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BOSTON BRINGS LOCAL RUNNERS TOGETHER
The Boston Marathon bombings made runners take notice and understand how we are very fortunate to participate in events like the Boston Marathon, the Peachtree Road Race, and even small local 5K events. The aftermath of an event like this always brings out the good in people. It always makes people stand up and ask "how can I help, what can I do?"
For runners, the best thing we know how to help is to run. Throughout the year there are hundreds of races in Georgia that go to support great causes. From big events like the Komen Race for the Cure to the smallest of events supporting local schools or charities.
It was no surprise that local runners in Georgia and across the nation came together on April 22 for the Boston Solidarity Run. PTS Sports in Acworth, Big Peach Running Co. in Atlanta, Phidippides in Atlanta, and other running stores hosted runners to show support for Boston. Shirts like the one above were sold with proceeds go to the One Fund Boston.
ANOTHER LOCAL EVENT CALLS IT QUITS
Last month I wrote about the end of the US10K Classic. I just found out that another popular and long-running race is also not running this year. The Celebrate America 5K/10K was held every year in Alpharetta on Memorial Day. The run was put on my the Chattahoochee Women's Club (formerly the Alpharetta Junior Woman's Club) since 1996. The Club put an announcement on their web site stating that "due to rising costs of putting on a race, it was no longer profitable venture."
The event's proceeds when to local charities. The statement on the web site thanks the "runners, sponsors and volunteers over the years who have helped make the race successful."
This was a great event and a good location that had a good turnout year after year. It is sad to see this event not continue. For the full statement visit www.chattwoman.com.
COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
The Three Levels of Running...
How serious a runner are you? I got to thinking recently about the various levels in the development of a serious runner. That is, how "in to" the discipline and culture of running is an individual who strives to become a competitive runner.
Read more here....
SPOTLIGHT RACES OF THE MONTH
MAY 18 - Peace Love Run - Woodstock
A groovy event being held in Woodstock, of course. This family event with cool 60s theme is open to all ages and strollers are welcome. Start time is at 5pm. The post race party includes cool music, a rad 60s costume contest, games for the kids, face painting and much more.
The race will go to help local schools and foster home.
For more race info...click here.
June 1 - Summerfest 5K - Atlanta - Virginia Higland
Join in the excitement of the 30th Annual Virginia Highland Summerfest. The festival is a non-profit event with proceeds dontated to neighborhood projects: park improvements, landscaping, public libraries and more. Widely considered the best festival and neighborhood road race in the Atlanta area.
This race will be chip timed and is a Peachtree Qualifier. Registration closes out at 1400 participants or May 20, whichever comes first.
For more race info...click here.
SPOTLIGHT CLUB OF THE MONTH
Peachtree City Running Club - www.ptcrc.com
Founded in 1981, the Peachtree City Running Club has grown to be the second largest running club in the Metro Atlanta area. With over 90 miles of cart paths in Peachtree City, you are bound to run into someone you know eventually (pun intended!). We have members from all walks of life, ages and abilities.
The Peachtree Running Club holds its monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month with the exception of July and December. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are usually held at the Dolce Peachtree Conference Center. Actual Meeting place is usually announced via e-mail and posted on our web site.
The Club's featured event is the Peachtree City Classic held in the fall of each year. The Peachtree City Classic consists of three difference races: women's 5K, Men's 5K and the 15K open which is also the RRCA Georgia State Championship. All races are on certified courses. The was voted the Best Course by Georgia Athlete Magazine.
The Club puts on weekly Saturday and Sunday runs that are open to the public. Visit their web site at www.ptcrc.com for more information.
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