We have yet another change of scenery on Saturday with a visit to Lake Merced.
Saturday’s Lake Merced Run!
Once again, we are meeting on the NORTH SIDE of Lake Merced. Specifically, we are meeting at the HUGE parking lot on the NORTH SIDE of Lake Merced. Again, here's a map link that should help you get oriented- North Side of Lake Merced.
This run is pretty straightforward. EVERYONE will do a full loop around the circumference of Lake Merced in a clockwise direction. There is a path that runs all the way around Lake Merced, so this should be manageable for everybody.
Roughly halfway through the loop around Lake Merced (2-2.5 miles), there is a port-a-potty and a couple water fountains if you need to make a pit stop.
After 2-2.5 miles, there is a decent stretch where you will be running slightly uphill, so pace yourself accordingly.
After completing a full loop of Lake Merced, you will have logged 4.5 MILES. Once you've finished a full loop around Lake Merced, head NORTH on Sunset Boulevard There is a path that runs parallel to Sunset Boulevard on the LEFT. This is where you want to run.
Beginner level runners will continue running up Sunset Boulevard until you reach the intersection of Sunset & Ulloa. The cross streets are 'roughly' alphabetical so pay close attention to the cross streets as you are running. Beginner runners will turn around at this intersection and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 6 MILES!
Everyone else will continue running up Sunset past this intersection. Roughly half a mile later you will arrive at the intersection of Sunset & Quintara. Intermediate level runners will turn around here and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 7 MILES!
Advanced/Race level runners will continue running up Sunset to the intersection of Sunset & Moraga. Advanced level runners will turn around here and head back to the Lake Merced parking lot for 8 MILES! Make sure to pick up 7 minutes of tempo on the return route.
Race level runners will continue running on Sunset towards Golden Gate Park. Eventually Sunset runs underneath an overpass (this is Lincoln you are running underneath) and right into Martin Luther King. Take a LEFT on Martin Luther King and run to the intersection of Martin Luther King & Chain of Lakes Drive East Turn around here and head back to Lake Merced for 10 MILES!
For your 6 miles at target half marathon pace, I would suggest seguing into target pace 2 miles into your run just as you reach the South Side of Lake Merced and start heading north around the other side of the Lake. Maintain this pace all the way to Sunset/Kirkham (when you encounter this intersection on the 'return' from MLK & Chain of Lakes Drive).
Friday, December 11, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday (6/1) Running Route Description
On Tuesday, you will be logging between 2-5 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This is right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Marina Green Monkey Bars for 2 MILES!
Everyone else will follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT onto Halleck.You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln and run along the sidewalk. Stick to the sidewalk on the right and follow Lincoln.
Right around Lincoln/Taylor you will see chalk markings indicating 'FF 3' in the middle of the sidewalk. Intermediate runners turn around here! Turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 3 MILES!
Everyone else will continue past the 'FF 3' and continue on Lincoln. You will eventually see the cemetery on your left and Lincoln will curve to the left. Lincoln curves around to the left and downhill slightly. You will find yourself at a 4 way stop at the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. Look for chalk markings indicating 'FF 4'. Advanced runners turn around here. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Race level runners will continue past the 'FF 4' chalk markings and continue on Lincoln as it curves around to the right. Eventually you will get a spectacular view of the Marina/Crissy Field off to your right near the intersection of Lincoln/Long(there's a stop sign here at the top of Long). There's a stop sign here and you will see an 'FF 5' in chalk right before Lincoln starts heading uphill. Race runners turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This is right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Marina Green Monkey Bars for 2 MILES!
Everyone else will follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT onto Halleck.You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln and run along the sidewalk. Stick to the sidewalk on the right and follow Lincoln.
Right around Lincoln/Taylor you will see chalk markings indicating 'FF 3' in the middle of the sidewalk. Intermediate runners turn around here! Turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 3 MILES!
Everyone else will continue past the 'FF 3' and continue on Lincoln. You will eventually see the cemetery on your left and Lincoln will curve to the left. Lincoln curves around to the left and downhill slightly. You will find yourself at a 4 way stop at the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. Look for chalk markings indicating 'FF 4'. Advanced runners turn around here. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Race level runners will continue past the 'FF 4' chalk markings and continue on Lincoln as it curves around to the right. Eventually you will get a spectacular view of the Marina/Crissy Field off to your right near the intersection of Lincoln/Long(there's a stop sign here at the top of Long). There's a stop sign here and you will see an 'FF 5' in chalk right before Lincoln starts heading uphill. Race runners turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday's (4/30/11) Run Description
Here's a link to the course map:
Saturday’s Golden Gate Park Run!
We'll be running through Golden Gate Park. a few things to keep in mind before I dive into the details:
1)You will be running gradually uphill for the first half of your run! This course isn't terribly steep, but there is a GRADUAL uphill for much of the first half of the run. Keep this in mind as you may need to dial back your pacing a bit when you head out.
