Did you know that there's a way to turn ordinary walking into a life
altering experience? Walking is a great way to exercise while enjoying the
company of friends and family. Team In Training provides each walker the
opportunity to complete a marathon or half marathon and make a difference.
Walk Events
The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter is currently
recruiting walkers for the following events. Click on the event names to
visit their official Web site.
Walk Events for the Spring Season
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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!
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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!
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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
Pat Brizek - Head Walking Coach, Reading
Area
A elementary school teacher, Coach
Brizek has completed over seven marathons with Team In Training and
recently certified as a TNT walk coach.
JoAnn Sheesley - Head Walking Coach, Lehigh Valley
Area
Coach Sheesley is a certified massage
therapist and TNT Walk Coach. She has completed three event with Team In
Training. She is also a mentor for the First Strides program, a beginner
workshop for walkers and runners in the Lehigh Valley.
Jude Wiggins - Head Walking Coach, Philadelphia
Area
Jude first became involved with Team In
Training in the Spring of 2004. She completed the Philadelphia
Distance Run and adidas Dublin Marathon in the Fall of 2004. Since
then, she has continued her involvement as a mentor for the Summer 2005
season and an assistant coach for the Fall 2005, Spring 2006 and Fall 2006
seasons as she also completed the Vancouver Marathon in 2006. She was
also the head coach for Spring 2007 and 2008 as well as Fall
2008. She has recruited her own family members, both
her daughter and son have done events with Team In Training. Jude has
also completed the San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon in June 2006, the
Virginia Beach Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in September 2006 and the 2007
Chicago Triathlon as an alumni. Jude is looking forward to coaching
more participants across the finish line this spring.
Jerry Vietro - Head Walking Coach, Philadelphia
Area
Jerry began his involvement with Team In Training in 1999 when he completed
his first marathon with his wife, Robyn in Orlando, Florida. Since
then, he fundraised and trained for three additional Walt Disney World
Marathons as well as the adidas Dublin Marathon in 2005. Jerry has
been active with the Eastern PA Chapter as a participant, volunteer,
mentor, assistant coach and as a certified head coach. He began
coaching walk teams with the Eastern PA Chapter in 2002 and he has helped
hundreds of Team In Training participants successfully achieve their goal
of crossing the finish line. Jerry has traveled to San Diego, Orlando
and Anchorage as a coach and he also coached teams at The New Jersey Shore
Marathon, Philadelphia Distance Run, Nike Women's Marathon, and adidas
Dublin Marathon. Whether you are a beginner or someone who is looking
to better your previous marathon time, Jerry and his assistants promise to
give you all the support you need to be successful.
Assistant Coaches
- Linda Hagarty
- LeighAnn Parente
- Carrie Rozea
- Kristine Seitz
- Sanjay Shah
- Alisa Simon
- Ben Smallwood
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:
Walk Training
You will need to set aside approximately several hours per week to train
your individual training and longer walks with the team on the weekends.
Programs are customized for all fitness levels. Participants have the
option of either a walking or combination walk/run 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.
