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US10K Classic OFFICIALLY RETIRED
One of the most popular runs in Atlanta for 17 years was the US 10K Classic held every year on Labor Day. You want hills, it has hills. Considered one of the toughest 10K events in the Southeast due to the hills it was wonderful Labor Day tradition. The race featured 10K runners, walkers, cyclists, wheelchair athletes and inline skating.
In 2011, the race was put on hold and with the hope to come back the following year. In early 2012, race organizers announced that the 2012 Labor Day race will not be held. Race organizers announced later in 2012 that the event was making a comeback. They announced that the race will be held, but was moving to Memorial Day 2013. Sadly, that event was also cancelled. In early 2013, organizers officially announced that the US10K Classic will not be held in 2013 and will officially be retired.
The event attracted more than 10,000 participants some years and was an official end to summer. The event raised more than $5 million for local charities with the emphasis on children.
The US 10K Classic was always a favorite and will be missed.
COACH MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
Pay Attention to Details...
So, you've done all the running and training that you feel has prepared you for your BIG RACE but you experienced mixed results? Perhaps it is the little things in your daily training and living routine that you may either overlooked or simply ignore that is holding you back from that big breakthrough in your racing.
I preach to my college runners all the time about working on details...
Read more here....
SPOTLIGHT RACE OF THE MONTH
MAY 4 - Big Peach 5K - Atlanta - Brookhaven-
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training and Big Peach Running Co. are once again gearing up for the much anticipated 8th Annual Big Peach 5K Run/Walk to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For the past seven years, the popular metro Atlanta-based running specialty store has hosted this event, raised more than $107,000 and donated all the proceeds to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click here to find out more about this event. The course is USATF certified and electronic timing will be used.
Find out more about the race...click here.
SPOTLIGHT CLUB OF THE MONTH
CHATTAHOOCHEE ROAD RUNNERS - www.crrclub.com
The Chattahoochee Road Runners' Club is a social club which provides a forum for runners in and around the Atlanta area to meet to run, socialize, and discuss running and the running lifestyle. The club offers many opportunities and activities to its members including monthly meetings, a weekly email newsletter, and weekly organized runs, as well as special events throughout the year. We hold the annual Chattahoochee Road Runners 5K/10K race which boasts one the fastest Peachtree qualifying courses in Atlanta. Funds raised from this race not only support the club but also provide donations to local charities and civic organizations.
We welcome all who have an interest in running and the running lifestyle regardless of pace or experience. We currently have members ranging in age from newborns (....but they don't do any speedwork....) to the mid-seventies. The skill levels of our athletes range from beginners, to advanced, to Olympic qualifiers.
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