Austin Fit is a half marathon and marathon training program for walkers and runners of all ability levels, from first timers to experienced athletes. Our members enjoy a fun, non-intimidating, and safe training experience that focuses on getting to the start line prepared and healthy. We offer USA Fit certified and experienced coaches for each pace group along with pace leaders and sweepers so no participant is left behind. Austin Fit helps you connect and build friendships while reaching your fitness goals. In 26 weeks, our goal is that you feel fitter, happier, and mentally stronger.
Upon joining, you will receive a day-by-day weekly training schedule, coach supported Saturday morning long runs and walks, weekday informal coached workouts, weekly newsletters, access to online video seminars, Luke’s Locker discount card, and an Austin Fit technical training shirt.
Austin Fit is an affiliate of USA Fit. Luke’s Locker is a platinum sponsor and provides operational support to Austin Fit. There are two training program within Austin Fit.
- Austin Fit – Summer Program (training for fall half and full marathons) directed by Jeff Barnett, red@austinfit.com Click Here for more information.
- Austin Fit – Fall Program (training for winter half and full marathons) directed by Jennifer Harney, Training Program Manager, Luke’s Locker – Austin jenniferharney@lukeslocker.com
What We Have To Offer:
- Goal-oriented 26 week training program in a fun, friendly, non-intimidating environment
- Easy-to-follow weekly training schedules for all abilities. Coach-led and coach-supported Saturday morning long run and walk workouts with USA Fit certified and experienced coaches for all pace and ability levels
- NEW for 2012: Online video Educational Seminars on important training, nutritional and racing information
- Austin Fit technical training shirt
- Weekly informative newsletters, special guest speakers, and monthly raffle drawings
- Helpful on-line discussion forum on our website and on our group Facebook page to stay connected with coaches and fellow members
- Informal weekday workouts in various locations around Austin
- Social group events including: Saturday breakfast, happy hours, and parties (holiday & end of season)
- Great discounts at Luke's Locker
- KOALA Sports Medicine Professionals on-site on Saturday mornings
- Walk Fit group specializing in supporting and guiding walkers to reach their fitness goals, including 5K-Marathon training
- ATP - Advanced Training Program - option offers 2 weekday coached workouts for runners (10:30 pace and faster) wanting to set a PR and get stronger. ATP Lite for a similar training with a little less mileage and intensity
