Posted: July 22, 2005

Athletics: Join Running Legend Bill Rodgers To Launch Official OC Marathon Training

Sign up for The OC Marathon “Get Fit” Training Program on August 6th

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 Second Annual OC Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k run/walk on January 8th, 2006. The “Get Fit” official training program begins Saturday, August 6th with special guest and running legend, Bill Rodgers who will kick off an exciting list of activities. Official 2006 course information will be unveiled. Whether you have only dreamed of completing a marathon or have done several, this program lead by “The Coach” Bill Sumner and The Calcoast Track Club has something to offer everyone who wants to “Get Fit”.

List of Activities

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2005
“Get Fit” Training Begins with Running Legend Bill Rodgers
Time/Location: 8:00am Corona del Mar High School (Meeting on the track)
2101 E. Bluff, Newport Beach, California
Specific Activities: Training Seminar, Orientation, Sign Ups & Time Trials
(To place participants in the correct ability based group)

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2005
Time/Location: 9:30am – “ROCK” Kids Run with running legend Bill Rodgers
Corona del Mar High School (Meeting on the track)
2101 E. Bluff, Newport Beach, California
Specific Activities: Media Photo Opportunity“ROCK” Run For Orange County Charity Kids and City Officials Run a mile with Bill Rodgers

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2005
Time/Location: 3:00pm – Bill Rodger's Book Signing Event
Snails Pace Running Store – Fountain Valley
8780 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 842-2337
Specific Activities: Media Photo Opportunity, Book Signings, Autographs, etc.

Date: Sunday, August 7th, 2005
Time/Location: 1:00pm – Bill Rodger’s Book Signing Event
New Balance Store – South Coast Plaza
3333 S. Bear St. Costa Mesa, California
Phone: (714) 434 - 9405
Specific Activities: Media Photo Opportunity, Book Signings, Autographs, etc.

About Bill Rodgers
Twenty eight years after he won his first major marathon, Bill Rodgers still competes at a very high level, running races across the country and inspiring generations of runners. When he appears at running events he continues to gain fans with his down to earth, friendly manner. But you do not win both the Boston and NYC Marathons four times each with an easy going approach. To dominate road running in the 1970s and early 1980s, and to keep racing today, Bill can only be described as "relentless". “To be a consistent winner means preparing not just one day, one month, or even one year – but, for a lifetime.” The King of the Road, Bill Rodgers.

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.

OC Marathon “Get Fit” Training Registration - $125.00

The registration fee includes the following:

• Ability based group work-outs and expert coaching.
• Seminars on – Equipment, Nutrition, Hydration, and more
• High-tech New Balance Shirt
• Official OC Marathon Training Hat
• Social Activities Week
• ly Seminars
• Weekly Training Schedules
• No Fundraising required

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: (949) 476-7076 or visit our web site at www.calcoasttrack.com. For more information on the January 8th, 2006 running of the Second Annual OC Marathon presented by PacifiCare visit: OCMarathon.com.