Air Force Fitness' 'In Training' program helps runners achieve goals

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Air Force Fitness has a new program that may improve Airmen's running goals. The "In Training" program, accessible from the Air Force Fitness Web site, www.usafsports.com, has guides for runners of all fitness levels.

New runners can learn how easy it is to get started and all runners have access to the Air Force running doctor, tips, training schedules and an easy-to-use tracking system on a dedicated tracking site. The tracking system acts as a virtual coach, logging distances and allowing runners to see how they compare to others using this new on-line community.

"In a partnership with several corporate sponsors, we are dedicated to growing runners in the Air Force community, military and civilians alike", said Margaret Treland, Air Force Fitness chief. "We know there are people who are interested in running but for one reason or another just haven't gotten started. This program will be a way for people to meet other runners in their area and track their progress on line."

The training regimen is designed to help a person train, regardless of their initial skill-level, for the U.S. Air Force Marathon scheduled for Sept. 20 in Dayton, Ohio. The tracking program is the first of its kind to be associated with a sanctioned marathon. However, runners can apply the same training tips and regimens to local runs or marathons.