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National Capital Area
5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800
Alexandria, VA 22303
Alexandria, VA 22303
Marathons & Half Marathons
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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 an estimated 912,938 Americans living with or in remission 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. Fill out our online Tell Me More form to find out the marathons offered by your local chapter. |
Team In Training is currently forming training teams for the following half and full marathons:
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SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon, Washington, DC, March 20, 2010. 26.2 or 13.1 mi. run only, In our nation?s capital, history has been in the making for over 200 years. The only question now is how long will it take you? Alongside the National Mall and through Washington?s historic corridors, past Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson, and along the Potomac River, enjoy Washington, D.C. in a new way as your marathon or half-marathon destination this spring. Whether it is for 13.1 or 26.2 miles, we invite you to celebrate the culture and history of our nation?s capital as you prepare for a monumental event in the heart of the United States of America.
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The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Virginia Beach, VA, March 21, 2010. 26.2 or 13.1 mi. run, walk or run/walk. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by completing a marathon or half marathon along the beautiful coast of Virginia! Just make sure you finish in time for the after party, complete with Irish dancing, music and plenty of Yuengling.
- Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Nashville, TN, April 24, 2010. 26.2 or 13.1 mi. run, walk or run/walk. With 50 local bands playing live on 28 stages, the Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon will rock Nashville in a city-wide party. Jazz, country, rock 'n' roll, swing ang more will pulsate the course all the way to the finish line. You don't want to miss this party!
Training
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."
Walk/Run: 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.
