The promotion of the common good and health and welfare of the general public and the encouragement of the general public to improve its physical condition by the promotion and regulation of amateur sports competition, with particular emphasis on (1) the sponsorship of long distance running events (especially the annual BAA marathon) and of track and field teams and meets and similar athletic exercises, (2) the provision of exercise and fitness programs for both children and adults through our community outreach programs and (3) the training of high performance track and field and long distance running athletes.