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Join Asha Seattle in the 2004 Marathon to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in India through education. Train in a group, get professional advice, and run for a cause!
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Marathon 2004 Asha Seattle
Asha – in a Nutshell • A Non-profit voluntary organization dedicated to socio-economic change in India mainly using the medium of education. • Highlights: • Seattle Chapter started in 1994 • Present active volunteers: ~ 30 • Annual financial commitment for 2004: ~ 350 K • 100 % of your donation goes to India
Why Run marathon? • It is a tremendous personal accomplishment • You make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in India • Get fit • Make friends
Marathon – What You Need Good Training A Strong will! Running Shoes Special T-Shirt Water Bottle Others
What Asha Provides You • Training in a group • Once a week in a group • Two or Three times a week by yourself • One track run • Registration to One of the Marathons • Nutrition information • Professional medical advice • A web site for each runner • A cause to run for!
How It Works • Asha provides you training and some other facilities • You give your commitment to run for Asha • The money you raise goes towards educating underprivileged children in India
The Cost Factor • $100.00 Registration fee. This includes • Training fee • A free T-shirt • 10% off in Jock’n Jill • $100 refund if • You run in Marathon • Have Medical problems
Food for Thought • Half marathon vs. full marathon • Cross training • Training schedule • Custom training schedule • Which marathon (Seattle, Portland, …)
Want to Know More? • Checkout: http://www.runchuckit.com/schedules.htm • Contact Binay at: bpathak@microsoft.com