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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
Marathon de Paris
Paris, France - April 11, 2010
Starting at the Champs Elysees, you will get what is sure to be a memorable tour of Paris. Join over 35,000 runners and feast your eyes on landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and Place de la Bastille. You won't want to miss out on this new event which is sure to be breath-taking!
Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Nashville, TN - April 24, 2010
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 2, 2010
Enjoy this exciting 2-loop course through the diverse neighborhoods and business districts of our host city, Long Branch. Join us in 2010 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, Phil
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
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