{"id":2570,"date":"2016-09-24T13:22:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-24T17:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.usafitsouthplains.com\/?page_id=2570"},"modified":"2023-05-10T15:16:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T20:16:15","slug":"kingwood-fit-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/kingwood-fit-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingwood FIT FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"40px\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Questions about Kingwood FIT:<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=\"It is past the registration date. Can I still join Kingwood FIT?\" tab_id=\"1569444427785-756c9536-3753\"][vc_column_text]We will take registrations through the end of the year. We will not accept any new members after the New Year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"I\u2019m not a member. Do you allow drop-ins?\" tab_id=\"1569444427786-cab3ee0c-209e\"][vc_column_text]USA FIT Kingwood does not have a drop-in program unless you are a visiting member of another USA FIT program. Our all-inclusive membership covers our seminars, coaching, and training runs\/walks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What is USA FIT Kingwood?\" tab_id=\"1569445711558-83c77294-1162\"][vc_column_text]USA FIT Kingwood is an award-winning, 26-week running and walking program. This same program is currently being held in over 50 cities throughout the U.S. and internationally. USA FIT Kingwood will begin its next season on July 10 with registration running to the end of the year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Who should join?\" tab_id=\"1569445737037-464ca02a-f283\"][vc_column_text]USA FIT Kingwood is perfect for anyone who has a desire to challenge themselves, wants to exercise and make new friends, wants to increase their body strength and stamina, wants to look and feel better, or simply wants to get involved in a healthy lifestyle sport.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"When is the USA FIT Kingwood season?\" tab_id=\"1569445732973-df4e5aab-2351\"][vc_column_text]The official USA FIT Kingwood season is the six months prior to the Chevron Houston Marathon\/Aramco Houston Half Marathon. This usually runs from early July until mid Jan.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Where is the training?\" tab_id=\"1569445728949-e97cfd2c-7955\"][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are meeting outside of the <strong>Lake Houston YMCA, 2420 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX 77339<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Can walkers participate?\" tab_id=\"1569445747662-5f70eb1a-aa99\"][vc_column_text]Walkers are welcome! We have a wonderful walking program whose goal marathon is the USAFit Marathon in Sugarland, Tx. in late Jan.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Are you affiliated with a charity?\" tab_id=\"1569445751158-8a907961-e87f\"][vc_column_text]USA FIT Kingwood 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"How did all this come about?\" tab_id=\"1569445753886-c1aca626-5981\"][vc_column_text]<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>It all began in Houston about 24 years ago with 50 runners, two guys, and an idea that runners needed some guidance and training to achieve their marathon goals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Questions About the Program:<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=\"What is an ability-based color group?\" tab_id=\"1569446245458-622f097c-4960\"][vc_column_text]USA FIT Kingwood consists of five pace groups: Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, and Purple (walkers). You will be placed in the group that best suits your training pace. For example, if you train at a 9-10 minute per mile pace, you will be a member of the Yellow group. This system works because it allows you to train with those who are at your ability level.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What color group will I be in?\" tab_id=\"1569452438375-d41b7597-413e\"][vc_column_text]Our first weekend run will be a two- or three-mile pace-finder walk or run. Your time for pace run\/walk will place you in a group. You should walk or run at a pace at which you feel you could keep going for a little bit beyond those two or three miles. If you couldn\u2019t keep walking or running after completing our initial pace finder, then you are going too fast.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Why should I walk or run my time trial slower when I can go faster?\" tab_id=\"1569446245458-858b7dd9-6026\"][vc_column_text]<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Simply because you are training for a marathon, not a two- or three-mile race. Walking or 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What are the weekly seminars?\" tab_id=\"1569446334312-cd2ded97-c1f7\"][vc_column_text]Each weekend, after the group run, we\u2019ll hold a 15-20 minute educational seminar. Topics will all be health- and fitness-related and will be led by industry professionals. After each seminar, you will break off into your color groups for a brief talk and question-and-answer with your coach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What happens on any given Saturday?\" tab_id=\"1569452686177-7369dcc1-ee5f\"][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of our season, our runs start at 7:00am every Saturday.\u00a0 We will start earlier as our mileage increases for our longer runs. Before our run, we spend a few minutes talking with the coaches asking questions to prepare us for our run.\u00a0 After our runs, we\u2019ll be able to sit in on any scheduled educational seminars that cover key training topics designed to prepare runners for this sport. Before the weekend, you will be given the starting time for the group run (available on this site and in the e-newsletter you\u2019ll be receiving).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Who created our schedule?\" tab_id=\"1569446397918-fe8413d0-6850\"][vc_column_text]<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Our schedule comes from the great folks at USA FIT. For over 30 years, they have been training people all over the country just like us. Everybody has a different marathon philosophy, but ours has been tested literally tens of thousands of times.