1. The course was designed to give them a running start on their steep uphill climb through the curriculum.

2. The running start takes its name from track start.

3. His background gave him a running start in business.

4. You got to get a running start. Then you grab the rope and swing out and up as high as you can, and then you let go and fall to the water.

5. The team was off to a running start, having won the first two games.

6. Lucas has steamed ahead with its investment programme and continues to prepare for a running start to recovery.

7. And in today's football, if you're faster than everyone else, you've got a running start.

8. Daniel Webster 's best trick was jumping from a seated position; that is, with no running start.