Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Why Run With TNT?

• Comprehensive three- to five-month training program
• Fundraising resources and assistance
• Personal attention from professional coaches
• Fitness and skills clinics
• TNT Training T-shirt; dri-fit race day singlet or shirt
• Lodging, airfare and two parties at the event
• Event entry registration and fee
• Be a part of the Team that's saving lives!

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

Training

TNT run coaches have designed three- to five-month training programs which prepare participants for the target marathons or half marathons. Participants will train and work directly with the coaches at weekly track workouts. Coaches are also available throughout the week to answer training and fitness-related questions. There will be one coached workout every two weeks, usually on Saturday. Additionally, there will be "buddy runs" on the non-coached weekends and midweek led by assistant coaches and other volunteers (mentors & captains).

Coaches

The TNT run programs offers a qualified and dedicated group of run 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 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 mentors, participants will also receive support from various team captains. These captains will maintain the team Web site, act as spirit leaders, supply support for coached runs and bring the team honorees closer to the team.

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

Location

Run teams are divided into regional teams throughout the greater Bay Area:

• San Francisco/Marin team trainings are throughout San Francisco and Marin Counties including locations in Golden Gate Park, Lake Merced, Marina district, the Presidio, Sausalito, Mill Valley & San Rafael.
• East Bay-Bay Side team trainings are throughout Alameda County including locations in (yet not limited to) Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, Union City, Richmond and Castro Valley.
• East Bay-Diablo Valley team trainings are throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties including locations in Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasanton, Danville, and San Ramon. 
• Redwood/Wine Country team trainings are held throughout Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties.
• Solano team trainings are throughout Solano County.
• Peninsulateam trainings are in Woodside, San Mateo, Palo Alto and the Baylands area.
• South Bay team trainings are in San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos and occasionally Santa Cruz and Woodside.
• Monterey and Santa Cruz team trainings are in Aptos, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Get Started!

• Check out the events we're offering this season.
• RSVP for an Information Meeting and get your questions answered by TNT staff, coaches, honored patients and past participants.