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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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 St. George Island Sizzler 5K St. George Island, FL Aug. 10  The Ascent 3.7 mile Hill Climb & Du Blowing Rock, NC Aug 11 
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
Victory Run for Veterans 5K/1K Aug. 24
Phenix City, AL
 Summerfest 10K/5K York, SC Aug 24  The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight 10K/5K/1mile Anderson, SC Aug. 30  Baron "Deuce" P. Braswell II Run/Walk Against Teen Violence 5K Spotsylvania, VA Sept. 21  Race for the Fallen Half Marathon/5K Cartersville, GA Sep. 21 
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 8 mile
Columbia, SC Sept. 28  The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler, 4 Miler Lynchburg, VA Sept. 28  Jazz Half Marathon/5K New Orleans, LA Oct. 12  Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 20  Spinx Runfest Marathon/
Half Marathon/10K
Greenville, SC Oct. 26
 Ole Man River Half Marathon/5K
New Orleans, LA Dec. 14
 Rocket City Marathon
Huntsville, AL Dec. 14  Myrtle Beach Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay Myrtle Beach, SC Feb. 15
Race Directors
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July issue
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The July issue is packed with great articles. Richard Ferguson discusses the importance of taking on new running challenges, Pete Rea writes about becoming a complete athlete, and new columnist, Nicholas Norfolk discusses road racing in Arkansas. There are more columns, stories from our readers, race results, and our comprehensive race calendar all in the July issue of Running Journal.
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Nancy Stedman of Tallahassee, FL, writes that heat can be dangerous to the health of the dog that accompanies you on a run. See Nancy's story on the Running Journal website at www.Running.Net.
Mary Cain was nipped at the finish line in the 1500 at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships but became the youngest member ever of the U.S. World Championships team. The Bronxville, NY, youngster has set national prep records this year in the 800, 1500 and 5,000.
Brooks has selected 26 American running coaches as semi-finalists for its "Most Inspiring Coach of the Year" award. Among those are three from the Running Journal southern coverage area: Doug Butler of Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL; Jerry Dotson of Cary High School in Cary, NC; and Danny Weed of Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast, FL. Brooks wants your help in narrowing the list of 26. Go to: www.Facebook.com/BrooksRunning.
Don Quintana is president of the New Orleans Track Club for 2013-14. Other officers elected: John Wilson, vice president; Lauren Jewett, secretary; and Tim Priest, treasurer. Members at-large are Charlene Brinkman, Aaron Croy, Pat Driscoll, Matt Greco, Brendan Minihan Jr., Nicole Muriithi, and Ross Shales.
Harriet Locke and Ruth Ketron beat Tennessee age records June 22 in Rogersville, TN, at the CASA Road Race 8K. Locke set a new Tennessee record for 81-year-olds and Ketron for 83-year-old females. Locke ran the 8K in 60:06 and Ketron in 60:51.
Sam Stewart Stroll, a 5K at Puckett, Mississippi, has a timely and handsome Superman logo. With the "Man of Steel" movie doing well, the logo really stands out. The Sept. 2 (Labor Day) event starts at 8 a.m. and includes a "Best Super Hero" costume award, so bring your cape. http://beta.active.com/puckett-ms/running/sam-stewart-stroll-2013
Scott Ludwig will sign copies of his book, A Few Degrees from Hell: White Hot Tales from the Badwater Ultramarathon, on Thursday, July 11, from 7-9 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 2900 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, and on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 3-5 p.m. at Books-A-Million in Peachtree City, GA. See story on Scott at www.Running.Net.
Daniel Kirwa of Searcy won the Arkansas RRCA Mile Run Championship on June 15 in 4:19.24, nipping Nate Carr of Little Rock, who finished in 4:19.45. Female winner was Tracy Tungac of Bryant in 5:05.
Off'n Running stores in Greensboro and High Point, NC, will become Fleet Feet Sports stores. A franchise partnership with John Dewey, owner of the stores, was announced.
Hokiebird medals will be earned by finishers of the half marathon at the Hokie Half Marathon & 5K at Blacksburg, VA, Sept. 15. Blacksburg is the home of Virginia Tech. For complete info: http://www.hokiehalf.com.
