Team Asha Ultra Marathon 2022

Take the first step towards your ultra marathon goal!

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Target 50K and 50M
Team Asha ultra marathon running program will train you to run a 50K or 50M in October.
Personalized coaching
Team Asha Ultra Running program focuses on individual goals. Whether you are a first time ultra marathon runner or a seasoned runner, our coaches can provide a training plan that will bring out the athlete in you and help you achieve your fitness and ultra marathon goals.
Extensive training
Past runners have found the program to effectively balance the right amount of mileage, long runs and practice races. Through a carefully selected combination of scenic trails and tarmac paths, the training runs accustom you to the terrain of the ultra marathon destination.
Expert coaches driving performance
All our coaches have run several ultra marathons and have inspiring stories to share at each run. Their expert coaching have improved performace of both first time marathoners and seasoned runners.
WORKSHOPS ON APPAREL, NUTRITION, AND EQUIPMENT
In addition to the runs, the training program targets and educates runners on aspects like shoes, hydration, clothing and mental preparation.
Team Support
Accomplishing a task like running a ultra marathon requires a sustained team effort. Finding individuals or groups to run with is especially important to individuals preparing for any endurance running event. Team Asha training program is committed to providing strong team support. Since our teams typically include runners of all levels, the team and the expertise of the coaches can help you reduce and overcome the strain that comes with sustained training over several months.
Volunteer driven
The program is completely driven by a bunch of volunteers who are passionate about the cause of Asha for Education. All our coaches, mentors and coords volunteer their time to make the program successful.
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Team Asha athletes raise funds for Asha for Education, Silicon Valley chapter, which helps support education initiatives for underprivileged children in India.

Training details

Weekend training runs
All weekend runs will be on Saturdays. All runs will have extensive pre/post run stretching sessions. The course will be selected based on the terrain and climatic condtions of the target run.
Strength/Core workouts
Coaches recommend personalized strength and core workouts to improve your endurance
Individual guidance
Guidance from our professional coaches for runners of all levels. Guidance from mentors on running and fundraising goals

Extensive stretching pre/post run stretching sessions
Fully supported runs with water stops and energizing stations
Weekday runs will help you improve your endurace to run long distances over the weekends.
Team support on your target race. Our coaches, mentors and volunteers will be there to cheer you and help you complete the race.
The fun at every run!
Just show up every week.. for its fun to run as a team!

Info Session

When: March 26 (Sat) 4:00 PM
Where: Baylands Park, Sunnyvale, CA

Target Races

Dick Collins 50M
September 24, 2022

Run for Amma 50K
October 15, 2022

Timeline

Info Session
March 26, 4:00 PM at Baylands park, Sunnyvale, CA
Dick Collins 50M target race
September 24, 2022
Run for Amma 50K target race
October 15, 2022
Fundraising Deadline
Nov 28, 2022

Fundraising

If you are worried about committing to the program, we invite you to the first two runs which are open to all without a need for enrollment or a commitment to fundraise.

SEASON (50K Run)
$750
SEASON (50M Run)
$750
Fundraising Deadline
Nov 28, 2022

All the money raised through this program gets distributed among 20+ NGOs that we work with across India.
Donors like you help us ensure that kids don’t just attend school and they actually learn. We support our project partners in India who have diverse education needs – it could be a supplementary school, school with special needs, vocational training classes or digital education.To give a brief idea of some of our projects:

Deenabandhu Mobile Science Van: School goes to your doorstep!
BeT helps secure a home for an orphan girl child in Kashmir

To learn more about our projects and locations, please visit http://sv.ashanet.org/projects/.

Asha for Education is a 100% transparent and volunteer driven organization. Every single $ you raise is dispersed to our projects. All the coaches train athletes for no cost and in fact many of them fundraise just like any other athlete enrolled in our program.

In 2018, our Team Asha athletes raised ~300K. Asha for Education Silicon Valley chapter dispersed 565K to 20+ projects impacting the lives of 28,000+ children in India. Check out our 2018 annual report here.

