teamaidasha 2015 information session

TeamAIDAsha

Information SessionApril 5, 2015

www.teamaidasha.org [email protected]

Agenda• Welcome• AID introduction• Asha introduction• TeamAIDAsha Overview• Coach Jonathan Wyner• Alumni Panel


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


Where do the funds go ?


Supports grassroots projects in India

For more information please visit : www.teamaidasha.org


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


Association for India’s Development(AID)

Keerthana Krishnan


Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed that is the only thing that ever has - Margaret Mead


Jan Swasthya Sahyog – People's health

AID volunteers at JSS

Dr. Yogesh Jain treating a TB patient


Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do itMohandas K. Gandhi


• Join our weekly volunteer meetings on Sundays at MIT, 4-253

• Everyone is welcome• Email us at:

[email protected] • Visit us at

http://www.aidboston.org/

• Established: 1991• Chapters: 40 chapters

(globally)• Volunteers: 1000• Total projects: 500• Ongoing projects: 100, utilized

~ $1.3M• States of India: 22• 4 Star rating from Charity

Navigator

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.aidboston.org/


Asha For Education(Asha)

Pallavi Kulkarni


ASHA for EducationBoston/MIT Chapter

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.-Nelson Mandela


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


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


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 ([email protected])

– Check our website: www.ashanet.org/boston– Like us on Facebook

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ashanet.org/boston


TeamAIDAsha OverviewBiju Kalissery


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


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


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


Assistants to coach

Dr. Sanjay Ram, MDUmass Medical Center

Uday MandataMathworks

Mandar PadmawarBose Corporation


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


Water support for group runs

• Setup by alumni and volunteers

• Water and/or Gatorade

• One stop every 3-4 miles


Shoe Clinic

• May 16th 8:45AM• Marathon Sports,

Cambridge• Private Clinic for

TeamAIDAsha• Biomechanics• Personal shoe fitting• Accessories• Lifetime discounts for

purchases


Detailed Training Plans

• Daily training schedule

• Google spreadsheet• Access for registered

runners• Route maps for

Saturday long runs• Water stops


Race Options

• Marine Corps Marathon• Washington, DC• October 25, 2015• ~30,000 runners• Better option for first time

marathoners• Higher travel expenses

• Baystate Full/Half Marathon

• Lowell, MA• October 18, 2015• ~2000 runners• Better option for half-

marathon runners


Learn to raise donationsNo prior fundraising experience required


Secure Online Fundraising Page

• Self-service profile management

• Automated credit card donations

• 100% secure and PCI compliant

• Mobile and web donations


Fundraising Clinic

• Learn best practices for fundraising

• 12+ years of accumulated wisdom

• Proven by 270+ successful alumni

• You can exceed the target if you follow our best practices


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


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


Expand your circle of friends


Social Events• Monthly Social

Events• Runners,

Volunteers, Alumni• Outdoor & indoor

events• Make new friends

for life


50+ Volunteers & cheering squad


Call to action

Join our meetup group nowRSVP for Saturday runs

Join us for the Saturday group runs

www.teamaidasha.org


Join Us For First Training Run

• Saturday, 11th April 10:00AM• MIT Student Center

Front Lawn• 84 Massachusetts

Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139


CoachJonathan Wyner


Notes About the Marathon

From 0 to 26.2 in 6 monthsJonathan Wyner

[email protected] www.freewebs.com/zlbdad/


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 [email protected]


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?



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



What you get from the program• You’ll learn a new meaning for the term

“calories” (It’s a beautiful thing!)



What you get from the program• You’ll enhance your vocabulary with exotic

words such as– “hyponatremia” and “GU”



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



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




• 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




• 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



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



Half Marathon Program• In many respects identical to the full marathon

program with a slightly shorter training period and lower mileage targets



CoachQ&A

Jonathan [email protected]

www.freewebs.com/zlbdad/


Alum Runners PanelQ&A

Rupal Shah

Deepali GoturNachiket DesaiSandeep AlluriSneha Sachar

Vidya Mantrala


Wrapping up…


Call to action

Join our meetup group nowRSVP for Saturday runs

Join us for the Saturday group runs

www.teamaidasha.org


Join Us For First Training Run

• Saturday, 11th April 10:00AM• MIT Student Center

Front Lawn• 84 Massachusetts

Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139


Appendix


Rough TimelineApr 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


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