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The Atlanta Track Club has a new combo event challenge. From the Atlanta Track Club website:
The Atlanta Track Club is partnering with Volkswagen of America for the VW Triple Peach, a program designed to improve the Atlanta running experience that features three of the city's most beloved events: The AJC Peachtree Road Race (July 4), the Atlanta Marathon or 10 Miler event (October 27) and the Atlanta Half Marathon (November 28). The VW Triple Peach encourages partcipants to train and support each other through the 2013 Atlanta Track Club milestone events.

Participants who sign up for the VW Triple Peach will receive discounted entry into the Atlanta Marathon or 10 Miler and the Atlanta Half Marathon, and those completing all three events will receive public recognition and special award.

Other track clubs or events around the country offer similiar combo challenges. In Alabama, there is the 3N3 Alabama Marathon Challenge. That challenge features the Rocket City Marathon, First Light Marathon, and the Mercedes Marathon. Complete all three marathons and runners receive a special medal. 

The Chattanooga Track Club challenge is called the Battle of Chattanooga. The three events include the Chickamauga Chase 15K, the Missionary Ridge 4.7 Mile Road Race, and the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon. A special medal is given to those who do all three and awards are given in certain categories.

One of the most known challenges is put on by RunDisney. The Goofy Challenge is a little more difficult then the above races since it requires you to run a half marathon on Saturday and then a full marathon on Sunday at the annual Disney World Marathon Weekend. If you are really up to a challenge then you can try the Dopey Challenge. This challenge takes place across four days in January and challenges you to run a 5K, then a 10K, then the Disney Half Marathon, followed the next day by the Disney Marathon. Complete either the Goofy Challenge and you receive a special medal for the accomplishment. Same goes with the Dopey Challenge. Completing the Dopey Challenge will be a nice medal haul since you will receive a medal for completing the each individual race, the Goofy challenge medal and the Dopey Challenge medal. One weekend and six medals. Pretty good weekend. Also, be prepared to lay down some money for the Dopey Challenge. Registration fees for the Dopey is $555. The challenge is already sold out for 2014.

All of the above are fun and unique twists and challenges on running. Giving a chance to challenge yourself and set some different goals.

For more information go to Atlanta Track Club.
For more information go to 3N3 Challenge.
For more information go to Chattanooga Track Club.
For more information go to RunDisney.

COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE

Results-Based Training...

When the time comes in your training that you want to race faster times, you will need to run faster on your training runs. Well, duh!

If you ahve been reading my columns over the years, you should be familiar with the different speed training terms I've used like tempo runs, fartlek runs, interval training, and repeats. These various...

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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

October 12 - Woodyfest 5K - Atlanta
This family friendly event will help raise funds for Foundation Love Your Neighbor. Held in the Perimeter Center/Dunwoody area this course is fast and chip timing will be used.
SPECIAL SURPRIZE PRIZE for the first 40 men and 40 women who register for the Woodyfest 5K.
Find out more about the race...click here.

October 19 - FAST Pace Race 5K/10K - Cumming
Held in Cumming, this race considers itself one of the fastest in the state due to the elevation drop from the start to finish line. A visible half mile down hill finish will push you to the finish and hopefully that new PR that you been striving for. Yes, this is a certified race and Peachtree qualifier. The run helps promote Prostate Cancer Awareness with free PSA screenings available. See above about the special PreRace Pasta Dinner.
Find out more about the race...click here.

October 20 - AIDS Atlanta 5K Walk/Run - Atlanta
For more than 20 years, AID Atlanta has produced the AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run. Noted as the largest AIDS-related fundraising even in the Southeast. This year's run will be held in Atlanta's Piedmont Park with start time of 1:00 p.m. (great for those who want to sleep in that day). The race great for runners or walks. The funds raised will help provide essential programs and services for  those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Find out more about the race...click here.


SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Walking with Pease

If you haven't heard of locals Kyle and Brent Pease then when you get a chance check out their website and foundation. Recently Brent and Kyle completed Ironman Wiscoson. What makes that so unique? While Kyle is relegated to a wheelchair due to Cerebral Palsy that doesn't stop Brent from pushing his brother in marathons and triathlons. A truly inspirational story about two Georgia athletes and the love between two brothers.

 Find out more about the Pease brothers click here.

- OCTOBER 26 - Run or Dye - Macon
- NOVEMBER 19 - Run or Dye - Augusta
- DECEMBER 7 - Run or Dye - Atlanta
Use code RUNGEORGIA for $10 off any of the above.

- OCTOBER 5 - Firefly Run 5K - Atlanta
20% off. Use code FSS13

- OCTOBER 12 - Neon Splash Dash - Hampton
NEON5 - use code for $5 off

- OCTOBER 26 - Special Ops Series in Serenbe
10% off registration when you use the code SOSGEORGIA

- OCTOBER 26 - Big Pumpkin Run - Roswell
$5 off registration when you use the code BP5OFF

- OCTOBER 26 - Glotronika 5K - Conyers
$5 off registration when you use the code gloRunGeorgia

- NOVEMBER 9 - Uptown Rhodes 5K in Atlanta
$5 off registration when you use the code RunGA13

- NOVEMBER 16: Great City Race 
$10 off your registration, use the code RUNGEORGIA.

- JANUARY 18: ZOOMA Florida - Amelia Island
10% off registration, use the code RUNGEORGIA14.

Premier Listings

Friday, October 4
- Six Flags Fright Fest Run - Austell

Saturday, October 5
- Firefly Run 5K - Atlanta

- Georgia Race for Autism 5K/10K Lawrenceville

- Legal Run Around 5K - Atlanta

- ALS Run for Jeremy 5K - Hamilton

Sunday, October 6
- PartnershipInAction 5K - Atlanta
- Run for Shelter 5K/Mile - Cumming
- Atlanta 13.1 Half Marathon

Thursday, October 10
- 5K PAL Patrol - Alpharetta

Saturday, October 12
- Under the Oaks Half Marathon & 5K - Jekyll Island
- Oakhurst Arts Run 5K - Decatur

- Woodyfest 5K - Dunwoody
- Paws for Aimee 5K - Carrollton
- Neon Splash Dash 5K - Hampton
Sunday, October 13
- Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run - Conyers

Saturday, October 19

- Superheroes vs. Villains 5K - Marietta

- Spooktacular Chase 5K/1K - Smyrna

- Hoofin' for Habitat 5K - Duluth

- Run Like Hell 5K/1K - Atlanta

- Retro Night Glow Run 10K/5K/Mile - Macon
- FAST Pace Race 5K/10K - Cumming

Sunday, October 20

- AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run

- Morningside Mile - Atlanta

- Race to Rally Hope 5K/10K/Fun Run - Alpharetta

Saturday, October 26

Sunday, October 27

Saturday, November 2

Saturday, November 9

- Run! Foster! Run! 5K - Kennesaw

- Uptown Rhodes 5K - Atlanta

Monday, November 11

- 5K Quest to End Homelessness - Atlanta
Saturday, November 16

- Thunder Road Marathon & Half Marathon - Charlotte, NC
- Great City Race - Atlanta
- Miles for Maria - Kennesaw
- Free to Breathe 5K - Athens

Friday, November 22

- Candlelight Tour Run 5K/Mile - Warm Springs

Saturday, November 23

- Hill Country Trail Race - Palmetto

Thursday, November 28

- Turkey Day 5K - Atlanta
Saturday, November 30

- Funk-N-Run 5K - Hampton


For more on these events visit www.RunGeorgia.com.

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