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 785,829
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.
Get Ready for
the Spring Season!
TEAM IN TRAINING® (TNT) is currently
recruiting walkers and runners for
the ING
Georgia Marathon & Half-Marathon (Atlanta, GA) and
the Country Music Marathon and
Half-Marathon
(Nashville, TN).
Run:
A participant for the run team will typically run for long distances
without stopping for a break. For some, the only time they will switch from
running to brief walk is a fluid stop. Run volunteers will typically
complete a 26.2 mile event within the 3 ½ - 6 ½ hour time range depending
on their pace per mile.
Walk:
A volunteer for the walk team will use walk strategies to complete a
marathon (26.2 miles) within 7 hours or a half marathon (13.1 miles)
in less than 4 hours. We offer clinics to help volunteers improve their
techniques and mileage times. The Walk team includes race walkers, power
walkers and purposeful steady walkers. It is by no means "mall
walking."
Combined
Run/Walk: A volunteer for the run/walk team will
utilize a strategy of running a predetermined amount repeatedly followed by
a predetermined walk amount. A combined run/walk participant will typically
run for 60-90% of the time. One of the benefits of this strategy is
typically being able to cover a long distance in less time than if trying
to run until exhaustion necessitates walking. A healthy run/walker can
expect to finish a marathon in 5:45-6:30 and a half marathon in 2:30-3:15.
SAMPLE Training Schedules
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Please note: You do
not need to purchase new shoes or clothes before our first
group training session. You will receive expert advice on shoes at
our shoe clinic along with discounts offered to TNT participants through
our Friends of Team In Training program. The
discounts are good for training apparel as well.
Fill out our online Tell Me More form to find out the marathons
offered by your local chapter.