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Ready Set Go!Where’s Peachy? Our roly-poly friend decided to take a little break over Labor Day and rest up for an exciting fall. With summer winding down, the fall racing season is already cranking up! We are lucky to live in a metropolitan area rich with weekend road (and some trail) races. Big Peach Running Co. is proud to help sponsor many of these events. If you are an avid weekend race junkie, bear with us a moment while Peachy extols the virtues of this fun activity to the uninitiated.Countless times each week a guest will arrive at BPRC for a new pair of shoes and exclaim, “I only walk, or I’m not a real runner.” Further conversation leads us to learn that the “only walk” guest is actually walking 3-5 miles or more, 4-6 times a week at a pretty fast clip. That’s darn impressive! And, we learn that the non-real runner is also putting in that type of mileage. To all of you Peachy says, “Why not try a road race? They’re not just for elite athletes, but open to walkers with pep in their step and casual runners. Besides, most races give their proceeds to charity, and you usually get a cool T-shirt and some post-race munchies for your efforts.” So, with Peachy now rolling off of his/her (frankly we’re not sure) soapbox, read on about some spectacular upcoming races! (You might want to grab a glass of water to keep hydrated. This is a long one!) The Fall Five Miler presented by Big Peach Running Co. and AT&T The Real Yellow Pages takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 8:00am. This 5 mile race is open to runners and walkers, and is stroller and leashed dog friendly. The race starts at Olde Towne Shopping Center, and finishes at BPRC Marietta. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and a percentage will also go to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Peachy is putting on a really big show for this one! An Asics long sleeve microfiber T-shirt awaits the first 800 participants who register and show up for the race. A pre-race warm up will be provided to get you ready. Then, to help you celebrate crossing the finish line, we will have way too much food and drink. Need more incentive? How about a board-breaking demonstration from the cool folks at Moohan Martial Arts. Still not convinced? We are also honored to bring you author John W. Keddie presenting his book, "Running the Race: Eric Liddell." This is the story of the sporting and spiritual life of Eric Liddell, Scottish 400 Meter Olympic Champion at the 1924 Olympics. Liddell's story was featured in the Oscar winning movie, "Chariots of Fire". Keddie, will show actual footage of the 1924 400 Meter race as part of the book signing, so this should be a great addition to the day. Entry fee is $20 through October 10th, going up to $25 between the 11th and race day. You can register in person at any BPRC location. If you prefer, download an application and mail it to: Big Peach Running Co, 1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068, or go to Active.com. We are also looking for race volunteers. If all of Peachy’s gentle nudging still hasn’t convinced you to run or walk a race, please consider volunteering your time to help make our event safe and fun for all participants. Sign up here. Of course, we’re not the only show in town. Check out all the cool races with ongoing in-store registration at BPRC: This coming Saturday, Sept. 6th at 8:00am is the 3rd Annual Roswell Rise N’ Run. This race features a fun combo course of crushed gravel and pavement, and a free post-race pancake breakfast provided by The Original Pancake House! Proceeds benefit the North Fulton Community Charities. 2nd Annual Beat The Street For Little Feet 5K, 1mile Short Run, and Kid’s Fun Run, Saturday, September 13. Open to runners and walkers, this fun, neighborhood race takes place in historic Oakhurst. Proceeds go to the Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool, a nonprofit, parent-teacher cooperative established in 2005. Run For Recovery 5K on the campus of Kennesaw State University, Saturday, September 20. Run or walk a scenic 1 mile loop three times to complete this course. All proceeds benefit the KSU Collegiate Recovery Center where students in recovery from addiction can find a peer community of abstinence and academic support. Please note: for this race, in-store registration is at our Kennesaw and Marietta locations only. 15th Annual Framing The Future 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday, October 4. Formerly known as the Habitat For Humidity, this event raises money to help build Mt. Bethel Church’s 25th Silver Anniversary Habitat For Humanity Home. Liver Life Walk, Saturday, October 11. Come out for a day of family fun to promote liver health and wellness and raise money for a great cause. This non-race begins with a walk around Stone Mountain. AIDS Walk Atlanta and 5K Run, Sunday, October 19. Stop by any of our 4 BPRC locations to register for the 5K run associated with AIDS Walk Atlanta. This race for a very worthy cause takes place at 1:45pm and starts at the Charles Allen Gate at 10th Street at Piedmont Park. 8th Annual Silver Comet Half Marathon, Saturday, October 25th. This fast, fun race, sold out last year, and with over 1100 participants already registered, it is sure to do so again! The race starts at the Mable House Cultural Arts Center and Amphitheater in Mableton, and finishes at the Silver Comet Bike Depot. Proceeds go to Cobb County Parks and Rec, as well as several youth running programs. Zooma Marathon and 5K, Sunday, November 16. This new race takes place at Atlantic Station, and celebrates the power and beauty of women athletes. This race is open to men and women, and a portion of the proceeds go to CARE. A big post-race party is sure to make this great event! Whether entering your first or five hundred and first race, 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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