About Portland Fit
Program Format
Portland Fit follows the scientifically tested and proven training methodology of USA FIT. The USA FIT philosophy has created an easy-to-use training program that fosters an atmosphere of support, education and fun.
Color Groups: All members are assigned a color group on their first day. This color-coding mechanism allows for specific coaching, and gives members the chance to meet and train with runners and walkers of similar ability levels. Each color group has their own coaches and training schedule. Each member receives a colored shoe tag upon joining the program to differentiate themselves and help identify others in their group.
Weekly Meetings: We meet every week on Saturday mornings (Portand Fit) or Sunday mornings (Vancouver Fit). Your start time will depend on your color group (posted on the schedule page). In the beginning, everybody meets at 8:00am, but as the season progresses, these start times will begin to vary and begin to get earlier. Our goal is to have everyone finished with their long run or walk by 9:30am. At 9:30am, we have our weekly informational seminar.
Weekly Seminars: Every week we have an informational seminar. Topics include Hydration, Shoes, Injury Prevention, Psychology of Training, Physiology of Training, Cross Training, and many others. Someone once said that everyone should train for a marathon at least once. The information you learn and the things you discover about yourself along the way are the main reason!
Special Events: During the season, we will participate in a few special events as part of our training. The first will be the Helvetia Half-Marathon in June. This event gives us practice at participating in a big event. Plus this event is really fun, with cheering fans, great aid stations, and a beer garden at the end.
Medical Attention: Almost every week, our friends from Clearwater Chiropractic & Massage are onsite to offer free medical advice and complimentary 5 minute massages. You won't believe this benefit until you experience it for yourself!
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