December 27, 2011 - If completing an endurance sporting event is on your life-list then The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training® (TNT) is for you. TNT is recruiting participants now for a summer season of marathons, half marathons, triathlons, 100-mile (century) bicycle rides or hike adventures.
TNT, the leading endurance sports charity training program, provides four to five months of personalized fitness training by certified coaches and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team. Participants come from all walks of life–from novice to seasoned athlete.
The Iowa Chapter is recruiting teams now to participate in summer events, such as the Capital of Texas Triathlon in Austin, Texas, Ojai Valley Century Ride in California, Dam to Dam in Des Moines, Iowa, Rock N' Roll San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon in San Diego, California, and Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska. Learn more at an information meeting being held on: January 18th at the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center in Davenport at 6:00 PM.
In addition to weekly training sessions under the guidance of a certified coach, TNT offers clinics on nutrition, equipment, injury prevention and safety. Participants are also given tools to help them fundraise. LLS arranges airfare and lodging to send participants to the event of their choice.
And if you're looking for a program to fit your busy schedule, now there's TNT Flex, a flexible, customized, online training option developed by TNT's renowned coaches.
"TNT provides a supportive environment to help you accomplish your goals," said executive director, Melanie Brown. "Helping fund lifesaving research will become your motivation, and knowing that your efforts are paying off by helping others will make you feel great."
For additional TNT information, call the Iowa Chapter at 319.693.9948; or visit: www.teamintraining.org/ia.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.
