November 7, 2010

Always wanted to complete a Marathon? You can do it!

Even if you’ve never run before, YOU CAN RUN A MARATHON!  Medical Ministries International and the M*A*S*H Marathon Trainers have assisted over 100 runners to successfully finish various marathon and half marathon events.  We are again offering runners and walkers the opportunity to take on the challenge of a full or half marathon in 2010.  All abilities welcome from beginner to expert!  The M*A*S*H Team will train for the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon or Half Marathon to be held in Fresno and Clovis on NOVEMBER 7, 2010.

The M*A*S*H Training Program is a fundraising vehicle for Medical Ministries International.  The M*A*S*H Marathon Trainers are donating their time, and all proceeds will benefit MMI, a local non-profit that gathers surplus medical supplies from area hospitals and physicians to send to needy third world clinics.  MMI has provided assistance to India, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mexico, Armenia, Columbia, Laos, Fiji, South Africa, Indonesia, Honduras, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

MMI will provide:

• Individual Training Program, including Saturday morning group training runs (usually at Woodward Park) beginning June 12, 2010
• Coaching by M*A*S*H Team Trainers
• M*A*S*H Marathon Team Race Shirt
• Entrance to Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon or Half Marathon
• Fundraising tips, including instructions on creating your own webpage to enhance your fundraising efforts

Your commitment as a M*A*S*H Team Member:

• A good attitude, desire, and discipline to maintain a proven training method to complete your selected event
• A willing heart to support MMI’s mission
• $400 minimum fundraising requirement
• Raise $500 or more and receive a M*A*S*H Team running hat
• Raise $1,000 or more and receive a $50 Sierra Running Co. gift card, and a M*A*S*H Team running hat
• Raise $2,500 or more and receive a $100 Ruth’s Chris Steak House gift card, a $50 Sierra Running Co. gift card, and a M*A*S*H Team running hat

If you would like to be notified when registration opens for the 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities M*A*S*H Team, please let us know via the Contact link above.