The Athletes
Team In Training participants come from all walks of life—from novice to seasoned athlete. Many begin their athletic journey as “couch potatoes” who want to get in shape, triumph over a challenge and meet other motivated people. Some dedicate their time and energy in honor of a friend or loved one living with a blood cancer. Even more inspiring, cancer survivors have taken on the challenge demonstrating that cancer can be beaten.
The Triathlon Experience with Team In Training
Team In Training provides participants with the fitness training and group support needed to succeed.  Participants learn the skills necessary to cross the finish line and raise funds to benefit the Society. The average TNT participant covers 600 miles while training and burns 60,000 calories, which is equivalent to a 17-pound weight loss. Over the years, our athletes have logged more than 90 million miles during training.
For four to five months, the athletes train with certified coaches who prepare them for their specific event. They attend local workshops on nutrition, technique, injury prevention, race day strategy, fundraising skills and build friendships with others on the team. Members receive guidance from the TNT Mentor Program, which matches them with past TNT participants who share their training, fundraising and racing experiences.
TNT certified coaches help participants achieve optimal performance based on their personal goals and abilities. In return for four to five months of intensive, small-group training, TNT racers agree to raise money to help the Society meet its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society provides participants the various tools, strategies and support needed to attain their fundraising goals.
Cheering them along, from training to competition, is a group of special motivators known as Honored Teammates, local blood cancer patients providing inspiration and motivation to the team. Early in the program participants are given wristbands identifying their Honored Teammates, which they continue to wear throughout their training.
Coaching Staff
 Todd Wiley- Head Team In Training Coach has trained more than 600 local Team In Training participants in the last six years. His experience as a professional athlete has gained him many accolades at running and triathlon events including Ironman competitions. Todd is personally rewarded by helping first time triathletes complete a life goal. Train with the TEAM and complete your first triathlon or improve your current triathlon experience with a worthy cause!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® program (TNT) is the largest endurance sports training program of its kind in the world. Since 1988, when the first team of TNT marathoners was formed, the program has helped nearly 220,000 people—more than 35,000 participants annually—achieve their dream of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon or 100-mile (century) bicycle ride. And, since its inception, TNT participants have raised more than $500 million on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Applauded for its success in inspiring thousands of Americans to improve their health and fitness, the national program is currently sponsored by Nike, Runner’s World magazine, Finish Line, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, American Airlines, and Powerbar.
To learn more about Team In Training Call (800) 482-CURE or visit www.teamintraining.org
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