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Become a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation's athletic training program. On behalf of the AF, 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, or hike a challenging trail 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
The Joints in Motion training program is designed to guide people of all ages and fitness levels through an extensive training program to complete a 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 mile distance and cross the finish line.
Our seasoned coaches offer 20-week training sessions 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.
Take a Hike
Become a member of the newest Joints in Motion event! Hike some of the world's most superb hiking destinations. You choose your level; Trailblazer (medium level of difficulty) or Challenger (advanced level of difficulty, rougher terrain, longer distance) and you will be trained to complete a hike that will challenge you, while you make a difference in the fight against arthritis.
Travel to an exciting location
Once you have reached your fund-raising goal, we will send you to the exciting location of your choice. You will receive airfare, hotel accommodations, local transportation, and race entry fee. Once you arrive at the destination, you will also enjoy a team pasta dinner, celebration party, team gear and, perhaps most importantly, the company of other athletes equally committed to this cause.
We handle the details so all you need to worry about is getting in shape, raising funds for arthritis research, and experiencing the excitement of traveling to a great location.
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
* 66 million Americans have arthritis and chronic joint symptoms
* 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.
Meet Our Team
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 goal. Each person involved knows the challenges you will face while training and is here to support and guide you every step of the way.
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Joints in Motion