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Issue: # 102
March 2016

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Alabama 
April 9, Hoover - 15th Annual High Country 5K, 8am; $20 before 3/25, $25 3/26-4/8, $30 on Race Day. Info: Mark Johnson, 452 Park Ave., Hoover, AL 35226; (205)822-1360 (x239), mjohnson@shadescrest.org, www.shadescrest.org.

April 10, Huntsville - 3rd Annual Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon, 7am; $65 3/1-31; $75 4/1-10. Info: Register at www.active.com, www.bridgestreethalfmarathon.com

April 23, Gadsden - Physicians Who Care 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk; 9am; $25 by 4/18. Info: Physicians Who Care, One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901; Lisa Dobbins or Beth Couch (256)547-3124, lisa@physicianswho.care, beth@physicianswho.care, www.physicianswho.care 
 
May 30, Huntsville - 37th Annual Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run, 10K 7am; 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am; $15 each/10K & 5K by 3/31, $20 4/1-4/30; $25 5/1-15, $40 after 5/15; $10/1 mi. by 4/30, $12 5/1-15, after 5/15 $15. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, Register at www.active.com, www.cottonrowrun.com 
  
Arkansas   
April 2, Bentonville  -Run Bentonville Half Marathon, Relay, 5K & Fun Run; 7am; after 2/1 $65/Half, $45/Relay, $30/5K. Info: Layne Moore, 215 SW A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712; (479)464-7275, lmoore@bentonvillear.com, www.runbentonville.com. 
 
April 10, Fayetteville - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:05am; $90/Marathon by 3/27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $80/Half by 3/27, $85 3/28-4/7; $35/5K by 3/27, $40 3/28-4/7. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com

April 22-23, Russellville - RussVegas Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am (4/23); $55/$65/$75; 5K Glow Run (4/22), 8:15pm; 1 Mile (4/22), 7pm. Info: RussVegas Half Marathon, POB 1407, Russellville, AR 72811; (479)970-4394, chris@russvegashalf.com, www.russvegashalf.com  
  
April 30, Little Rock - Butterfly Swamp 5K, 9:30am; $25 by 4/20, after $30. Info: Deborah Palludan, 4410 Pine Dr., Benton, AR 72019, (501)766-1315, karpmo2015@gmail.com, www.karpmo.org

May 21, Hot Springs - 21st Annual Norma Lampert Memorial Lupus Springers 5K Race & Walk to End Lupus, 8am (Mid-America Park); $21 before 5/19, after 5/19 $25. Info: (501)525-9380, lupusarkhs@direclynx.net, Online Registration: www.lupus-arkansas.com 
 
Florida
March 25, Robinson Preserve, Bradenton - 8th Annual Robinson Preserve 5K & 10K, 6:30pm; $35/5K, $40/10K by 3/19. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.fit2run.com 

April 1, Demens Landing/St. Petersburg - Heroes 5K/10K Memorial Run, 6:30pm; $30/5K, $35/10K by 3/26. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.fit2run.com 

April 17, Boca Raton (FAU) - Multiple Myeloma 5K Boca Raton, 5K & 1 Mile; 7am; $25/5K, $20/1 Mile by 4/16. Info: Shawna Camilleri, 4751 Bocaire Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487; (954)249-3420, floridamultiplemyeloma5k@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/FloridaMM5K

May 29, Tampa (Al Lopez Park) - 2nd Annual Memorial Day Run For The Warriors, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile; 7:30am; $35 by 5/25, $40 Race Day. Info: Rebecca Herron, 5101C Backlick Rd., Annandale, VA 22003; (910)381-8272, rherron@hopeforthewarriors.org,
http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/story/18838753/run-for-the-warriors

June 4, Fort Lauderdale - Heroes In Recovery 6K South Florida, 8am; Huizenga Plaza/32 East Las Olas Blvd.; $25 by 3/8, $30 by 4/30, $35 by 6/3, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/south-florida/

June 5, Osteen to DeBary - ECHO Half Marathon, 6:15am (on beautiful paved trail); 5K, 7am; Discount code "2016" for $10 off the half; $60/Half, $25/5K thru 3/31; $70/Half, $25/5K 4/1-5/8; $80/Half, $30/5K 5/9 thru Race Day. Info: Jennifer@FinalMileRaceManagement.com, www.EchoHalf.com 

Georgia
March 26, Atlanta (Piedmont Park) - Atlanta Children's Shelter 8th Annual 5 To Thrive 5K Run/Walk & Bunny Run, 8am; $35 by 3/25, $40 on Race Day. Info: Carmen Simmons, 607 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; (404)892-3713, csimmons@acsatl.org, www.acsatl.org 
 
