Welcome to Team in Training
SGV Summer Season
Welcome to our website! Our team (SGV) is a part of Team In Training's Greater Los Angeles Chapter. We train every Saturday morning, usually at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. We are proud to welcome walkers and runners of all abilities.
On this team website you will find all the info to get you started & keep you connected with your team and the TNT/LLS mission. You can also learn about your amazing mentors, support staff and coaches! Also, check out our inspirational honored teammate stories!
Coaches Notes : for 5/19 – 6 AM START
Hey kids,
We are getting so close now. Are you excited? I am. Tomorrow we will be talking before the run on what to expect on race day. This includes a step by step of the morning of the race, what to expect, where to be, what to wear etc. Kevin and I will be going over all these fun and essential details for you so especially for those that have not done a race before, this is a must.
For both SD and Alaska as I have mentioned before this is crunch time. This is the time to watch what you eat, don’t do anything out of the ordinary, no extreme sports, pedicures etc.
This is also the time to know that if you have any niggling aches or pains you want to take the time to rest and recover. Your body has the stamina and usage built up so if you are in the pool for the next 2 weeks you will still be fine. Aqua jogging is a great way for your muscles and ligaments to still get the same movement as if you were walking or running with no impact.
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PIE in Face!!
Your Support Staff issues THIS challenge to the entire TEAM:
Raise $10,000 as a TEAM by Saturday, April 28th and YOU can PIE US in the FACE!
If we reach our $10,000 goal by the 28th, anyone who raises the following amounts during that time will get to pie the following people:
$150 raised: Pie a Mentor!
$300 raised: Pie a Captain!
$500 raised: Pie a Coach or me!
We are TERRIFIED because we KNOW you can do this!!
Happy fundraising!!
Megan 
April calendar/schedule is available.
We have the team training calendar updated on this web site to include everything in April. Just select the top menu item for “Schedules & Maps” and then the drop down for “Training Schedule & Season Calendar“.
http://www.sgvtnt.com/summer/training-schedule/
You will find a wealth of information contained in the calendar (far more than we can fit into the printed version we hand out at practice).
The map is maintained as a Google Calendar which you can load on to your phone. Just click the link provided at the bottom of that page to the Google Calendar iCal – and you can load the calendar straight onto your phone/iPad or whatever.
If you happen to use Outlook there is another link provided that will automatically synchronize the calendar and keep it updated when changes are made.
If you prefer the simple one-page version – you can view and print that here too.
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Practice Information!
This Saturday, we are having a very special practice – the Greater LA All Marathon Event at Griffith Park. All of the different marathon training locations (SFV, SGV, West LA, Long Beach, South Bay) are coming together for a giant practice, so get ready to train with literally HUNDREDS of TNT athletes! Our team will meet up quickly for announcements (look for the SGV sign when you arrive) and then all Teams will regroup for course information, a mission moment and our 10 or 6 mile run / walk. It is a blast to meet new Teammates from all over Los Angeles who are training for the same races and fundraising for the same amazing cause as you are, so this is a practice not to be missed!
Time: 8:00AM
Location: Griffith Park – Zoo Parking Lot C (Camel) (5333 Zoo Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027). Map/Directions.
Here are specific driving directions…
From Westbound 134: Use far right lane approaching I-5 (Golden State) Freeway. Follow signs indicating 134 (Ventura) Freeway. Exit Zoo Drive, continue past soccer fields, across the bridge to the parking lot.
From Eastbound 134: Exit at Victory Blvd. Turn right, then make an immediate left on Zoo Drive. Continue on Zoo Drive to Zoo parking lot on right.
From Northbound 5: Use right lane approaching 134 east to Pasadena. Exit at Zoo Drive. Turn right at stop sign and follow street across the bridge to Zoo parking lot.
From Southbound 5: Exit at Western Ave. Go west on Western Avenue. Turn left at Victory Blvd., and left onto Zoo Drive. Follow Zoo to Zoo parking lot on right.
After the training, you will have time to socialize and meet other TNT athletes, as well as sign up to save a life! Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry will be there to register bone marrow donors, which is a great way to take your commitment to the cause to an even higher level. It really is going to be an awesome and inspiring day, so we hope you can make it!!!
Yougartland Fundraiser on Saturday March 31st in Arcadia
Summer participant Felicidad Nierva has arranged for this fundraiser.
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012
TIME: OPENING HOURS-CLOSING HOURS (11AM-MIDNIGHT)
WHERE: 633 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA 91007 MAP
You will need to present the attached flyer to have your purchase count for the fundraiser.
Upcoming Team Fundraisers
- Lucy Aicher: (lucyaicher@yahoo.com)
- Tamales $15.00 dozen: Red Chile-Pork or Green Chile-Cheese – I will bring the tamales on Saturday March 24th.
- May 5th I will be hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser at Ambiente in Alhambra. $10.00 for the show and if you are over 21 you can stay for the nightclub. Attached is a copy of the flyer. People can email me if they wish to place tamale orders or want to purchase tickets to the show.
