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Where to find a marathon training partner?????

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03/17/2006 Erin "Even Rocky Had a Montage" P. says:

Any recommendations on sites/groups that I could use to find a marathon training partner for this summer's SF Marathon?
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03/18/2006 L L. says:

erin, there are a slew of running mags out there where you can find running partners (sorry, at this time, the names of the mags just escape me right now..:( ). you can find these magazines at any running store.

another way to go about it is team in training...

hope this helps and good luck to you on your marathon!
~lis :)
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03/18/2006 Njon "Shatangi O" W. says:

tribe.net is sure to have a local group of marathoners. Good luck
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03/20/2006 Jeannette S. says:

Erin,

Check out http://www.sanjosefit.com/.  This is an actual training program that trains for a marathon in the fall.  But they don't start training until mid-April.  I haven't been on the site in a while, but you may be able to find people or other resources through their website also.
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03/21/2006 helena h. says:

Team In Training is a fantastic way to go:

www.TeamInTraining.org/sj

You'll find several running partners, a whole support group and accomplish an endurance sport you've been wanting to.
Good luck!
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03/22/2006 Brandon "Creativity Is An Antioxidant" M. says:

I've ran 8 marathons. You'll find it much easier if you train with a group. Also, bring band aids, the ones that feels slippery or like skin and a fresh bagel, you will be hungry near the last half and oranges and raisins, bananas will not really hit the spot and you will want to stop. Good luck.
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03/23/2006 Russell W. says:

Helena's advice to check "Team in Training" is excellent: I know someone who hooked up with their bicycle team and had a great time of it.

Also, why not try Craigslist?
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02/25/2007 Alice C. says:

I third the Team in Training suggestion. There were a lot of first-timers like me and they kept me accountable for both training & fundraising.

I don't think the local chapter of TNT trains for the SF Marathon though. I'd suggest finding a running club near you, because they'll have regular training events, inexpensive membership fees, and discount perks. I found http://www.sfrrc.org/ and http://www.parunclub.com/, but haven't personally looked into them. Maybe someone else will have comments.

I'm registered for the SF Marathon, too. It's going to be my first!
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02/25/2007 Jing "x2" F. says:

check with people who are athletic trainers...sports medicine major at local universities

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