Can walkers participate?
YES!! Walk it!! Your Joints in Motion Team has designed a training program that takes into account the specific needs of our walkers. In fact, 50 percent of our team is made up of walkers. We can coach you to marathon success, too! Our 20 week training program will get you fit, keep you healthy throughout the training progam and guarantee your success on race day!
Walkers are welcome! We have a wonderful walking program that will enable you to complete the Portland Marathon. Please be aware, however, that the Portland Marathon requires all participants to complete the course within eight hours (which requires a 18 min per mile or better pace). If this is faster than your typical pace, don’t let it keep you from joining us! There are plenty of other events to train for – such as half marathons – that might be more suitable to your pace. [top] • Are you affiliated with a charity? Portland 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. [top] • What’s the catch? When do
Northeast Ohio Fit welcomes walkers who wish to participate in a Half Marathon. Our program accommodates walkers who plan to finish the Half Marathon in under 4 hours. [top] • Are you affiliated with a charity? NEO 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. [top] • What’s the catch? When do I have to sit through the sales pitch for a new condo in Palm Springs? No catch — really! NEO 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 Palm Springs. NEO Fit has members of all shapes and sizes (including folks
Walkers are welcome! We created our walking program during the 2006 season. Participating in our program will enable you to complete the St. George Marathon if that is your goal. Please be aware, however, that the St. George Marathon requires all participants to complete the course within six-hours (which requires a 13:43 pace per mile or better pace). Many Salt Lake City FIT walkers may choose to train for another race distance or just participate in the wellness program. There are always other more walker-friendly marathons located around the country.
