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Chillin’ With PeachyThe autumn chill may be here, but we've got lots of cool ways to keep you warm.Fall Five Miler Recap Girl's Night Out Group Run Saturday Morning Group Run/Walk BPRC Decatur This Weekend's Races BPRC/Subaru Trail Run Safety & Self Defense Seminar Save The Date Fall 5 Miler RecapThanks to the 640 registered participants, and 548 finishers who braved some wickedly cold, windy conditions at our Fall 5 Miler this past Saturday! Our men's overall winner Kevin Clary finished in a smokin' hot 25:22. Women's overall winner Janet Cherobon's cool style brought her in at 27:49. Men's masters overall winner, Paul Deaton was in hot pursuit of Janet, also finishing in 27:49, and women's masters overall winner Dana Henry froze out her competition in 34:24. Congratulations to the winners and all the finishers of the race! Complete results are posted here, and race photos with free downloads can be found here. Your participation along with our corporate sponsors helped us donate $11,500 to the Georgia chapter of the MDA, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center. That really gives us a warm fuzzy feeling, and we can't thank you enough! Another cool fact about the race is that we had more than enough long sleeve Asics Tech T's so everyone who showed up at the race, even if they signed up on line received one. In fact, we ended up with more than anticipated, and would like to offer the remaining shirts to you for $15.00. That's half the $30.00 retail price, and will help us raise more money for MDA. A limited supply will be available at all 4 stores, by Thursday. Once they're gone we can't get anymore. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** New Balance/Zooma Girl's Night OutOur Thursday night training runs to help you prep for the Zooma Women's Half Marathon and 5K continue this week with a hot tasty treat. As always, we have groups meeting at both BPRC Decatur and Atlanta at 6:30. Sponsored by New Balance, these runs/walks are open to men and women looking for training partners, even if they have not signed up for the Zooma races. Our Atlanta location has teamed up with St. Jude Heroes, the named charity partner. To thank you for your participation, or to perhaps entice you to run for a cause, there will be a delicious post-run pizza party at Elwood's right next door to Big Peach. Learn about the incredible work St. Jude's is doing to help children while you warm up or cool down after your run. (With our weather, you just never know!) Please RSVP to r with St. Jude Heroes so she knows how much food to order. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** Saturday Morning Group RunYup it's that time again…the 3rd Saturday of the month can mean only one thing…Decatur group run! In honor of the shorter days and colder temps, and the fact that Peachy likes to sleep late, we've moved the start time to 9:00am. And, although Halloween is not until the following Saturday, we strongly encourage you to run in costume. Don't know what tricks and/or treats we'll have in store, but we do know you'll have a great time running through downtown Decatur! As with all of our in-store group runs, this event is free of charge, and open to runners and walkers of all abilities. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** This Weekend's RacesWant to do something different? How about the 30th Annual running of the City Of Douglasville Moonlight 5K? The frost may be on the pumpkin, but you'll out run it at this amazing evening race! RACE EVENTS: Tot Trot (5 and under) 8:00 PM Douglas County Road Runners 1-Mile 8:00 PM 1-Mile Fun Run (12 and under) 8:30 PM 5K Run 9:00 PM *New this year* for Grand Prix points chasers The "$9.99 5K Races" - 11:00 PM, 12:00 AM and 1:00 AM In-store registration continues until 8:00pm Wednesday at BPRC Decatur, Atlanta and Marietta, and until 8:00pm Thursday at BPRC Kennesaw. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** BPRC/Subaru Trail RunThis is it, the final installment of our 2009 trail running series. We're heading to Sweetwater Creek State Park for an adventure that is sure to give you the chills! Due to the recent heavy rains, portions of our usual route are off limits. That didn't stop us - we came up with another run, about 4 miles in distance that is not for the faint hearted. This will be the most technical trail run/hike we've put together to date! OK, don't get overheated with panic, we're not asking you to climb hand over hand up a sheer rock wall, or go butt on the ground crab-crawling down the side of a mountain. You will be challenged with some steep, long climbs and a small stream crossing as you reach a spot we've nicknamed the Top Of The World! We look forward to introducing you to the rugged beauty that is Sweetwater Creek State Park. The trail head is located near Factory Shoals Elementary School, and they are graciously allowing us to use their parking lot, so you don't have to worry about fees. Directions to the Middle School just down the street are offered as follows: Take Interstate 20 west toward Birmingham. Take exit 41, the Lee Road/Lithia Springs exit. Turn left and cross over the interstate. Stay on Lee Road, traveling to the T- intersection with Hwy. 92 or Fairburn (about three miles). Turn left on Fairburn. Shoals School Road is the second left, approximately one mile from the intersection of Fairburn and Lee Road. 3046 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA 30135. The Details: What: BPRC/Subaru Trail Run When: Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:00am Where: Sweetwater Creek State Park/Factory Shoals Elementary Register Now! This is not a race, is free of charge and open to runners and walkers confident in their ability to negotiate the route as described. Want to learn more about trail running shoes? Check out our tutorial. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** Safety & Self Defense SeminarThe response to last week's invite to our upcoming clinic has been hot, hot hot! Don't miss out on this fun and informative program designed to keep you safe whether out on a run or just out and about. Tae Kwan Do Master Instructor Joel Geniesse, a qualifier for the 1988 US Olympic Team will demonstrate some tips and tricks should some unscrupulous creep cross your path. In addition, BPRC Founder Mike Cosentino will discuss what you may need to see and be seen if you run or walk in the dark. This don't miss event takes place at our Atlanta store on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30pm, is free of charge, and open to runners, walkers and anyone wanting to be safe. We will offer light refreshments, and of course if you have time, the opportunity for a pre-clinic run is available. The Details: What: Safety and Self Defense Seminar When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6:30pm Where: BPRC 3881 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319, 404.816.8488 Register Now! ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** Save The DateCrack open that Blackberry, look at your Outlook, or simply sharpen your pencil and make an appointment for upcoming hot times at BPRC: Thursday Nov. 12 is the return of our internationally renowned Ladies Night at BPRC Marietta! OK, maybe that's overstating things just a smidge, but we are at least famous in several Metro Atlanta counties! Fashion show, games, prizes, food, wine, so much fun. More details coming in the next few weeks. As if that isn't enough excitement for one week, we decided to have the kick off to the Southern Odyssey Relay Run Adventure at BPRC Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 14! Meet one of the race directors to learn more about this amazing North Georgia adventure taking place Oct. 8 & 9 2010. Register before the end of the year and save $300.00 off your race entry. Team captains signing up in person at BPRC will receive a $25.00 gift card for taking charge! More information about our race clinic in upcoming editions of Peachy News. ******************** ******************** ******************** ******************** Hot, warm, cool or cold, May Your Best Miles Be Those Covered On Foot! |
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BPRC Atlanta 3881 Peachtree Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30319 Tel: 404.816.8488 |
BPRC Marietta 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30068 Tel: 770.579.0444 |
BPRC Decatur 114 East Trinity Place Decatur, GA 30030 Tel: 404.377.7370 |
BPRC Kennesaw 1625 Ridenour Blvd Kennesaw, GA 30152 Tel: 678.903.0022 |
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