2)Watch your footing! There's a reasonable amount of this run that will take place on a dirt path/fire road. This means small rocks, tree roots (sometimes), and uneven ground at times. I don't want to see anyone take a tumble. Stay tuned in! This is particularly important for those of you who wear MP3 PLAYERS! Stay particularly alert on the RETURN when you will likely be a bit fatigued and traveling gradually DOWNHILL!
3)Water Stops. Roughly a mile into the run (not too far after you pass the Bison Paddocks on the left) there is water fountain on the LEFT adjacent to Lake Spreckles. Also there is a water fountain at the intersection of JFK/Transverse on the LEFT side of JFK. These descriptions will make more sense once you read my course description below.
Ok, enough of the preamble. Let's get down to it!
Everyone will head NORTH from the Beach Chalet and promptly take a right turn to get onto JFK. You will run along the dirt path for about a quarter of a mile until you come to a stop sign. Turn LEFT at this stop sign at the pedestrian crosswalk onto the dirt path running along JFK.
You will continue running along this path for some time. As you close in on the first mile you will see the 'Bison Paddock' on your left. Shortly after you pass the paddock, you will see Lake Spreckles on the left. If you need water, cross the pedestrian crosswalk over to Lake Spreckles and you will see the water fountain on your left.
Continue running on the dirt path for close to a mile and you will eventually come to a 4 way stop at the intersection of JFK/Transverse. This is roughly 2 miles. Look for a chalk ‘FF 4’ on the ground at this intersection.BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for a total of 4 MILES!
FYI, If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at this intersection, you will find another water fountain. *NOTE-IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PATH FOR THIS RUN! IT IS OK TO CROSS OVER TO THE LEFT FOR H20, BUT GET BACK OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE TO CONTINUE YOUR RUN!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past JFK/Transverse for roughly half a mile. You will see a large funky looking building approaching on the right. This is DeYoung Museum. Additionally, you should see a crosswalk cutting across JFK. Keep your eyes peeled for a ‘FF 5’ in the middle of the paved path you’re on. This is 2.5 miles! Intermediate runners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 5 MILES!!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past the ‘FF 5’ for roughly half a mile. You will see a stop sign and traffic joining JFK from 'Conservatory Way'. (this is just prior to the Flower Conservatory) there is a pedestrian crosswalk here. THIS IS 3 MILES! LOOK FOR A 'FF 6' IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATH (The path is paved at this juncture). Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 6 MILES!!
Race level runnerswill cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at the 'FF 6' chalk marking. Run past the Flower Observatory and follow JFK all the way to STANYAN. This is a controlled intersection with traffic lights. Once you get to JFK/Stanyan, this is 3.5 miles. Look for the chalk ‘FF 7’ on the ground at this intersection. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 7 MILES!
Saturday’s Golden Gate Park Run!
We'll be running through Golden Gate Park. a few things to keep in mind before I dive into the details:
1)You will be running gradually uphill for the first half of your run! This course isn't terribly steep, but there is a GRADUAL uphill for much of the first half of the run. Keep this in mind as you may need to dial back your pacing a bit when you head out.
2)Watch your footing! There's a reasonable amount of this run that will take place on a dirt path/fire road. This means small rocks, tree roots (sometimes), and uneven ground at times. I don't want to see anyone take a tumble. Stay tuned in! This is particularly important for those of you who wear MP3 PLAYERS! Stay particularly alert on the RETURN when you will likely be a bit fatigued and traveling gradually DOWNHILL!
3)Water Stops. Roughly a mile into the run (not too far after you pass the Bison Paddocks on the left) there is water fountain on the LEFT adjacent to Lake Spreckles. Also there is a water fountain at the intersection of JFK/Transverse on the LEFT side of JFK. These descriptions will make more sense once you read my course description below.
Ok, enough of the preamble. Let's get down to it!
Everyone will head NORTH from the Beach Chalet and promptly take a right turn to get onto JFK. You will run along the dirt path for about a quarter of a mile until you come to a stop sign. Turn LEFT at this stop sign at the pedestrian crosswalk onto the dirt path running along JFK.
You will continue running along this path for some time. As you close in on the first mile you will see the 'Bison Paddock' on your left. Shortly after you pass the paddock, you will see Lake Spreckles on the left. If you need water, cross the pedestrian crosswalk over to Lake Spreckles and you will see the water fountain on your left.
Continue running on the dirt path for close to a mile and you will eventually come to a 4 way stop at the intersection of JFK/Transverse. This is roughly 2 miles. Look for a chalk ‘FF 4’ on the ground at this intersection.BEGINNERS will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for a total of 4 MILES!
