ANNUAL REPORT 2002 - Asha for Education

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The Harbingers of Hope program has been initiated with the intent to provide SiliconValley individuals an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Indian children.Runners while benefiting from the experience of running a marathon also raise funds tohelp Asha-Silicon Valley achieve the core objectives.The marathon is the longest and most difficult run most runners ever attempt. However,it is also a popular challenge and training is key to success. Harbingers of Hope bringsto each participant a custom training program with a focus on individual goals.The coaches identify the right training program for an individual who is afirst time marathoner or a seasoned runner. This program aims atbringing out the athlete in the participants and helps them achieve theirfitness and marathon goals.Focus on FundraisingHARBINGERS OF HOPE 2002Past runners have found the program to effectively balance the right amount of mileage,long runs, and practice races. Through a carefully selected combination of trials, thetraining runs accustom the participants to the terrain of the marathon destination.ANNUALREPORT2002pg: 21In addition to the runs, the training program targets aspects like shoes, hydration, clothingand mental preparation. Aided by the lessons learned by past runners and the vastexperience of the coaching members the training prepares the participants to take on thechallenge of the marathon with gusto!!Marathon LocationsMaui Marathon, Maui, HawaiiSilicon Valley Marathon, San Jose, CACoachesTony Fong, Rajeev PatelStatisticsFunds Raised: $150,000Number of Participants: 52Completion Rate: 100 %Number of Women: 15Max Amount Raised by a single runner:Padmarani Subbaraya, $6210Fastest Finish: Sandop Borle, 3:39:33
TeamAccomplishing a task like running a marathon requires a sustained team effort. Findingindividuals or groups to run with is especially important to individuals preparing forany endurance running event. Runners all over the world acknowledge that teamingup with other runners enhances their results and enjoyment.The Harbingers of Hope training program is committed to provide a strong team supportand fellowship for all the runners in the program. Since the teams typically includerunners of all levels and expert coaches, the team can help reduce and overcome thestrain that comes with sustained training over several months.Focus on FundraisingHARBINGERS OF HOPE 2002In addition buddy-running teams in the program help keep theparticipants motivated and fit all throughout the preparation for the bigday. The runners by sharing the marathon experience together have oftenformed life long relationships with each other.Perhaps the biggest benefit of training in a team is the support and counseling thatmembers give each other.Go team!!ANNUALREPORT2002pg: 22
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