The Greenville Track Club in Greenville, SC, is one of many excellent running clubs in the South. It was established in 1972 and has over 1200 members. We recommend runners join local running clubs for many benefits, including social activities. For info on the Greenville Track Club: http://www.greenvilletrackclub.com
David Stever is the president of the River Region Runners of Montgomery, AL, for 2013-14. Other officers are Beth Johnson, vice president; Kevin Banning, treasurer; plus Janet Arant and Wesley Cure, co-secretary.
Tracey Russell, executive director of The Atlanta Track Club, has been named executive director of the ASICS LA Marathon. She will continue to serve through the 2013 AJC Peachtree Road Race before moving to Los Angeles.
Peachtree City Running Club in Georgia was founded in 1981. It is the second largest running club in Metro Atlanta. "With over 90 miles of cart paths in Peachtree City, you are bound to run into someone you know eventually (pun intended)," the website says. www.ptcrc.com
Looking for a running club? Running Journal has a list of running clubs by state on our website. Just go to www.Running.Net and click on "Resources." Then, click on Running Clubs and then on your state and there you are -- the club nearest to where you live. Explore that club's website for information. You will be among many new running friends.
Start your 4th of July holiday by running in one of the many road races across the South. Go to the Running Journal race calendar to find a race today.
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Website articles
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Making Yourself the Complete Athlete
By Pete Rea/ZAP Fitness
Each summer here at ZAP we are fortunate to have some of American long distance running's early greats come through our doors as guest speakers. From Boston Marathon winners Bill Rodgers and Greg Meyer to Patti Catalano (first American women to break 2:30 in the marathon) and Dick Beardsley, we enjoy having those who have reached the sport's pinnacle impart their knowledge. One common thread amongst these 1970s and 1980s running boomers was their style of training. In short the stars of the Carter, Reagan years ran and ran more.
The generation of Rodgers rarely opted for non-running exercise of any sort unless as a last resort. Core, dynamic mobility, and functional movement cycles were largely Greek to these stars (and to the running public in general). Moreover, pool running, stationary spinning, or any exercise that wasn't one foot in front of another was only employed when injuries arose, rarely as a part of a weekly training routine. During the last 10-15 years times have changed. Click here to read the rest of the article. Go For It!
By Richard Ferguson, Ph.D.
Maybe you're looking at running in your first race, or possibly you're considering tackling a half-marathon, maybe even a full marathon. It may be that you have been running for years and have begun to consider running an ultra event or even a triathlon. But there seems to be a little problem, and that problem is you are a bit scared of the new challenge. You are constantly asking yourself, "Can I do this?" You may possibly have some fearful visions of not being able to finish that first race, marathon, or ultra event. Truth is, the real challenge may not actually be the event you are considering running in, but the thoughts in your head that are trying to convince you that you can't be successful. New things in any aspect of life do indeed present uncertainty and can make you feel scared from time to time. But negative thoughts and feeling scared of trying new challenges can rob you of ever achieving your true potential as a runner. If you want to try something new in running, then go for it! Don't let past experiences and negative thinking hold you back from achieving your dreams. To continue reading the article, click here. |
Running Journal Grand Prix XXXVI
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The Running Journal Grand Prix is getting ready for its 36th season. The Midnight Flight 10K in Anderson, SC, will be the kick-off event once again on Friday night, Aug. 30. The popular nighttime race also features a 5K and 1 mile event. All races start and finish at the Anderson Area YMCA. For more information, see the race website: www.andersonareaymca.org.The second race of the season will be the "Run Town USA" Half-marathon in Greenville, SC on Oct. 26. The half-marathon is part of the Spinx Runfest that also features a marathon, 5K, and new this year, the Downtown 10K. See the race website for more information. The Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL, on Dec. 14 will once again give Grand Prix runners a chance to score double points. Make sure to register early for this great event and get ready to "Run Rocket City." For more information, go to www.runrocketcity.com. Additional race dates for the Grand Prix will be announced soon. Check the Grand Prix section of our website for updates. Race directors interested in having their race become part of the Running Journal Grand Prix, send an email to: rj@running.net for information.
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