FYI, If you cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at this intersection, you will find another water fountain. *NOTE-IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PATH FOR THIS RUN! IT IS OK TO CROSS OVER TO THE LEFT FOR H20, BUT GET BACK OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE TO CONTINUE YOUR RUN!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past JFK/Transverse for roughly half a mile. You will see a large funky looking building approaching on the right. This is DeYoung Museum. Additionally, you should see a crosswalk cutting across JFK. Keep your eyes peeled for a ‘FF 5’ in the middle of the paved path you’re on. This is 2.5 miles! Intermediate runners will turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 5 MILES!!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running on the RIGHT side of the dirt path past the ‘FF 5’ for roughly half a mile. You will see a stop sign and traffic joining JFK from 'Conservatory Way'. (this is just prior to the Flower Conservatory) there is a pedestrian crosswalk here. THIS IS 3 MILES! LOOK FOR A 'FF 6' IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATH (The path is paved at this juncture). Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 6 MILES!!
Race level runnerswill cross over to the LEFT side of JFK at the 'FF 6' chalk marking. Run past the Flower Observatory and follow JFK all the way to STANYAN. This is a controlled intersection with traffic lights. Once you get to JFK/Stanyan, this is 3.5 miles. Look for the chalk ‘FF 7’ on the ground at this intersection. Turn around here and head back to the Beach Chalet for 7 MILES!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Tuesday (11/24) Running Route Description
Tomorrow, you will be logging between 2-5 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY EVENING'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head SOUTH along the Marina towards the hill adjacent to the Marina Safeway. Crest this hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Take an immediate LEFT and head towards the pier where we did our 'wildcard workout'.
Run all the way to the end of the pier and come back. You will continue running STRAIGHT towards Van Ness. You will head uphill slightly and come to the intersection of Van Ness and Bay Street, Turn RIGHT on Bay Street.
Be careful when you make this turn as there may be a brief stretch where you will be running on the shoulder. But, a sidewalk should appear shortly after you make this turn.
Continue running along Bay Street until you reach the intersection of Bay & Laguna. Turn right on Laguna and you will see the Marina Safeway on your left. Follow Laguna back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars.
BEGINNERS are done upon returning to the Marina Green Monkey Bars. You 'actually' will have logged about 2.25 miles.
INTERMEDIATE level runners will do a 'victory lap' (3/4 of a mile) around the circumference of the Marina Green upon returning to the monkey bars. This entails running towards the Golden Gate Bridge until you reach 'Scott'. Take an immediate right and continue running along the Marina Green. Take another right and continue back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars. Take one last right and you will have logged 3 MILES!
ADVANCED level runners will continue running towards the Golden Gate Bridge along the Marina to the intersection of Marina & Broderick upon returning to the monkey bars. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 4 MILES!
RACE level runners run past Marina/Broderick to the intersection of Mason/Halleck adjacent to the Crissy Field Center. This is where we turned around for our two mile time trial. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 5 MILES!
TUESDAY EVENING'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head SOUTH along the Marina towards the hill adjacent to the Marina Safeway. Crest this hill and head down into Aquatic Park. Take an immediate LEFT and head towards the pier where we did our 'wildcard workout'.
Run all the way to the end of the pier and come back. You will continue running STRAIGHT towards Van Ness. You will head uphill slightly and come to the intersection of Van Ness and Bay Street, Turn RIGHT on Bay Street.
Be careful when you make this turn as there may be a brief stretch where you will be running on the shoulder. But, a sidewalk should appear shortly after you make this turn.
Continue running along Bay Street until you reach the intersection of Bay & Laguna. Turn right on Laguna and you will see the Marina Safeway on your left. Follow Laguna back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars.
BEGINNERS are done upon returning to the Marina Green Monkey Bars. You 'actually' will have logged about 2.25 miles.
INTERMEDIATE level runners will do a 'victory lap' (3/4 of a mile) around the circumference of the Marina Green upon returning to the monkey bars. This entails running towards the Golden Gate Bridge until you reach 'Scott'. Take an immediate right and continue running along the Marina Green. Take another right and continue back towards the Marina Green Monkey Bars. Take one last right and you will have logged 3 MILES!
ADVANCED level runners will continue running towards the Golden Gate Bridge along the Marina to the intersection of Marina & Broderick upon returning to the monkey bars. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 4 MILES!
RACE level runners run past Marina/Broderick to the intersection of Mason/Halleck adjacent to the Crissy Field Center. This is where we turned around for our two mile time trial. Turn around and head back to the monkey bars. Tack on a 'victory lap' around the Marina Green and you will have logged 5 MILES!
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Enter FitLanthropy!
The past few years I have partnered with a variety of non-profits in launching half marathon training/fundraising programs. I have tried a variety of different approaches and am excited to enter 2010 with a new approach and a new brand for these programs. Enter FitLanthropy!
So, what's the lowdown with FitLanthropy? Read on....
FitLanthropy
Where fitness and philanthropy meet.
We make it easy for you to make a difference
Whether you work to find a cure for disease, feed the hungry, educate children, help others find employment, or offer senior and social services – it’s clear that need throughout the community has never been greater. FitLanthropy provides Bay Area non-profit organizations an avenue to effortlessly expand the reach of their annual campaign through half-marathon fundraising and training programs.
