OUR BIG WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! WINTER SIGN UP SESSIONS, FIRST 12 MILERS AND STRONG 6 MILER! WOOO HOOO!!

Greetings Friends In Training
We are so excited about this weekend! Our Fall Full Marathoners will be completing their very first 12 miler of the season! Let’s cheer them on!
Remember to check the FIT Long Run Planning Checklist
Our Half Marathoners will be going for a strong 6 miler! We hear they keep getting stronger and stronger, way to go everyone!

FINALLY! THE DAY YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR HAS ARRIVED! NEW WINTER SIGN UPS THIS SATURDAY- SPREAD THE WORD!

The moment you have been waiting for is hear! This Saturday, we will be starting our training program for local events such as Halloween Half, 13.1 Ft Lauderdale, Disney, ING Miami and A1A marathons and Half Marathons! You don’t want to miss it!

MEMBER REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM!

Attention FIT Alumni! Bring a NEW MEMBER to register with you and get $20 off your membership! If you are currently a registered member, bring a NEW MEMBER to register and get a $20 FIT dollar coupon you can use towards your next registration in 2011, or to renew in 2010! (You must have coupon with you at time of next registration)

FIT GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

Looking for a b-day present, anniversary, or a gift for any other special occasion? Here is an idea! How about the gift of a fabulous life experience! Find out all about our new FIT Membership Gift Certificates! For more information please contact [email protected]

SEMINAR THIS SATURDAY: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS SESSION 1!!

Join us this Saturday as we extend a warm welcome to our new participants! We ask that if any of you want to share what FIT has done for you and how much you are enjoying your training, that you do so. Your stories will encourage and inspire our new members! You will have an opportunity to do this after our stretching session.

We will also have some great raffle prizes including a free entry to the Halloween Half Marathon, and 13.1 Ft Lauderdale. Next week, we will raffle an ING Miami and an A1A entry as well, among other really cool prizes! You must be present to win. Don’t miss it!

OTHER GENERAL INFO!

THANK YOU JAY FOR A GREAT SEMINAR!!

Please join us as we thank Jay Granieri for a fantastic seminar last Saturday! Jay you were awesome! Also, thank you for the refreshing and delicious MIX1 drinks and the great raffle prizes! To learn more about these tasty recovery drink options Click Here
For pictures of our seminar Click Here

COME BACK! WE MISS YOU!

Attention members!
Did you join us in the past but "life happens" and you stopped coming? this is a perfect opportunity for you to come back! We will be starting with low miles again and would love to see you back on board! Don't miss this great opportunity to "get back on the horse!- your training horse that is" :) and let's have some fun!

NIAGARA FALL MARATHON: ARE YOU ON OUR LIST?

If you are not sure your name is on our Niagara Marathon FIT list, please lat us know! contact Denise at [email protected]

LADIES NIGHT A RUNNERS DEPOT DAVIE!

Runners Depot presents a fun evening of Chocolate, Wine and Summer Specials! Come join us on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 pm at the Davie store. Win a GPS Watch from Garmin, or a free pair of Nike shoes, and much more!! Goodie bags to the first 100 ladies. Don’t miss it!

13.1 FT LAUDERDALE SPECIAL PROMO CODE UNTIL JULY 20TH!

13.1 is currently running special promotion to get $13.1 your registration fee until July 20th! If you have not registered yet, hury and take advantage of these savings! the code is SAV131FTL

Other events discount codes will be posted again at a later time.

INFORMAL TRAINING RUNS DURING THE WEEK!!

Join us for our informal weekly runs! To check out the list of places, days and times, please Click Here and if you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

DO YOU HAVE A HEART FOR COACHING AND HELPING OTHERS?

Attention Members! In preparation for our new season, we are in the process of recruiting a few new Assistant Coaches who can help us. Thank you to those who have replied. We will be in touch soon. We are also in need for a "One One" Assistant Coach (AC) to provide Support to our current AC Athena. Other paces are needed as well. If you are an experienced walker/runner, have completed at least one full season with FIT, have a heart to coach, and are interested in joining our GREAT Leadership Team, please contact [email protected]

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN GOING OVER SUNRISE BRIDGE!!

Dear members, please note the Sunrise Bridge will undergo some renovations from now until July. We want to bring this up to your attention and ask you to please use caution when going over the bridge. For more information please Click Here

IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERY!! PART 2

-Looking for success with your training?

In order to train strong, recovery is key! We learned about the importance of nutrition for Recovery during our seminar last week. In addition to Nutrition, here are a few other tips for Recovery:

-Get enough rest!! Our bodies get stronger and our muscles rebuild while we rest. Be sure you incorporate resting days in your training schedule, and enough sleep time!!

-Get a massage! Massages are great care for our muscles. We will have our massage therapist come to the park in the next few weeks!

-Ice and cold baths after long runs! Getting yourself in a cold shower or ice bath after a long run is very benefecial and they help your muscles recover quicker! -

Follow the schedule and avoid overtraining! Unless you are training for another endurance event such as triathlon, we recommend that you follow our schedule as close as possible, incorporate cross training, and avoid overtraining.

To learn more on recovery,Click Here

FALL 12 AND 6 MILES THIS SATURDAY!

Please note the different start times according to your group and please be at the park 15 minutes prior to your start time.

FULL MARATHONERS: 12 Mile run/walk

Group A (14-16 min/mile pace) – No Group A participants meeting at this time

Group B (12-14 min/mile pace) - 5:00 AM

Group C (10.5-12 min/mile pace) -5:30 AM

Group D (9.0-10.5 min/mile pace)-5:45 AM

Group E (< 9.0 min/mile pace) - 6:00 AM

HALF MARATHONERS: 6 Mile run/walk

Group A (14-16 min/mile pace) – 6:15 AM

Group B (12-14 min/mile pace) - 6:30 AM

Group C (10.5-12 min/mile pace) -No Group C participants meeting at this time

Group D (9.0-10.5 min/mile pace)-No Group D participants meeting at this time

Group E (< 9.0 min/mile pace) - No Group E participants meeting at this time
 

FITNESS WALKERS!

Group A Fitness Walkers meet for a 7:30 am take off!

WINTER 30 MIN WALK/RUN!

All Winter Participants will be going out for a 30 minute Run/Walk after sign ups. Be sure to come prepared!

Please don't forget to bring your water bottle and a towel.

We are looking forward to seeing you then! :)
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]