Stories from Atlanta Running
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Sunshine Gives a Warm Welcome to Decatur's Run with The Dogs Frostbite 5K
Atlanta Running &bull Jan 8, 2012
This time last year, metro Atlanta was preparing for the "snowpocalypse." What a difference a year makes.Mother Nature delivered a warm greeting to Decatur's first 5K of the year. With temperatures in the mid-fifties and flashes of sunshine, it felt… Full Story »
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Support Your Local Running Stores during Small Business Saturday
Atlanta Running &bull Nov 25, 2011
It's Black Friday and there's no doubt about it ....the holiday shopping season has arrived. Crowds mob the aisles and parking lots of national retailers to score deals on merchandise.If you've got a runner on your gift list, consider spending… Full Story »
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Watch Out for Zombies! New Road Race Series Comes to North Georgia
Atlanta Running &bull Oct 23, 2011
The TV-show, The Walking Dead, featured a commercial for a different type of road race in 2012. The nationwide series lists Atlanta as an event site, but actually it's taking place in Union Point, GA a nearly two-hour drive from… Full Story »
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Hey Atlanta ... Hit the Trail with The North Face Endurance Challenge
Atlanta Running &bull Sep 26, 2011
Last year, The North Face Endurance Challenge made its debut at Georgia's F.D. Roosevelt State Park. The event was blessed with fine weather and robust participation. My friend and colleague, Kevin Coffey, ran the 10K race and loved the experience.… Full Story »
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Atlanta Runners ... Support Your Community by Running for Your Community
Atlanta Running &bull Sep 18, 2011
Runners are an altruistic bunch. We're ready to lace up our shoes to help support a good cause whether for a local charity or a nation-wide movement. Here are a few races that give you an opportunity to do your part for the community.Be… Full Story »
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Atlanta Fall Races are Just Around the Corner
Atlanta Running &bull Aug 21, 2011
Believe it or not, Labor Day is only weeks away. And with fall comes the promise of cooler weather. There are plenty of road races scheduled for the fall running season. Here are a few to check out. While Peachtree… Full Story »
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Georgia's Running Man
Atlanta Running &bull Aug 8, 2011
Last Thursday, the AJC featured a story from Macon about Thad Childs, a man who has not missed a day of running in the past 32 years. That calculates to more than 11,800 days and over 87,000 miles. Thad's dedication… Full Story »
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Gridiron Trail Rush: A Football + Trail Race Mash-up
Atlanta Running &bull Jul 24, 2011
While the NFL's lockout and contract negotiations have keep football fans preoccupied, the college season is just around the corner. Metro Atlanta is home to die-hard fans from SEC schools and beyond just itching for college football kick-off.So why am… Full Story »
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Tips to Survive Summer Running
Atlanta Running &bull Jul 10, 2011
It's nearing the middle of July and the summer heat is unforgiving. While the treadmill is an option during hot weather, I'm just not a fan of running inside. So what's a runner to do? Consider these tips for keeping your run… Full Story »
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Peachtree Road Race: Etiquette Tips for Running with the Crowd
Atlanta Running &bull Jun 30, 2011
The Peachtree Road Race prides itself in being the largest 10K race in the world. This year's event will welcome 60,000 participants to the starting line. Doing so will help avoid awkward collisions with other runners. Don't run more than… Full Story »