- Aiko Ogata: (ao_bzmom@yahoo.com)
- World’s Finest Chocolate bars. The box contains milk with almonds, milk only, milk with krispies, milk with caramel, and dark chocolate with almonds. One bar costs $1.00 and a box has 50 bars. During Easter she also puts together a candy bag with a beanie bunny or sheep attached and each bag is $10.00. Email if anyone wants to buy/order some and/or help her sell.
- March Madness. March Madness college basket ball tournament starts on March 13 and ends on April 2. One form/bracket sheet is $10. The prizes are as follows: First place $25 gift card and 7 opportunity drawing tickets. Second Place $10 gift card 5 opportunity drawing tickets. Third Place 3 opportunity drawing tickets. She will email the bracket sheet and game rules to me on March 9th, if anyone wants to purchase one (or more)
- Opportunity Drawing. The opportunity drawing prizes are 1 week vacation at one of her timeshares (valued at over $1500) or weekend in Vegas, $50 cash, $25 gift card, etc. There will be at least 10 prizes and no more than 250 tickets will be sold 1 in 25 will win a prize! Drawing will be held on April 16th (In honor of tax day and the Boston Marathon and Patriots Day) People can also just buy the opportunity drawing tickets. Each ticket costs $5 or you can get 5 for $20.
- Soledad Torres:
- If you are in need of wireless accessories www.lrwireless.com will donate 10% of all purchases to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, just use coupon code SOLTNT.
- Amir Teymouri: (ahteymouri@gmail.com)
- charity poker tournament to take place April 7, 2007
“Thumbs Up” for Ale from the team
Van and Virginia visited with our most precious Honored Teammate last night to deliver the “Thumbs Up” poster created by the team last weekend. Ale is still in isolation at Children’s Hospital LA after her Bone Marrow Transplant last month. This is what Virginia had to say.
“Delivered poster to Ale just now. She had surgery yesterday to find out what’s going on in her lung. Turns out probably infection, not cancer. Whew! Waiting for detailed test results. She loved the poster (attached) and was pretty upbeat. Her usual positive outlook.”
Ale is why we do what we do.
Practice – Week #4
Practice Information!
Time: 7:30 am for fundraising and training questions. Practice starts at 8am sharp!
Location: HAHAMONGA WATERSHED (Oak Grove Dr and Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA) – MAP/DIRECTIONS
Insider scoop: Please wear your workout gear and dress in layers. We will be talking prior to working out, so be prepared to learn valuable information. Please bring a bottle of water for your exercise.
Injury Prevention Clinic AFTER PRACTICE: Plan on staying after practice (10:30am) for a special Injury Prevention Clinic by the renowned “Doc Smith” (who has been supporting our team for many years professionally with his Chiropractic/physical therapy practice in Pasadena)
Watches & Other Gear
Many of you may be curious about which watches and other gear that we use & how to get the best deal. Please take a look at our Clothing / Shoes & Gear Page for some suggestions!
First Practice at the Rose Bowl
Team Roster – Summer 2012
All the wonderful incredible team who are fundraising to support finding a cure to all blood cancers! Go Team!
First Practice – Feb 11 2012
What a fabulously incredibly special bunch of people showing up at 7:30 or earlier for the teams very first practice. Below is a link to the photo gallery containing nearly 300 photos taken today! Be sure to use any of them on your own fundraising web pages. Go Team!
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| From First Practice – Summer 2012 |
Tyler Update February 2011 (from Holly, Tyler’s Mom)
This is a recent photo of Tyler with Virginia and Van Garner.
Because his health is so good, he will be able to go to a 4 day sleepaway camp with his class in April. He is really excited about this, and I’m so thrilled he’s in a place physically where he can do it! This time last year it wouldn’t be possible, because he was taking 76 pills over the course of the day, and at such crazy times – it would have been too challenging for the counselors to manage. But now he’s down to 15 pills a day, and only has to take them when he wakes up and goes to bed. I know this is still a lot for some people, but it’s a huge improvement for Tyler! Read the rest of this entry »
Join the 2012 Summer Team
The Summer Season kickoff event is to be held at The Sportsman’s Lodge in Studio City on Saturday February 4th from 10:30am until 12pm.
This event is where all the particpants, coaches, mentors, and staff of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from the entire Greater Los Angeles area kickoff the summer season.
If you have not registered yet you can come along to the event and register there.
Location: Sportsman Lodge, Empire Ballroom (4234 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604)
TEAM IN TRAINING PROVIDES
- Personalized Coaching by Certified Coaches
- Group workouts 2-3 times a week (one or two weeknights, one Saturday morning)
- Monthly training calendars
- Weekly detailed training calendars including what to do if you miss a group training
- Clinics on nutrition, injury prevention and gear
- Airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, race entry
- Apparel for training and race day
- An Inspiration Dinner before your race and a celebration afterwards
- A fundraising website to help you reach your fundraising goal!
- Group and one-on-one fundraising clinics to provide you with some out-of-the-box ideas on how to boost donations.
- The experience of a lifetime – training with an amazing group of people to help save lives!