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Marathons & Half Marathons

Team In Training offers runners and walkers the opportunity to take on the challenge of a marathon or half-marathon and make a difference in the lives of nearly one million Americans living with blood cancers.

Along with a customized-training program and expert coaching, participants will train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration.

Upcoming Marathons & Half Marathons

Team In Training (TNT) is looking for walkers and runners for the events listed below.

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Please note that participation in a TNT event is subject to the local availability of group training and transportation arrangements. Please consult the TNT staff at your local chapter for additional details.

San Luis Obispo Marathon and Half Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Luis Obispo, California
Full and Half Marathon: Run or Walk (Full on permission of coach)
Saturday, April 22, 2012
Rolling hills, vineyard vistas, a quaint college town, wineries, farmland and the iconic Madonna Inn on California's Central Coast are all part of an athletic course where world class athletes and locals alike train year-round. Join us for this exciting inaugural event!

Dodge Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Diego , California
Full and Half Marathon: Run or Walk
Sunday, June 3, 2012

San Diego, known for its scenic coastline and laid-back lifestyle, has so much to offer both on and off the course! The thoughtfully designed walker and runner friendly route will run past a variety of signature attractions. It?s a 39.3-mile street party along the two routes. Join us for this action-packed weekend.

Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon, presented by ConocoPhillips
Anchorage, Alaska
Full and Half Marathon: Run or Walk
Saturday, June 23, 2012

The Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon is a walker friendly, 8�-hour course that travels through beautiful Anchorage, AK. Scenic city bike trails, gravel, rocky and paved roadways make up this gently rolling to extended downhill course.

Team In Training^��offers both runners and walkers, no matter your fitness level, a marathon program to help you become fit, train for an endurance sport and help cure blood cancers.

The marathon program consists of a schedule of daily workouts that includes team workouts twice a week with our professional coach. The comprehensive marathon program also includes seminars on proper clothing, injury prevention, nutrition as well as many other important topics.

The Training Schedule
Our marathon training program focuses on enhancing participants' walking and/or running endurance and technique . Our coaches provide workout schedule that break down the workout for each day and fitness level.

Training, injury prevention and nutrition are integral. This is a sample of what to expect on the training schedule:

Team endurance training every Saturday*
Coached team training during the week
Train on your own (or with other Team members) three to four days a week based on the training schedule
One to two rest days a week

Based on this schedule over four to five months of training, team participants will be able to comfortably and confidently complete their marathon or half marathon.

*Training days subject to change.

The Benefits:

Comprehensive training program
Seminars and clinics on clothing, technique, injury prevention and nutrition
Access to professional coach and team mentors
Training with a team, as well as support and camaraderie
Helping improve the quality of life of patients and their families and curing blood cancers
Event entry fee, team singlet, training t-shirt
Event weekend accommodations
Event weekend Pasta and Victory parties

. . . and a fun and rewarding experience and friends you'll never forget

FAQs About Marathons

Q: How long is a marathon or a half marathon and can I walk or run?

A: A marathon is 26.2 miles and a half marathon is 13.1 miles. For almost all of our events, you can walk or run the race or do a little of both.

Q: What if I have never done an endurance event before?

A: Don?t worry! We have a training schedule for walkers and runners of all ability levels. You will have a coach who will start your training at your current level of fitness and build it from there. You will train within a noncompetitive, supportive team atmosphere, and you will follow a solid training schedule that will help you develop the skills, endurance and motivation to succeed. You also have the opportunity to attend clinics such as shoe fit and apparel, nutrition and injury prevention and more. They will provide you with information to help you get started and stay healthy throughout the season.

Q: Who are the coaches and what are their qualifications?

A: Our coaches are interviewed and hired to be your number-one training resource. They are all CPR and First Aid certified and have an extensive background in walking or running. They also attend a national certification program specifically for TNT coaches by acclaimed leaders in their chosen sport. Almost all are TNT alumni as well.

Q: How do I know if I am a walker or a runner?

A: Choose the pace you think you will do for at least 75% of your miles. If you plan to walk a little but run most of the time, or if your goal is to run more than half of your event, choose the run team. If you plan to walk more, or if you?d like to learn athletic walking, join the walk team. All of our coaches are available to individualize a training program to fit your needs.

Q: Where and when are the trainings?

A: During the week you will follow your daily training schedule and do your walks or runs on your own. We also offer mid-week group trainings led by a coach to focus on technique, speed and strength building. Your long coach-led training walks and runs will generally take place on Saturday mornings at various locations. You will receive the training schedule and the group-training location schedule when you attend the season kick off.

Q: Do I have to buy a bunch of new workout clothes?

A: One of the best things about walking and running is you need a lot less gear than with other sports. You don?t have to spend a lot of money, it is really up to you. You will need quality shoes and socks, and some training apparel especially for outdoor training sessions that can be hot or cold. We will have a shoe and apparel clinic at the beginning of the season to discuss proper gear. We also work with local businesses called Friends of TNT, where we have secured discounts for TNT participants to help reduce your costs.

Q: Are there resources available to learn about injury prevention and nutrition?

A: There are clinics each season to cover issues like injury prevention and nutrition and hydration. You are also welcome to discuss these topics at anytime with your coaches

Q: What happens if I can?t do all of the workouts on the schedule?

A: You want to aim to do as much of the schedule as you can. Although, the training sessions are not mandatory. The people who have the best experience and are the most successful in our program are those who stick to the schedule as much as possible. If you miss a day here or there due to illness, injury or scheduling, don?t worry about it. Talk to your coaches?they will work with you to modify your training schedule.

Q: How do I stay motivated?

A: Walk or run with others, such as your mentor or other teammates. Sometimes your teammates may event want to meet for weekday workouts. Going through this experience with a team makes it more memorable and makes you accountable to others. And, don?t forget to think about your Honored Heroes! They are blood cancer survivors or patients who will remind you why you are participating in TNT.