Train
FitLanthropy sets the course for a winning campaign for both the giver and the receiver. It starts with a gift to yourself in the form of fitness and by accomplishing the ultimate physical and mental challenge of conquering a half marathon, and ends by strengthening your organizations ability to help those that you support.
Run
We focus on the half-marathon as 13.1 miles is an accessible goal for all runners – beginners to veterans. By providing the right training, incentive and commitment, runners training with FitLanthropy programs have the opportunity to participate in a winning group activity that will take their fitness to a new level. The finish line signifies a true organizational – and personal – milestone.
Win
Owned by Mathew Forsman, an event management executive, a USATF/RRCA certified professional running coach and certified ‘fitlanthropist’, FitLanthropy has helped generate nearly $400,000 in fundraising dollars for several Bay Area non-profit organizations in the last three years. Working on a contingency basis with no up-front financial commitment, FitLanthropy is a cost-effective way to align your philanthropic goals and greatly expand your visibility and marketing efforts, while participating in a fun group fitness event.
We establish healthy habits in both fitness and giving.
We Provide the Whole Package
A FitLanthropy produced 10-12 week half marathon fundraising and training program includes event management and administration, professional coaching services, and fundraising support.
Event Management
A large portion of the work is completed by FitLanthropy in order to minimize the resources required from the partnering organization. We enable online registration and provide website content, web design support, all relevant forms and waivers, newsletters and collateral materials. Team FitLanthropy also supports recruiting information sessions and customer support.
Training
Those who support your cause join one of Matt’s established group training programs, which draw 150-200 people from throughout the Bay Area. Each program is focused on a specific local race, which facilitates team cohesion and community from the first meeting to the finish line; the group dynamic is extremely successful in motivating participants and makes training for a half-marathon fun, social and supportive. The large number of participants ensures that every level of fitness and ability are represented – from the beginner looking to tackle that first half-marathon experience to the seasoned runner going for their personal best time. Financially and personally, we will help you accomplish far more than you ever thought possible. The group atmosphere also provides an accessible platform to expand the organization’s marketing and visibility efforts.
Fundraising
Participants commit to raising a minimum of $1300 from friends, family members, and colleagues. FitLanthropy provides fundraising strategies, opportunities, and support for all program participants during the course of the program. We also set up an online fundraising website for the partnering organization that enables participants to create personal fundraising webpage’s. You receive checks every two weeks during the course of the program from Active Giving for posted donations.
Business Week reported that in 2005 marathon training programs
raised $656 million for charitable causes.
About Team FitLanthropy
Led by Matt Forsman, an event management executive, former IT professional, passionate runner, and professional running coach, Team FitLanthropy is committed to providing a world class experience for program participants while creating community, driving fundraising dollars and having fun every mile of the way!
Matt and his team have the coaching certification (USTAF/RRCA) and running experience to support anyone who chooses to join the program. From training principles to nutrition and injury prevention strategies, Team FitLanthropy is passionately committed to helping program participants meet and exceed their running goals.
This commitment to fitness, Fitlanthropy, and fun has enabled Team FitLanthropy to grow program participation from 30 in 2005 to in excess of 200 in 2009 and generate over $400,000 in fundraising dollars for various Bay Area non-profits, including Larkin Street Youth Services, Hands on Bay Area, Girls on the Run, YMCA of San Francisco and many others..
Compensation
FitLanthropy works on a contingency basis with no up-front costs. Compensation is 30% of gross fundraising dollars raised during the lifecycle of the program.
• Total time offered for Event Management: 90-100 hours
• Total time offered for Professional Coaching: 95-100 hours
• Total time offered for Fundraising Support: 50 hours
*All hours are approximate.
Event Management and Administration
A large portion of the work is completed by FitLanthropy in order to minimize the resources required from the partnering organization.
Visibility
We help the participating organization maximize the opportunity for marketing, advertising and community building. With a typical training group consisting of 100-200 runners, organizations are in an excellent position to foster new relationships and develop new donors, supporters, and volunteers.
Program Website Support
FitLanthropy works with your established web team and will provide guidance regarding design and layout for the programs online presence, insuring all components are clearly explained for prospective participants.
Website Content
FitLanthropy will provide website content that outlines and explains all relevant program details, including training, fundraising, program overview and frequently asked questions.
Online Event Registration
Fitlanthropy creates and enables clear, easy online program registration via Active.com, a high-visibility website (21 million registered users) for runners and tri-athletes. FitLanthropy also provides online liability waivers, fundraising commitment forms and clear direction to program participants regarding next steps once they’ve joined.
Email Newsletters
FitLanthropy designs and creates professional email newsletters for the partnering organization to utilize as a marketing tool in getting the word out to constituents and/or prospective runners. We also leverage our internal email newsletter distribution (1,200+) and San Francisco’s Fleet Feet Sports email list (5,000+) for organization and program visibility, marketing, advertising and recruiting efforts.
Flyers and Collateral Pieces
FitLanthropy creates program flyer templates and collateral pieces, with a consistent design and message, to support marketing, advertising and recruiting efforts.
