Announcing the Launch of Team IV

[NolaIndian32]

Hi Guys,

I know some of you may have concerns about the distances at the three events we have picked so far. If you are new to walking/running, this would be a really good opportunity for you to start training with the support of Team IV members as well as two personal trainers who are going to give us support and feedback on a weekly basis. These trainers are doing this for Team IV for free, to help our Team. So we should really take advantage of such a bonus feature.

Starting your walking/running goals by attempting a 5K is a very good target to aim for. A 5K is 3.12 miles and you can walk this distance at a moderate pace, no not race walking, just a moderate pace in 45 mins. So this is quite a do-able distance. Also, you can train to jog or run the 5K in as little as a 6 or 8 weeks. Once you sign up with Team IV, we can provide you with more guidance. We have got the support of a couple of major names in the walking/running field.

So come on, join Team IV and lets get this ball running, or jogging, defintely walking.

[santb1975]

Let us become part of Team IV and raise funds for our Lobbying

[NolaIndian32]

The San Francisco 5K event is Aug 17, 2008 and as an added bonus, the registration fee for this event is included in your Team IV Membership Fee (if you sign up before July 15, 2008)!!

Please help support IV's fundraising project, and get the added bonus of leading a healthier lifestyle.

[gsc999]

Originally Posted by NolaIndian32

Hi Guys,

I know some of you may have concerns about the distances at the three events we have picked so far. If you are new to walking/running, this would be a really good opportunity for you to start training with the support of Team IV members as well as two personal trainers who are going to give us support and feedback on a weekly basis. These trainers are doing this for Team IV for free, to help our Team. So we should really take advantage of such a bonus feature.

Starting your walking/running goals by attempting a 5K is a very good target to aim for. A 5K is 3.12 miles and you can walk this distance at a moderate pace, no not race walking, just a moderate pace in 45 mins. So this is quite a do-able distance. Also, you can train to jog or run the 5K in as little as a 6 or 8 weeks. Once you sign up with Team IV, we can provide you with more guidance. We have got the support of a couple of major names in the walking/running field.

So come on, join Team IV and lets get this ball running, or jogging, defintely walking.

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This is the part I like, training advise is included. I have never run 5K. So I am picking the San Francisco 5K event to get started.

China 2008 Olympics here I come , maybe not.

People in Nor. Cal. PM me if you are a newbie at this, I am one too. Lets do this together.

[santb1975]

so let us have some fun and build support from our communities while we raise funds to support our cause.

[swamy]

great idea - if anyone wants to do the free press marathon i'd be happy to join in - &it qualifies for boston too!

[santb1975]

Come Join us..Together we will have another great fundraising campaign, We will form a strong professional network, We will have a Team IV just like Team Luekemia even though we are only 2 years old, We will get a lot of coverage on a national arena. Last but not least we will get fit and support a cause in the communities we live in.

Originally Posted by swamy

great idea - if anyone wants to do the free press marathon i'd be happy to join in - &it qualifies for boston too!

[santb1975]

We have lots of Tips to give out. Here is an article about running a first 5 K

Originally Posted by gsc999

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This is the part I like, training advise is included. I have never run 5K. So I am picking the San Francisco 5K event to get started.

China 2008 Olympics here I come , maybe not.

People in Nor. Cal. PM me if you are a newbie at this, I am one too. Lets do this together.

[santb1975]

I found a Immigration Voice Group on Linkedin. Does anyone have an Idea of who verifies the credentials and makes you part of the Group. I sent in my request to Join the group already. Thanks

[santb1975]

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...1940-0,00.html

Originally Posted by gsc999

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This is the part I like, training advise is included. I have never run 5K. So I am picking the San Francisco 5K event to get started.

China 2008 Olympics here I come , maybe not.

People in Nor. Cal. PM me if you are a newbie at this, I am one too. Lets do this together.

[santb1975]

I like this plan of mine better than the runners world plan. Please see below if you are looking to run. This plan is tailored for a beginner.A friend of mine shared this with me like 6 years ago. She actually calls this plan a Couch to 5K plan . This plan recommends you run 3 times a week. so choose your 3 days with a day of rest in between.

Week1 - Walk 4 mins, run 1 minute ( repeat this 6 times = 30 mins)
Week2 - Walk 3 mins, run 2 mins (repeat this 6 times = 30 mins)
Week 3 - Walk 2 mins, run 3 mins(repeat this 6 times = 30 mins)
Week 4 - Walk 1 min, run 4 mins(repeat this 6 times = 30 mins)
Week 5 - Walk 1 min, run 6 mins (repeat this 6 times = 42 mins)
Week 6 - Walk 1 min, run 8 mins (repeat this 5 times = 45 mins)
Week 7 - Walk 1 min, run 9 mins ( repeat this 5 times = 50 mins)
Week 8 - Walk 1 min, run 9 mins (repeat this 4 times = 40 mins)

you are well onto your first 5 K in 8 weeks. The key is to focus on getting the distance first and not focus on the speed. The most important thing to remember is to listen to your body and respect it's limits.

We will be sharing some ongoing tips on running and fundraising as we move along

[NolaIndian32]

Raising $300 or $500 per membership is a very reasonable amount. If you try to join some other Running Teams, you will have to raise in excess of $3,500 in 1 year. And the only distance you can complete is a marathon.

I have run over 12 half marathons, 6 races in excess of 13.1 miles and 1 marathon and I learn't that a marathon is not for everyone - that is why we have included distances like 5K and 10 miles in our event list. This is a great opportunity to pursue a healthy lifestyle and in the process support IV's long term lobbying efforts. Lets not forget what IV has accomplished for us in the past 12 months (resolving the July 2 Fiasco, Multiple Year EAD).

This is an earnest call to all walkers, runners and supporters of IV. Come join Team IV!!

We are slowly building up our membership this week, and I am very thankful for those who support this initiative and those of you who have already joined up, we still have quite a ways to go to reach our goal of 150 members. Help us support IV.

Please also invite your friends who are not members of IV, to join us. Please have them e-mail me at TeamIV@yahoo.com so that I can e-mail them the Team IV Membership Form.

[chanduv23]

Originally Posted by santb1975

I found a Immigration Voice Group on Linkedin. Does anyone have an Idea of who verifies the credentials and makes you part of the Group. I sent in my request to Join the group already. Thanks

IV handle 'sertasheep' who is also a core team member Naren, created the group. You may want to email him or PM him just in case.

[NolaIndian32]

We would like to advertise an added benefit to joining Team IV.

The day before each of our three selected events we will be hosting a Networking Social Hour for Team IV members to get to know one another specifically for professional networking.

This is a great opportunity for us because from time to time we have to move between jobs and we all know we only have a few weeks time in some cases in order to stay in legal status. This Networking Social Hour can help Team IV members build professional connections for unfortunate situations as well as for furture advancement in our careers!

[santb1975]

The 50'th member to Join Team IV gets an Ipod Shuffle from me.