Washington/Alaska

"My very first program with Team In Training^® was in 2001 when I completed the Maui Marathon.  If it was not for the TNT program I know that I would not have been able to complete the training on my own.  The knowledge and support that I receieved from being a TNT participant has been invaluable to my success as a runner, and it has taught me about myself as a person.  TNT is a program to help you succeed in training, but more important it is here to raise money to help find a cure for cancer and save lives."

"I became involved with Team In Training in November 2003 as a participant. I enjoyed my experience as a participant and successfully completed my first marathon in London, England in April 2004. I enjoyed being a member of the team so much that I immediately signed up to be a mentor for the fall season. This gave me the opportunity to help participants accomplish both their training and fund-raising goals. I was asked to be an assistant coach for the spring season. I could not resist and am grateful for the opportunity. I coached the Spring Season as an assistant coach and ended up back in London in 2005. I have since coached two additional seasons with Team and Training and am now looking forward to my fourth."
    

We have a very exciting season planned for you. The coaches and staff have worked hard on this program to ensure we get you to the start line healthy and full of confidence.

Thank you for taking on the challenge of Team In Training. Your commitment to help raise funds to ultimately find a cure for blood cancers is continually inspiring. GO TEAM!"
   

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 she decided to make a career change and incorporate her interests into a greater part of her life. She became a USA Triathlon certified coach and has been coaching triathlon and running groups since 2001.

?My experience with triathlon provided the stepping stones to transition into a new, more fulfilling career. Coaching provides me the privilege of enjoying the transformation that occurs when people challenge themselves and reach new goals.?

Cathy creates a fun, informative, and supportive training environment that empowers each person to reach their personal goals and she especially enjoys the synergy and motivation that occurs within a training group.
 

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"I am a walk coach for Team in Training. My first experience with TNT was in Los Angeles where I worked with a coach trained by an Olympic race walker. It was there I was chosen to be an honored teammate. As a Lymphoma survivor, I am grateful to all who accept this awesome commitment. You have chosen to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families. Many will never have an opportunity like this one."  

"I am going to get you through one of the most positive and greatest accomplishments you may ever commit yourself to.

This will be my third coaching experience for Team in Training triathlon. In the last five years I have completed in 16 triathlons, two of which have been TNT programs for myself. With that experience I know what it takes to get you safely across the finish line. As a completing triathlete (opposed to a competing triathlete), my greatest finish was 9th in my age group. I view triathlon as a competition for myself and look to feel the accomplishment of such a positive experience." 

Dan has been an endurance athlete for nearly 20 years, having bicycled numerous times through Europe and the United States.  He has also completed four marathons and numerous half marathons.

"Completing my first marathon was a life-changing event.  I still get emotional just thinking about it.  I feel more connected to people than ever before, and TNT is good people."
 

Danelle has been competing in triathlons for eight years. Her first experience occurred when a friend introduced her to the Women's Gold Nugget Triathlon. She became hooked on the multisport event! Danelle has since completed numerous sprint distance races, several mid-distance triathlons, five marathons and two Ironman distance triathlons.

Danelle believes in enjoying the journey and not simply the destination. Triathlon has become an important component of her lifestyle and she is excited to share her enthusiasm with others!

" I became involved with Team In Training^® in May 2003 as a participant.  The rest is history!  I enjoyed being a member of the team so much in fact that I immediately signed up to be a mentor for the next season. 

I will work hard to help you meet your training goals and I will be a very enthusiastic supporter.  I look forward to seeing you successfully complete your race and achieve your goals and together we will continue to make strides in the ultimate race by raising funds for the cause."

A former TNT participant and mentor, Ginny is a seasoned runner who loves to help runners and walkers reach their goals. A competetive runner for the past 20 years, Ginny has completed more than 20 marathons, including two Boston Marathons.  She ran her personal best time, 3:35, at the Capital City Marathon in Olympia, WA.  Ginny has also coached with the Bellevue Footzone Running and Walking Club. 

"Over the years, several friends and relatives have participated in TNT. My role then was to provide moral support and donations. It was a great feeling. Now I am honored to have the opportunity to participate directly.

I have been running for about 20 years. My first marathon was the Seattle Marathon in 1998. I only planned on running one marathon until I crossed the finish line. Since then, I have completed 10 marathons including winning the Pacific Shoreline Marathon in 2003 and 2004. But I don't run to win. I run because I enjoy it.  I will continue to run as long as I am having fun.

I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Most of all, I want you to have a positive experience throughout the training and during the big event."
 

Jason is a past participant, mentor and an avid cyclist.  He is now a cycle coach for the Puget Sound Cycle team and is excited to prepare the team for 100 miles in Honolulu.

