ph: (515) 270-6169
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Iowa
8033 University Blvd., Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50325
Des Moines, IA 50325
Join Team In Training® and make a difference in the fight against blood cancers!
Welcome to the Iowa Chapter of Team In Training® (TNT)! TNT is the world's first and largest charity sports training program. TNT provides the training to run or walk a marathons and half marathons, in triathlons or duathlons, century (100-mile) bike rides and even cross country ski events. Participating in TNT allows you to accomplish your own life goals while helping others!
WITH TNT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Dynamic, hands-on training from certified coaches
- Weekly group trainings with your coach and team
- Mentors for fundraising support
- Your own website for online fundraising
- Training and social events with your team that build lifelong friendship
Since 1988, over 540,000 volunteer participants have helped raise over $1.2 billion toward the mission of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
First-timers - Fill out the Tell Me More Form to let us know you're interested. If you're ready to sign up now, you can Register Online. No time for a phone call or an info meeting? Check out our online information meeting to get the general program details. Then contact us for the local info!
Alumni - Fill out our Online Registration form so you can get a head start on your fundraising.
Iowa Team in Training Fall Events 2013:
Hy-Vee Triathlon
(1.5K swim, 40K cycle, 10K run)
Des Moines, Iowa - September 1, 2013
The Hy-Vee Triathlon is an Olympic-distance triathlon race held in Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2011, the race has served as the World Triathlon Corporation's 5150 Series U.S. Championships. The annual traithlon event attracts many of the top professional triathletes in the world due, in part, to having the largest prize purse awarded in the sport. In addition to professional triathletes, the triathlon event features competition amont amateur athletes as well. Anyone can participate in this well-known event and we want YOU to participate with Team in Training this year!
RTC Viva Bike Vegas
(17 mile, 60 mile or 103 mile cycles)
Las Vegas, NV - September 21, 2013
Ride the bright lights of the world-famous Las Vegas strip along side five-time Tour de France Champion Miguel Indurain on Saturday, September 21, 2013. The sixth annual RTC Viva Bike Vegas 2013 Gran Fondo Pinarello is the only cycling event that takes you through the Las Vegas strip with police escort. The ride features three spectacular routes: 103-mile Gran Fondo, 60-mile Metric Century, and 17-mile ride. Cycle through the Strip and the entire Las Vegas Valley from the heart of Sin City to the vistas of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and near Lake Mead National Recreation Area. We want YOU to participate in this cycle ride with Team in Training!
Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon
(13.1 or 26.2 miles)
San Francisco, CA - October 20, 2013
Nike Women?s Marathon, the largest woman?s marathon in the world, takes place in San Francisco, California. The Nike Women?s Marathon is open to both women and men. A full 26.2 mile certified marathon course is available, as well as a half-marathon distance race of 13.1 miles. If you are looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, you can do so on this USATF-certified course. Breathtaking course views from the start in Union Square to the finish along the Pacific Ocean will surely impress everyone. The event raises funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Sociey. We want YOU to participate in this event with Team in Training!
IMT Des Moines Marathon and Half Marathon
(26.2 miles and 13.1 miles)
Des Moines, IA - October 20, 2013
The Des Moines Marathon in an up and coming marathon for the midwest. A relatively flat and easy course and if you don't like running elbow to elbow with thousands and thousands of runners this race is for you. Enjoy the fall temperatures of Iowa and the friendly people and make this a marathon to remember this coming fall with Team in Training!
Registration has begun for the 2013 Summer Season. Get involved today!
If you're looking for a program to fit your busy schedule, now there's
TNT Flex; a flexible, customized online training option developed by TNT's renowned coaches.Participate with the Flex TEAM at:
Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend
Anaheim, CA - September 1, 2013
The Nation's TriathlonTM, to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Washington D.C. - September 8, 2013
RTC Viva Bike Vegas 2013 Gran Fondo Pinarello
Las Vegas, NV - September 21, 2013
25th Annual Sea Gull Century
Salisbury, MD - October 5, 2013
Hike Zion National Park
Zion National Park, UT - October 5, 2013
Bank of America Chicago Marathon®
Chicago, IL - October 13, 2013
Nike Women Marathon San Francisco, A Race to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
San Francisco, CA - October 20, 2013
Dublin Marathon
Dublin, Ireland - October 28, 2013
Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Savannah, GA - November 9, 2013
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The finish line is waiting for you! Challenge yourself! To learn more about TNT, please call (800) 347-1074 or (515) 270-6169.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
