A Nike Running Correspondent's checklist: Keys. Tunes. Sneaks. Hard-hitting questions for the world's top athletes while on a whirlwind tour courtesy of Nike. Ready...Set...Go!

The Nike Running Correspondent program is revving up and we want you. Yeah, that's right: you! We want your beaming personality and ****-kicking stamina for the Nike Running Correspondent program. We want the young lady who rocks out to her favorite powersongs on her morning run...or the dude who aims to crush Alan Webb's American record in the mile during every workout session...or the college student who dreams of turning a passion for running into a communications career. Think you've got the stamina to keep up? Then tell us why you deserve to be the Nike Running Correspondent.

As the Nike Running Correspondent, you will be responsible for interviewing big-time Nike athletes, providing video coverage of the biggest running events across the country, and blogging about your everyday athletic experiences. Now, we're not just looking for total running fanatics; we want someone with a great stride and a super-cool personality to vibe with some of the biggest athletes in the game. Can you see yourself getting running tips from world-renowned Nike coach and marathoner Alberto Salazar one day, and then doing the electric slide at the finish line with long-distance runner Kara Goucher the next? Of course, Nike has your back and will provide you with all the hottest and freshest Nike gear, along with paid travel expenses to Nike events. After all, you will be an integral part of the Nike crew. Still think you have what it takes? If so, then you just may be the person we're looking for. So what are you waiting for? Gear up and get to it.

HOW TO APPLY
Email us at [email protected] with the following:
_3-5 recent photos of yourself
_Tell us a sports inspired story in 250 words or less
_Questions (answer in 5 sentences or less):

What got you into running? Why do you run?

In what way(s) can other runners relate to you?

What do you do for fun, besides running?

What's your powersong? Who/what do you jam out to in your room, car, etc.?

If you had the chance to interview one pro athlete, who would it be and why?

Why you? What makes you the perfect choice to be our Nike Running Correspondent?

For eligibility reasons, we can't accept applications from college sports team athletes. The deadline for submissions is June 2, 2010. And the Nike Running Correspondent will be announced on July 1, 2010.

Good Luck and Happy Running!

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