Program Recruiting Events and Information Sessions
Fitlanthropy works with the partnering organization to recognize and strategically leverage recruiting events and information sessions in order to connect with prospective runners and participants.
Customer Support
FitLanthropy provides prompt and professional response to prospective participants who have questions about the program, including program logistics, training specifics and fundraising concerns.
Professional Coaching Services
Participants supporting your organization join one of Matt Forsman’s established group training programs, which typical draw 150-200 people from throughout the Bay Area. Each program is focused on a specific race, which facilitates team cohesion and community from the first meeting to the finish line! Every level of fitness and ability are represented – from the beginner looking to tackle that first half-marathon experience to the seasoned runner going for their personal best time.
RRCA/USATF Certified Coaches
Our coaches provide an educated, positive, and supportive training environment for runners of all ability levels. USATF/RRCA certified running coaches lead every run workout and we stay actively engaged with all runners throughout the course of the program.
Comprehensive Training Schedule
With 10-12 weeks of proper training running 13.1 miles is an accessible goal for anyone to achieve. Through FitLanthropy’s comprehensive training program runners are able to optimize their effort while minimizing the chance of injuries. Our well-planned schedule and curriculum provides for a safe/effective training experience that is applicable to all levels of running experience.
• We instill a highly personable and active approach to coaching.
•All coaches are actively engaged in each run workout from start to finish and are focused on supporting all runners every step of the way.
• Our skilled coaches are well positioned to connect with each runner for every run.
• Participants are provided with a comprehensive training schedule for the duration of the program that explicitly outlines what participants should do every day of the week in order to optimize their training.
• The schedule typically includes 3 days of running, 2 days of cross-training and 2 days of rest. This approach optimizes the training experience while minimizing the chances of injuries and aggravations.
• We incorporate a very gradual, methodical increase of mileage over the course of 10-12 weeks. Most participants start the program with just a mile or two.
• The training schedule accommodates for a broad range of running experience and fitness levels.
Email Newsletter
Participants receive a twice-weekly email newsletter full of useful content relevant to completing a half marathon, including, nutrition, hydration, core strength and stability, injury prevention. The newsletters also provide details for the upcoming week’s training as well as information about special promotions, team events and discounts with FitLanthropy's business partners.
Professional Run Courses
All running courses are mapped, measured and marked for program participants.
Email/phone access to coaches throughout duration of program
Inevitably, questions and concerns come up during the course of the program. FitLanthropy provide prompt, professional and thoughtful responses to all issues that arise during the course of training.
Team Social events
For many program participants, the program becomes as much about meeting people and making friends as training and fundraising. While the program may be primarily about fitness and philanthropy, we make sure that fun is a big part of the equation as well!
Fundraising Support
FitLanthropy provides strategies, opportunities, and support to runners along their fundraising journey of raising their committed $1300.
Personal Fundraising Webpage
The program website greatly simplifies and personalizes fundraising efforts; through ActiveGiving.com (or a similar online fundraising tool), participants are able to create their own fundraising webpage, allowing easy marketing for participants and an easy and safe way for donors to give.
Fundraising Strategy Book
The fundraising strategy book provides 30+ fundraising strategies as well as a week-by-week game plan for meeting the minimum of $1300.
Ongoing Fundraising Support and Status Updates
Each week program participants are kept informed of important fundraising dates, provided new fundraising tips and top fundraisers are highlighted.
Participant Fundraising Questions and Concerns
Inevitably, some participants encounter fundraising challenges and FitLanthropy will provide prompt and professional assistance to any participant that is experiencing challenges or issues.
Fundraising Incentive Plan Creation
FitLanthropy actively partners with several local businesses such as PSOAS Massage & Bodywork, Fleet Feet Sports San Francisco, Teeny Cake, Kerri Kelly Yoga, among others. Many of these businesses contribute items to help encourage program participants to reach and exceed their fundraising minimum.
Fundraising strategies and the week-by-week fundraising game plan is reinforced each week along with additional fundraising strategies and tips.
So, what's the lowdown with FitLanthropy? Read on....
FitLanthropy
Where fitness and philanthropy meet.
We make it easy for you to make a difference
Whether you work to find a cure for disease, feed the hungry, educate children, help others find employment, or offer senior and social services – it’s clear that need throughout the community has never been greater. FitLanthropy provides Bay Area non-profit organizations an avenue to effortlessly expand the reach of their annual campaign through half-marathon fundraising and training programs.
Train
FitLanthropy sets the course for a winning campaign for both the giver and the receiver. It starts with a gift to yourself in the form of fitness and by accomplishing the ultimate physical and mental challenge of conquering a half marathon, and ends by strengthening your organizations ability to help those that you support.
Run
We focus on the half-marathon as 13.1 miles is an accessible goal for all runners – beginners to veterans. By providing the right training, incentive and commitment, runners training with FitLanthropy programs have the opportunity to participate in a winning group activity that will take their fitness to a new level. The finish line signifies a true organizational – and personal – milestone.
