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Racing South Newsletter
a Running Journal publication
'We Run the South'
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Featured Events
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 Cotton Row 10K/5K Huntsville, AL May 27 
High Country Triple Crown
June 15 - The Cub 7 miles
Valle Crucis, NC
Aug. 24 - Half marathon -
Boone, NC
Oct. 11 - The Knob 2 miles Boone, NC
 The Ascent 3.7 mile Hill Climb & Du Blowing Rock, NC Aug 11 
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 8 mile
Columbia, SC Sept. 28  Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 20
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May issue
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The May issue of Running Journal includes articles from Lena Hollmann on interval training for masters runners, Tracy Harris counts down her top 10 ways that you know you are training for a marathon, and new columnist Mary Margaret McEachern writes about the highs and lows of running. More columns, race results, and our comprehensive race calendar all in the May issue of Running Journal!
If you are not currently a subscriber to Running Journal, see the special offer at the end of this newsletter and subscribe today!
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Running News
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Boston "determination" followed the terrorist attacks as runners throughout the south, across the nation, and around the world ran to show that we are not afraid and will keep running. Thanks to all who gave tribute to Boston in so many ways. To help those affected by the tragic events, go to the Boston Athletic Association website at http://www.baa.org, where you can donate to the One Fund Boston and get other information about the Boston Marathon.
A running memorial tree was created at Fort Smith, Arkansas to honor the late Dolores DeMoss, longtime runner. Numerous medals and other running honors were hung on the tree by her husband, Oakie DeMoss. See the touching story and photos in the Times Record newspaper:
http://swtimes.com/sections/features/tree-pays-tribute-beloved-wife-runner.html
The USATF Foundation has awarded youth club grants, including these in the Running Journal southern area: Cross Country for Youth (NC), $2500; East Orlando Track Club (FL), $1000; Evolution Track Club (NC), $1500; Lightning Spikes Track Club (GA), $2000; Midlands Surge Youth Track Club (SC), $1600; Miramar Optimist Track Club (FL), $1500; Norfolk Real Deal Track Club (VA), $1500; Premier Athletics Track Club (GA), $1500; Raleigh Walkers (NC), $1500; Tri-City Striders (AL), $1500; and the Virgil Simpson Roadrunners Track Club (NC), $1500.
The New Orleans Track Club is offering scholarships to new college freshmen who are active in running. Four one thousand dollar scholarships will be awarded to those individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. participated in a minimum of 8 NOTC races in the past 12 months; 2. was an active member of their 2013 High School Track Team; or 3. was an active member of their 2012 High School Cross Country Team.
A perfect day for Scott Minert of the Gulf Winds Track Club, Tallahassee, FL: "Waking up at the beach and having banana pancakes for breakfast after a 12-mile run at sunrise." (Scott was featured in the April issue of the club newsletter, The Fleet Foot.)
A new marathon will be held three days after Christmas at Little Rock, Arkansas. The inaugural Three Bridges Marathon will cross the Big Dam Bridge, Two Rivers Bridge, and the Clinton Presidential Bridge via the North Little Rock Arkansas River Trail.
Virginia Senior Games will be held May 16-17 at Newport News Park. The games are track and field events for those over age 50. Also planned are a 5K and 10K road race.
Myth: All organic foods are healthy. "Fact: Organic cookies and ice cream are still cookies and ice cream. Organic foods (or the ingredients) are grown without pesticides, antibiotics or growth hormones. That may be admirable but it doesn't automatically make it a health food, lower in calories or higher in nutrients. Read your labels!" (Ashley Hofeditz, RD, LDN, in the Memphis Runners Track Club newsletter, The Roadrunner.)
Running vacations allow you to enjoy time off while maintaining your mileage. You can find heritage-rich races all over the South by checking the Running Journal race calendar for the area where you want to vacation. Pick a date when there's a local race and enjoy.
Yolanda Holder, who power walked 120 marathons last year to break the Guinness world record of most marathons in a calendar year by a woman, will be the guest speaker May 10 in Conway, Arkansas. The California gal will speak at the pasta party prior to the Women Can Run/Walk 5K.
Good advice: Life is not just about the steps you take but the footprints you leave. Also, consider having a pair of dry socks at the end of a long race. You and your feet may be happier.
Miami area running: The Miami Runners Club welcomes athletes of all ages and ability levels. We are a club that prides itself on the diversity of its members. In a multi-cultural community we are a force that brings its people together with the common goal of spreading the word of fitness and good health throughout South Florida and beyond. Info: http://www.miamirunnersclub.com
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Website article
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Will I Ever Run Another PR?
By Bryan Graydon
Like most runners, I look to run each and every race as fast as I possibly can, but lately those times have not been what I have wanted. With every passing race, I begin to ask myself, "Are my fastest times behind me?"
I had run on and off since college to try to keep fit and in shape for other sports I played. It wasn't until around age 30 that I started to take it seriously. I would not call myself an overly talented runner, but one who trained hard and wasn't afraid to put in the work to better his racing performances. Click here to read the rest of the article. "One Fund Boston" USATF Georgia Contributes ...  USATF Georgia announced this weekend that it has organized a fundraiser to support "One Fund Boston, Inc.", the organization created to to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013. Through a generous contribution from one of our Olympic Athletes, we are offering all contributing donors an opportunity to win a very special piece of art, "Boston 4/15", created by Olympian Roald Bradstock. All donors are eligible to win. All you need to do is donate. Click here for the rest of the article. |
Running Journal Grand Prix XXXV
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Only one race remains on this season's Running Journal Grand Prix. The Cotton Row 10K on Memorial Day (May 27) in Huntsville, AL, will be the last chance to score points. We hope all Grand Prix competitors will join us in Huntsville. Final awards will be given out after the 10K.
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Marathon & Long Distance Directory
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The June issue of Running Journal will feature the semi-annual Marathon & Long Distance Directory listing races from the 20K to the ultra being held from July-Dec. 2013. There is still time to list your event in this special directory, but you must act quickly!
If you are a race director of a long distance event during this time period and have not received info from us on including your race in this directory, please email us at rj@running.net or click here to download the questionnaire.
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If you are looking for race results from across the South, make sure to check the Running Journal website often for the latest results. New results are added daily. Click here to go to the results page now. And if you are a race director, remember to email your results to Running Journal (rj@running.net).
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Featured Events
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Race Directors in the South -- List Your Race in the Running Journal Race Calendar
Don't forget to send information on your race for the print and online Running Journal Race Calender, plus this Racing South Newsletter. It's easy to list your event. Click here to submit your race details to our race calendar today.
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