Greater Sacramento Area

2143 Hurley Way, Suite 110
Sacramento, CA 95825

FAQs

What is Team In Training?

Team In Training (TNT) is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's groundbreaking charity sports training program! For the past 22 years, TNT has been unparalleled in training beginner to seasoned athletes to complete marathons, half marathons, triathlons and 100-mile bike rides while raising funds for lifesaving cancer research. We have trained over 450,000 athletes and raised over $1 BILLION to further the mission of LLS.

What do I receive for joining TNT?
Each person joining the Team will receive:

A 12- 29 week training program
A TNT training t-shirt, race-day jersey and finisher's t-shirt
One race entry to the event of your choosing
A ticket to the Inspirational dinner
A ticket to the TNT victory party
Air Travel to/from the event destination (if applicable)
2-3 Night Hotel Stay (applicable for all destination events)

What types of sports and/or events do you train for?

We train athletes to complete marathons, half marathon, Sprint, Olympic and Half Ironman distance triathlons and 100-mile bike rides.

How much do I have to fundraise?

Depending on the event you register for, you will be required to fundraise anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000.

Will I have any fundraising help or support?

You will be provided with as much support as you need as a fundraiser for LLS. A Team In Training staff member will be available to help you throughout the season with fundraising ideas and support. You will also be provided a volunteer mentor who will help you plan and execute your fundraising strategy. LLS provides each athlete with an individual online fundraising website that can be personalized and sent via email and letter to as many people as possible. This online portal allows for easy online donations by your friends, family and colleagues.

When does training begin?

You can join the Team at any time! We train all-year round, and officially recruit new participants four times per year. Our Spring, Summer, and Fall Seasons offer local training programs as well as TNT FLEX, and onlin training program where you are supported virtually. The Winter season only offers training through TNT FLEX.

Our Kick Off Celebrations are offered at the start of each training season.�All team members and prospective team members are invited to come and celebrate the start of training with appetizers and an inspirational program. Athletes will meet their mentors and coaches at this gathering and training schedules will be handed out. All team training schedules begin that week. The folowing dates are our scheduled 2011-2012 Kick Off dates:

Spring Season: December 1, 2011
Summer Season: February 2, 2012

Fall Season: May 2012

Winter Season: Visit TNT FLEX for more information

What kind of training support will I receive?

Each participant is assigned to a training team that is staffed by a TNT staff member and led by a group of dynamic and expert coaches. These coaches provide all the detail and hands-on information needed to train and complete an endurance event. Coaches are accessible via email and phone as well as available face-to-face at Saturday group trainings. Along with a customized-training program and expert coaching, participants will train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and inspiration.

When and where does the team train?

Each team will have a weekday workout in the evening and a weekend workout in the morning on Saturdays.

The Sacramento teams will meet at training locations throughout the Sacramento and Folsom area along HWY 50.
The Placer County team will meet at training locations throughout the Roseville and Rocklin area along HWY 80.
The North San Joaquin Valley team will meet at training locations throughout the Modesto/Stockton area.
The Northern Nevada