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DAN WILLIAMS COMPLETE A RACE IN EVERY GEORGIA COUNTY
A 28 year journey ended in February when Kennesaw State University professor Dan Williams ran a 5K in Echols County on February 7. In 1987, Dan Williams ran his first race in Georgia. Shortly after that race Dan set the goal to run an organized race in every county. He was inspired by his father-in-law, the late Dr. George W. Comstock, who made it a goal to photograph every county courthouse in the state. Dr. Comstock's collection was donated to the Atlanta Historical Society.
Williams challenge to run in every county was tough since there are 159 counties (second most out of any state, only Texas has more) and many don't hold organized races annually. By 2003 he had completed 130 counties. Dan hunted and hunted and kept a watchful eye on those last 29 counties. Dan and some other formed "County Hunters" to search for races and even to put a few races. Over the past 12 years he was able to slowly knock them off his list.
During Dan's 28 year journey he set some other goals as well. He wants to run a race in every state and every state capital. He continues to work on those goals and help others achieve their goals of running in all the counties.
AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE REMINDER
Registration for PRR is now open to current Atlanta Track Club members. Lottery registration opens on March 15. More info click here.
COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
Why & When To Speed Train
Last month I wrote about speed training and stated that 400-meter repeats were one of my favorite workouts. However, if you are new to running, or a runner who never has done speed training, you might be asking "when should I do speed training," or "do I need it?"
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SPOTLIGHT RACES
Water Drop Dash 5K - March 21
The 3rd Annual Water Drop Dash 5K is a fast, flat course along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell. This event promotes national Water Sense Fix a Leak Week and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water.
The Find out more about the race...click here.
Muddy Duck Dash - April 25
Come join the fun over this 3+ mile mud run/obstacle style course! Great obstacles to go over, under, through, and around including 125' slip n' slide, hay bail climbs, 6' walls, shallow pond crossing, low wire, two creek runs, mud pit, rope hill climbs, various barricades, silly brain quiz, tree maze, and more! The race is held in Gainesville on the campus of the University of North Georgia. For more info...click here.
Freedom Run 5K/10K/Mile - May 25
Celebrate Memorial Day with this 10K/5K/Mile that will be held in Cumming Sign up your entire family to take part in this fun community event. This race will honor the men and women who lost their lives while defending our country and free.
For more info...click here.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
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