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			Overview Benefits Training Team Format		Cost Schedule Sponsorships Registration
		Overview
			Team Excel is a group of people who want to train together, with the help of a certified trainer, to walk/run in the Country Music Half Marathon (13.1 mi.) in Nashville, Tennessee on April 28, 2012. Training begins in mid-January 2012.
			Team Excel members commit to raise at least $225 in contributions to support the work of Love Helps, inc., whose programs for children help children by encouraging literacy, student achievement and positive character.
			Josie, a previous participant, commented: "This was my 5th 1/2 marathon, and I have to say this was the most prepared I have ever been. I really appreciate everything you did to prepare us! Being part of a team makes the race mean so much more." Tanya, another previous participant, noted: "Great trainer. I thoroughly enjoyed my journey!"
		Benefits
			Help from certified trainer/running coach 15 week training schedule Weekly group walks/runs (Brentwood/Nashville - Saturday mornings) Helpful training tips Training information binder Race entry fee discount Networking opportunities Gift for every member Meet new friends Receive weekly encouragement Online fundraising tool Invitation to pre-race motivational dinner Invitation to post-race team party
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		Training Team
			Dean Baker is our lead coach. He is an ISSA-certified fitness trainer, an ISSA-certified endurance fitness trainer & a RRCA-certified running coach. Dean has marathon and half marathon experience and is ready to help you reach your goals! Team Excel members have access to training resources that they need through a training information binder developed by our trainers, as well as, in-person at weekly group walks/runs and remotely via email/telephone.
		Format
			Team Excel is open to walkers and runners, new or experienced. After registering, Team Excel members will be contacted with follow-up information about the January Team Excel Kick-off Meeting. At the Kick-off Meeting, members will receive their training schedule, training tips and information about the work of Love Helps, inc. Training begins after the Kick-off Meeting and continues up to the Country Music Half Marathon (CMM) in April. Training will include individual training during the week and group walks/runs on Saturday morning, in the Nashville, TN area. Training will begin with a shorter distances to aid new walkers/runners in getting started. Training will conclude with a Pre-race Team Dinner. On the day of the race, Team Excel members will meet together for a team photo before the race then set out to accomplish their goal of completing the half marathon with the help of their team. After the race, Team Excel members and their families/friends will be invited to a Post-race Party to celebrate victories of the team!
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		Cost
			Team Excel members pay nothing up front and commit to raise at least $225 more in donations by mid-March to support the work of Love Helps, inc. with Nashville's children. Team members MUST also register separately for the Country Music Half Marathon (CMM) which does require an entry fee. The CMM entry fee is to be paid online by participants directly to the CMM. To verify current entry fee rates, visit the race website at http://nashville.competitor.com.
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		Schedule
			December 31, 2011		Early CMM registration deadline
			January 3, 2012		Team Excel registration deadline
			January 7, 2012--8 AM		Team Excel Kick-off Meeting
			January 16, 2012		Individual training begins
			January 21, 2012		First TE group run
			March 17, 2012		Deadline to submit contributions raised to Love Helps, inc. & deadline to RSVP for Pre-race Dinner & Post-race Party
			April 26, 2012--6 PM		TE Pre-race Dinner
			April 28, 2012		Country Music Half Marathon & concert
			May 5, 2012		TE Post-race Party
		Sponsorships
			Sponsorships are available to give recognition to companies and individuals who want to support Team Excel and the work of Love Helps, inc. Click here for more information on sponsorship details.
			Current sponsors include: Dean Baker, RRCA-certified running coach Athlete's House Road ID
		Registration
			Click here to register for Team Excel as a walker, runner or sponsor.

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