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 The Eastern
Pennsylvania Chapter program offers
endurance events and training regimens
for the beginner and advanced
runner.
From San Francisco to Dublin,
Ireland chapter staff and coaches work
with each participant to ensure a fun and
pleasurable Team In
Training® (TNT) experience.
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Run Events
The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter
is currently recruiting runners for the following
events. Click on the event names to visit their official
Web site.
Run
Events for the Spring Season
The Rome Marathon
Rome, Italy - March 22, 2009
Join us overseas at The Rome Marathon. Start and
finish at the Colosseum. Run or walk by the Roman
Forum, Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain. Even
wave to the Pope as you are going by the Vatican. See
all the sites Rome has to offer and complete this amazing
marathon!
Country Music Marathon & 1/2
Marathon
Nashville, TN - April 25,
2009
Are you a little bit country...or a little bit Rock 'n'
Roll? This race is recognized internationally as the
ultimate tour of Music City, USA, as it features historic
sites such as Parthenon, Nashville's world renowned Music
Row and a spectacular finish outside LP Field on the
Cumberland River. The flatter and faster course will
continue to be as fun and scenic as each of the previous
events in addition to being one of the largest races in the
United States. This event will once again feature 50
live bands playing along the course and 25 high school
cheer squads to keep the energy pumping. There will
be a free two-day expo, a fantastic finish line festival
and a post-race concert featuring one of country music's
top acts!
The
New Jersey Marathon & Long Branch Half
Marathon
Long Branch, NJ - May 3, 2009
Enjoy this exciting 2-loop course through the diverse
neighborhoods and business districts of our host city, Long
Branch. Join us in 2009 for this great family
weekend, which includes not only a full 26.2 mile marathon
but the Long Branch Half Marathon as well as a health and
fitness expo!
Coaching Staff
John Bell - Head Running
Coach, Philadelphia
Area
John has been an
enthusiastic supporter of TNT since joining the team as a
participant in 1996. After running Dublin, Atlantic
City, Philadelphia, Alaska and Walt Disney World marathons
for TNT, John moved into the coaching ranks in 1998.
Since starting to run in 1996. John has finished over 50
marathons around the world with a personal best of 3 hours
and 40
minutes. John
has run marathons
in Antartica,
Bangkok, Melbourne, London, Toronto, Cuba, Rome and Cozumel
as well as many other points around the world. John
is a great supporter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. He has participated in other aspects of the
Society besides Team In Training. John sits on the
Society's Board of Trustees and has participated in The Man
& Woman of the Year Campaign and numerous Light The
Night events. He is also Chairperson of the
TNT Executive committee. Professionally, John is a
real estate broker with ReMax and also volunteers for the
Special Olympics as a coach in track, volleyball and
basketball.
Bill Kampf - Head Running
Coach,
Philadelphia Area
Bill has
been a competitive runner since 1972. He has competed in
track, cross country and various road races. He has raced
distances from the 400 to a marathon. He has competed
in several marathons, which include Philadelphia, San
Diego, Marine Corp, Chicago, Dublin and Boston, to name a
few. He has been involved with Team In Training since
1999. Bill is a member of USA Track and Field,
Philadelphia Athletic Charities and Fast Tracks Running
Club. He is CPR certified and has completed TNT
coaching certification requirements.
Gary Rieger - Head
Running Coach, Lehigh Valley
Area
A competitive runner for over 37 years and former national
class runner, Gary has participated in over 27 marathons.
While some may feel his years and experience could
intimidate a novice, Gary constantly instructs his
participants to have fun and mix up their training
regimen.
His best training advice to
participants: "Listen to your body, stretch daily, and have
fun with your running."
Where We Train
Group sessions are held in various locations in Eastern
Pennsylvania. The following is a list with downloadable
directions to each training site:
Run
Training
You will need to set aside
approximately several hours per week to train your
individual training and longer runs with the team on the
weekends.
Programs are customized for all
fitness levels. Participants have the option of either a
running or combination run/walk training program.
Every 200 to 300 miles you will
need to replace your running shoes. So it is expected you
will need to purchase two to three pairs
throughout your training. In cold weather, you will need to
wear several layers with the bottom one being breathable
fabric. For warm days, it is suggested you wear breathable
fabrics like Nike Dri-Fit or Cool Max clothing.
Contact Information
Philadelphia Area
Amanda Goble
Campaign Manager - Spring & Fall Seasons
(610) 238-0360, ext. 222
amanda.goble@lls.org
Andrea Griffith
Campaign Coordinator - Summer & Winter Seasons
(610) 238-0360, ext. 262
andrea.griffith@lls.org
Lehigh Valley Area
Lynn Bensing
Campaign Manager - All Seasons
(610) 266-8512, ext. 15
lynn.bensing@lls.org
Fill out our
online form for more
information or to join our team.
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