Team In Training- New Jersey

Since 2010 I have done 8 cycling events with Team in Training. 2014 was my first time with the New Jersey chapter. Professional, organized, loving, and dedicated are words that come to mind. The coaching was the best I have experienced with special attention given to those who needed it. I will be doing my 9^th event with them in 2015!!! GO TEAM !!!

In ²⁰⁰⁶⁄₂₀₀₇ I received an email from a friend asking for a donation. Of course I made one since their mission mirrors a wish that I’ve had since I was 10 back in 1985.
A few months later I nervously attended an info meeting to learn more about the organization and my opportunities.
Before my first season ended I was already looking forward to my next season. After every season ended I couldn’t wait to be back.
Now 6 events later, and 7 on the way, I could not imagine life without my team in training family. It doesn’t matter what your role. A participant, a coach, or a staff person. We all work together for one common mission.
The I call our team family because the relationships formed go way beyond just a charity raising money for a cause. We share in each other’s joys like a wedding of the birth a a child. We support each other through a loss. We care and visit when someone becomes ill or injured just living life. We know the moms and dads, the husbands and wives, the children and the parents, the boyfriends and girlfriends of each other.
So yes, this is a family. Yes this organization changes lives. This organization is in the business of raising money for a cause, but it does with strength, compassion, and understanding. The percent of funds raised that goes straight to the mission is one of the highest around. And it’s getting even higher.
If anyone complains about TNT NJ that person doesn’t know TNT NJ.
We Must Never Quit !!!
Go Team !!!
Come try it out. It’ll change your life.
And don’t worry if you’ve never ran a mile, or you’ve never swam in anything bigger than a bathtub. Don’t worry if you never rode a bike more than around the block. Team in Training coaches will take you from the first step to the finish line. Young and old… Big and small… Men and women… They are in this together and will win this together…

Apparently some people don’t understand that by joining Team in Training you are raising funds that help with research and family support for those suffering with blood cancer. They provide you with everything you would need to have successful fundraising AND team trainings/​training plans to get to to that finish line. Sorry you can’t «switch» your fundraising dollars to another event and it was never «your money.» You raise it for people with cancer for Pete’s sake.
I’ve never met a more dedicated group of people. It makes waking up at 6:00am and running a ridiculous amount of miles worth it! The best part whether your walk, run, or run/​walk each day you know you are contributing to a greater cause. There is true sense of family. The home office sends constant emails and contests to get you motivated. Coaches answer your questions and run with you during weekly group training.
Fundraising isn’t for everyone but let me tell you it is a piece of cake if you put in a little elbow grease. Also running a half/​full marathon isn’t for everyone either but if you put in the effort the coaches will get you there. Running for a cause can do amazing things!
I can’t say how amazing the Team in Training NJ group is and I definitely recommend for you to check them out yourself!
Go Team!

I would not suggest the Team In Training New Jersey chapter to anyone. I tried to sign up for the New York City chapter, but since I live in New Jersey they automatically switched me. There was only one training run within 30 minutes of my house and they made a bunch of promises to me that weren’t kept regarding fundraising. When I tried to switch my event to a different one due to a wedding I was in, they never got back to me and basically took all the money I had raised and ran. If you want to join Team In Training, go to a different chapter.