April 12, 2005. San Jose, California - Evolve Sports is pleased to announce that San Jose Fit and Danville Fit will be the Official Team-Training Partners of the 2005 Silicon Valley Marathon®. The groups will focus their unique training programs towards preparation for the October 30 event, and will work with Evolve on a cooperative marketing basis. All San Jose Fit and Danville Fit members will receive special race entry pricing.

San Jose Fit and Danville Fit change the lives of runners and walkers of all ability levels by safely and effectively training them to complete marathon and half-marathon races. Their comprehensive, proven programs place individuals in groups of similar fitness levels, and incorporate educational seminars and day-by-day training schedules. San Jose Fit and Danville Fit are members of the national organization USA FIT, which has been challenging the physical and psychological limits of its members for over 15 years.

"It's great to formally align with The Silicon Valley Marathon®. As the only marathon in the South Bay, it is a great event for our runners and our community," said San Jose Fit organizer Laurel Frishman. Danville Fit organizer Julie Copeland added, "The Silicon Valley Marathon® will continue to grow in stature and prestige, and we plan to be a big part of this growth." "This is a great partnership," commented Evolve Sports President Douglas Epstein. "We believe in the San Jose Fit and Danville Fit training approaches and are honored their members will seek to achieve their goals by participating in our event."

About The Silicon Valley Marathon
Now under the ownership of Evolve Sports, The Silicon Valley Marathon is poised for significant growth. The USATF-certified course is an excellent Boston qualifier and offers a great experience for new and experienced runners as it weaves through the neighborhood roads and scenic trails of San Jose, Campbell and Los Gatos. Race information, updates, and registration instructions are available at the official race website, www.svmarathon.com.

About San Jose Fit
Now in its eighth year, San Jose Fit serves the entire South Bay. Its runners and walkers train on the Los Gatos Creek Trail every Saturday morning during the 28-week session. Sign-up/orientation sessions will be held on April 16th and April 23rd at 7:30am at the Los Gatos High School track. The fee is $95.00 for new members and $70.00 for returning members. To sign-up online or for more information, visit www.sanjosefit.com or contact Laurel Frishman at coach@sanjosefit.com.

About Danville Fit
Entering its second season, Danville Fit serves many East Bay cities including Fremont, Livermore, Castro Valley, Dublin, Berkeley, Antioch, and Danville. Workouts are held on the scenic trails of Central Contra Costa County, at the Lafayette Reservoir and at Lake Chabot. Danville Fit starts its season on April 30th at 8:00 am at the Iron Horse Trail at the corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues in Danville. The fee is $95.00 for new members and $65.00 for returning members. To sign-up online or for more information, visit www.danvillefit.com or contact Julie Copeland at info@danvillefit.com.

About Evolve Sports, LLC
Evolve Sports is a full-service sports marketing and management firm specializing in emerging sports. Evolve owns properties and brands such as The Mavericks Surf Contest™ and The Silicon Valley Marathon®, represents the business interests of world-class professional athletes, and provides consulting to corporations in the emerging sports arena. The Company's operations are more fully described at www.evolve-sports.com.

(c) 2005, Evolve Sports, LLC, all rights reserved.

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