Joints in Motion

Rebecca Bowman — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:05:09 +0000

JOINTS IN MOTION - JOIN THE TEAM! 

www.arthritis.org/chapters/georgia

 Become a member of the Joints in Motion Marathon Training Team, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, SE Region/Georgia Chapter. This program supports raising funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's number one cause of disability. It includes your training to run or walk a marathon or half marathon in one of our exciting JIM team marathon destinations. Together we will help improve the quality of life for millions of men, women and children with so many forms of disabling arthritis.

Walk or Run a Marathon

  Marathon training with Get Fit Atlanta is included in the Joints in Motion Marathon Team Program. Training is designed to guide participants of all ages, 18 and above, with various fitness levels, through an extensive training program to complete a marathon or half marathon. Virtual training is also available for those needing to train on their own schedules.

Travel to exciting Destinations  

2010 Reggae Marathon & Half – Negril, Jamaica - December 4, 2010
2011 Georgia Marathon & Half – Atlanta, GA – March 20, 2011  

Once you have reached your fund-raising goal and completed your training, you will travel to one of the exciting locations selected such as the Reggae Marathon & Half – Negril, Jamaica on December 4, 2010. You will receive roundtrip airfare, 4 night hotel accommodations with food & beverage included, local transportation, and race entry fee and JIM running gear. Once you arrive at the destination, you will also enjoy a team pasta dinner, celebration party and, perhaps most importantly, the company of fellow team members equally committed to this cause and reaching that finish line.

  Help raise funds to prevent, control, and cure arthritis.

Each team member will have a personal web page on the Arthritis Foundation – Joints in Motion website to assist with fundraising. You’ll also have continuous support from staff.  

About Arthritis The perceptions about arthritis vary, but the numbers don't lie:

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation's leading cause of disability
46 million Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis and chronic joint symptoms
300,000 people with arthritis are children
Arthritis costs the US economy nearly $128 billion annually in lost wages
There are more than 100 forms of arthritis

Your participation in Joints in Motion enables you to honor someone living with arthritis, increase awareness of this disease and raise much-needed funds for research, advocacy initiatives and programs to improve the lives of people with arthritis.

For more information on joining a Joints in Motion team, contact Marina Bryant at marina.bryant@comcast.net or (770) 454-8821.  www.arthritis.org/chapters/georgia

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Dana — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:46:18 +0000

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10-10-10 2010 is HERE!!! 10k, 10weeks, $10week!!

webkeeper — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:52:22 +0000

Do you want to Get Fit?? Do you want to Change Your Life??

Get Fit Atlanta is proud to be the official Training Partner of the US10k Classic - Join our 10k Training Program for 10 weeks, for $10 a week and be in prime shape for the US10k Classic on Labor Day!!! Your race entry fee is included with your registration!! NOW is the time to Change Your Life!!!!

Mark your Calendars Now – 10-10-10 sign ups are June 19th & June 26th 8:00am at Mableton Kroger, 4875 Floyd Road, Mableton GA 30126

- Training starts June 26th! Come prepared to walk &/or run! Get ready to have some fun!!

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10k Training, Half / Full Marathon & Triathlon Training Program Sign Ups in June 2010

webkeeper — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:14 +0000

Get Fit Atlanta will be accepting new memberships for the US10k Training Program (Cobb location only), the Half Marathon Training Program (walkers &/or runners welcome), the Full Marathon Training Program (for Cobb, Decatur & Kennesaw) and the Triathlon Training Programs (Cobb Location Only) on June 19 and June 26, 2010!

The kickoffs for the 2nd Quarter & all 3 Locations will be held in COBB (only this ONE location) on these two Saturdays! Mableton Kroger, 4875 Floyd Road, Mableton GA 30126 – beginning at 8:00am each Saturday. Please arrive a few minutes early to get signed in! Registration (Check or Cash ONLY on-site) will be held from 8:00 to 8:30am – Placement in ability groups and programs will be from 8:30 to 9:30 – Please come prepared to walk or run! Once you complete orientation at Cobb the full & half marathoners may train at any of our 3 locations.

If you would like to pre-register or pay via paypal / credit card – Please do so on the registration page (linked from the home page of http://www.getfit-atlanta.com

If you are a Joints in Motion or DetermiNation member – You just need to fill out the registration form on-line or in person and indicate which program you are with!

The Half Marathon Training Program starts at 2 miles (walking & / or running) and will build toward the target race of The Silver Comet Half Marathon on October 30. Or if you prefer to build longer – It will target an early January Half Marathon of Group choice! The cost for the this program is $169 & membership runs from late June 2010 to April 2011. The Half Marathon Training program is available in Cobb, Decatur and Kennesaw.

The Full Marathon Training Program starts at 3 miles (walking & / or running) and will build toward a target marathon in December, January or early February. The cost for the this program is $169 & membership runs from late June 2010 to April 2011. Please note most of our members have never run marathons and we train them safely and effectively over our 26 week program!!! The Full Marathon Training Program is available in Cobb, Decatur and Kennesaw.

The Triathlon Training Program will have the beginner ready for a sprint triathlon by late August / early September. You will receive coaching on the swim, bike & run, transitions and race nutrition. You receive personal technique coaching at our Wednesday Night Swim practices. If you do not know how to swim at all – our Head Swim Coach Larry Bloomberg is available for personal or small group coaching lessons! The cost of this program is $ & membership runs from late June to April 2011! The Triathlon Training Program cycling and swimming are based in Cobb Location. (though open water swims and long weekend bike rides vary in location)

We are proud to be the official Training Partner of the US10k Classic Road Race on Labor Day!!!! The 10k Training Program is a 10 week program based in Smyrna/Cobb County at the Silver Comet Trail. Your Entry into the US10k is included in your membership fee – the cost for the 10 week program is $100. (When you choose to join us after the race – your membership fee will be a special rate )!!!

