Weather Channel Training Team



General Information

The Weather Channel Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on November 26, 2009 (Thanksgiving Day).
Join the Rally Athlete Weather Channel Training Team and proceeds raised for this event will benefit childhood cancer research! The rewards don’t stop there. Read on to learn more.

Who Can Join?

It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete the Rally Running and Walking Team’s coach can give you an individualized training schedule and tips based on your abilities and pace.

How To Join the Rally Athlete Team?

Call 404-847-1273 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.
CLICK HERE and fill out registration form.

Congratulations to the last Rally Athlete training team who raised over $90,000 for childhood cancer research!

View photos of past Rally Athlete training teams


 





Why Join?


  • Provide funding for childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and ultimately a cure!
  • Meet and train with other runners and walkers and make new friends
  • Run in honor or memory of a Rally Kid
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  • Enjoy the benefits of training with a professional coach
  • Get individual attention and individual training schedule based on your pace, abilities, and experience
  • Receive advice on nutrition, proper footwear and gear, injury prevention, and continued support and team work to reach your goals
  • Training manual with 5 month training schedule
  • Special clinics about nutrition, injury prevention, proper footwear, etc.
  • Motivational group runs and accountability to reach your goals
  • Discount at Big Peach Running Co.  and Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants

 

 
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Meet Austin & Tom

Austin was born in Georgia, and graduated from Vanderbilt University in May of 2006.  While in college, he was involved with Reformed University Fellowship, Vanderbilt Cycling, and the Vanderbilt Programming Board. In addition to biking ridiculously long distances, Austin enjoys songwriting and riding unicycles.  His future plans include working in Nashville and teaching piano lessons.

Tom hails from Philadelphia and majored in Classics and Philosophy at Vanderbilt.  He and Austin have known each other since freshman year when Austin first told him about Rally Across America, and he knew the ride was something he had to do.  Tom has always enjoyed cycling, and was thrilled at the idea of doing a long ride for such a great cause.  After the bicycle tour, Tom plans on attending law school.

UPDATE:

Please join us in extending the greatest thanks and appreciation to Austin and Tom, who crossed the finish line in Nashville in September of 2006 after biking 5,000 miles to raise money for childhood cancer research on behalf of Rally Foundation!

During their amazing journey, they visited more than 600 cancer kids at 24 hospitals in 22 cities and rallied local communities to raise over $120,000 for childhood cancer research!