1. Running a Marathon Man Vu GBA 573

2. Introduction Professional goals – promotion Professional goals – promotion Educational Goals – MBA Educational Goals – MBA Spiritual Goals – Inner peace Spiritual Goals – Inner peace Lifestyle goal – traveling Lifestyle goal – traveling

3. Project Analysis Project Objective – complete a 26.2 mile circuit while minimally stressing the body. Project Scope – entails the equipment, training, and dietary supplementation according to training regimen.

4. Return on Investment Expected Benefits : $2000 / year Expected Benefits : $2000 / year Decrease in health care costs – $500 (average annual healthcare deductible) -- tangible Decrease in health care costs – $500 (average annual healthcare deductible) -- tangible More attractive physique – $30 a week/$1500 year(less drinks to buy at the bar) -- tangible More attractive physique – $30 a week/$1500 year(less drinks to buy at the bar) -- tangible Expected Costs : $865 3 pairs of shoes -- $300 5 pair of shorts -- $125 5 breathable running shirts -- $100 1 running club membership - - $50 1 heart-rate monitor -- $100 1 marathon registration -- $90 Icepacks, ankle wraps, misc. etc. -- $100

5. ROI cont’d Using Average Annual Net Benefit ROI : $2000 / $865 = 231% ROI

6. Risk Management Strategy Risk of not finishing the training: 1. 60% will finish training and race 2. 40% will not finish training and race Marat hon Run (.6) Don’t run(.4) Cost $865 Cost $2000 Risk $519 Risk $800

7. Implementation Method Discussion Positive reinforcements: If complete marathon will reward self with trip to South America. If complete marathon will reward self with trip to South America. Tell those around you about it so they can lend their support and encouragement. Tell those around you about it so they can lend their support and encouragement. Negative reinforcements: Write $100 check to the Republican Party which will be sent if race is not completed. Purchase ticket and hotel reservations which are non-refundable.

8. Final Analysis Ultimately, project evaluation will hinge on whether or not the participant crosses that yellow line at the 26.2 mile marker. Ultimately, project evaluation will hinge on whether or not the participant crosses that yellow line at the 26.2 mile marker. Though the training in and of itself will provide a plentitude of benefits, the final measure of success will be the final lunge across the finish line. Though the training in and of itself will provide a plentitude of benefits, the final measure of success will be the final lunge across the finish line.