Joints in Motion
Joints in Motion Marathon
Become a member of Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Foundation's marathon training program, and help more than 1.4 million adults and children in Alabama take control of arthritis.
We will train you to run or walk a marathon, provide support as your meet your fundraising goals, and send you to exciting destinations. Together, we will help improve the quality of life for the men, women and children in Alabama battling the pain of arthritis every day.
Walk or Run a Marathon
The Arthritis Foundation, Alabama Chapter, has partnered with Danny and Micki Haralson to guide Alabama's Joints in Motion participants of all ages and fitness levels through an extensive, personalized and injury-free marathon training. 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.
Travel to an Exotic Location
Once you have reached your fundraising goal, we will send you to an exciting location of your choice. You will receive airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and race entry fee. When you arrive at the marathon destination, you will also enjoy a team carbo-loading dinner, celebration party, team gear and, perhaps most importantly, the company of athletes from around the country equally committed to Joints in Motion's 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 an exciting destination.
For more information, call Holly Williams at 205/979-5700 or 1800-879-7896 or email at hwilliams@arthritis.org
