Florida Chapter
Joints in Motion
JOINTS IN MOTION
Become a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation's athletic training program. On behalf of the Arthritis Foundation, you will raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's number one cause of disability. We will train you to run or walk a marathon and send you to one of our many exciting locations. And together we will help improve the quality of life for millions of men, women and children with arthritis.
WALK OR RUN A MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON
The Joints in Motion marathon training program is designed to guide people of all ages and fitness levels through an extensive training program to complete a marathon or half marathon. Approximately 80% of all Joints in Motion athletes have never run or walked a marathon before, but with our careful guidance and encouragement, nearly all of them go the 26.2 or 13.1 mile distance and cross the finish line.
Our seasoned coaches offer 18 to 20-week training sessions in most areas that include detailed training schedules, weekly group walks or runs, and ongoing support to increase endurance and improve walking and running strategy. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend clinics to learn more about important subjects such as proper footwear, nutrition and the importance of stretching.
HELP RAISE FUNDS TO PREVENT, CONTROL AND CURE ARTHRITIS
The perceptions about arthritis vary, but the numbers don't lie: Arthritis is the nation's number one cause of disability. 46 million American adults have some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, 300,000 people with arthritis are children. Arthritis costs the US economy nearly $86.2 billion annually in lost wages. There are more than 100 forms of arthritis. Your participation in Joints in Motion enables you to honor someone living with arthritis, increase awareness of this disease and raise much needed funds for research, advocacy initiatives and programs to improve the lives of people with arthritis.
People are what make the Joints in Motion team the best. Our coaches, staff, past athletes, honorees with arthritis, and current team members want to see you succeed at your personal marathon goal. Each person involved knows the challenges you will face while training for the marathon and is here to support and guide you every step of the way.
