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5K ANNIVERSARY
Sunday 14 Oct 7:00 am

Do you Want to Finish a
Marathon or Half marathon
and get in the best shape of your life in the process...
We can Show you how!

MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
TRAINING PROGRAM

Welcome to Friends In Training

Have you ever dreamed of completing a marathon? You’re not alone! Thousands of people each year decide to take the running/walking challenge, and most of them have never run a step in their lives before!

With the proper training and guidance, anyone can reach their goal of making it to a marathon or half marathon finish line! If you have running/walking a marathon or half marathon as your goal, and you live in South Florida, come on out and join us! We can show you how to make your dream a reality!

New Marathon & Half Marathon Training Season Starting Soon! YAY!
FIT HOLLYWOOD: 10K & Half Marathon Training Sign Ups Sunday, 9/28 & 10/5
Charnow Park in Hollywood at 7 am

FIT FT Lauderdale: Half and Full Marathon Training Sign Ups, Saturday, 10/18 & 10/25 at Runners Depot Ft Lauderdale at 7 am
Online Registration is open!

FIT FORT LAUDERDALE

FIT WESTON

FIT CORAL SPRINGS

FIT HOLLYWOOD

We will be training for the Rock n Rib 10K, Weston Run For Tomorrow 10K, Palm Beach Relay, FIT Winter Extravaganza 5K,10K, 10K Relay and Kids Run the Miami Half Marathon, A1A Half Marathon, Kentucky Derby Marathon &Half Marathon, and the Cape Town Marathon in South Africa! Plus other great events! You can participate in your race/races of preference.

Online Registration is open! REGISTER NOW!

PLEASE NOTE: All Payments are Final. No Refunds. No Transfers.

For more info contact us at info@friendsintraining.net

Benefits of Joining FIT

· 5-7 Month Marathon/Half Marathon Training Program

· Monthly/Weekly Training Schedules/workouts

· RRCA Certified Coaches

· FIT Runners KIT (Includes Runner’s Bag, Technical Team Shirt, Safety ID, & other goodies!)

· FIT Membership Discounts at Runners Depot

· FIT Membership Discounts at Races

· Long Runs Lead by Experienced Pacers/Coaches

· Different Pace Groups according to your ability level (Run/Walk available)

· Beautiful mapped routes

· Water on the course

· Stretching Sessions after the Run

· Running Clinics

· Fun Social Events

· Gate Analysis

· Track Workouts

· Weekly newsletters

· Travel Together to GREAT destinations

· Community, camaraderie and friendship

· Improve your self esteem; enhance your quality of life, cross that finish line in victory, experience life changing moments, and much more!

RUN FAST, RUN SLOW, WALK & TALK, RUN 4 FUN, RUN 4 FITNESS, RUN 4 HEALTH, WALKERS WELCOME

YOU FIT HERE!!!

PRESENTED BY

Baptist HealthSouth Florida, is a not-for-profit health care organization in the Miami and South Florida area with expert doctors, hospitals, urgent care and outpatient centers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are super excited about our 27 Year Anniversary Season!

Our New FIT FT Lauderdale Season starts October 18 & 25, 2025. We will be meeting at Runners Depot Ft Lauderdale at 7:00 AM.

FIT Weston Half Marathon Training starts again next fall. Please stay tuned for more.

10K Program in FIT Hollywood starts September 28 & October 5th in Charnow Park in Hollywood. This is a Beginners 10K & Half Marathon Training Program.

FIT Coral Springs Half Marathon Training program starts next fall at Runners Depot Coral Springs. Stay tuned for more!

Come join us and bring a friend!

PLEASE NOTE: All payments are final. FIT does not offer refunds or transfers.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take part on this exciting season! Registration is open!

FOR FIT FORT LAUDERDALE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
FIT HOLLYWOOD ON SUNDAYS! TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
FIT WESTON & FIT CORAL SPRINGS ARE ON BREAK UNTIL NEXT FALL

FIT Weston Sign Ups
FIT Coral Springs Sign Ups
FIT Kids In Training Sign Ups

We are excited about our 27 Year Anniversary Season! Come join us! We can’t wait to see you again!

We have a great team of coaches ready to help you achieve your dreams and goals as we embark to celebrate FIT’s 27th Anniversary. Join us for our new season kick off on Saturday, October 18 & 19, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale. Registration is now open!

