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Lifetime Fitness buys US Road Sports
Lifetime Fitness recently bought US Road Sports which owns the Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon that is scheduled for March 23. US Road Sports also put on the Atlanta 13.1 that is held in October for the past several years. The purchase also included events such as the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, Palm Beach Marathon, New Jersey Marathon, and more.
Lifetime Sports division holds events all across the United States.
A spokesperson with Lifetime said "yes, the Publix Georgia marathon will continue on after this year and yes we are conducting the Atlanta 13.1 this year and beyond." They did say they are working on a date and new race course for the 13.1. They are also hosting the Athleta Esprit De She 5K and 10K, along with the Commitment Day 5K.
Lifetime also said they were "are in the process of opening a complete event production office in Atlanta to help support the continued growth of these events and we hope to add more events in the coming years."
It is good news that Lifetime plans to keep the Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon going. The race is becoming more and more of tradition for local and regional runners.
COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
Track and Field Needs a Makeover
There is the saying, "You don't know where you are going if you don't know where you've been. Travelers use maps. Runners use maps, too, but the most overlooked runner's guide is the training log.
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
Jay Cullen Memorial Share the Road 5K- March 22
The 11th Annual Jay Cullen Memorial - Share the Road 5K will be held March 22 in Cumming. This race celebrates the life of Jay Cullen, a long-time biking enthusiast who lost his life when he was hit while riding his bike. This year the 5K will benefit First Baptist of Cumming youth and church missions.
Find out more about the race...click here.
Run the River 5K and 10K - March 29
Choate Construction is the sponsor of the Run the River 5K/10K/ Fun Run that is being held in Roswell on March 29 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. This is the 13th Annual running of the race and proceeds will benefit HomeStretch, which provides housing, hope and life skills to homeless families. The race is USATF certified and a great chance for a PR on a fast course.
Find out more about the race...click here.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Silent Heroes Foundation
The Silent Heroes Foundation helps raise money for the veterinarians, rangers, and conservationists working to protect animal health in Africa. Silent Heroes is using the Rock n' Roll Savannah Marathon and Half Marathon on November 8 to help raise funds for Silent Heroes. The Run Wild! fundraiser is looking for local and regional runners to help support Silent Heroes and run for a great cause.
For more information please visit:
http://www.thesilentheroes.org/.
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