Train to Run

TEAM ASHA MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM

“Team Asha” brings to each participant a training program with a focus on individual goals. Through a carefully 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 training program targets and educates runners on aspects like shoes, hydration, clothing and mental preparation. Aided by the lessons learnt by past runners our training will prepare you to take on the challenge of the 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 Team Asha 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 in our program help you keep motivated and fit all throughout your preparation for the big day. By sharing the marathon experience together our runner 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 six months and will include:

* 9AM Weekly through April, progressively earlier in warmer months
* Weekeday and weekend training runs
* Speed workouts
* Strength workouts
* Guidance from mentors on running and fundraising goals

The Training Location Details can be found here

TEAM ASHA WEEKEND GROUP RUNS FROM April – October

Weekend group run schedule are designed to keep novice runners in mind. These runs are also ideally suited for those who are looking for an early start to their marathon training. At these group runs, you get to run with fellow Team Asha runners who have either run a marathon before or are training for their first one. This is your chance of finding out if Team Asha’s marathon or half-marathon program is for you. There is no cost to participate in this and no-committment is required to join Team Asha. So, come for one and bring a friend along…
We have six locations for our weekend group runs. Please join us at a location convinient to you.

  • Chicago/Lakeshore-Monroe
  • Chicago/Lakeshore-Montrose
  • Chicago/ UIC- West Loop Area
  • Naperville
  • Schaumburg
  • Lake Zurich

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