Oklahoma

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 1,012,533 people in the United States living with, or in remission from, leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma.

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.

Training Program

TNT 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 runs"  led by assistant coaches and other volunteers (mentors).

The training program is designed and implemented by TNT certified 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 runners from a beginning base of three to four miles and build gradually to 22 miles (for a full marathon) or 14 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 run program includes:

• Four - six days of running or walking 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 - two rest days 

Coaches

The TNT run programs offers a qualified and dedicated group of trainers. 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

TNT 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.

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. We provide each participant with a wristband to wear throughout the season with names of personal and team honorees.

Next Step

If you are interested in training with run or walk teams in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas or training via our Flex program: 

• Fill out our online Tell Me More  form
• Call (405) 943-8888 or (888) 828-4572
• Email jill.hull@lls. org  or mark.walker@lls.org