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Questions about signing up<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=\"How can I sign up?\" tab_id=\"1569446502408-89395824-6463\"][vc_column_text]Signups are open for the 2022 season. You can sign up online by clicking on the \u201cRegister Now\u201d button at the top of the page, or in person at one of our first meetings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What is included for the sign-up fee?\" tab_id=\"1569446611039-46ebfad4-e8e9\"][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>Ability-based group workouts and coaching<\/li>\n<li>Training log<\/li>\n<li>Weekly seminars<\/li>\n<li>Weekly training schedules<\/li>\n<li>USA FIT Kingwood T-shirt<\/li>\n<li>Discounts at sports apparel stores<\/li>\n<li>Social activities and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Can I pay with a credit card?\" tab_id=\"1570743890623-0bb7b7e3-e6b9\"][vc_column_text]<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Yes. If you register online by clicking on the \u201cRegister Now\u201d button at the top of the page, you can pay with a credit card. We cannot accept credit cards at our in-person sign-ups, so please sign up online with your credit card or bring cash or check to the in-person sign-ups.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"I can\u2019t make it to the first weekend. Should I still sign up?\" tab_id=\"1569452908880-8584b487-59d4\"][vc_column_text]Yes, you should still sign up! We\u2019d like you to attend the first week for the reasons outlined in the previous Q&amp;A, but we know not everyone can make it to week 1. That\u2019s why we have another sign-up the following week. The week 2 seminar will be a quick overview of week 1, but we also have Coaches\/Assistant Coaches ready to answer any question you have from the previous week.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Does entry into USA FIT Champions include entry into the marathon?\" tab_id=\"1569446642903-09705f85-013c\"][vc_column_text]No, your payment to USA FIT Kingwood only covers the cost of your participation in the training program. We are not affiliated with the Houston Marathon in any way \u2014 we just train for it. We will provide information about how to sign up for the Houston Marathon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Questions about the Training<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=\"How much training does this program involve?\" tab_id=\"1569446861352-940180b8-36b2\"][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What does 20 on the weekly schedule (during the week) mean? Are we running 20 miles?\" tab_id=\"1569446861353-d80928ea-1c19\"][vc_column_text]During the week, we run for minutes. So if the schedule says \u201c30\u201d on a Tuesday, you should run 30 minutes. Do this at a comfortable pace unless instructed to do otherwise. On the weekends, we do miles, so the schedule will say four miles. Listen to your coaches for guidance on running these miles each week.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Do I have to be there every week?\" tab_id=\"1569447093544-fdb19c38-1c79\"][vc_column_text]While those long runs are a lot easier when you\u2019re doing them with the group, we know there are times when you won\u2019t be able to make a weekend meeting. The seminars are important, so be sure to speak with your coach or running buddies about what you missed. In our experience, the success of our members is directly proportional to their ability to attend our weekend trainings. If you do have to miss a week, check this website for the next week\u2019s schedule.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Can we participate in races during training?\" tab_id=\"1569447143394-f0aec684-470f\"][vc_column_text]Sure! In fact, the entire group will be participating in one or more races this season. You certainly don\u2019t have to be competitive about it, but it\u2019s fun to run in a different place, get a race number, and cross the finish line.\u00a0 It is also great experience and practice for your goal race.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What if I travel during my training? Can I attend USA FIT programs in other cities?\" tab_id=\"1569447171615-fa126627-f5ed\"][vc_column_text]Absolutely. USA FIT has programs in over 50 cities around the world, and you are welcome to attend any USA FIT meeting anywhere.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Other Questions<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=\"Could I win the marathon?\" tab_id=\"1569447319185-7ff2065b-fc4e\"][vc_column_text]Of course you could. However, most likely you\u2019ll get a nice T-shirt, a finisher\u2019s medal, bragging rights, and a lot of cheers from spectators and coaches.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What if I want to find out more?\" tab_id=\"1569447319185-92c9fb7c-51ea\"][vc_column_text]Send us an e-mail at <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@kingwoodfit.com\">info@kingwoodfit.com<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Frequently Asked Questions [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"40px\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Questions about Kingwood FIT: [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=\"It is past the registration date. Can I still join Kingwood FIT?\" tab_id=\"1569444427785-756c9536-3753\"][vc_column_text]We will take registrations through the end of the year. We will not accept any new members after the New Year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"I\u2019m not a member. Do you allow drop-ins?\" tab_id=\"1569444427786-cab3ee0c-209e\"][vc_column_text]USA FIT Kingwood does not have a drop-in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/kingwood-fit-faq\/\" class=\"read-more\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"spay_email":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P5tcG5-Fs","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2570"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2570"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4078,"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2570\/revisions\/4078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/kingwoodfit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}