The Team In Training® (TNT) 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
levels 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 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 the mentors, participants will also receive support from
various team captains. These captains will maintain the team Website, act
as spirit leaders, supply support for coached runs and bring the team
Honorees closer to the team throughout the season.
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.
- Peninsula team trainings are held in Woodside, San Mateo, Palo Alto and
the Baylands area.
- South Bay team trainings are found in San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos and
occasionally Santa Cruz and Woodside.
- Monterey and Santa Cruz regional trainings are held in Aptos, Pacific
Grove, Salinas, Santa Cruz and Monterey.
- San Francisco/Marin Run team trainings are held throughout San
Francisco and Marin County in places such as Golden Gate Park, the Marina
district, Embarcadero, Lake Merced, the Presidio Blackie's Pasture and
Tennessee Valley.
- East Bay Run team trainings are held in Alameda and Contra Costa
counties, including Berkeley, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Lake
Merritt and Castro Valley.
- The Redwood/Wine Country Marathon team trains in various locations
throughout Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Solano, and Mendocino counties. This
marathon team consists of runners, walkers, and run/walkers. The team has a
run coach and a walk coach.
Next Step
For more information about training with our teams in the
Peninsula, South Bay, Santa Cruz or Monterey
areas:
If you are interested in training with
teams in the North Bay, East Bay or San Francisco areas,
click here.