Get Fit Atlanta is the perfect training program for beginners and experienced road racers alike!! We have members of ALL ages and abilities! If you have any questions – Please email our coaching staff at info@getfit-atlanta.com !! We looking forward to seeing you out on the 19th & 26th!

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10k / Beginners

webkeeper — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:45:07 +0000

What Do You Get When You Join Atlanta’s Best Running Program

and Atlanta’s Best 10K?

Get-Fit Atlanta is proud to introduce our new partnership with The US 10K Classic.

Join Get-Fit Atlanta’s Inaugural US 10K Classic Training Program.

“I conquered the hills of Cobb Pkwy.”

The Gold Group is the 10K training group and is designed to provide runners with the necessary training to complete 10K. Whether the runner is just starting out or looking to set a new personal best the Gold Group designs training schedules to fit runners’ goals. This is the new addition to the Get Fit Atlanta Marathon and Trialthon Club. “This is going to be a great base building group for people who have a marathon in their future but are brand new (or have had a significant lay off from) running . It is a good group running and after a season with the Gold Group, members will be familiar with the fundamentals of race nutrition, running posture, hill running techniques and stretching. A good amount of time is spent on the mental skills required for distance running. Get Fit also offers so many opportunities to train with friends. So now that you’ve taken the first step and decided to start training, you will now have a crew of coaches, mentors and buddies to continue training with for weeks and months to come.

The Gold Group is the official training program for the US 10K Classic Road Race and is working closely with the race director to enhance and grow the training program in 2010.

Doug Schiano is the head coach of The Gold Group. Medaling twice in this age group at 2 of the 5Ks he did in 2009 Doug completed over 8 1/2 marathons and over 2 dozen 10K and 5K events since he began running in 2006. He completed his first marathon in 2008 and is training for the 2010 ING Atlanta Marathon. He assisted by coaches Jen Ridgley and she is training for her first iron man length triathlon. Krista Reilly who has been a Get Fit Atlanta member for several years completing as many marathons will also assist with the coaching of the group.

Get-Fit Atlanta has a training program for all runners, from those just starting out to seasoned runners looking to up their game. Get-Fit Atlanta offers speed training, tempo runs, hill training and weekday and weekend group runs.

Sign Up Dates and Time:		Sign Up Locations:	Directions:
TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

Sign up Cost: Get Fit Race Membership – $100 includes race entry

Meet up Location: Oakdale Park – Cumberland Connector of the Silver Comment Trail – Trail Head (Click Here for Map)

Group Runs Start on TBD after any sign ups.

Two membership options
Join Get Fit for The US 10K Classic or join Get Fit for the remainder of the year (April 2010) and enjoy all the benefits of a running with the best training program in Atlanta.

Get Fit Race Membership includes:

Access to the most active running forum in Atlanta
Targeted training program for The US 10K Classic
Access to all Get Fit Training sessions
Experience from Get Fit’s 40+ Coaches that are just like you

Get Fit Annual Membership includes:

Access to the most active running forum in Atlanta
Targeted training program for the The US 10K Classic + any other race you decide to train for
Access to all Get Fit Training sessions
Experience from Get Fit’s 40+ Coaches that are just like you
Weekly Seminars with topics like Proper Gear, Nutrition, Personal Safety, Stretching, Speed Workouts, Tempo Runs, and many many more hosted by experienced athletes and professionals from the Atlanta area.
Train for a 1/2 Marathon or Full Marathon any time during the year
Train with any Running group
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Leslie Lybarger – Blue Group (8:30 – 10:00); Assistant coach, Cobb

Marathons Completed: Phoenix Rock n’ Roll, 2007; Nike Women’s, 2008

Background and Experience: Leslie has been running for 5 years now and joined Get Fit Atlanta last October. She began running after deciding that she wanted to run a marathon. Even though she had never run a step, she was determined. After her first marathon she knew running was her passion. She realized after training by herself for years, the time had come to train with a group. Leslie joined Get Fit Atlanta with some pretty high expectations: to run faster and have fun doing it. “Get Fit has helped me start achieving these goals and I can’t imagine running with a more friendly and helpful group.” She looks forward to inspiring people to live their dreams and always know it’s never too late to start, even if you have never ran before.

Certifications: CPR and FIRST AID

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Kimberly Thompson

Dana — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:03:20 +0000

Kimbery Thompson – Purple Group (Walkers); Assistant Coach, Cobb

Fastest Marathon Time: 7hr 12min 46secs

Marathons Completed: Marine Corps ‘09

Half Marathons Completed: Atlanta Thanksgiving Day ‘09, Mercedes-Benz ‘10

Background and Experience: In 1990, Kimberly began dabbling in running. She quickly gave up after being riddled with shin splits and other aches and pains. Being the ever so hopeful optimist, she gave running numerous futile attempts over the last twenty years. During this time, she tried her hand at other sports and activities like tennis, racquetball, golf, and personal training to pursue her fitness goals. Nnothing kept her interested over the long haul. Most recently, she made a fitness commitment with some co-workers to participate in several 5Ks. That lead her to find a formal running program. After the urgings from a fellow co-worker, she joined Get Fit Atlanta in 2009 with her eyes set on completing the Marine Corps Marathon the following fall. On October 25, 2009, she accomplished that goal with some of her Get Fit family cheering her on at the finish line while other Get Fit members watching online. Throughout her marathon journey, she reveled in the trials and triumphs that revealed what she was made of : a strong, fit person that had been lying dormant. She now knows that with faith and determination ANYTHING is possible. Kimberly is a native of Washington, DC and has been living in metro Atlanta since 1991.

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Contact information: Kimberly@GetFit-Atlanta.com

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