Best of 2003: Best Marathon Training Clinic

USA Fit
Multiple locations
www.usafit.com
858-792-2900

The San Diego version of USA Fit, a six-month program beginning in July, trains participants for the San Diego Marathon or Half-Marathon in January. New members pay $90 for 26 consecutive Saturday mornings, during which runners are drafted into well-organized, pace-based training groups, receive coaching and motivating pep talks, participate in group workouts, and attend seminars on health and fitness. Returning members can experience déjà vu for $60.