About Team In Training
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1. What is Team In Training (TNT)?
TNT is the world's largest endurance sports training program, and the leading fundraising campaign of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society dedicating to raising funds to support blood cancer research, education and patient services. With 59 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, this year, TNT will train 40,000 people - from novice to seasoned athlete. Together we’ve raised over 1 billion dollars for the mission!
As a team member, you will receive:
2. What is the training program like?
As a team member, you will receive:
- A four to five month training program for your endurance event.
- Hotel accommodations, event travel, and entry into the event.
- Group training sessions for team members to train and meet fellow participants.
- Clinics on nutrition, injury prevention, equipment, race strategy and more.
- Fundraising support and encouragement from coaches, mentors and staff.
As a member of Team In Training, you'll join a dedicated group of men and women for support, camaraderie and the knowledge that your commitment is saving lives. Experienced coaches will help you achieve optimal performance based on your own goals and abilities. A four to five month training program will provide advice on form and technique, race strategies, injury prevention and nutrition.
3. I've never done anything like this. What type of shape do I have to be in to join TNT?
Team In Training is a program designed with beginners in mind. Coaches will provide training schedules for all levels of fitness. Many TNT participants are first timers, while others have completed endurance events in the past and are looking to improve their time or performance. Walkers and Runners alike are welcome
4. How much money do I have to raise? How will I do it?
TNT's primary goal is to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient services. Each participant is responsible for raising a minimum based on his or her chosen event.
TNT participants will receive information about how to create a successful fundraising campaign based in letter writing, emails, Facebook and personal phone calls. Participants are welcome to host third party fundraising event in addition. Each participant is paired with a mentor - a past participant who has successfully completed both his or her training and fundraising.
5. Tell me about the honored patient element?
A key element of the Team In Training experience is getting to know our local blood cancer survivors who volunteer for Team In Training and LLS to help other understand more about blood cancers. Their courage provides motivation and inspiration. Team members are also welcome to train in honor of personal honored patients. Learn More about the Santa Barbara Marathon Teams Honored Teammate
6. What do the funds I raise support?
LLS dedicates 76.2% of every dollar earned by the Team In Training Program to support research, patient services and education.