1. Marathon 2004 Asha Seattle

2. 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

3. 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

4. Marathon – What You Need A Strong will! Good Training Running Shoes Special T-Shirt Water Bottle Others

5. 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!

6. 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

7. 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

8. Food for Thought Half marathon vs. full marathon Cross training Training schedule Custom training schedule Which marathon (Seattle, Portland, …)

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