Train to Educate
Team Asha Running has concluded the 2025 Autumn and 2026 Spring programs. Our next program is a single day Running Event named “Run to Educate”, which will be a 5k / 10k race at Marymoor Park in Redmond.
We shall launch another training session in the Autumn of 2026. We offer tailored programs and plans for all levels of runners to suit your goals, whether it be an Ultra marathon, Full Marathon or Half Marathon, or any other running goal. Team Asha Running has successfully trained many runners for events including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the Seattle Marathon, the Snohomish Marathon, Santa Runs Tacoma, Lake Sammamish Half marathon and more.
We have also, in the past, offered Yoga & Strength training classes online to help you achieve and maintain your fitness. These classes have offered extensive stretches and more, to help you run without pain or long-term injuries.
The overall Run Training program is a great way to support the education of underprivileged children in India, while completing your goals.
The Team Asha Running community includes a certified coach and experienced mentors to guide you and provide individualized plans to achieve your fitness goals strongly.
For any queries, please reach out to [email protected].
| Training Component | Fundraising Commitment | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Family | |
| Running* | Individual- $400 | Family of 2 Adults- $700 |
2026 Running Schedule
- Running 10K/Full/Half Marathon training program
- Program will begin at the end of Aug / early Sep 2026
- Runners are encouraged to choose and register for a race by / in Dec 2026
- Seattle Marathon is usually over Thanksgiving weekend
Team Asha Running Resources:
Our Running Mentors
- Anjana Mohan
- Mentoring runners since 2010, has helped ~100 runners cross their aspired finish lines
- Has run many half marathons, a few marathons and a few ultra-marathons
- Enjoys helping people with fitness / weight loss / self-discipline / habit & mindset
- Climbed with Asha and summited Mount Baker in 2025
- Has some experience with Camping, Backpacking, Ultimate Frisbee, Kung-Fu, Belly Dance & Basketball
- Mother of two, CEO of the home, architect and project manager, Asha volunteer, neighborhood volunteer
- Dr. Sridhar Dandapanthula
- Runs nearly every day and has completed many marathons
- Climbed with Asha and summited many mountains
- Supported runners and climbers in achieving their goals
- Father of two, equal partner at home, aerospace engineer & Asha volunteer & Asha Project steward
- Sankara Narayanan is an accomplished runner with consistent running history for 15 years. Here is his bio.
- Accomplished runner
- Certified Distance Running Coach – Level 1 – Certified RRCA (Road Running Club of America)
- 200-hour Certified Yoga instructor from Yoga Alliance and Bellevue Community College
- 300-hour Certified Yoga Instructor specializing in Advanced Sequences and Breathing practices from SVYASA University Bangalore
- Spoorthi Gururaj
- 200-hour Certified Yoga instructor from Yoga Alliance
- Subha Simhadri
- A 500 hour trained Yoga teacher and a NAMA recognized certificate holder in Ayurvedic Nutrition.
- Vidya Annigeri
- An Ayurveda Physician in India and 200-hour Certified Yoga instructor from Yoga Alliance