{"id":3594,"date":"2019-07-29T11:20:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T16:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new.usafit.com\/shreveportfit\/?page_id=3594"},"modified":"2024-08-12T22:53:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T03:53:35","slug":"shreveport-fit-training-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usafit.com\/shreveportfit\/shreveport-fit-training-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Shreveport Fit Training Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\"Training Programs\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:46px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]When someone completes their first marathon or half marathon, the experience is so powerful that they carry it with them for the rest of their lives. The physical and psychological benefits gained from this intensive training are truly remarkable. Here at USA FIT, our goal is to safely bring these benefits to as many people as possible, including couch potatoes, Boston-qualifying athletes, and everybody in between.<\/p>\n

USA FIT started in 1989 in Houston, TX. Beginners, walkers and even non-runners have been with us from the early days, and since that time, USA FIT has enjoyed solid growth with programs in over 50 cities across the nation. Our training has expanded from marathon-only distances to a variety of programs including half marathon, Stay FIT, Couch to 5K, Advanced Training (ATP), and more.<\/p>\n

The program is simple, but powerful. Over 26 weeks, through safe and steady coaching, members progress from little or no running base to race condition. Members follow our carefully developed training schedule during the week, then on the weekends, the entire group meets for ability-based long runs. These group meetings are great for lots of reasons. First, they\u2019re a good chance to share the challenges and joys of training with others who are going through the same thing. Second, the weekly group meetings are important because members receive educational seminars on running or walking-specific topics that round out their training with essential practical and strategic information. Our emphasis is on safety and achievement, and we find that often, these meetings represent the beginning of many lifelong friendships. We hope you\u2019ll join us.<\/p>\n

Why it works<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the last two decades, we\u2019ve learned a lot about how to help people accomplish their goals. We bring together our members in a positive environment with other like-minded athletes, give them a carefully refined training structure to guide them, coach them skillfully, and watch the achievement happen. Participants show up each week to run or walk, to support each other in a common goal, and to hold each other accountable. In these ways, USA FIT is more than a training schedule; it\u2019s a way of life that helps members thrive both on and off the track.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=\"3641\" img_size=\"large\" alignment=\"center\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"Half\/Full Marathon Program\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:26px|text_align:left|color:%23105677|line_height:2\" use_theme_fonts=\"yes\"][vc_column_text]Marathon Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our 2024-2025 program begins Saturday, 24 August 2024. This season the group will run the Mississippi River Marathon on 1 Feb 2025 as their target marathon.<\/p>\n

Traditional Half Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is designed for the beginning runner or those returning from some time away from running. \u00a0The 23 weeks are devoted to slowly building mileage toward the target event.\u00a0 There are running groups and a run\/walk group. The half marathon group has the Mississippi River Marathon on 1 Feb, 2025 as the their target race.<\/p>\n

\u201cDouble Half\u201d Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

This program is for runners who don't want to run further than 13.1 miles. We offer the opportunity for runners to train for multiple half marathons in their season. If you have any questions about whether this is a good fit for you contact the Head Organizer at info@usafitshreveport.com. This season the group will run the Log Jammer in Shreveport as their first half and the Mississippi River Marathon on 1 February 2025 as their second half.<\/p>\n

Whether preparing for the full or the half marathon distance participant receive\u00a0frequent educational seminars and a\u00a0training program with a structure to meet your experience levels and abilities.<\/p>\n

Over the course of our time together \u00a0we\u2019ll advance up to 21 miles for marathoners and 12 miles for half marathoners towards the end of the program. All long runs (and occasional speed work) will be done alongside members of the group, so no one trains alone.<\/p>\n

The program\u2019s general format is as follows:\u00a0 Before each Saturday run, members will come together for:<\/p>\n