you could. However, most likely
you'll get a nice t-shirt, a finisher's medal, bragging
rites and a lot of cheers from spectators and coaches. And,
that my friend IS winning!
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- What if I
want to find out more?
Send us an e-mail at info@San
Antoniofit.com or call the San Antonio Fit hotline at
210.568.4496 and leave us a message. Thanks!
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