Win
Owned by Mathew Forsman, an event management executive, a USATF/RRCA certified professional running coach and certified ‘fitlanthropist’, FitLanthropy has helped generate nearly $400,000 in fundraising dollars for several Bay Area non-profit organizations in the last three years. Working on a contingency basis with no up-front financial commitment, FitLanthropy is a cost-effective way to align your philanthropic goals and greatly expand your visibility and marketing efforts, while participating in a fun group fitness event.
We establish healthy habits in both fitness and giving.
We Provide the Whole Package
A FitLanthropy produced 10-12 week half marathon fundraising and training program includes event management and administration, professional coaching services, and fundraising support.
Event Management
A large portion of the work is completed by FitLanthropy in order to minimize the resources required from the partnering organization. We enable online registration and provide website content, web design support, all relevant forms and waivers, newsletters and collateral materials. Team FitLanthropy also supports recruiting information sessions and customer support.
Training
Those who support your cause join one of Matt’s established group training programs, which draw 150-200 people from throughout the Bay Area. Each program is focused on a specific local race, which facilitates team cohesion and community from the first meeting to the finish line; the group dynamic is extremely successful in motivating participants and makes training for a half-marathon fun, social and supportive. The large number of participants ensures that every level of fitness and ability are represented – from the beginner looking to tackle that first half-marathon experience to the seasoned runner going for their personal best time. Financially and personally, we will help you accomplish far more than you ever thought possible. The group atmosphere also provides an accessible platform to expand the organization’s marketing and visibility efforts.
Fundraising
Participants commit to raising a minimum of $1300 from friends, family members, and colleagues. FitLanthropy provides fundraising strategies, opportunities, and support for all program participants during the course of the program. We also set up an online fundraising website for the partnering organization that enables participants to create personal fundraising webpage’s. You receive checks every two weeks during the course of the program from Active Giving for posted donations.
Business Week reported that in 2005 marathon training programs
raised $656 million for charitable causes.
About Team FitLanthropy
Led by Matt Forsman, an event management executive, former IT professional, passionate runner, and professional running coach, Team FitLanthropy is committed to providing a world class experience for program participants while creating community, driving fundraising dollars and having fun every mile of the way!
Matt and his team have the coaching certification (USTAF/RRCA) and running experience to support anyone who chooses to join the program. From training principles to nutrition and injury prevention strategies, Team FitLanthropy is passionately committed to helping program participants meet and exceed their running goals.
This commitment to fitness, Fitlanthropy, and fun has enabled Team FitLanthropy to grow program participation from 30 in 2005 to in excess of 200 in 2009 and generate over $400,000 in fundraising dollars for various Bay Area non-profits, including Larkin Street Youth Services, Hands on Bay Area, Girls on the Run, YMCA of San Francisco and many others..
Compensation
FitLanthropy works on a contingency basis with no up-front costs. Compensation is 30% of gross fundraising dollars raised during the lifecycle of the program.
• Total time offered for Event Management: 90-100 hours
• Total time offered for Professional Coaching: 95-100 hours
• Total time offered for Fundraising Support: 50 hours
*All hours are approximate.
Event Management and Administration
A large portion of the work is completed by FitLanthropy in order to minimize the resources required from the partnering organization.
Visibility
We help the participating organization maximize the opportunity for marketing, advertising and community building. With a typical training group consisting of 100-200 runners, organizations are in an excellent position to foster new relationships and develop new donors, supporters, and volunteers.
Program Website Support
FitLanthropy works with your established web team and will provide guidance regarding design and layout for the programs online presence, insuring all components are clearly explained for prospective participants.
Website Content
FitLanthropy will provide website content that outlines and explains all relevant program details, including training, fundraising, program overview and frequently asked questions.
Online Event Registration
Fitlanthropy creates and enables clear, easy online program registration via Active.com, a high-visibility website (21 million registered users) for runners and tri-athletes. FitLanthropy also provides online liability waivers, fundraising commitment forms and clear direction to program participants regarding next steps once they’ve joined.
Email Newsletters
FitLanthropy designs and creates professional email newsletters for the partnering organization to utilize as a marketing tool in getting the word out to constituents and/or prospective runners. We also leverage our internal email newsletter distribution (1,200+) and San Francisco’s Fleet Feet Sports email list (5,000+) for organization and program visibility, marketing, advertising and recruiting efforts.
Flyers and Collateral Pieces
FitLanthropy creates program flyer templates and collateral pieces, with a consistent design and message, to support marketing, advertising and recruiting efforts.
Program Recruiting Events and Information Sessions
Fitlanthropy works with the partnering organization to recognize and strategically leverage recruiting events and information sessions in order to connect with prospective runners and participants.
Customer Support
FitLanthropy provides prompt and professional response to prospective participants who have questions about the program, including program logistics, training specifics and fundraising concerns.