 "I am very excited to have you join us for this program.  I have set up a training program for you that will get you ready for your ride.  Whether you joined our team to help fight blood cancers or if you joined to become a better cyclist, you are in good hands."

"I have been with Team In Training^® since 1999 as a participant, mentor, captain, and coach. I have trained for and completed 13 marathons and have coached nearly 300 Team In Training^® participants to marathon success.  I am very excited to be a part of the Team In Training^® coaching team and can't wait to see you achieve your goals.

I think it is incredible to watch people surprise themselves at what their bodies can do.  I know of no better reason to train and push your body beyond its normal expectations that to do it for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society."

"This is my 4th year of involvement with Team in Training and what a great experience it has been. I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone involved with TNT including coaches, participants, mentors, office staff and honor patients. It has been an honor for me to be associated with such fantastic people - I've made new friends and become an avid cyclist and cycling advocate. My mom died of acute lymphocytic leukemia 11 years ago and I began as a participant in el tour de Tucson in honor of her and all those still fighting the battle. I've acted as a mentor in the past and this year I am excited to be coaching a team in Bellingham - training for STP."

"I joined the track team in high school and found my way to the position of anchor- man in the 440 relay. Life, family and work put running on the back burner for twenty some years. Then in 1998 I joined Team In Training to take on the Honolulu Marathon. This was a huge step up from the 440 relay! The experience was unbelievable! Upon returning from Hawaii, I set the goal of 10 marathons (262 miles!) with Team In Training. I have been a participant, Mentor, Mentor Captain and a Coach! Having had the fulfilling experience of coaching,  I am looking forward to helping make your dream a reality!"
 

"Last year, I was one of the triathlon coaches for the first Bellingham Team In Training triathlon team ever. That team participated in the Honolulu Triathlon. Two years ago, I participated in the Maui's King Trail Triathlon, which was awesome. 

Team in Training is the best thing I have ever signed up for. The friends you make with TNT are friends you will have for life and the experience lasts forever. Training for triathlons has made me a happier person. I hope it can be the same for you. I look forward to training with all of you. "  

"I became involved with Team in Training as a fundraising participant on the Anchorage Marathon Team in 1999. It was a time I will never forget, full of adventure and tender life lessons that I treasure. I joined the TNT coaching staff in 2001 and am now coaching my fifth season. I love being a part of helping people realize their goals, whether it is qualifying for Boston or walking across the finish line, no matter how long it takes."  

Julie has been involved in sports since the day she started walking. She is an outdoor enthusiast who caught the "triathlon bug" in 2003. Since then, she has completed numerous sprint and olympic distance triathlons in addition to two half-ironmen. An ironman is on her goal list within the next couple of years. Prior to triathlons, Julie competed in running races ranging in distance from 5ks to a marathon. Currently an ACE-certified personal trainer, Julie works with individuals and groups who are training for various fitness goals including triathlon, running, weight loss and general fitness.
   

"I have been running all my life with the last 6 ½ years spent with Team in Training. I have run countless races from 5Ks to marathons, including 2 Boston Marathons. The saying goes, 'Do what you love'. That's what I'm doing. I love coaching for Team in Training! It is so rewarding to help people prepare for and meet such a lofty goal: completing an endurance event while making a difference in this world. I am here to tailor your training, so that you successfully cross the finish line of your endurance event with a smile on your face!"
   

Lance has been competing in triathlons since 1993 and has coached triathletes since 1996. He prefers to race in longer-distance triathlons, having completed four Ironman distance events.  Lance believes one of the best things about the sport of triathlon is that it gives people the opportunity to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. He thoroughly enjoys helping others accomplish their goals.
   

"I am so excited that you've joined Team in Training. This really is an experience of a lifetime and you get a chance to save lives at the same time. I joined TNT in 2004 and ran the Portland Marathon as a participant. Since then I have completed the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon in San Diego two years in row, a few half marathons and ran the 57-mile Mt. Si Relay Race twice. TNT has become a passion for me because my dad suffers from Leukemia and this is my chance to make things better for him and others affected with blood diseases."
 

Lisa is a competitive runner, cyclist, and triathlete.  Her accomplishments include winning the Gold Nugget Triahtlon and the Midnight Sun Run 10K in Fairbanks.  She has run several marathons with a personal best of 3:03.  Lisa has been coaching for 10 years.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.  She continued to exercise throughout treatment and attributes her positive attitude to lessons she learned through sports. She hopes to pass her enthusiasm for an active life to you.
 

"As an avid runner and someone who has informally coached several runners over the years to successfully complete their first half or full marathon, I understand what it means to start from the couch and work your way to the day of the event. I love to share my love and passion for running with other people. TNT is an awesome organization. Not only can I help you achieve your goal of finishing your event, but we can have a lot of fun doing it. Meanwhile, we are doing this for an incredible cause."
 

