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NEWS RELEASE

 Fitness Together North County Launches Training Program
for 2nd Annual O’side Turkey Trot

LocalFitnessExpertsMotivateNorthCounty Community to Get Fit for Thanksgiving Day Walk / Run Event in 8-week Training Program

San Diego, Calif. – September 24, 2007 – Fitness Together North County (FT North County), today announced that it will offer a 8-week training program for individuals participating in the 2nd Annual O’side Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007.  The O’side Turkey Trot is an open 5K walk/run event in Oceanside, aimed to satisfy everybody’s appetite for fun and activity, on a fast, downhill, scenic beachside course.

Beginning September 25, 2007, participants in FT North County’s training program will have the opportunity to attend two coached group runs or walks per week, starting off at scenic locations in North County.  They will also follow a custom training schedule on their own, on days when they do not meet with their coach.

FT North County’s Turkey Trot Training Program includes:

• Experienced personal coaching for each group
• 8-week written training program, customized for each participant
• Turkey Trot in-training t-shirt ($15 value)

“We’re always coming up with new ways to make fitness an enjoyable and rewarding activity.  We encourage North County residents of all fitness levels to get involved in this program – runners and walkers alike,” said Christine Burke, co-owner of FT North County and certified personal trainer.  “Whether you’re a beginner who has never participated in a race before, or an experienced 5K runner, our program is designed to give everyone a jump start and have fun in the process!”

With the goal of getting North County residents to “Move their feet before they eat” on Thanksgiving morning, the O’side Turkey Trot will start at the Civic Center in downtown Oceanside and finishes on the beach at the Oceanside Pier. The race will raise funds for Oceanside schools, as well as the Virginia Ann Schueneman Memorial Fund, which helps purchase prosthetic devices and wigs for uninsured women with cancer.

When:              September 25 thru November 20                    
*Training will be held on Tuesday evenings at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m.

Where:             Two locations:
Oceanside Civic Center
                        330 N. Coast Hwy
                        Oceanside, CA 92054
                        (Corner of Mission and Coast Hwy)

                        Fitness Together Shadowridge
                        1688 S. Melrose Dr. #203
                        Vista, CA  92009
                        (1 Block North of Melrose and Shadowridge Dr)
                       
Details:            8-week training program costs $49 per person.  This fee does not include O’side Turkey Trot race entry fee.

Contact:           Register online at o’sideturkeytrot.com or call 760-734-4FIT (4348), or simply show up at one of the training sessions!
                         
FT North County offers its clients all the benefits of a full-service gym, with the individual attention and support of a personal trainer who designs a fitness regime to match their specific goals.  FT North County’s private studio and certified personal trainers support aspiring athletes who are hoping to increase their endurance, to new mothers who need post-surgery exercise care, to local golfers wanting to improve their performance on the green.  FT North County provides the feel of a neighborhood small business, with the backing of a tried and true personal training regime that is the program of choice for thousands across the nation. 

About Fitness Together North County
Fitness Together is a training organization that understands the importance of helping clients along their journey to reach their health and fitness goals – whatever they might be.  Founded in 1994, Fitness Together is the largest personal training organization in the world.   Based on the belief that what works for one person may not work for another, FT North County is dedicated to providing individualized training plans that are tailored specifically to meet each client’s needs.  The program is not simply about a weight loss “fix”, but rather an opportunity for a client to join a partnership with a team of trainers who will understand their goals, challenges and provide exercise recommendations that will change their life for the better.  For more information about FT North County, please visit www.ftnorthcounty.com or call 760-734-4FIT (4348).
                                             

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