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Central Ohio
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Columbus, OH 43219
Columbus, OH 43219
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.
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.
Run
Runners may be at varied levels of fitness ability. We offer both novice and veteran schedules for our runners. Our coaches will provide each athlete with a pre-training schedule that will assist our novice athletes in running four miles on their first long run of the training season.
Our veteran schedule is complete with speed workouts along the way to help experienced runners set new personal records. Our coaches will be by your side to work with you based on your experience and help you set goals.
Walk
Walk your way to the finish line. Walking is energy efficient and less stressful on the body - all key elements needed to successfully walk a full or half marathon. It is a great way to begin your endurance training experience. Walking will allow you to build up your miles with a low-impact workout. Our coach will give you a schedule that will ramp up your miles throughout the 16- to 20-week training program.
Runners and walkers train together. There are coach led runs/walks every other Sunday morning at 8 a.m at The McConnell Heart Health Center. On off weekends, trainers will arrrange group training for athletes on Saturday mornings.
Events:
Get Ready for the Spring Season
Team In Training (TNT) is recruiting runners and walkers for our spring and summer seasons. Join the Central Ohio Chapter and join a team to train and fundraise to make a difference.
Capital City Half Marathon - Columbus, OH (May 5, 2012)
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon - Cleveland, OH (May 20, 2012)
San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon - San Diego, CA (June 3, 2012)
Coaches:
Jim Tucker: Head Run Coach
Jim has been a competitive runner for 35 years. His involvement with Team In Training® (TNT) began in 1992 as a participant, and he has been the run coach since 1997. In addition to serving as the team's coach, he's also personally raised over $9,000 through his participation in TNT marathons and the sponsorship of several TNT marathoners.
Jim knows first-hand about the importance of proper training for a marathon. As a freshman at Ohio University, Jim attempted to run the Athens Marathon with only a few weeks of training. He was unable to complete the race, dropping out at 18 miles. Since then, Jim has successfully completed 72 marathons, including the Athens Marathon. Jim has run in the Boston Marathon 14 times and holds a marathon PR of 2:49, which he set in 1995 at the age of 43.
Jim is a member of the Columbus Roadrunners Club and helps with the organization of the Columbus Marathon. He's raced every distance from one mile through ultra-marathons and has run in track meets, road races, cross-country meets and trail runs.
Krista Seibert: Assistant Run Coach
Krista participated in TNT in 1996, raising money for the Columbus Marathon. It was her third time running a marathon. Since then she has competed in nine other marathons, including the Boston Marathon. She holds a personal record of 2:50, set at the 2002 Flying Pig Marathon, and just missed the Olympic qualifying time by less than two minutes. She also competes in shorter races as part of her training.
Krista ran in high school and at Ohio University. She coached cross country and track at Pickerington High School for five years and also coaches high school athletes who compete in international competitions.
Amber Fosler: Walk Coach
Join our team and receive coaching from our expert coaches. Fill out our online form for more information.
