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Big Peach Running Co runs with heavy hearts
On Friday, April 11, Andrew Powell was hit while him and his riding partner were training in New Orleans for Ironman 70.3. Powell was severly injured as he fractured his vertebrae and pelvic. He also broke an ankle and had surgery for a puncture wound. Andrew's brother-in-law, firefighter Frank Guinn was riding with him. Sadly, Frank did not survive the accident. He leaves behind his wife Kimberly and 7-year-old triplet girls.
Also on Friday, April 11, Kermitt Bowen, the Big Peach Running Co. Suwanee store group run leader lost his wife Cynthia.
For more information including donations, caring bridge sites and more please click here.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowen, Powell, Guinn, and Murray families.
COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
A Runner's Handy Work
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned runner, some have a problem with their hands. You might be asking, "their hands?" That is correct, their hands - what to do with their hands when they run.
It seems simple enough, but some runners just have a problem running with their hands. Some have trouble running with their arms, too!
Read more here....
Reminder: Coach Mead has written more than 100 articles for RunGeorgia. Please check out the archive page for all past articles.
SPOTLIGHT RACES OF THE MONTH
runningnerds 5K - April 19
The runningnerds 5K and 1K fun run will be held on April 19 at The Howard School in Atlanta. The race will be chip timed and will start at 7:45 am. This is a great race that benefits The Howard School. Registration is available on race morning starting at 6:30am and at the Midtown Big Peach Running Co until Friday.
Find out more about the race...click here.
Muddy Duck Dash - April 26
Come join the fun over this 3.5 mile obstacle style course. Great obstacles to over, under, through, around including hay bail climbs, shallow pond crossing, low wire, mud pit and much much more. The Muddy Duck Dash takes place in Gainesville on the University of North Georgia campus.
Find out more about the race...click here.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Team Challenge
Team Challenge is one of the premier endurance training programs in the country. As a Team, they challenge themselves, change lives and fundraise for cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - two painful, debilitating, and seldom-discussed digestive diseases.
Some of the events for 2014 include: TriRock Philadelphia, Chicago Marathon, Miami Marathon, Kona Marathon, Wine Country Half Marathon. Some great events at some great destinations.
For more information please visit:
http://www.ccteamchallenge.org/.
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