Let’s Hit Those Trails!
This cool weather has Peachy feeling really frisky! He/she/it? started thinking in 5, 7and 5 syllable sentences on an early morning run. Do you Haiku too? Visit our Facebook or Twitter page and share your original running Haiku. Who knows, Peachy may post it on our website!
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Time to hit the dirt
BPRC group trail run
At Vickery Creek
That’s right, the BPRC/Subaru Trail Running Series is back! Our next installment takes us to beautiful Vickery Creek, part of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. We have a 4 mile route set up with options for additional mileage if you so choose. This route is fairly technical in places, but should prove a fun challenge for all! And, don’t let the word run scare you … walkers and day hikers will enjoy this scenic trail too! Check out the ruins of a 19th century mill, and the still standing mill manager’s house while enjoying the morning. We start the run/walk at 8:00am, but if you would like to meet at BPRC Marietta and carpool or caravan, we will take off from there at 7:30.
BPRC staff members are often asked if special equipment is recommended for trail running. The answer is yes, depending on how you hit the trails. We also highly recommend trail running shoes for the avid day hiker. They offer the same protection as hiking boots, but are much lighter weight. To really learn about the specific technology making a trail shoe different from a road shoe, our own Mike Cosentino (founder of BPRC, and serious trail running geek) put together a video we call “Trail Shoes 101.” Mike does a great job of demystifying this equipment.
For safety purposes, space is limited, so please RSVP below and let us know you're coming.
The Details:
What: BPRC/Subaru Trail Run
Where: Vickery Creek (directions follow)
When: Sunday, August 2, 8:00am run, 7:30 Caravan or Carpool
Register Now!
Directions from Atlanta: Take GA 400N to exit 6, Northridge Road. Turn right at the top of the ramp. Proceed to Roswell Road, and turn right. Continue on Roswell Road until it becomes S. Atlanta Street at the intersection of Azalea Dr. and Riverside Road. Follow S. Atlanta Street up to the top of the hill at historic downtown Roswell. Turn right on Mill Street into the Old Roswell Mill. Parking is available in the far back corner at the bottom of the hill. Look for the Big Peach Subaru.
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Big Peach Sizzler Race
Early sign up for Tech T
Cool, fast, fun 10K
You’ve read all the teasers, now it’s time to give up some details! In-store registration for the Big Peach Sizzler 10K (formerly called Buckhead Sizzler) begins on July 27th. If you would like to be amongst the first to register, head on over to your closest BPRC location and sign up. There will be several opportunities to get your number to you when it comes in. Why the rush? Be one of the first 800 to register in-store and come out on race day, and receive a Saucony tech-T. If you’re #801 or higher, or prefer to sign up on line, don’t worry…we’ve got a great looking cotton T for you! (Hint: check out the awesome logo to the right for a sneak peak at the T-shirt design.)
Other outstanding things about this race:
- Blazing fast course can be used as Peachtree Road Race qualifier
- Timing chips for all participants
- Free race entry with any Saucony purchase of $75.00 or more
- Sign up early and spend August with Jeanne’s Body Tech! Bring proof of registration, and then have unlimited access to JBT for the entire month of August for only $25.00. That small fee includes entry to the facility, and as many classes you would like to attend!
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Run For Life is here
5K or 10K – your choice
Great Kennesaw race
Quick reminder that the 26th Annual Georgia Games Run For Life is this coming Saturday the 25th. The 10K starts at 7:00am, and the 5K run and fun walk start at 8:15. There’s even a 1 mile fun run at 8:45, and a Tot Trot for the little ones at 9:00. All proceeds benefit the Georgia Sports Foundation’s fight against childhood obesity. In-store registration continues until 8:00pm Weds. at BPRC Decatur, Atlanta and Marietta, and until 8:00pm Thurs. at BPRC Kennesaw.
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On road or on trail,
May Your Best Miles Be Those
Covered On Foot. YAY! (Cheap way to get that 5th syllable!)
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