Running Program

Seattle Fit members 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.

Seattle Fit members train for a variety of different events. Each year our Winter Program will support members who want to train for the Marathon at Rock 'n' Roll Seattle which takes place towards the end of June. Our Summer Program will support those members who want to train for the classic Seattle Marathon, which will be held on November 28, 2010.

If you want to make new friends, get into the best shape of your life, and maybe even run that marathon you've always dreamed about, come out and join Seattle Fit. This is a non-intimidating environment, and we really do motivate people to get fit, and have fun.

The general format of Seattle Fit is as follows:

• A seminar on training, stretching, nutrition or other related topic each Saturday after our run / walk to help you learn the fundamentals of successfully improving your fitness.
• 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, Orange or Purple.
• Lots of time for discussion with your color group members and instruction from your coaches each week either before or after your walk/run.
• 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.

Seattle Fit works because it follows the successful format of the USA Fit program, which has been refined and improved over the past 21 years. 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 USA Fit 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.

Seattle Fit has a walking program, also known as the Purple Group. If you are interested in specifics on our specialized program for walkers ready to tackle a half marathon, click here!

If you have already completed a marathon and want to work on improving your race time, check out our intense Advanced Training Program.