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General Information

Important Dates to Remember
* Training runs start from Tuesday, October 9.
* LA Marathon is Sunday, March 2 .

Training Structure
* We train 5 days a week: 4 running and 1 day for cross training.
* 2-3 short runs
* 1 medium run
* 1 long run on Sunday
* 2 days off, one before and one after the long run

The team runs at 7am and 6pm Tuesday through Thursday. Meet in front of the Lyons Center. Running during the week with the team is not strictly required, but is strongly encouraged. If you do not run at all during the week, you will get hurt.
* The team runs 1 long run every weekend on Sunday. Attendance is mandatory at the long runs to remain on the team. There will be short team briefings prior and/or after the long runs.
* The team will have 3 team meetings in the fall semester and 1-2 team meetings in the spring semester. These meetings are mandatory unless you have a class during the time of the meeting.

Training Locations
* USC campus radius
* USC to Downtown Los Angeles
* Palos Verdes
* Santa Monica/Venice/Marina Del Rey
* Malibu
* Elysian Park

Expenses
Mandatory
* Marathon Entry Fee - $95 (if registered by 12/1/07); $105 if registered after 12/1/06; $115 if registered during race week. Register at www.lamarathon.com.

Optional
* Running Shoes - Varies, approximately $60 - $120
* USC Team Clothing - Varies, approximately $7 - $30
* Other Running Clothing - Varies, $60 - $100

Tips
* If you do not already own running shoes, purchase shoes before training.
* Show up for runs on time - be sure to stretch as a team before running.
* Bring a bottle of water with you at all times.
* Wear sun block/hat/bandana if you are sensitive to sun exposure.
* We run rain or shine so be prepared for various weather conditions.
* Stay away from curbs. Can create biomechanical alteration, which increases injury.
* Run side by side in pairs when on sidewalk (don't crowd sidewalk).
* Don't set a target time if you haven't run this type of distance before.
* It's okay to walk during your runs.
* Physical/mental endurance is important and equally important is a positive attitude.
* Look out for one another - accountability and teamwork.
* Get to know one another and most importantly have fun!

Contact Information
* Marathon team e-mail address: marathon/at/usc.edu

Mission Statement
USC Marathon Team enrollment will be closed Nov 1st (2 weeks after training
has started). There is a non-refundable $45 membership fee which includes
Tee-shirt and jersey costs as well as any organizational costs. Registration
for LA Marathon will not be included. We will order the Tee-shirts for pick up
by Xmas and then the jerseys in the spring. There is NO spring enrollment,
attendance will be taken at all mandatory Sunday runs and members will be
dropped on a non-compliance basis with this mandatory policy. Tee-shirts are
available for non Team members and will be sold according to a set price.