ATLANTA TRACK CLUB CANCELS OCTOBER MARATHON, KEEPS 10-MILER AND ADDS 5K
The Atlanta Track Club announced that it has cancelled its October Marathon. The marathon, which ran for several years, is gone but the ATC will continue to run the 10-Miler that was held on the same day. ATC will also add a 5K to the race day. The 10-miler and 5K will take place on October 26. There are no changes to the annual Thanksgiving Half Marathon and 5K which will take place on November 27.
COACH MIKE MEAD MONTHLY ARTICLE
Summer Bummer Running Blues
Well, another summer has arrived and -- running-wise -- I am not enjoying it as much as I used to. In the last few years, the combination of heat and humidity has become my kryptonite. I do not remember my summer training runs feeling as sluggish or lethargic as they do in recent weeks.
I'll concede that it very plausible that age has something to do with it. I'm no spring chicken and I'm no the runner I was 20-30 years ago. Just like a spinning top, I am steadily slowing down! For the past month, I don't feel like the runner I was two months ago!
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SPOTLIGHT RACES OF THE MONTH
Magnolia Run 5K - August 23 The Magnolia Run has been held for more than 30 years. This year's run takes place at Perimeter Mall again and will start at 7:00 a.m. The run is held to help bring awareness and support to the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. With mover than 900 runners last year, this year's race looks to be another great event for a great cause. The Find out more about the race...click here.
FireED Up 5K - August 30 The 8th Annual FirED Up! 5K will take place on August 30 this year in Atlanta's Virginia Highland area. The race is held to help fund college scholarships for eligible Grady and Washington High School graduating seniors. Also, don't worry if it is hot that morning, runners will have a chance to get hosed down by the local fire station to cool off! Find out more about the race...click here.
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