Runner's Circle.For many of us, running doesn't does·n't Contraction of does not. take you beyond your running radius from home. But for some, racing is a passion that can take you to distant cities here and abroad, making running a very expensive pursuit. Conceived to help runners reduce travel expenses and to meet runners all over the world, Runner's Circle is an Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the database of members willing to host an out-of-town out-of-town adj. 1. Of, relating to, or being from another town or city. 2. Happening in another town or city: the out-of-town début of a new musical. Adj. 1. runner during a running event. If you yearn to race in London London, city, Canada London, city (1991 pop. 303,165), SE Ont., Canada, on the Thames River. The site was chosen in 1792 by Governor Simcoe to be the capital of Upper Canada, but York was made capital instead. London was settled in 1826. , Honolulu, Alaska, or Australia but can't afford the travel, Runner's Circle can help you cut costs and put you in touch with other runners from around the world. Runner's Circle is free through the Internet, but there is a $34 charge for fax or phone registration. You must be willing to host at least once a year if contacted. Check out the well-organized Web site at www.runnerscircle.com or by phone at 604-814-2278. |
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