Marathon College(c)
Register: 1/4/12 or 1/6-6:30pm
A Walk to Run© Program
By Lynn Gray, M.S.
RRCA Certified Running Coach
Have you tried every combination of exercise from Aerobics class to Zen Yoga? Is this A-Z approach working for you?
We know through research that people join group exercise programs with one or more of the following goals in mind:
1. Camaraderie - Motivation to stick with the fitness goal
2. Weight management and overall increased mental well being
3. Improve health markers-Blood pressure, cholesterol, cardio vascular, etc.
How can you achieve results and stay in a group exercise program?
A professional coach who can help prevent injuries, keep you motivated, and give you the tools you need to achieve your individual goals.
In Matters of Fitness, Staying Motivated is the Biggest Challenge. When the challenge is met and the event is completed you would have accomplished what less than 1% of our society can do.
``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````A Fit Lifestyle: Marathon and Half Marathon training is a lifestyle. It begins with muscular development and agility of all major muscle groups, then adaptation of distance walking and running ratios. Gradual distance non-stop running greatly increases cardiovascular fitness and the metabolic rate, just to mention a few health markers women over 40 are often challenged with.
One Year to Total Fitness: Marathon College is a one year course which comprises all of the above components of a developing a fit lifestyle. The yearly course is divided into four semesters which cover each stage of fitness necessary to build the foundation toward a healthy body able to complete a distance event such as a marathon or half.
Camaraderie: The participant gains increased motivation with their “support fitness groups” and having a “cause” to train for. The cause is a distance event which is heartfelt and lends itself to camaraderie and gives us reason to “push our fitness envelope”. Camaraderie and charity are key motivators to fitness and bring upon lasting physical lifestyle changes.
Semester 1 – January, February
Muscular conditioning, agility exercises, nutrition, and cardio walking
Semester 2 – March, April, May
Cardio walking to jogging and focus on a good “cause” event:
(Miles for Moffitt)
Semester 3 – June, July, August
Aerobic fitness: integrating beginner track, “threshold” running, and speed drills
Semester 4 – Sept, October, November
Consolidation – bridging the walk to run gap w/ continuous running & successful event completion
Goal Marathon/Half Marathon event will be in
November or December-2012
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The "skinny" on details and ??? about the college program.
What is included with this college program?
Dri Fit Shirt, Core and More strength/stretch class, personal schedule, e-mail coaching, weekly coaching & clinics, weekly group workout, valuable coupons for running merchandise, 15% off of running shoes, 10% off of massages, baby track & regular track....and more
What ages and fitness levels will be in this program?
Beginners only, over age 35, who want to establish a lifestyle fitness program in their life.
What is the cost of each semester, and can I pay per semester?
Yes.
Semester 1 = $ 200.00
Semester 2 = $ 300.00
Semester 3 = $ 300.00
Semester 4 = $ 300.00
If I wanted to pay per year, is there a cost savings?
Yes, $800= entire year of fitness
When do we workout?
The official evening is 6:30pm each Wednesday, and optional Thursday evening at 6:00pm for gait and form work. A Saturday morning group walking class is also included with this program.
Do I receive a schedule based on my fitness level?
Yes, 4 days per week; then by Semester 3 - 5 days per week
I mainly want to lose weight while exercising. Are nutrition classes included?
This is a distance fitness program which will burn body fat, while building muscle and flexibility. Nutrition guidance and classes for the"active person" is included. Weight management and/or reduction is handled by our dietician who is a certified RD/LD/N at a reduced cost.
What if I change my mind and decide to go for the half marathon distance?
Good question, there will be many who will have the half marathon distance goal; however, the program will prepare you for both distances; just an alteration on the "long distance" day.
Where are our workouts located?
Different areas of Tampa: Mainly from the training center in N. Tampa, Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Lake Park, Flatwoods Park, and other locations which facilitate the development of distance and leg strength.
Percentage of Proceeds go to Miles for Moffitt(c)
Major Sponsor
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