Team In Training's triathlon program offers the opportunity to take on the challenge of swimming, cycling, and running an Olympic-distance triathlon 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 inspiration.

Upcoming Triathlons

Team In Training (TNT) is looking for triathletes 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.

	Avia Wildflower Triathlon "The Woodstock of Triathlon" has emerged as the largest multi-day triathlon event in the world, attracting more than 7,500 participants, 35,000 spectators and one of the largest professional fields in the sport. Sprint (.25-mi swim, 12.4-mi mountain bike, 2-mi run), Olympic (.93 mi swim, 24.8 mi bike, 6.2 mi run) or half Ironman (1.2 mi swim, 56 mi bike, 13.1 mi run) Lake San Antonio, Monterey Country, CA May 5 to May 6, 2012 with travel May 4 to May 6 Raise $2,900* by April 12
	Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon In its 29 years as a maximum-security prison, no one ever escaped alive from Alcatraz. Today, athletes accomplish that daunting task at this event every year. Race entry not provided by LLS. See event website. 1.5-mi swim, 18-mi bike and 8-mi run Markleeville, CA July 14, 2012 Raise $1,900* by May 24 LLS cannot provide race entry for this event. To enter the 2012 Escape from Alcatraz lottery registration, visit the event website.
	South Maui Triathlon Taking place on the island of Maui in beautiful Wailea, this very safe and beautiful Olympic distance triathlon course is great for spectator viewing. The transition area is on the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa grounds, overlooking the ocean. Olympic (.93-mi swim, 24.8-mi bike, 6.2-mi run) Maui, HI June 10, 2012 with travel June 8 to June 11 Raise $4,900* (or $3,900* without air travel) by May 17

About the Triathlon Teams:

SF/Marin Triathlon trains at Kezar Stadium, Golden Gate Park, Presidio Sports Basement, Ocean Beach, Aquatic Park, Tamalpais High School, Redwood HIgh School, College of Marin (Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses), Paradise Beach, Blackie's Pasture, Nicasio Ball Field and Mike's Bikes in Sausalito.

• The SF/Marin head coach is Chris Holland (biography coming soon).
• Email Team Manager Travis Tabet at Travis.Tabet@lls.org or call (415) 625-1109 for more information.

East Bay Triathlon trains trains at Clark Kerr and Edwards Fields at UC Berkeley, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill Education Center, Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center, San Ramon Olympic Pool, Osage Park, Del Valle Regional Park, Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Heather Farm Park, Orinda Sports Fields and Moraga Commons.

• East Bay Head Coach Dave Stark (coachdave@astound.net) is nationally certified by TNT (Tier II Dave Scott course), USA Triathlon (Level 2) and USA Cycling (Level 2). He has completed over 40 triathlons, four of them at the Ironman distance, along with multiple adventure races, running events, cycling events and cross country ski races. Dave advocates a scientifically based and holistically structured program for all levels of athletic ability.
• Email Team Manager Frances Lee at Frances.Lee@lls.org or call (415) 625-1102 for more information.

Training Program

TNT provides a noncompetitive, comprehensive training program to prepare you for a triathlon. The program is designed with the busy person in mind, so most weekday workouts are 45-90 minutes or less, with longer workouts reserved for the weekend.

Designed and implemented by professional triathlon coaches, the training program consists of daily workouts tailored to multiple ability levels. A typical workout week includes two swim days, two run days, two biking days and a rest day. At many coached workouts there are information clinics that cover hydration, nutrition, injury prevention and equipment. Teams train with a coach one weeknight and one weekend morning. On the weekend day without a coached workout, volunteer captains lead rides and runs.

You will receive a workout calendar you can follow even when you have to miss team workouts. If you travel out of town during the training season, ask your coach and team manager for tips on getting the workout in while traveling.

Prerequisites and Equipment

TNT welcomes all levels of experience. Our training program is designed to turn the non-athlete into an endurance event finisher and to help seasoned athletes meet their training goals. Prior to Kickoff, you should meet the following prerequisites:

• Sprint Distance: Swim one length with face comfortably in water and able to ride a bike comfortably
• Olympic/Alcatraz: Swim 200 yards with 10 seconds rest between lengths, bike for 30 minutes and run a mile in 13 minutes.
• Half Ironman: Swim 200 yards without stopping, bike 20 miles in two hours and run four miles in 50 minutes.

Coaches work with beginners and intermediate swimmers on skill, form and confidence in the pool and open water. If you have never been in the water at all, you should consider getting lessons outside of TNT.

You will eventually need everything listed below. After Kickoff your coach will show you what you need, what you might want, and what to look for. As a TNT participant you receive a training shirt at Kickoff and a wetsuit at recommitment.

• Swim suit or tri suit, goggles and towel
• Running shoes, socks, shorts and hat
• Bicycle, helmet, water bottles and spare tire kit
• Personal items like energy food, sunscreen, body glide, etc. 

Raising Funds for Research and Patient Services

The need is critical: More than 957,000 people in the United States have leukemia, Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma. Every four minutes, someone new is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every 10 minutes, someone dies.

LLS has invested more than $814 million in research which has led or contributed to standard therapies for all cancers such as chemotherapy, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation and new, targeted oral therapies such as Gleevec®.

Over 540,000 TNT participants have raised more than $1.2 billion for lifesaving cancer research and patient services. As soon as you join the Team you receive a personal fundraising webpage, online access to guidelines and samples, and a mentor to help foster your training and fundraising skills. Throughout the season your team manager provides you with ongoing fundraising support.

You train and raise funds in honor of Bay Area residents whose lives have been affected by blood cancers. As you get to know your honored teammates and their families at trainings and team socials, you gain inspiration from their stories.

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 deducts this fee from your fundraising minimum.

Kickoff (Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to Noon in San Francisco or Napa, depending on your team): Meet your teammates, coaches and staff for the first time at Kickoff. Your first coached workout is in the week after Kickoff.

Recommitment (Saturday, March 3 for triathlon events): 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 that time.)

Fundraising deadline: You have until about 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.

All of this allows us to ensure your donors and the patients and families we serve that 78% of LLS expenses goes to the mission.

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*Alumni discount: Subtract $250 from fundraising minimum if you have completeled an event with TNT before