| Q:
What is The Columbus Running Club ?
A: The Columbus Running Club
is primarily a social club for individuals with the common interest
of running.
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Q: Is this a
club for casual or serious runners ?
A: Both. For many members running
is something they do on occasion to relax, meditate and for general
health and fitness. Other members are more competitive and like
to compete in races.
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Q: What activities
does the Columbus Running Club organize ?
A: Discussions, road trips,
social outings, group runs, meet at races, racing teams, and annual
awards.
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Q: What are
the benefits of being a member of The Columbus Running Club ?
A:
1) Receive Electronic Newsletter. Newsletter covers club activities and personal stories.
2) Gain access to members' section of this web site ( please see
details below ).
3) Gain running knowledge by discussing and exchanging running related
information and ideas.
4) Meet other runners for networking and social purposes. Maybe
make some new friends or find a new job.
5) Find other runners to run with at your level for fun or for serious
training.
6) Have others to travel with to races and events. Road trips are
more enjoyable with a group.
7) Find runners to run with in relay events and compete as a team
against other clubs.
8) Discounts on running shoes and apparel.
9) Misc Club exclusives.
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Q: What is in
the members' section of the web site ?
A:
1) List of all active members. At a minimum members list their names
but you can also add as much info about yourself ( as long as it
is within club bylaws ) as you want. Talk about what role running
plays in your life, list detailed race reports from events you have
completed or place a pic with you running with your dog. List
your email if you want so other club members can contact you.
2) Members discussion boards.
3) Club schedule ( road trips, group runs, social events )
4) Awards section - annual awards and Hall of Fame.
5) Other neat stuff like race reviews, maps and information.
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Q: How do I
become a member ?
A: To maintain the integrity
of the club and in order to achieve the club's mission, members
must have a legitimate interest in running at some level and be friendly
and morally supportive of other runners.
To become a member simply request an application, speak with a club
officer and pay your dues. Members must be 21 years of age and have personal medical insurance.
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Q: How much
are dues ?
A: $24 per year. Pro-rated quarterly
if member joins after January. Dues cover club insurance, web site, advertising, awards, nominal business fees, and other expenses agreed to by club officers.
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Q: Does The
Columbus Running Club train runners ?
A: No. There is no "training
program" that The Columbus Running Club endorses or thinks is the
best - whether it is for marathons or weight loss. However, through
meeting other runners in the Club and exchanging ideas, runners
may gain knowledge about what has worked or not worked for other
runners.
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