North Texas

North Texas Marathon Events

Marathon de Paris
Paris, France
April 11, 2010

Big D Marathon 
Dallas, TX
April 11, 2010 

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
Oklahoma City, OK
April 25, 2010 

North Texas Marathon and 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.
• Abilene marathon team trainings are held at Redbud Park.

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 or
• Email teamintraining_txd@lls.org