Dutchess County Residents Running Toward a Cure

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kate Hough

203.388.9177

Kate.Hough@lls.org

www.teamintraining.org/ctwhv

Dutchess County Residents Running Toward a Cure

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training program is offering two marathon events to interested members of Dutchess County, New York and surrounding counties. Team In Training is the world’s largest endurance sports training program. Team In Training (TNT) participants receive a comprehensive program to help participants achieve their goal of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, and long distance bike ride, hike or swim.

Participants receive training from top-notch coaches, access to a network of local fitness partners, fundraising support, and the chance to be part of a powerful force that has raised more than$1.4 billion dollarsto fund research and treatment advances for cancer patients around the world.

Dutchess County has had a successful run program for TNT throughout the years. Their success is due to the ongoing commitment of coaches and mentors in the county who offer their expertise and time to participants in the area year after year.

The Lake Placid Full and Half Marathon has been this training group’s favorite event for many years. This year, The Lake Placid Full and Half Marathon is on June 12, 2016. In addition to this destination event, TNT has added a local marathon to the docket; The Walkway Full and Half Marathon out of Poughkeepsie, NY is also on June 12th. Therefore, this year the Dutchess County TNT run group will train together with the option of participating in either event.

So, whether you’re interested in a weekend in Lake Placid, or you’d prefer to stay local to complete your endeavor, the Dutchess County TNT run team will offer training for both events; both for beginners and experienced runners and walkers.

To learn more about Team In Training and how you can join, please contact Campaign Manager, Kate Hough, at 203-388-9177 or email Kate.Hough@lls.org or you can visit our website at www.teamintraining.org/ctwhv.

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.