USA Fit Champions is a group training program designed to help runners and walkers of ALL ability levels train safely and effectively for many distances including marathon, half marathon, 10 miler, etc… 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, includin
g couch potatoes, Boston-qualifying athletes, and everybody in between. 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 and in Europe. Our training has expanded from marathon-only distances to a variety of programs including Triathlon, half marathon, Stay FIT, Couch to 5K, Advanced Training (ATP), and more. The program is simple, but powerful. Over 12-26 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 are 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-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 will join us. Over the last two decades, we have 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’s a way of life that helps members thrive both on and off the track. USA Fit Champions is a group of training partners and friends. Even if you've never run a step before, training with our group will help you conquer mental and physical barriers you never thought possible. The program distinguishes itself by providing, above all else, a safe environment. The goals are to be healthy, fit and uninjured; have fun; and to develop a long-term healthy lifestyle.