Professional Coaching Services
Participants supporting your organization join one of Matt Forsman’s established group training programs, which typical draw 150-200 people from throughout the Bay Area. Each program is focused on a specific race, which facilitates team cohesion and community from the first meeting to the finish line! Every level of fitness and ability are represented – from the beginner looking to tackle that first half-marathon experience to the seasoned runner going for their personal best time.
RRCA/USATF Certified Coaches
Our coaches provide an educated, positive, and supportive training environment for runners of all ability levels. USATF/RRCA certified running coaches lead every run workout and we stay actively engaged with all runners throughout the course of the program.
Comprehensive Training Schedule
With 10-12 weeks of proper training running 13.1 miles is an accessible goal for anyone to achieve. Through FitLanthropy’s comprehensive training program runners are able to optimize their effort while minimizing the chance of injuries. Our well-planned schedule and curriculum provides for a safe/effective training experience that is applicable to all levels of running experience.
• We instill a highly personable and active approach to coaching.
•All coaches are actively engaged in each run workout from start to finish and are focused on supporting all runners every step of the way.
• Our skilled coaches are well positioned to connect with each runner for every run.
• Participants are provided with a comprehensive training schedule for the duration of the program that explicitly outlines what participants should do every day of the week in order to optimize their training.
• The schedule typically includes 3 days of running, 2 days of cross-training and 2 days of rest. This approach optimizes the training experience while minimizing the chances of injuries and aggravations.
• We incorporate a very gradual, methodical increase of mileage over the course of 10-12 weeks. Most participants start the program with just a mile or two.
• The training schedule accommodates for a broad range of running experience and fitness levels.
Email Newsletter
Participants receive a twice-weekly email newsletter full of useful content relevant to completing a half marathon, including, nutrition, hydration, core strength and stability, injury prevention. The newsletters also provide details for the upcoming week’s training as well as information about special promotions, team events and discounts with FitLanthropy's business partners.
Professional Run Courses
All running courses are mapped, measured and marked for program participants.
Email/phone access to coaches throughout duration of program
Inevitably, questions and concerns come up during the course of the program. FitLanthropy provide prompt, professional and thoughtful responses to all issues that arise during the course of training.
Team Social events
For many program participants, the program becomes as much about meeting people and making friends as training and fundraising. While the program may be primarily about fitness and philanthropy, we make sure that fun is a big part of the equation as well!
Fundraising Support
FitLanthropy provides strategies, opportunities, and support to runners along their fundraising journey of raising their committed $1300.
Personal Fundraising Webpage
The program website greatly simplifies and personalizes fundraising efforts; through ActiveGiving.com (or a similar online fundraising tool), participants are able to create their own fundraising webpage, allowing easy marketing for participants and an easy and safe way for donors to give.
Fundraising Strategy Book
The fundraising strategy book provides 30+ fundraising strategies as well as a week-by-week game plan for meeting the minimum of $1300.
Ongoing Fundraising Support and Status Updates
Each week program participants are kept informed of important fundraising dates, provided new fundraising tips and top fundraisers are highlighted.
Participant Fundraising Questions and Concerns
Inevitably, some participants encounter fundraising challenges and FitLanthropy will provide prompt and professional assistance to any participant that is experiencing challenges or issues.
Fundraising Incentive Plan Creation
FitLanthropy actively partners with several local businesses such as PSOAS Massage & Bodywork, Fleet Feet Sports San Francisco, Teeny Cake, Kerri Kelly Yoga, among others. Many of these businesses contribute items to help encourage program participants to reach and exceed their fundraising minimum.
Fundraising strategies and the week-by-week fundraising game plan is reinforced each week along with additional fundraising strategies and tips.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday Marina Running Route Description (12/23/14)
You will be logging between 3-6 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE-
In short, we will head NORTH from the Marina Green Monkey Bars on along Marina Boulevard until we reach the intersection of Mason/Halleck. Continue running on the paved path along Mason past Sports Basement. Shortly after we pass Sports Basement, there is a lengthy straight stretch and a funny looking metal power box on your RIGHT. There will also be a 'MM3' in chalk on the ground. Beginner runners will turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 3 MILES!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue past the 1.5 mile mark along the paved path. Eventually the path curves over to the right and merges with a dirt/fire road that heads towards the Warming Hut (for the uninitiated, the Warming Hut is A BIG WHITE BUILDING WITH TABLES AND BENCHES IN FRONT OF IT. Hopefully, it will be hard to miss). The Warming Hut is 2 MILES! Intermediate level runners will turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue past the Warming Hut onto a paved road that goes past a series of buildings (including some restrooms). You will pass these buildings and continue running along this path next to the water towards the base of the bridge. The path curves around and dead ends at 'Hoppers Hands'. This is 2.5 MILES. Advanced level runners turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Race level runners will also turn around at Hopper Hands as well. Once you get back to the monkey bars continue running SOUTH along the paved path past the Marina Safeway and UP Fort Mason Hill.
Crest this hill and go a bit further. You will turn around right at the point at which the hill starts to head DOWN into Aquatic Park and you see the Youth Hostel on the RIGHT. Return to the monkey bars for 6 MILES!