We are excited that our FIT Coral Springs training season is almost here and we can’t wait for your to be part of it. We have a great team of coaches ready to help you achieve your dreams and goals as we embark to celebrate FIT’s 26th Anniversary. Join us for the first sign up sessions Saturday, October 12 & 19, 2024 at Runner’s Depot Coral Springs. Registration opens soon. Click HERE to join FIT Coral Springs!

We are super excited about our Kids In Training Program coming back for the 12th Season. They are full of fun and designed to get the kids active, faster and stronger!

Sunday, date to be confirmed at Tequesta Trace Park (Meet by the track). Class starts at 4:30 pm sharp.

Pre-Registration is required: To register CLICK HERE

VIDEO

Get a quick preview of our route and view during our Saturday morning runs in FT Lauderdale. Running with FIT is a life changing experience! We get to make long lasting friendships, work together towards our goals, witness the beautiful sunrise while running, and much more! Come join us! We can’t wait to meet you!

Our Weekly Plan

NOT ALL RUNS ARE CREATED EQUAL. EACH RUN HAS A PURPOSE

MONDAY-EASY PACE GUIDE

GROUP E: 9:30-10:30 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP D: 10:30- 11:30 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP C: 12-13 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP B: 13-14 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP A: 16-17 MIN MILE PACE

TUESDAY- TEMPO RUNS

Please note: it will not happen overnight, but eventually it will! keep at it!
All groups work on endurance and walk only if / when needed.
Goals is to run straight on tuesdays, with no intervals.
Tempo runs will be offered the first 8 weeks of our program (prior to speed training start)

WEDNESDAY-EASY PACE OR CROSS TRAIN

Fun hill / levee runs will be offered this season.
Cross training will help you get stronger overall, and will provide a great option to running, keep it fun, and add variety.
Cross training is great for you! try a spin class, yoga, strength workouts, etc.

THURSDAY-RACE PACE

YOU CAN JOIN RUNNERS DEPOT THURSDAY RUNS
GROUP E: 8:30-9:30 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP D: 9- 10 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP C: 10:30-11:30 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP B: 12-13 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP A: 14-15 MIN MILE PACE

FRIDAY - REST DAY

REST DAY!

SATURDAYS-LONG RUN

GROUP F: UNDER 8:45 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP E: 8:45-9:30 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP D: 9:30- 11:00 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP C: 11-12:30 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP B: 12:30-14 MIN MILE PACE
GROUP A: 15-16:30 MIN MILE PACE
TRAINING PACE ABOUT 1.5 TO 2 MINUTES SLOWER THAN RACE PACE

SUNDAY-REST DAY

REST DAY!

Our Calendar

Coaches

Cat

FIT Support Team

An RRCA Certified Coach, Cat lives in Ft. Lauderdale and works as a teacher for Broward County. She began RaceWalking in high scho...

Marcela

Director

Marcela was born in Bogotá, Colombia, South America and currently resides in Davie, Florida. She works at the Motorola/Plantation...

Lucho

Racing Team/ FIT Web Master

Hello, my name is Luis Tovar I am from Venezuela. I'm a computer engineer but photography is my passion. I have been running since...

Darby

FIT Coral Springs Head Coach

The first time I ever ran a formal race was in 2012 at the Ft Lauderdale A1A Half marathon. My employer was a sponsor of the race ...

Barry

FIT Coral Springs Head Coach

I started my running journey in 2014, when my wife, Darby Sider, challenged me to run the Fort Lauderdale A1A Half Marathon. This ...

Marina

Personalized Program Coach

Marina was born in Buenos Aires Argentina, has been living for the past 15 years in South Florida. She became a US citizen in 2012...

Kids in Training

Kids will train for a fun 5K! During our Training, not only will they develop their running skills, but also develops and reinforces social skills. An emphasis is placed on goal setting; a skill that will help them later in life.

Plus they have a ton of fun!

What: 6 Week Kids Running Program!
When: New dates to be confirmed
Where: Tequesta Trace Park (meet at the track)

MORE INFORMATION

Racing Team

Our FIT Racing Team is composed of a wonderful group of FIT members who are the fastest in their category. They are selected carefully and strategically.

To join our racing team, our members must meet a specific criteria such as having placed at a race at least 2 to 3 times, have good membership standings, and wear their yellow with honor!

We are proud of our FIT Racing Team and everything they have accomplished! Way to go Team!!