501DropIN

Drop In with ANN ARBOR: Running Fit downtown AA (123 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor 48103 on the corner of 4th and Liberty)

Printed maps with turn by turn directions and miles listed. (Parking is available on the streets at metered parking and in city lots on 4th and William and 4th and Washington). Email Coach Gina for details: runningfit501@runningfit.com

SATURDAY START TIMES:

7:25 AM: 12:00 pace groups and greater

7:30 AM: 11:30 pace group

7:33 AM: 11:00 pace group

7:35 AM: 10:30 pace group

7:40 AM: 10:00 pace group

7:45 AM: 10:30 pace group

7:50 AM: 09:00 pace group

7:55 AM: 08:30 pace group

8:00 AM: 08:00, 7:30 pace groups

SATURDAY DATES:

Mar 6 (1 - 16 miles), Mar 13 (1 - 10 miles), Mar20 (1- 20 miles), Mar 27 (1- 20 miles)

Apr 3 (1 - 16 miles), (NO Group Run Apr 10), Apr 17 (1 - 16 miles), Apr 24 (1 - 18 miles)

May 1 (1 - 14 miles), May 8 (1- 20 miles), May 15 (1 - 16 miles), May 22 (1 - 16 miles),

May 29 (1 - 10 miles)

FAQs About Dropping IN:

How much does it cost to run with RF501 as a "drop in" runner?

Most marathon training programs around the country do not allow "non-member" runners to participate in any of their training runs because paying attention to runners who are not members taxes the resources available for members. Here at Running Fit 501 we are prepared to accomadate "visitors" so that all runners in our community can see the benefits of being a member of Running Fit 501. The cost to you for this opportunity is only $5. It has been $5 for the past 8 years and is scheduled to increase in 2010, so take advantage of the opportunity now and enjoy your visit with Running Fit 501.

Do you offer a "package" of 'drop in coupons' or deals? I want to run with Running Fit 501, but can only run on Saturdays and would like a "Saturday Package Deal".

So that we may continue to allow drop in runners, we need to keep the process simple and affordable, and at the same time continue to allow our resources to focus on supporting all the runners at our group runs. Creating a "package" and managing the details of that package or 'drop in coupons' would pull from our resources and decrease the amount of support that we offer now.

If I am a frequent drop in runner can I have access to the Running Fit 501 calendar so that I can view all your group runs?

Unfortunately you are asking for one of the benefits of being a Running Fit 501 member. A drop in runner is consider a "visitor" no matter how many times you drop in.

If I am a drop in runner and I decide I want to become a member can my drop in fees that I have paid so far go towards my membership?

Certainly, we understand that some runners can only understand the benefit of being a member of Running Fit 501 after they have participated in a few group activities. Your membership fee will be pro-rated accordingly for the season.

You'll find water and Ultima on all RF501 courses every two to three miles

RUNNING FIT501 (RF501)

Michigan's Premier Group Training for the "fit" and "not-so-fit"

Winter Season January 19, 2010 to June 3, 2010

Drop In CHELSEA/DEXTER (groups runs are suspended through March 2010)

Hudson Mills Park, Dexter

(The park offers a 7 mile loop or an out and back 8 miler), click here for directions to the park.

Email Coach Ted for more info: tstilber@econoprintusa.com or

call Ted: 313-304-0275.

Drop In NORTHVILLE/NOVI

Kensington Park, Milford

Meet at 7:30am at the East Boat Launch

Miles are marked in the park.

Distance is your preference, the park is an 8 mile loop.

Water availalbe on course after the winter season opens on January 23, 2010.

Email Coach Suzi for details: smstock@sbcglobal.net.

Website Sponsor

Running Fit 501 is owned by Running Fit and managed by Two Dogs Running LLC

Address: Running Fit, 5700 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. 734-929-9022

(NOTE: We do NOT allow the use of headphones at our group runs, thanks for your cooperation.)

Road Manners/Road Safety is a number priority here at RF501. Tips on road safety

"Non-members" have the opportunity to run with the 501 runners to see how fun running can be with the "fit" and "not-so-fit" runners. Join us on any Saturday, take a "test run" with RF501 for ONLY $5/run. And if you like us - JOIN US!

"Drop In" for a run