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE-
In short, we will head NORTH from the Marina Green Monkey Bars on along Marina Boulevard until we reach the intersection of Mason/Halleck. Continue running on the paved path along Mason past Sports Basement. Shortly after we pass Sports Basement, there is a lengthy straight stretch and a funny looking metal power box on your RIGHT. There will also be a 'MM3' in chalk on the ground. Beginner runners will turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 3 MILES!
Intermediate, Advanced, and Race level runners will continue past the 1.5 mile mark along the paved path. Eventually the path curves over to the right and merges with a dirt/fire road that heads towards the Warming Hut (for the uninitiated, the Warming Hut is A BIG WHITE BUILDING WITH TABLES AND BENCHES IN FRONT OF IT. Hopefully, it will be hard to miss). The Warming Hut is 2 MILES! Intermediate level runners will turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue past the Warming Hut onto a paved road that goes past a series of buildings (including some restrooms). You will pass these buildings and continue running along this path next to the water towards the base of the bridge. The path curves around and dead ends at 'Hoppers Hands'. This is 2.5 MILES. Advanced level runners turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Race level runners will also turn around at Hopper Hands as well. Once you get back to the monkey bars continue running SOUTH along the paved path past the Marina Safeway and UP Fort Mason Hill.
Crest this hill and go a bit further. You will turn around right at the point at which the hill starts to head DOWN into Aquatic Park and you see the Youth Hostel on the RIGHT. Return to the monkey bars for 6 MILES!
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Tuesday (4/06) Running Route Description
You will be logging between 4-7 miles depending upon your training level. The link below should give you a relatively clear sense of where we're going. I've also included a verbal description beneath it:
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. Everyone follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT on Halleck
You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln and run along the sidewalk. Stick to the sidewalk on the right and follow Lincoln.
Everyone will continue on Lincoln. You will eventually see the cemetery on your left and Lincoln will curve to the left. Lincoln curves around to the left and downhill slightly. You will find yourself at a 4 way stop at the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. Look for chalk markings indicating 'FF 4'. Beginner runners turn around here.Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Everyone else will continue past the 'FF 4' chalk markings and continue on Lincoln as it curves around to the right. Eventually you will get a spectacular view of the Marina/Crissy Field off to your right near the intersection of Lincoln/Long(there's a stop sign here at the top of Long). There's a stop sign here and you will see an 'FF 5' in chalk right before Lincoln starts heading uphill. Intermediate runners turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running uphill on Lincoln on the right hand shoulder. You will run along the shoulder for about half a mile. This is uphill most of the way.
After you run under an overpass look to your left for a series of small buildings and a street sign indicating 'Ralston'. There are actually '2' instances of 'Ralston'. Run to the 'second' instance of Ralston and you should see 'FF 6' on the ground in chalk. Advanced and Race level runners will turn around here.When you get back you will have logged 6 MILES!
Race level runners will continue SOUTH along the paved path past the Marina Safeway and up our favorite hill. Crest the hill and continue running until the path starts to head downhill towards Aquatic Park. Turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 7 MILES!
TUESDAY'S RUN COURSE!
A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TUESDAY'S RUN-
We will head north along the Marina to the intersection of Mason/Halleck. This right next to Crissy Field Center and is 1 mile into our run. Everyone follow the pedestrian crosswalk and turn LEFT on Halleck
You will be running uphill for about a block until you reach a controlled intersection with a stop sign. This is the intersection of Halleck/Lincoln. Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln and run along the sidewalk. Stick to the sidewalk on the right and follow Lincoln.
Everyone will continue on Lincoln. You will eventually see the cemetery on your left and Lincoln will curve to the left. Lincoln curves around to the left and downhill slightly. You will find yourself at a 4 way stop at the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. Look for chalk markings indicating 'FF 4'. Beginner runners turn around here.Turn around and head back to the monkey bars for 4 MILES!
Everyone else will continue past the 'FF 4' chalk markings and continue on Lincoln as it curves around to the right. Eventually you will get a spectacular view of the Marina/Crissy Field off to your right near the intersection of Lincoln/Long(there's a stop sign here at the top of Long). There's a stop sign here and you will see an 'FF 5' in chalk right before Lincoln starts heading uphill. Intermediate runners turn around here. Head back to the monkey bars for 5 MILES!
Advanced and Race level runners will continue running uphill on Lincoln on the right hand shoulder. You will run along the shoulder for about half a mile. This is uphill most of the way.
After you run under an overpass look to your left for a series of small buildings and a street sign indicating 'Ralston'. There are actually '2' instances of 'Ralston'. Run to the 'second' instance of Ralston and you should see 'FF 6' on the ground in chalk. Advanced and Race level runners will turn around here.When you get back you will have logged 6 MILES!
Race level runners will continue SOUTH along the paved path past the Marina Safeway and up our favorite hill. Crest the hill and continue running until the path starts to head downhill towards Aquatic Park. Turn around here and head back to the monkey bars for 7 MILES!
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