Team In Training® (TNT) 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 inspration.   

Upcoming Marathons & Half Marathons

TNT is looking for walkers and runners for the events listed below.  

	Nike Women's Marathon and Half Marathon Race with 20,000 women and men in this ninth annual marathon to raise funds and awareness for LLS. Participants enjoy a Tiffany & Co. finisher necklace, a lavish Expotique in Union Square, breathtaking course views and extraordinary support. Marathon or half marathon (26.2 or 13.1 mile run, walk or run/walk) San Francisco, CA Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 with travel Oct 12-15 TNT guarantees your spot in this popular event!
	Kauai Half Marathon This course tours Kauai's beaches, volcanic peaks, and tropical rain forests. After experiencing the lush green vistas of the century-old Tunnel of Trees, participants wind through misty Omao to Kukui'ula Resort and spectacular ocean views. Half marathon (13.1-mi run, walk or run/walk) Kauai, HI Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 with travel Aug. 31-Sept. 3 TNT guarantees your spot in this popular event!
	Disneyland Half Marathon Run through Sleeping Beauty Castle and discover the treasures that lie in Disney California Adventure Park while high-fiving your favorite Disney Characters along the way. Half marathon (13.1 mile run, walk or run/walk) Anaheim, CA Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 with travel Sept. 1-Sept. 3 TNT guarantees your spot in this popular event!
	Bank of America Chicago Marathon Known for its fast and flat course through one of the world's most magnificent cities, the Chicago Marathon is targeted by elite athletes and amateurs alike annually for its potential to generate personal, national and world records. The course offers a scenic tour of Chicago and a convenient start and finish in beautiful Grant Park. National Flex team only. Learn more about Flex. Marathon (26.2-mi run, walk or run/walk) Chicago, IL Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 with travel Oct. 5-8
	Dublin Marathon Receive a hundred thousand welcomes from spectators lining the historic Georgian streets of Dublin. It's no wonder this flat, single-lap race is known internationally as the "friendly marathon." National Flex team only. Learn more about Flex. Marathon (26.2 mile run, walk or run/walk) Dublin, Ireland Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 with travel Oct. 27-30
	Learn More - come to an informational meeting! Ready to join the team? Sign Up Now!

About the Marathon Teams:

The San Diego-based teams train throughout San Diego County, from Carlsbad and Escondido, all the way down to Chula Vista and out to La Mesa. 

• Email teamintraining_CAD@lls.org or call (858) 277-1800 x1507 for more information.

The Hawaii-based team trains throughout the island of Oahu - neighbor island residents are also welcome to join the team!

• Email Jen McVeay at Jen.McVeay@lls.org or call (808) 261-3020 for more information.

Prerequisites and Equipment

For marathons and half marathons, TNT welcomes all levels of experience. Our marathon training program is designed to turn the non-athlete into an endurance event finisher and to help the seasoned athlete meet specific training goals. We suggest that you try running or walking at least two miles by the first coached workout, but you'll be in good company even if you have no running or walking experience at all. Don't worry about buying new shoes or clothes right now, as there will be a gear clinic at the start of the program.

Fundraising Milestones: What's Next?

Registration: When you sign up, you pay a registration fee to help LLS pay for the first six weeks of your training. LLS applies this fee to your fundraising minimum.

Kickoff (for local teams, May 17 in San Diego): Meet your teammates, coaches and staff for the first time at Kickoff. Your first coached workout is the Saturday after Kickoff.

Recommitment (about six weeks after Kickoff): This is your opportunity to assess your progress. At recommitment, you make the decision to either stay on the team and finish your fundraising, or withdraw from the team with no further obligation.

When you recommit, LLS starts to pay for your event and other training expenses. Unless you've already met your fundraising minimum, you secure your place on the team by providing us with a check or a credit card number. We do not charge you anything at this time.

Fundraising deadline: You have until two weeks before your event to meet your minimum. Most people surpass it, but if (and only if) you have not met your minimum by the deadline, you donate the remainder with the credit card or check you provided.  You then have 30 days after your event to continue fundraising, at which time you may choose to be reimbursed for your personal donation.

All of this ensures that the maximum amount of funds can be dedicated to our mission: to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for our patients and their families.