Greater San Francisco Bay Area

Train for an Ultra Marathon with TNT!

For the first time this spring, TNT is challenging all runners to train for the Skyline 50k ultra marathon. Are you up for it?

A championship event in the PA/USATF Ultra Grand Prix Series, the Skyline 50k is a scenic and moderately hilly loop course on dirt trails through East Bay Regional Parks from Lake Chabot Marina to Skyline Gate, returning along much of the Skyline National Recreation Trail. This trail endurance event begins at 7 a.m. and has an 8 hour time limit.

Training

The six-month ultra marathon training program consists of three phases -- base, strength-building, and distance -- tailored to multiple athletic ability levels. The team will train on scenic trails all over the Bay Area.

Designed with the busy person in mind, the training calendar outlines five to six days of training per week. Most weekday workouts are 45 to 90 minutes or less, with longer workouts reserved for the weekends.

To join the ultra marathon team, you should be injury-free, able to run on hills, and have a good pair of running shoes. Additional athletic prerequisites (this will be a challenging course) and gear requirements (including attire, trail running shoes and water gear) will be discussed upon registration.

Coaches

TNT 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.

Head Coach Lisa Felder, a.k.a. "Mama Lisa" has completed over 100 ultra marathons and has coached with TNT since 1998. She is a great supporter of LLS and looks forward to coaching TNT's first ultra marathon team.

Getting Started

Join Head Coach Mama Lisa for a Trail Run for Fun. You will be able to get a taste of the training you can expect on the team and get your questions answered by her and LLS staff.

Click below to RSVP:

• RSVP for Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 a.m. at Tilden Park in Berkeley
• RSVP for Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m. at Tennessee Valley in the Marin Headlands

If you want more information and you can't make either trail run, email ultra marathon team manger Jen Canalin directly, or RSVP for an Information Meeting and get your questions answered by TNT staff, coaches, honored patients and past participants.