Training

Our Team Asha runners meet every Saturday morning all through the year and run a few miles together. A few veteran runners will mentor newer runners in endurance training. Whether you are a first time marathon runner or a seasoned runner, you will have company and motivation to run the marathon with other team members. Through a well selected combination of muddy trails and tarmac paths, the training runs accustom you to the terrain of the marathon destination. In addition to the runs, the team targets and educates runners on aspects like shoes, hydration, clothing and mental preparation. Aided by the lessons learnt by past runners our group runs will prepare you to take on the challenge of the marathon or half marathon with gusto!

Team

Accomplishing a task like running a marathon requires a sustained team effort. Finding individuals or groups to run with is especially important to individuals preparing for any endurance running event. Runners all over the world acknowledge that their results and enjoyment are enhanced by teaming up with other runners. The TeamAsha training program is committed to providing strong team support and fellowship for all of the runners in the program. 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. In addition, buddy running teams help you keep motivated and fit all throughout your preparation for the big day. By sharing the marathon experience together our runners have often formed life-long relationships with each other. Perhaps the biggest benefit of training in a team is the support and counseling that members give each other. Go team!!

Training Details

The training lasts over a period of three to five months for a marathon, 2-3 months for a half marathon and will include:

  • Running plan and guidance

  • Weekday and weekend training runs

  • Suggestions for speed or strength, depending on your interest

  • Guidance from mentors on running and fundraising goals.