For Athletes

FitPlanet provides news and information, including our Green Events Directory to help you make informed decisions about what you buy and the events you participate in.

We encourage you to "Be the change you wish to see in the world," to quote MK Gandhi. That means getting vocal about what you expect from your local event organizers, and lending your voice to support the greening of events. Here are a few things you can do to Be the Change...

Support Green Events

Don't sign up for an event until you've checked out the Green Events Directory, a searchable database of environmentally responsible races and events. Each event entry posted after August 1, 2009 includes a list of specific initiatives the race has pledged to implement.

Look for the FitPlanet Pledge of Sustainability logo on the event website - it's your assurance that the event has made a formal and public commitment to take action to be green.

We want your feedback - both good and bad - about the environmental performance of the events you participate in, especially the events that have taken the Pledge of Sustainability. Send us EcoReviews of events you participate in - include photos if you have them.

Take the EcoPledge

We encourage athletes and non-athletes alike to take the FitPlanet EcoPledge. If you agree, we'll add your name to the hundreds of people already on The List. This is a public commitment to be green and to support the efforts of events that are going green. And ask your friends, family, training partners, teammates, sponsors, coaches, and co-workers to sign too. There's power in numbers!

Take the Survey

Take a few minutes and complete our survey. You'll help us keep track of the trends in athlete awareness and attitudes about green issues and green events. All survey responses are confidential and no personal information will be shared with anyone. Period.

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Keep up to date on green people, trends, events, products and services by signing up for the FitPlanet eNewsletter. Write eNewsletter in the subject line and we'll add you to the list.

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