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Atlanta Running: January 2012
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Sunday, January 8, 2012. Sunshine Gives a Warm Welcome to Decatur’s Run with The Dogs Frostbite 5K. This time last year, metro Atlanta was preparing for the “snowpocalypse.”. What a difference a year makes. Mother Nature delivered a warm greeting to Decatur’s first 5K of the year. I loved this race for several reasons:. A late-morning start time of 9 am (who doesn’t love sleeping in? Proceeds benefit Decatur schools. This B...
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Atlanta Running: July 2011
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Sunday, July 24, 2011. Gridiron Trail Rush: A Football Trail Race Mash-up. While the NFL’s lockout and contract negotiations have keep football fans preoccupied, the college season is just around the corner. Metro Atlanta is home to die-hard fans from SEC schools and beyond just itching for college football kick-off. So why am I writing about football? The Gridiron Trail Run. 8226; Stepping through tires. Links to this post.
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Atlanta Running: Tour deCatur: Running is a Family Affair
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Monday, April 2, 2012. Tour deCatur: Running is a Family Affair. On March 24, Decatur hosted its namesake race - Tour deCatur. This is one of those events where the whole community comes out to support it. At the Decatur elementary schools, students participated in track clubs to train for the 1-mile race distance. Proceeds from the event directly benefit Decatur schools through the Decatur Education Foundation. It funds ed...
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Atlanta Running: June 2011
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Thursday, June 30, 2011. Peachtree Road Race: Etiquette Tips for Running with the Crowd. The Peachtree Road Race. Prides itself in being the largest 10K race in the world. This year’s event will welcome 60,000 participants to the starting line. Running with that many people coupled with Atlanta’s infamous mixture of heat and humidity can make it a challenge to keep your cool during the race. Look before you expel:. Try to t...
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Atlanta Running: Support Your Local Running Stores during Small Business Saturday
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Friday, November 25, 2011. Support Your Local Running Stores during Small Business Saturday. It’s Black Friday. And there’s no doubt about it .the holiday shopping season has arrived. Crowds mob the aisles and parking lots of national retailers to score deals on merchandise. Last year to encourage shoppers to include small businesses on their holiday shopping list. Big Peach Running Co. Live in walking distance to their sto...
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Atlanta Running: Atlanta Running: Falling in Love with the 10K
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Sunday, March 11, 2012. Atlanta Running: Falling in Love with the 10K. I love running neighborhood races. I discover streets and running routes while helping out a local cause. But my focus on races had been 5Ks and the Georgia Half-Marathon. 10Ks? Never gave them serious consideration. In fact, the last 10K I ran was nearly a decade ago at the Peachtree. Hoppin’ Easter Half Marathon/5K/10K – April 8. Hosted by the Historic...
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Atlanta Running: March 2012
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Sunday, March 18, 2012. Photo Blog: Scenes from Publix Georgia Marathon. The city of Decatur. Marks the half-way point for runners in the Publix Georgia Marathon. Here are some scenes from this morning's race. Links to this post. Sunday, March 11, 2012. Atlanta Running: Falling in Love with the 10K. Never gave them serious consideration. In fact, the last 10K I ran was nearly a decade ago at the Peachtree. And I loved the d...
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Atlanta Running: August 2011
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Sunday, August 21, 2011. Atlanta Fall Races are Just Around the Corner. Believe it or not, Labor Day is only weeks away. And with fall comes the promise of cooler weather. There are plenty of road races scheduled for the fall running season. Here are a few to check out. Big Peach Sizzler 10K. 8211; Labor Day (September 5). Or at Big Peach locations. Avondale Estates Labor Day 5K. 8211; September 5. 8211; September 8. Join y...
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Atlanta Running: April 2011
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Thursday, April 28, 2011. Race Review: Take Back The Night 5K. For the past few years, I’ve wanted to run this race. But my bad habit of procrastination meant I always missed registering for the event. Not this year. I got my act together and signed up the day before the race. The event was in support of the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center. DRCC) and it’s part of Decatur’s Grand Slam series. Links to this post. Here are my ideas ...
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Atlanta Running: September 2011
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Explore all things great about running in Atlanta . routes, road races, and gear. Sunday, September 25, 2011. Hey Atlanta … Hit the Trail with The North Face Endurance Challenge. Last year, The North Face Endurance Challenge. Made its debut at Georgia’s F.D. Roosevelt State Park. The event was blessed with fine weather and robust participation. My friend and colleague, Kevin Coffey, ran the 10K race and loved the experience. He’ll be back on the trail this year running the half-marathon distance. Accordi...
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