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Did you train for half marathon? where do they train normally? do you recommend weekday/weekend training? got a lot more questions. will talk soon.
– I did train for hal marathon
– You can register for half, and once half marathon is done (Aug timeframe), you can decide if you want to go for full
– Two runs on weekday and one on Saturday
– For weekday runs, there are several options. I chose Sunnyvale-evening last year.
– For weekend run all Asha runners meet at common trail. The location changes every week though.
Feel free to call/email me.
It will be great if you could post your questions here Rohit… that way we get our questions answered too. 🙂
Sandeep,
Let me shoot some more questions:
– When does the training begin?
– How long are the weekday and weekend sessions?
– At what point in training does the actual running begin on weekdays?
– Can you elaborate on fund raising goals?
– What is the mentor’s involvement in training/fundraising?
– When does the training begin?
SS: Training begins in 3rd or 4th week of April. I am not sure on the exact date.
– How long are the weekday and weekend sessions?
SS: Every weekday run will involve approx 15-20 min of streching followed 30-40 minutes of run followed by 30 min of strenghening exercises.
– At what point in training does the actual running begin on weekdays?
SS: If your target is half marathon, you will start with 1 mile run for every weekday run. It will go upto to 4 miles per weekday run. Weekend runs are longer runs.
– Can you elaborate on fund raising goals?
SS: For half marathon for first timer, the goal is $1500 this year. Last year, at the begining of the program, I was not sure how would I raise funds. But it was very easy. I just approached executives at my company and was able to meet my target. Most of the companies also have gift-match program.
– What is the mentor’s involvement in training/fundraising?
SS: Based on the weekday group you choose, you will be assigned a mentor. Mentor leads all the streching/strengthening sessions in the weekday runs. For weekend run, coaches lead this effort.
What if the fund raising goal is not achieved and how much time do you get to raise the fund ?
Also what happens if you happen to skip any training session for some reason ?
There is no such thing as Free lunch 🙂 You need to commit to raising the minimum $$$ for the charity organization to get trained for marathon (which is free for you along with the health benefits it entails). If you are short of $$$ of your goal – you will have to generally pay from your own pocket. I remember one charity Org (can;t remember the name) taking your credit card # in advance when you sign-up and at the end will charge the diff if you are short.
Considering the economy and all the cost cutting measures the goal seems stiff. Guess, will have to operate in Amway mode. 🙂
Registrations are open for 2010 program for marathon training. Please visit https://www.ashanet.org/siliconvalley/marathon/faq.php
I highly recommend this training program. Being able to finish a half or full marathon gives you a great sense of accomplishment. You can achieve this while helping the cause of educating under-privileged children in India by joining the Team Asha Marathon Training program.
Believe me, fundraising is not difficult.