Start your fundraising early – this helps in reaching out to more people and raise way more than your minimum target.
Most of the profit companies in the Bay Area do company matching. All your donations can be doubled by applying for company match. Check here if your company has a donation matching program.
Every single hour you volunteer for ANY NGO can be used towards your fundraising through ‘volunteer hour grants’.
Another great way to fundraise is to organize a lunch sale at your workplace or in your friends circle. You also get a chance to explain about various projects Asha supports. Read this article to see how a Alumni raised funds.
Lose your inhibitions – you are asking people to donate for a great cause. It’s important to explain why you are training through Team Asha and how proud your donors should be because they are helping every child in leading a better life!
If you are artsy & crafty, this will be an amazing way to show your talent. You can ask people to donate towards your FR for every item you sell.
General donations to Asha for Education by the athlete in the same fiscal year can be accounted towards FR target. (donations to fundraising campaigns such as Work An Hour, Support A Child etc and events will not be considered).
Tips from our Asha alumni.
Be sure to attend our fundraising clinic to learn more!

I have never raised money for a cause. How do I raise 1000+ dollars?

This is a very valid concern that every new member of Team Asha has. We will help you with ideas, materials, fundraising clinics etc to help you with your fundraising. During every weekend training, your group captain will help you keep on track. Till date, more than 80% of our bikers have raised more than the minimum fundraising targets.

What happens if I am unable to meet my fundraising target?

Team Asha mentors and other Asha volunteers will work with you throughout the program and beyond to help you honor your pledge of raising the target amount. Please see this program as a means of supporting and encouraging the underprivileged children and not simply a biking-training program. Without your fundraising efforts, it would be difficult for Asha to continue supporting these projects. We urge you to do your best to honor your commitment in helping these children. If in the end you still fail to reach the target then you are required to cover the balance by yourself.

Where do the funds I raise go?

Asha for Education is a 100% volunteer driven organisation. Asha-SV has a list of projects we support every year. 100% of your donation goes towards the projects because our operating expenses will be covered by the registration fee you pay. If you want to donate to a particular project of your interest, please contact [email protected].

What does registration fee include?

Registration fee ensures your spot in the Ultra marathon training program. All registrants get a free running tshirt and finisher’s jacket. The registration fee is used to cover all the expenses for the marathon training program, so every dollar you raise directly goes to support the education of underprivileged children in India.

Is there a minimum fitness-level requirement?

Yes, runners should have run atleast 1000 miles in 2021(for 50km) or 1200 miles in 2021(for 50Mi), should be comfortable running a easy pace 14 mile run.

What other costs that I need to bear?

There is an initial, nonrefundable registration fee of $100. Other costs include race registrations (we will negotiate a charity group discount that can be used during registration for the major races that Team Asha targets), running gear like shoes and apparel, food/drink supplies during long runs. Finally, depending on the marathon you choose, you will bear your travel expenses.

I am interested but I am not sure if I can do it. What do I do?

Feel free to contact program coordinators or coaches to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Coordinators can be reached at [email protected]. If this interests you please complete this survey, we will reach out to you.

What kind of commitment is expected from the runners?

Train for about 4 weeks of self paced conditioning program followed by 18 weeks of training for either 50K or 50M.
Raise funds as mentioned above.
Some socials with fellow runners.

What does the Team Asha training program provide?

- A comprehensive ultra marathon-training package (for 50K and 50M) conducted by professional, experienced coaches.
- Schedules for everyday training. This will be a well-paced training program consisting of hard-training days, easy-training days, rest days, suggestions for cross-training, strength training and more.
- The opportunity to draw from the experience of coaches and past runners.
- The opportunity to network with past ultra marathoners and fellow runners in the local community.
- The opportunity to discuss ideas with past participants and people who have raised funds.
- Clinics on running techniques, injury prevention and diagnosis, gear selection, etc.
- Nutrition clinics (how to train your body to burn energy over sustained periods of time).

Where do I train?

Most of are training runs are in South Bay and East Bay. Long runs will be at

- - Rancho San Antonio Park,
  - Sanborn Park,
  - Anthony Chabot Park (Oakland),
  - Mission Peak – Fremont,
  - Ed Levin Park – Milpitas
  - Alum Rock Park – San Jose.

What is the training plan like?

18 weeks training with Coach, (+ 4 weeks of training on their own before start, 1 week after race with Coach)

Questions?

[email protected]

Take the first step towards your ultra marathon goal!

Target 50K and 50M

Personalized coaching

Extensive training

Expert coaches driving performance

WORKSHOPS ON APPAREL, NUTRITION, AND EQUIPMENT

Team Support

Volunteer driven

we run so they can read

Training details

Weekend training runs

Strength/Core workouts

Individual guidance

Info Session

Target Races

Timeline

Info Session

Dick Collins 50M target race

Run for Amma 50K target race

Fundraising Deadline

Fundraising

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

We run so they can read