North Texas

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 nearly one million 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.

Upcoming Marathons & Half Marathons

Team In Training (TNT) is looking for walkers and runners for the events listed below.

Please note that participation in a TNT event is subject to the local availability of group training and transportation arrangements. Please consult the TNT staff at your local chapter for additional details.

North Texas Marathon & Half Marathon Events

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & Half Marathon
San Diego, CA 
Run or Walk: 26.2 Miles or 13.1 Miles
June 3, 2012

Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon
Anchorage, AK 
Run or Walk: 26.2 Miles or 13.1 Miles
June 23, 2012

North Texas Marathon & Half Marathon Training Programs

The Team In Training® (TNT) run and walk programs are open to participants with any and all levels of experience and fitness - from absolute beginners to experienced racers. Within each program participants are divided into groups based on fitness levels and previous experience.

Run and Walk Training Programs
TNT marathon coaches have designed three to five month training programs that prepare participants for the target marathons or half marathons. Participants will train and work directly with the coaches at weekly Saturday trainings.  Coaches are also available throughout the week to answer training and fitness-related questions.  Additionally, there will be midweek "buddy trainings"  led by assistant coaches and other volunteers (mentors & captains).

The training program is designed and implemented by professional running and walking coaches. It consists of daily workout schedules, team workouts every Saturday, clinics on nutrition, proper shoe and clothing selection, speed work and injury prevention.  The program is designed to take participants from a beginning base of three to four miles and build gradually to 22 miles (for a full marathon) or 13 miles (for a half marathon) over the course of the program, tapering two weeks prior to the event weekend.

Daily workout schedules are provided so participants know how much ground to cover each day. The training program is designed with the busy person in mind. Most weekday workouts are an hour or less, with longer workouts reserved for the weekend. A typical weekly schedule for our marathon program includes:

• Six days of running or walking an hour to an hour-and-a-half on your own time or with a 'buddy' group (focus is on variable pacing and also includes flexibility exercises and stretching)
• Longer, coached team endurance trainings every weekend
• One day of coaches' workouts, focusing on speed work during the middle six weeks of the program
• One rest day

Marathon Coaches

The TNT marathon programs offers a qualified and dedicated group of coaches. Our coaches were selected for their experience, professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm, as well as their devotion to the cause. All of our coaches have extensive coaching experience and have proven themselves in numerous athletic endeavors.  

Mentors and Captains

TNT run team members will be matched in an approximate 8-1 ratio with a mentor. Mentors are past TNT participants who have successfully completed the training and fundraising program. The mentor will serve as a resource and peer advisor, encouraging team members throughout the training and fundraising season.

In addition to the mentors, participants will also receive support from various team captains. These captains will act as spirit leaders, supply support for coached trainings and bring the team Honorees closer to the team throughout the season.

Honorees

TNT members train and raise funds in honor of a local resident who has been affected by a blood-related cancer. Your honoree becomes your inspiration as you work toward goals that will better both of your lives.

Location

Marathon teams are divided into regional teams throughout the North Texas Area. 

• Dallas marathon team trainings are held at White Rock Lake.
• DFW Metro marathon team trainings are held at Lake Grapevine.
• North Cities marathon team trainings are held in McKinney.
• Fort Worth marathon team trainings are held on the Trinity Trails.

Next Step

If you are interested in training with our marathon teams in the North Texas area:    

• Fill out our online Tell Me More form
• Call (972) 996-5942 in North Texas 
• Email teamintraining_txd@lls.org