We are meeting at the back parking lot of the Rudy A Ciccotti Recreation Center at 30 Aviation Rd, Colonie, NY 12205 for the first few weeks. Once we get into the full swing of the season, we utilize all the local running paths in the Capital District.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Can walkers participate?<\/h3>\n We will not be offering a walking program this season. \u00a0Joggers and runners of all levels and speeds are welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Are you affiliated with a charity?<\/h3>\n USA FIT Albany 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\u2019s not for everyone, and it may be impossible to do year after year. Some of our members choose to raise money for a charity, but it certainly isn\u2019t a requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>How did all this come about?<\/h3>\n It all began in Houston more than 28 years ago with 50 runners, two guys, and an idea that runners needed some guidance and training to achieve their marathon goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Why should I walk or run my one or two-mile time trial slower when I can go faster?<\/h3>\n Simply because you are training for a marathon, not a one or three-mile race. Running too fast will seriously compromise your training season. If you find your correct training pace from the beginning, you will complete the marathon in less time, you will experience fewer injuries, and you will have a lot more fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Why should I walk or run my two or three mile time trial slower when I can go faster?<\/h3>\n Simply because you are training for a marathon, not a two- or three-mile race. Running too fast will seriously compromise your training season. If you find your correct training pace from the beginning, you will complete the marathon in less time, you will experience fewer injuries, and you will have a lot more fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>What happens on any given Saturday?<\/h3>\n We run with our groups before after each seminar. Our start time will vary from week to week, but we typically start at 7 a.m. - depending upon how many miles we're doing that day.\u00a0 Members will be given the starting time for their training group each Thursday (this information is also available on the chapter\u2019s website and in the e-newsletter).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Who created the schedule?<\/h3>\n All chapter\u2019s schedules come from the experts at USA Fit. For over 28 years, USA Fit has been training people all over the country. There are many different marathon philosophies, but the USA Fit philosophy has been tested literally tens of thousands of times and it works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n Program cost depends on the chapter\u2019s program length and season. Please contact your chapter for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>What is included for the sign-up fee?<\/h3>\n \n- Ability-based group workouts and coaching<\/li>\n
- Weekly seminars<\/li>\n
- Weekly training schedules<\/li>\n
- USA FIT chapter t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Discounts and freebies from local partners and sponsors<\/li>\n
- Social activities and more!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n
<\/span>When are the in-person sign-up sessions?<\/h3>\n Most chapters host in-person registration at the beginning of the season. Watch your chapter\u2019s website and Facebook page, and sign up for the newsletter for specific registration dates. Please contact your chapter for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>What happens at the sign-up session?<\/h3>\n Sessions vary from chapter to chapter, so please contact your chapter for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Can I pay with a credit card?<\/h3>\n Yes - during registration, you may register online by clicking on the red \u201cRegister Now\u201d button at the top of the chapter\u2019s website to pay with a credit card. Most chapters cannot accept credit cards at the in-person sign-ups, so if you want to use credit card, please sign up online. For in-person sign-ups, bring cash or a check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Do I have to attend both orientation sessions?<\/h3>\n If possible, we\u2019d like you to attend both sessions. Please contact your chapter for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>I can\u2019t make it to the first weekend. Should I still sign up?<\/h3>\n Yes, you should still sign up! Your coaches can help fill you in on what you missed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>Does entry into USA FIT Albany include entry into the marathon?<\/h3>\n No, your payment to USA FIT Albany only covers the cost of your participation in the training program. We are not affiliated with the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon\/Half, Palio, Wineglass Marathon\/Half or other races we train for in any way \u2014 we just train for it. We will provide information about how to sign up for the races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/span>How much training does this program involve?<\/h3>\n Realizing that most people lead very busy lives, this program is one that can easily fit into your schedule. For the most part, the program calls for running only four days a week. Your long run will usually take place on Saturday with your group. The day after your long run is always a rest day. During the week, you run for time only (i.e., 30 minutes), not for distance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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