Introducing Rank Strangers and the June 8-9, 2012 Madison-Chicago relay

Short of words when it comes to recruiting for Rank Strangers? Here's how I recently introduced the team to a prospective runner.
Eric
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I am a member of the 12-person relay team called Rank Strangers that has run the 200-mile Madison-Chicago race since 2005, the only team to compete every year of the race's existence.
"Rank Strangers" is word play in a number of ways. Mostly significantly, we are not strangers. Thirty-seven (37) different runners have made the journey and all were referred by Rank Strnagers or a trusted friend of the Rank Strangers. What we look for are people who...
1. Have the sense of fun and adventure that will see them through a day and a night bouncing around in a van with 5 other runners. Strong bonds will form!
2. Love running. We don't stress speed, but running 3 times over a 30 hour period for a total of 14 - 20 miles is a challenge.
We start building the roster in mid-January. Veterans get first shot at the 12 spots, and the Alternate list. Then we open up to new referrals.
We have had as many as 6 rookies on a team and as few as 1. Alternates have always found a way into a van.
Cost per team member is typically $150, which covers entry fee and van rental.
A wealth of facts about the relay is on the Rank Stranger web site at www.rankstrangers.info . You'll also see posts about recent races by Rank Strangers; we like to track the accomplishments of our teammates.