Posted: August 1, 2006

Athletics: Award Winning "Get Fit" Training Program Kicks Off August 5th

To Launch OC Marathon Set For January 7th, 2007 Local Runners Encouraged To Dare To Achieve The Impossible ~ Run a Marathon! Newport Beach, CA – Learn from the best…and dare to take the first step in the journey of a lifetime. Anyone who has a desire to challenge themselves, exercise and make new friends is encouraged to sign up for the award winning “Get Fit” training program that will take you to the finish line of The Third Annual OC Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k run/walk on January 7th, 2007. The “Get Fit” official training program begins Saturday, August 5th featuring well known running coach and OC Marathon Race Director, Bill Sumner who will kick off an exciting list of activities. Whether you have only dreamed of completing a marathon or have done several, this program has something to offer everyone who wants to “Get Fit”. List of Activities Date: Saturday, August 5th, 2006 Time: 7:00a.m. – “Get Fit” Training Begins Featuring OC Marathon Race Director "The Coach” Bill Sumner Location: Corona del Mar High School (Meeting on the track) 2101 E. Bluff, Newport Beach, California Specific Activities: Kick Off Training Seminar, Orientation, Sign Ups & Time Trials (To place participants in the correct ability based group) *Half Marathon Training Begins Saturday, October 14th, 2006 at 7:00an Let us help get you to the finish line of the oc marathon The program requires participants to run or walk only 4 days a week (later in the program it goes to 5.) The long runs/walks will always take place on Saturday mornings according to ability group levels. Then, during the week “Get Fit” training is based on time (i.e. 30 minutes) not distance. Every Saturday, when the “Get Fit” group meets for the weekly workout, the following week’s schedule will be available for pick up. If you miss a Saturday work-out, you will be able to obtain the upcoming week’s schedule by calling the CALCOAST Track Club office. All ability levels and beginners are welcome to get in the best shape of your life! OC Marathon “Get Fit” Training program Registration - $99.00 The registration fee includes the following: Ability based group work-outs and expert coaching Award Winning Cal Coast Training Program Experienced, Professional Coaching In Supportive, Non-Competitive Training Environment High-tech Cal Coast Training Hat Official Cal Coast “OC Marathon In-Training” T-Shirt Seminars On Equipment, Nutrition, Hydration, and more Social Activities & New Fitness Focused Friends Weekly Training Schedules & Step-By-Step Training Guide No Fundraising Required! REGISTER NOW For the Marathon …! and receive a FREE New Balance OC Marathon Jacket Local Runners Encouraged To Sign Up For The OC Marathon Now! Online registration is now available at: OCMarathon.com. Offer is limited to the first 1000 registrants for the full marathon, so don't delay. *$59 value! Registration Entry Fees: Marathon - $85 Half Marathon - $40 5K - $25 To get your “Get Fit” application or for more information on the official OC Marathon and Half Marathon “Get Fit” training by CALCOAST track club, please call CALCOAST Track Club at: (714) 668-9148 ext. 109 or visit our web site at www.OCMarathon.com. For more information on the running of the Third Annual OC Marathon benefiting Orange County Children’s Charities on January 7th, 2007 visit: OCMarathon.com.

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