Marian has been involved with TNT since 2002.  She has been a participant, mentor, and now is an assistant walk coach.

"As the Assistant Coach for Walkers my main goal is to work with Coach John to provide training support for the walkers and walkers/runners.  I hope to pass on many of the valuable lessons I have learned along the way to make this training season and your event a pleasurable experience.  While my main emphasis will be with the walkers, I will be there to provide support, encouragement and answers for all members."
 

From ranking third in the nation as a U23 triathlete to participating in the 2006 International Triathlon Union World Championships, Mary enjoys participating in the sport of triathlon. She believes that quality group training helps create motivation and inner strength to improve personal performance. Mary is dedicated to helping others improve their performance and reach their goals.
 

"I get a feeling of extreme satisfaction from helping my team members get through their first marathon or half marathon. I can watch them go from couch potato to athlete in several short months. My biggest thrill is helping them kindle a desire to create a lifestyle they will pursue for the rest of their lives. I don't consider their participation in TNT as a one-time experience, but rather as the beginning of a new, active lifestyle. The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running."

Maureen Trainor has been racing short and long course endurance triathlons as a sponsored triathlete since 2000. Although Mo prefers Ironman triathlons and has completed seven to date, she also dedicates and donates her time sponsoring local triathlon clubs and events, as well as coaching amateur triathletes through Team-In-Training (TNT).

Mo is a proud member of Team Clydesdale USA and a 3x Lady Clydesdale World Champion. As a Lady Clydesdale, she holds the third fastest world record time for both her weight class and age division for Olympic distance triathlons. Mo is a two-time Subaru-Ironman Canada third place division winner and a Ford-Ironman Hawaii World Championship qualifier.

In addition, Mo is a physically challenged athlete.   A heart patient, Mo attributes her success to her can-do attitude.

 

Over the past 16 years, Shelby has finished more than 20 marathons and Ironman triathlons.  Certified as both a United States Track and Field coach and as an American Council on Exercise personal trainer, he is a great resource for TNT participants.

"I became involved with TNT because of my passion for running and because I lost a brother to cancer. I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity to coach with TNT. I enjoy helping to raise money for cancer research while simultaneously helping partcipants achieve their athletic goals."

"I have been with Team in Training since 1999, when I started training for my first marathon.  Since then, I have completed numerous marathons, half-marathons and triathlons of all distances.  I have had 13 wonderful seasons with TNT in some capacity (participant, mentor, team captain, or coach) and every team has been fantastic!  My goal for every race is to finish with a smile on my face, and that is my goal for all of you as well.  The coaches are here to support you throughout the journey, and we look forward to working with you over the next several months."

"I have participated in many races, but the experience I have had with Team In Training^® has been the pinnacle of them all. The fulfillment and satisfaction I have received from running for others in need has been nothing I could have ever imagined.

I thank you for finding the courage to commit to this prgram, for fighting for otehrs and allowing me to sahre this special part of yoru life.  It is truly the first step that is the most difficult.  Be prepared to sweat, laugh, cry, reach out and be reached out to.  Step back, dig deep, and hold on.  I guarantee you that you will be a newly invigorated and changed person when you cross the finish line."
   

Terry has completed 11 marathons with Team TNT since 1993. In addition to being a participant, Terry has been a mentor and served as coach for the first Bellingham team in 1996.

"Team In Training has given me much more than a sense of individual accomplishment. I have met courageous cancer survivors and heard their incredible stories. I have also made lasting friendships with teammates, mentors and coaches."
   

"My name is Tom Davenport and I been given the privilege to coach Team In Training for the 2007 fall season to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Personally, for the last 4 years, I have done over 20 triathlon events throughout the northwest as well as participating with TNT last year.

My goal in life now is to inspire people to see that it is never too late make good lifestyle choices and to kick cancer!"
   

In the past 20 years, Wade has raced in many dozens of triathlons, winning more than 25 of them. Wade has been coaching children and adults for the past 15 years.

"At practice, don't expect a lot of technical mumbo-jumbo. I stress basic training fundamentals and sound technique. If you have a pulse, at least one healthy arm and leg and the willingness to truly test yourself out on the road, we can make you a triathlete."
 

"I have completed 9 other marathons, 5 of which were with TNT.  Being on a marathon course is amazing enough but when you are affiliated with TNT and wearing the purple, the event is an astounding and moving experience. Support rains down from TNT coaches and participants all around you and there is no shortage of fun and excitement. My connections to leukemia and lymphoma were limited when I began with TNT but it was not long before I was overwhelmed with reasons to remain in the program to further the pursuit of a cure."