Have you ever thought about walking or running a marathon or half marathon, cycling a century ride or completing a triathlon? Do you have a competitive spirit, a can-do attitude and a passion for helping others? Then Team In Training^® (TNT) , is definitely for you! From the beginner to the seasoned pro, TNT will give you the experience of a lifetime.

Team In Training is the world's largest endurance sports training program. Offering marathons, half marathons, century rides and triathlons, the South Texas Chapter trains individuals for a variety of events and programs to make the Team In Training experience a memorable one. Our program provides experienced coaches to help participants reach their goals and mentors to provide encouragement and advice. Your honored teammate, a local child or adult survivor of blood cancers, will give you the added motivation to keep training and push hard on the day of the event.

After registering for the program, each participant receives a TNT Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt, a training schedule, fundraising supplies and information on the Society and how to get started fundraising. Each participant is also paired with a mentor (a successful alumnus of the program).

While you train, we ask that you raise funds for the Society. Your TNT staff and mentors will provide you with the tools you need to be a successful fundraiser. In exchange for your fundraising efforts you will receive:

·     Professional coaching,

·     Weekly team trainings,

·     4-5 month training schedule,

·     Clinics on shoe fit, injury prevention, nutrition, equipment and more,

·     Travel and accommodations to your event destination,

·     Pasta Party and Victory Party,

·     Race day singlet,

·     Race entry,

·     Fundraising support and incentives,

·     The opportunity to help fund cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma,

·     A team mentor who serves as a resource and peer,

·     Support, support, support.

Honor Teammates

We always welcome people to participate in honor or memory of loved ones, family or friends who have been affected by blood cancers. If you do not know anyone that has been affected personally by a blood cancer, each team has an honored teammate. They provide the inspiration and support to TNT participants throughout the training period.

The Mentor Program

Mentors are past TNT participants who were successful with training and fundraising and who want to help support new team members in reaching their goals. They are volunteers who are committed to your success and hope to make your TNT experience a good one.  They are a valued resource in answering your questions.

Training

There are three training programs designed to assist you with your training, depending upon your skill level. At the beginning of the season you will be given an individualized schedule based on your current fitness level to optimally prepare you for your event. Your time commitment will depend on how closely you follow your training schedule and includes recovery or rest days after hard trainings. Strength training and cross training can be worked into the schedule as well. The training schedule will gradually progress in time and mileage to allow your body to acclimate to the demands of preparing for a half or full marathon, century ride or triathlon.

Fundraising

There are many ways to raise the necessary funds to complete the TNT program. If you have a good plan and start early, you will find that raising the funds is easier than you think. Remember, over 30,000 people reached their goal last year.

Developing a list of possible donors is the first step to success. 70 % of all funds donated are raised through the letter writing campaign. Other ideas include parties, coin boxes, garage sales, silent and live auctions, corporate fundraising and more! After you sign up for the program you will be invited to a fundraising clinic to help you set up your online fundraising website and get started with your letter writing campaign. Staff and mentors are available to assist with your fundraising to help you reach your goal.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the rewards of completing an endurance event while helping to accelerate cures for blood cancers!

Contact Us:
Please call Dee Dee Said, Campaign Manager at (210) 377-1775 or (800) 683-2458 ext. 128