TeamAIDAsha is a beginner-friendly marathon/half-marathon training and fundraising program jointly organized by the volunteers from Boston/MIT chapters of Association for India's Development (AID) and Asha for Education. We train runners for their full or half marathon races and runners raise donations for AID and Asha. These slides covers the program overview for 2015 training and fundraising season. For more information, please visit us at http://www.teamaidasha.org/
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What is TeamAIDAsha?
Beginner-friendly marathon/half-
marathon training and fundraising
program
We help train runners for full and
half marathons
Runners in turn raise donations for
AID and Asha Boston/MIT Chapters
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50:50 partners - AID & Asha Boston/MIT Chapters
Association for India’s
Development
• Non-profit 501(c)3
voluntary organization
• Founded in 1991 by Indian
graduate students in US
• 40 Chapters in the US
• Focused on sustainable
developmental projects
based on education,
livelihoods, natural
resources, agriculture,
health, women's
empowerment
Asha for Education
• Non-profit 501(c)3
voluntary organization
• Founded in 1991 by Indian
graduate students in US
• 45 Chapters in the US
• Focused on education and
related-resources for
underprivileged children
and rural communities
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Asha MIT/Boston
• Mission Statement
“To catalyze socio-economic change in India
through education of under-privileged children”
Founded in 1995
Total Projects – 59
Total Funds Disbursed through 2014 – $1,041,653
Beneficiaries – Dalit children, tribal children, children in urban
slums, handicapped children, children in “at risk” categories,
youth & young adults
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Friends of Children-Pune
Mission – “Empowering youth through
education” An initiative to support
underprivileged, bright youth pursue
higher education leading to higher levels
of literacy & employment.
# of youth impacted = 280
Higher Education – 11th, 12th, Diploma,
B.Sc, BA, B.Com. BCA, BCS, Engineering
etc…
Residential Programs –
“Unnati” Pre-recruitment skills workshop
facilitated by trainers from industries
“Ummed” Holistic development of students
imparting life skills & higher confidence
levels
Success Stories – Several low income
families have better quality of life through
education
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How Can You Help
• Steward Projects
• Organize events
• Raise awareness & spread the word
• Raise funds through TAA & donations
• Attend monthly Asha meetings (2nd Sundays)
• Stay in touch
– Join our mailing list (boston-
members+subscribe@ashanet.org)
– Check our website: www.ashanet.org/boston
– Like us on Facebook
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Who can join TeamAIDAsha?
Anyone from couch potatoes to
experienced runners
Anyone looking for a challenging
activity
Anyone looking to make a difference
in the world
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Program History
• Started in 2003
• Driven by alum runners / volunteers (~ 50+)
• Over 270 runners completed the program
– Full and half-marathons
– Mostly first-time runners
• Over $700,000 funds raised
– Biggest fundraising program for AID/Asha
Boston/MIT chapters
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Coach – Jonathan Wyner
• Founding member of
TeamAIDAsha
• Certified (Road
Runners Club of
America)
• 40+ years of running
• 15+ marathons
• Owner : M-Works
• Associate Professor:
Berklee College of
Music
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Weekly Group Runs
• Every Saturday morning
• Rain or shine!
• April through October
• Time/location/route:
– Cambridge/Somerville/
Arlington
– Weekly announcements
– Meetup.com RSVPs
• Pre-run briefing /
stretches
• Post run stretches /
brunch
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Minimum Fundraising Targets
• Full Marathon Target
– $2620 minimum ($100 per mile)
– Students / post-docs: $1500
• Half Marathon Target
– $1500
– Students / post-docs: $1000
• Alum Target
– $1000
– 2 Water support coordination days per season
– Additional mentor discounts up to $500
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Runner Expenses (estimates)
• TeamAIDAsha registration fees ($125)
– Payable to TAA after 4 free weekend group runs
– Non refundable
– Counted towards fund-raising target
• Marine Corps Marathon registration (~$120)
– Payable to MCM in June/July
• Baystate full or half marathon ($50 to $90)
– Payable to Baystate in August
• Shoes (~2 pairs), running apparel
• Travel and accommodation to race locations
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Running a marathon changes lives.
It’s a simple fact.
• improves your fitness
• instill a new self image
• inspires others around you to take on their
own challenges
Jonathan Wyner jonathan@m-works.com
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What you get from the program
• You’ll get to ask and receive feedback on
important questions such as
– How do I breathe?
– Do you think I could win the Boston Marathon?
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What you get from the program
• Training and coaching using a plan devised
specifically for your marathon
• Group runs with logistical support
• Email support with me during the program
• You’ll find a resource in the experience of
other runners who have already completed
the marathon
Jonathan Wyner jonathan@m-works.com
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What you get from the program
• Information about best practices during your
training on subjects including
training schedule, nutrition, hydration and
more
• You’ll learn via clinics on stretching and
selecting/purchasing running shoes
• You’ll have the support of the group
experience going through the training
together
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What does the training entail?
• During the peak (8 weeks) of your training you
can expect to invest between 4 and 8 hours
per week in your marathon training
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What does the training entail?
• The plan is to gradually buildup mileage. Your
body takes time to adapt to the stresses of
training for a marathon
• Adaptation to a new exercise load
– Cardio-vascular system 3-6 weeks
– Muscular system about 3 months
– Skeletal system 3-6 months
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What does the training entail?
• The plan is to gradually buildup mileage. Your
body takes time to adapt to the stresses of
training for a marathon
• The KEY run each week is the long run
Jonathan Wyner jonathan@m-works.com
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What does the training entail?
• The plan is to gradually buildup mileage. Your
body takes time to adapt to the stresses of
training for a marathon
• Week 1-9 base building
• Week 10-16 strength building
• Week 17-21 speed and strength
• Week 21-24 taper phase
Jonathan Wyner jonathan@m-works.com
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Half Marathon Program
• In many respects identical to the full
marathon program with a slightly shorter
training period and lower mileage targets
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Rough Timeline
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Information Session
Group Training Runs on Saturday
mornings
Mid-week training runs
Time Trials / Shoe Clinic
Special mid-week training events
Monthly social events
Register and commit for fundraising
Final selection of races (DC vs Lowell)
Fundraising Clinic
Active Fundraising
Reach or exceed fundraising target
Full and Half Marathon Races
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Key Dates
• April 5th - information session
• April 11th – Group run season start
• May 16th – Shoe clinic
• May 30th – Registration deadline
• June end (date TBD, stay tuned)
– Fundraising clinic
– Start raising donations
• July end (date TBD) – Race selection
• September 7th (Labor Day) – Cape Ann 25K / 7K
• Race date – End of fundraising
• October 18th – Baystate Marathon / Half Marathon
• October 25th – Marine Corps Marathon
• November (date TBD) – Post season lunch