San Jose Fit 2008 Registration and Orientation

Saturday, April 19^th at 7:30 AM

Check the Maps Page to find out how to get to Los Gatos High School. You will also find links to a parking map and instructions on the best parking. Please arrive early, parking could be limited.

• Look for our banner.
• We are located in the area between the track and the baseball field.
• If possible arrive early; parking may be limited.
• You only have to attend one orientation lecture, however, the training will continue on the 19th.  If you registered on April 19th, it is recommended that you return on April 19th for a short run/walk, according to the schedule.  This will essentially give you two weeks of training before you meet up with your pace coaches and teams for the scheduled run/walk on April 26th. 

1. Registration (new and returning members)

If you registered on-line or mailed it in:

• Go to the Pre-Registration table.
• Find your name on the list.
• Verify and provide any missing data.
• Get your t-shirt and fitter's packet.
• If you are a returning fitter (alumni member); you may skip steps 3 and 4 below. You should still go out and run/walk.  Schedules will be provided at the orientation talk and on-line at www.sanjosefit.com.The password is on a card in your packet.
• There is still time to register online at Active.com

If you have not registered:

• Go to the registration table and fill out a form. You may pay with cash or a check (made out to "USAFit") at this table.
• We only take cash or checks.
• The cost for new members is $100.00, returning members, $75.00 and ATP members $125.

2. Get a t-shirt and fitter's packet.

Go to the t-shirt table to get your “No Whining” shirt and fitter's packet.

3. Placement run/walk

In order to group you with other same ability runners we need to determine your APPROXIMATE training pace. You can either do a one-mile or a two-mile EASY run/walk. This will help us determine in which color group fits you the best. This does not mean you can’t change groups. Remember, there is no way to fail this. Take it easy and enjoy the run or walk. The best way to tell if you are pacing yourself properly is to check to see if you can run and talk comfortably at the same time.

For 2 mile run/walk and 1 mile run/walk:

• Go to the trailhead near the tennis courts.
• Check in with a San Jose Fit coach..
• Proceed up the trail passing through the narrow opening in the fence.
• Please run/walk single file, if possible. The trail will be crowded with runners, walkers, bikers, rollerbladers, children and fitters.
• 50 yards ahead you will need to turn right over the bridge.
• You're over Highway 17. Peruse the art work and wave to the cars.
• At the end of the bridge turn right at the wooden bridge. Otherwise you will end up in downtown Los Gatos drinking coffee.
• One milers should turn around at the "0.5" marker. This marker as are area all mile markers can be found on the right side of the trail.
• Two milers should continue on.
• When you get to the "1.0" mile marker, please turn around and return.
• There will be coaches along the trail, so you won’t get lost.
• Check in again with a coach who will determine your training group.
• They will be hand you a slip of paper with a coaches name. This is the group you might start to train with. Remember, this is only a starting point and you may change coaches or groups at any time during the season.
• Receive your colored shoe tag corresponding to your training group.
• Proceed over to the baseball bleachers for the 9:00 orientation talk.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

We will stop sending runners out on to the trail for the placement run/walk after 8:15 AM. This is to ensure that everyone is back in time for the 9:00 AM orientation.

4. Orientation at 9:00 AM

Promptly at 9:00 AM, the head coaches will give a welcome and orientation talk at the baseball bleachers. After you have completed your placement run/walk, please proceed to the bleachers for this important and informative presentation. This is where you can get your questions answered, learn about the coaches, and get a real feel for San Jose Fit!

Can't Make Either Orientation Day?

• Please sign up on line or mail in your application as soon as possible. Follow the schedules provided on line or the one's emailed to you.
• Check in with one of the coaches as soon as you can. He/she will help determine which group you should run with.