Welcome to GetFit-Atlanta - 2008-9 Season!!

The Mableton (Cobb County) group runs will be at Kroger located at 4875 Floyd Road, SW, Mableton, GA 30126. Click here for Mapquest.com map of location.

The Duluth (Gwinnett County) group runs will be at the Wal-mart Supercenter, 2635 Pleasant Hill Road, NW, Duluth, Georgia 30096. Click here for Mapquest.com map of location

Getting into shape, completing a 10k, a half or full marathon will change your life! The Get Fit Atlanta Full & Half Marathon & 10k Training Programs are designed for runners and walkers of all athletic ability. Joining Get Fit Atlanta is the best way to have FUN, learn more, stay motivated, and ensure you reach your goals. Annual Membership includes:

• 52 Weekly Detailed Schedules for 10k (on-going), Half (4 annual training cycles), & Full (2 annual training cycles) Marathon Training in Six Ability Pace Groups
• 30 Member Coaching TEAM; all CPR & First Aid Certified, Many USATF Level I Certified & All levels of experience
• Group Long Runs/Walks every Saturday morning - In Mableton at Kroger's (4875 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126) near the Silver Comet Trail and in Duluth at Wal-Mart (2635 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096) near Shorty Howell County Park.
• Group Weekday Sessions - Intervals Monday evenings (Summer) & Tuesday evening runs (TNR) in Buckhead
• "Meet with your Coach" Sessions and Monthly Group Socials
• Group Target Races: Big Peach 5k, Peachtree, Labor Day 10k, Ekiden Relay (13 teams strong last yr); many fall marathons; ING Georgia Marathon & MORE!
• Access to Get Fit Atlanta Member Only Interactive On-line Discussion Forum – the most active in Atlanta
• Get Fit Atlanta T-Shirt and Reflective Vest, Emergency Shoe I.D. tag, water bottle and training log(other gear is available for purchase)
• No Fund Raising Requirements
• Nutrition/Weight Control Clinics (once/month)
• Member discounts with Get Fit Atlanta partners & sponsors including: Big Peach Running Co, Fontis Water, 1st Choice Health Care, Village Health, Sweet Tomatoes, Peachtree Bikes, World Gym, The Sports Factory, Optimal Nutrition for Life (Ilana Katz MS, RD, LD)
• *Exercise Safety; *Gear/Shoes/Clothing; *Hydration & Nutrition Basics; *Injury Prevention(I & II); *Flexibility/Stretching /Massage; *Running / Walking Style & Techniques; *Racewalking; *Hill Work, Intervals & Speed Training; *Cross Training; *Strength Training; Heart Rate & Training Plans; *Psychology of Running; *Secrets of Marathoning; *Race Preparation, Packing & Instructions Note: Many of our seminars are presented by local experts in the given topic field.

GETTING IN SHAPE IS AN INDIVIDUAL DECISION, BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE!!! GET FIT & HAVE FUN!

The dynamic 30 Member Get Fit Atlanta Coaching Team works together to bring a comprehensive overview of all possible scenarios in any event from a 10k to the marathon. We will provide the necessary instruction, training, information, & camaraderie in the best possible FUN group training environment to prepare you for your goal. Never participated in an event? Been competing for years? We are the group for you.

The Get Fit Atlanta Triathlon Training Program is designed for beginners, intermediate level athletes. In addition to ALL benefits and training opportunities of the marathon program, you get the following triathlon specific benefits and training activities:

• Weekly Detailed Training Schedules for Group Target Races - Sprint, Olympic, Half Iron & Ironman distances (2 training cycles per year)
• Coaching provided by a 15 Member Coaching TEAM with extensive endurance sport & triathlon experience. All are USA Cycling Level III & CPR/First Aid Certified. Other certifications held by our Team members include: USAT Level I, USATF Level I, AFAA & Spinning™ Certified, ACSM Personal Training Certified, NPTI Advanced Personal Training Certified
• Group Bike Rides every Sunday at various locations
• Hill Workouts or Track Intervals – Monday Evenings
• Group Tempo Run –Tuesday Evenings - Peachtree Bikes in Buckhead
• Group Swim Sessions/Workouts - every Wednesday evening (Cobb Aquatic Centers)
• Group Spin/Brick Classes - Thursday evenings at World Gym –Smyrna/Vinings location
• Group Long Runs & Seminars – Saturday Mornings - In Mableton at Kroger's (4875 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126) near the Silver Comet Trail and in Duluth at Wal-Mart (2635 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Georgia 30096) near Shorty Howell County Park.
• Hands-On Transition Clinics; Swim Bricks; & a Get Fit Atlanta Century Ride!
• Professional Swim Clinics & GFA Open Water Swims
• Monthly Performance LT & HRZ Field Tests (to determine your running/cycling lactic threshold (LT) & heart rate training zones (HRZ)
• Strength Training Instruction (Sequencing and guidelines)
• Triathlon Video Pizza Party & other Group Social Events
• Member Discounts with GFA Sponsors & Partners including: Big Peach Running Co, Fontis Water, Peachtree Bikes, 1st Choice Healthcare, Xterra -Wetsuits, The Sports Factory, Triathlon Lab, Georgia Multisport, Optimal Nutrition for Life (Ilana Katz MS, RD, LD) & More!! Team Uniforms Available
• Triathlon Seminars: *Intro to Triathlon; *Triathlon Gear, Clothing & Equipment; *Triathlete Hydration & Nutrition; *Swimming Basics, Alternative Strokes, Form & Technique; *Bike Maintenance, Changing Flat Tires, & Bike Safety; *Cycling Skills / Techniques; *Race Rules & Strategies; *Open Water Swims; *Wetsuit Selection; *Strength Training for Endurance Athletes; & more… Plus all the seminars offered with the 10k, Half & Full Marathon Training Program J Note: Many of our seminars are presented by local experts in the given topic field

The dynamic Get Fit Atlanta Triathlon Coaching Team works together to bring a comprehensive overview of ALL possible scenarios in a triathlon event. We provide the necessary instruction, training, information & camaraderie in the best possible FUN group training environment to prepare you for your race. Never participated in a triathlon? Been competing for years? We are the group for you!

Every triathlon is unique; get the most out of YOURS with GFA!