Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set a financial goal. Figure out how to fund the initial costs. Set a date based on your financial goal. Choose a name and a theme. Ask your local running store for help. Choose a route. Obtain the necessary permits. Approach potential sponsors. Begin promoting your race.

Answer: Much of your organizing will depend on how much money you’re trying to raise. Before you make other decisions, set a goal. Try to be realistic, particularly if this is your first time organizing something like this.  Your financial goal may be based on a specific need. For example, if the local church needs $5,000 to fix the roof, then $5,000 might be a good goal to shoot for. Setting a goal also means creating a budget. For example, you may want to raise $5,000; but if the cost of organizing the race will be $2,000, you’ll need to raise $7,000 in order to still make your fundraising goal. You will need money to pay for things like planning, obtaining permits, and buying supplies. One option is to seek someone to underwrite the upfront expense. This institution can then be repaid from the proceeds before the charity receives its contribution. This underwriter can be a sponsor, a local bank, or in some cases the charitable organization to which you are donating. The more money you’re trying to raise, the further in advance you’ll likely need to organize your race. That’s because more time gives you greater opportunities to do outreach, build support, and find sponsorships.  For a smaller race, you should be able to organize the event with about nine weeks notice if your committee is able to dedicate time each week to organizing. If you’re trying to draw a large number of participants from out of town, you’ll need more time to organize and get the word out. Some races like this are planned an entire year ahead of time. Other events might be competing with your event and may draw participants from your race. This is why scheduling is very important, especially during popular seasons for running. Your race will definitely need a name. Choosing a theme is optional, but it’s a great way to distinguish your race and get people excited about it.  Your name can include something about the charity you’re benefitting. For example, you could call it, “The Downtown 5k for Animals,” or, “November Walk Against Cancer.” If you choose a theme, make sure your name reflects the theme. It could be something like, “Zombie Run Against Hunger,” or, “The Underwear 10k.” Some popular themes ask participants to dress in costumes, or put them through obstacles such as mud or color bombs. The committee should agree on the name and the theme, and include these in all promotional materials. If there’s a store in your town that caters to runners, they may be happy to help with some aspects of the organizing. They’ve likely been involved in local races before, so they will know what goes into it.  The store may be interested in sponsoring the event, or they may ask for payment in return for offering support services for the race. Make sure to be clear about what kind of help you’re looking for and if you’re prepared to pay for their support. Speak directly to the manager or owner. Whatever kind of support ends up being negotiated, be sure to create a written contract to prevent misunderstandings. Scouting potential routes may be one committee member’s job; however, everyone on the committee should get a chance to see the options and approve the choice of route. Remember, too, that you will need the cooperation of the police or local government if your route requires road closures.  Pick a few different route options to present to the city. It’s possible that they will turn down your application for a permit if the route would be too disruptive to traffic or business, so do your research and understand the criteria that will be considered when you propose your route. The topography will partly determine who participates in your race. For example, if you choose a very hilly route, people who aren’t very athletic may feel intimidated and not sign up. You can use online tools to map your route and be sure the length is correct. However, make sure to walk or drive the route yourself to be sure it’s a viable route for your race. You will need event permits or licenses from city or county, depending upon where event will be held. This may include local police for traffic control or organizing the closure of roadways on race day. Getting these permits may also require you to hold insurance coverage for the race and your own organization.  If your route requires street closures, it may involve a number of different agencies, including the police, fire department, city counsel, and department of transportation. You may need to submit a petition to show that the majority (51% or more) of the residences and businesses support road closures that would affect them. Sponsorships are a great way to offset the costs of the race. Local businesses and organizations may be enthusiastic about supporting your efforts when you explain what cause the race is supporting.  You can draft a form letter seeking sponsorships, but be sure to follow up in person or by phone. You can create different sponsorship levels with corresponding rewards. For example, you could say, “For donations up to $200, we’ll put your logo in all of our e-mail blasts. For donations up to $500, we’ll put your logo on our official T-shirts.” Businesses may not be interested in donating money, but they may be willing to donate products, such as food, drinks, services, or rental equipment. Decide how you will get the word out about your race. When in doubt, use as many avenues to promote your race as possible. After all, the more participants, the more money you’ll raise.  Some forms of promotion such as radio and newspaper ads cost money. Decide ahead of time if ads are something you’re willing to pay for. Social media is an excellent way to promote your event because it’s easy for people to share the information and pass it on to others. Make sure to register your race with websites that cater to runners. These websites often have lists of races people can sign up for and are very popular.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Go a little farther than you normally do. Try both sides.

Answer: If you normally part your hair on the side, go a little deeper than you normally would. To keep it in place while you work on your hair, you can use a clip on the side with more hair, away from the roots. No one is perfectly symmetrical. Therefore, make sure to try the part out on each side of your head. You may find that one side looks better than the other, or you may find that both look equally good. Either way, you have that information for the future.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Rinse the corn. Cook the corn for 30 minutes. Peel down the husks. Enjoy.

Answer:
Meanwhile, place one of the interior racks into the center position of the oven. Note that you do not need to prepare a baking sheet for the corn. For this method, you'll need to place the ears of corn directly onto the oven rack. Do not cover the oven rack in aluminum foil, either. Quickly clean the outer husks by rinsing them beneath cool, running water. Use your fingers to scrub away any visible dirt or debris.  Do not remove the husks from the ears of corn. If there are any silks hanging out of the ends or leaves peeling away from the sides, use clean kitchen scissors to trim them away. Arrange the ears of corn in a single layer directly on the center rack. Cook the corn until it becomes tender.  If there's another oven rack above the center rack, you can let it remain in place as long as it does not come into contact with the corn. If it does, you should remove it completely or move it to a position beneath the center rack. Try to keep the corn in a single layer. If you need to stack it, you may need to increase the overall cooking time. You'll also need to make sure that the pile of corn does not touch the upper heating element of the oven. To check for doneness, gently squeeze the sides of the ear. It should be firm, yet soft enough to press through the husk. Remove the finished corn from the oven and let it cool for several minutes. When the husks are cool enough to touch, carefully peel them down from each ear.  Consider holding the base of each ear with an oven mitt before peeling down the husks. Also note that the steam escaping from the corn will be very hot, so you should never point the ears directly at your face. You can wrap the husks around the base of each ear to serve as a handle or remove them completely. The choice is yours to make. Brush the corn on the cob with melted butter or olive oil, if desired, and consider seasoning it with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley to taste. Serve the finished corn on the cob while it's still hot.