Walk 13.1 Miles in Sunny Florida and Help Save Lives
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT) is currently recruiting participants to walk or run the half marathon in St. Petersburg. As more endurance events have allowed walkers to join their ranks, TNT has grown to include more participants who are moved by the cause of fighting blood cancer but are more interested in walking a half marathon than running one.
San Diego, CA, July 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Thousands of walkers to be among those at the inaugural Women’s Running Magazine Women’s Half Marathon & 5K to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in November
More than 38 million Americans consider themselves fitness walkers and more and more of those people are signing up to walk in marathons and half marathons, such as the inaugural Women’s Running Magazine Women’s Half Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on November 22, 2009.
The flat, fast race course winding through the scenic downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, through quaint communities, past historic buildings and museums, makes this an ideal venue for walkers, both beginners and experienced. And, with a generous time limit, the course is ideal for walkers.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT), the world’s first, biggest and best sports training program, is currently recruiting participants to walk or run the half marathon in St. Petersburg. As more endurance events have allowed walkers to join their ranks, TNT has grown to include more participants who are moved by the cause of fighting blood cancer but are more interested in walking a half marathon than running one.
Walkers are provided with certified coaches who provide months of exceptional walk training, helping participants attain their goals. The program includes walk-specific clinics on race strategies and technique, nutrition and hydration, and gear, and travel and lodging accommodations. As a member of TNT, participants also enjoy the camaraderie of a supportive team environment, and in return, raise money to help find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and provide critical services to patients and their families.
“As a Team In Training coach of 15 years, I’m thrilled that we’re now offering the “Women’s Running Magazine” Women’s Half Marathon because it’s ideal for walkers of all levels,” said Tom Dooley, National Advisory Walk Coach for TNT. “It’s a flat, walker-friendly, beautiful course that everyone can enjoy.”
Since its inception in 1988, more than 400,000 participants have raised more than $950 million to help fund blood cancer research and provide services and support to patients and their families.
For more information including sign up dates and event schedules, call (858) 277-1800.
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.
Debbie Hoogestraat
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More than 38 million Americans consider themselves fitness walkers and more and more of those people are signing up to walk in marathons and half marathons, such as the inaugural Women’s Running Magazine Women’s Half Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on November 22, 2009.
The flat, fast race course winding through the scenic downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, through quaint communities, past historic buildings and museums, makes this an ideal venue for walkers, both beginners and experienced. And, with a generous time limit, the course is ideal for walkers.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training (TNT), the world’s first, biggest and best sports training program, is currently recruiting participants to walk or run the half marathon in St. Petersburg. As more endurance events have allowed walkers to join their ranks, TNT has grown to include more participants who are moved by the cause of fighting blood cancer but are more interested in walking a half marathon than running one.
Walkers are provided with certified coaches who provide months of exceptional walk training, helping participants attain their goals. The program includes walk-specific clinics on race strategies and technique, nutrition and hydration, and gear, and travel and lodging accommodations. As a member of TNT, participants also enjoy the camaraderie of a supportive team environment, and in return, raise money to help find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and provide critical services to patients and their families.
“As a Team In Training coach of 15 years, I’m thrilled that we’re now offering the “Women’s Running Magazine” Women’s Half Marathon because it’s ideal for walkers of all levels,” said Tom Dooley, National Advisory Walk Coach for TNT. “It’s a flat, walker-friendly, beautiful course that everyone can enjoy.”
Since its inception in 1988, more than 400,000 participants have raised more than $950 million to help fund blood cancer research and provide services and support to patients and their families.
For more information including sign up dates and event schedules, call (858) 277-1800.
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.
Debbie Hoogestraat
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