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Contents
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  Preface ii

1 Why Have a Corporate Running Team 1

2 Learning About Corporate Running Activities in Your Area 5

3 Recruiting Participants 7

4 Conditioning Guidelines 11

5 Preparing for Sprint Events 17

6 Preparing for Middle-Distance Events 21
 
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7 Preparing for Road Races 25

8 Preparing for Field Events 31

9 Organizing a Team for the Corporate National Championships 35

10 Arranging for Uniforms and Equipment 39

11 Raising Funds 41

12 Putting It All Together:
The Role of the Team Captain		 45

13 Putting Together a Team Strategy for Competitive Events 49