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Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay Area
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San Jose, CA 95112-5156
San Jose, CA 95112-5156
Triathlon
Why Tri 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, event singlet & wetsuit
- Lodging and two parties at the event
- Event entry registration, plus air travel and bike shipping (if applicable)
- Be a part of the Team that's saving lives!
Training Program
The Team In Training® triathlon programs are open to participants with any and all levels of cycling, swimming and running experience - from absolute beginners to experienced racers. Within each program participants are divided into groups by level.
TNT triathlon coaches design three-month training programs that prepare participants for the Sprint (0.25 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 2 mile run), Olympic (0.93 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run), or Half Ironman (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run) distances. Coaches work directly with participants at weekly training sessions and are also available throughout the week to answer training and fitness-related questions.
The triathlon training program focuses on enhancing participants' swimming, cycling, and running endurance, agility and technique. Open water swims, transition workouts, strength training, injury prevention and nutrition are integral. A typical weekly schedule of training for the triathlon programs consists of:
- A weekday coached track workout in the evening lasting one to 1.5 hours, often with a segment of strength training
- A coached team training on either Saturday or Sunday morning, featuring a combination of swimming/biking or swimming/running
- A captain-led workouts on the opposite Saturday or Sunday morning for one to 1.5 hours, focusing on sport not covered on coached team training days
- Two days of on-your-own swim workouts based on provided schedule
- One day on-your-own bike workout
- One rest day
- Additional clinics on gear, biomechanics, nutrition, injury prevention, and more
Coaches
The TNT triathlon offers a qualified and dedicated group of triathlon trainers. We select our coaches for their experience, professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm, as well as their devotion to the cause. All have extensive coaching experience and have proven themselves in numerous athletic endeavors.
Mentors
TNT walkers will be matched with a past TNT participant who is also a current member of the team. This mentor will serve as a resource and peer advisor, encouraging team members throughout the training and fundraising season.
Honorees
TNT members train and raise funds in honor of a personal connection to blood cancer, or in honor of a local resident who has been affected by a blood cancer. Your honoree becomes your inspiration as you work toward goals that will better both of your lives. We have an Honoree Captain, who ensures your connection with the mission is powerful and inspiring, reminding you every day why you are doing something extraordinary.
Next Steps
For more information about training with our team in the Silicon Valley:
- Fill out our online Tell Me More form ,
- Call (800) 446-9460 or
- Email SJtntinfo@lls.org
If you are interested in training with teams in the North Bay, East Bay or San Francisco areas, click here.
