How To Start a Running Club

Your step-by-step guide to starting a training group

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How to assist with this project
The purpose of "Run With Me" is to aid runners in getting more enjoyment and better fitness results, by finding partners who share their interest. I invite you to share your thoughts and experiences as real-life examples of how to find running buddies. Submitted items will appear on this site and in a future edition of the book.

Stories, anecdotes or lessons learned are invited from anyone from novice runners to experienced marathoners and elite athletes. You may submit anywhere from a few lines of text to several paragraphs on any of the following topics.
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Best ways to find participants
Initial steps to start group
Why I joined a club/group
What's special or unique about my group
what keeps the club thriving
How to get free publicity / press coverage
How to welcome new members or make novices feel welcome
Most effective club leadership (one person/team/assignments)
Recommended (successful) group activities
Formal vs. informal structure: how organized are you?
Add life to a group which is stagnant or not growing
Humorous story pertaining to group

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Find jogging, running or racing partners

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Marathons and Half-Marathons

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Most importantly, you can feel the satisfaction of helping others!

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