April 16, Roswell - 15th Annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K; 10K 7:30am; 5K 7:45am; Fun Run 7:50am; $30/5K, $40/10K, $100/Family 2/29-4/10; $35/5K, $45/10K, $110/Family 4/11-15; $15/Fun Run. Info: (770)642-9185, info@homestretch.org; Register at www.active.com or www.runtheriver.org

April 23, Thomasville - Rose City 10K Run, 8am; Rose City 1 Mile Run, 9:30am; $20/10K, $12/1 mi. by 4/9, after $23/10K, $15/1 mi. Info: Rose City Run, Lucretia Roddenbery, POB 1037, Thomasville, GA 31799; (229)226-9878, rcr@ymca-thomasville.org, www.ymca-thomasville.org

June 4, Atlanta (Piedmont Park) - Strong4Life Superhero Sprint, 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am; $25/5K, $30 on Race Day. $20/1 Mile (Adults), $12 (Children 12-under). Info: Lydia George (404)785-7315, lydia.george@choa.org, www.choa.org/superhero

June 4, Eatonton - Torture Trail 10K Road Race, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; $20/$12. Info: Farmers & Merchants Bank, POB 4450, Eatonton, GA 31024; Torture Trail Race Committee (706)485-9941, dhudson@ibankfmb.com or amullis@ibankfmb.com, www.ibankfmb.com 

July 4, Atlanta - AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K, Lottery registration is open from March 15-22; 7:30am/Main Start (start times vary by wave). Info: http://www.ajc.com/s/peachtree/

July 23, Atlanta - Heroes In Recovery 6K Atlanta, 8am; $25 by 5/2, $30 by 7/1, $35 by 7/22, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com,  http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/atlanta-georgia/ 

Nov. 5-6, Savannah - Rock 'N' Roll Savannah Marathon, Half Marathon & 2-Person Half Marathon Relay (11/5), 7am; 5K & 1 Mile (11/6), 1pm; Kids Rock (11/6), 3:15pm. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com
 
Kentucky
May 21, Lexington -Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Post-race celebration with live band; Horse-country inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off. Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com,
 
Oct. 16, Midway - Iron Horse Half Marathon, 8am (EST). Info: Chuck Griffis, 317 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY 40502; (859)335-1818, info@ironhorsehalfmarathon.com, www.ironhorsehalfmarathon.com
 
Maryland  
April 3, Baltimore - 4th Annual Flashback 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk, 9am; Goucher College; Dress in your best 80s and 90s costumes; $35/Adult 5K $20/Adult 1 Mile Walk; $10/Child 5K (12-under), $10/Child 1 Mile Walk (12-under). Info: Jenna Laube - 5krace@jlbalt.org,https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/flashback-5k
 
April 17, Stevensville - 6th Annual Annapolis/Kent Island Run & Dog Walk, 10K & 5K Run, 2 Mile Dog Walk; 8:45am-10K Timed Run; 9am-5K Timed Run, 9:05am-Timed Dog Race, 9:10am-Dog Walk; $20 Students, $30 Veteran, $35 Civilian, $25 Virtual Participation, Deadline 4/13; $40 on Race Day. Info: Jaime McGrade (631)930-9054, Jaime@VetDogs.org, https://Race4Vets.VetDogs.org

April 23, Silver Spring - Ben's Run, 5 Miles, 5K, 1 Mile, 8am; $30, $35 late. Info: Clare Goldfogle, 18 Jaystone Ct., Silver Spring, MD 20905, (301)602-7288, goldfogle@verizon.net, www.bensrun.org 
 
Mississippi
May 7, Corinth - Coke 10K, 8:20am Wheelchair; 8:30am Runners; $20 thru 4/10, $25 4/11 thru 5/6. Info: Coke 10K, POB 239, Corinth, MS 38835; Mona Lisa Grady (662)284-4858, mgrady@corinthcoke.com www.coke10k.com  

North Carolina
   
March 26, Between Brevard & Hendersonville - Dupont Forest 12K Trail Race, 10am; $35 by 3/24, after $40. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, jusrun@jusrunning.com, www.jusrunning.com 

April 16, Wake Forest - NCRPA Recre8 5K, 9:30am; $35, after 3/31 $45 (all registration ends 4/14); Race Location: 701 Harris Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Info: Meghan Hawkins (919)435-9457, mhawkins@wakeforestnc.gov, www.ncparkrun.com/wakeforest.

April 23, Hiddenite - RockyFest Trail Races, 5K, 10K & 20K; 8am; $20 by 4/11, after $30. Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, http://rockyfacepark.com/rockyfest/

May 6, Salisbury - TWAM (Teens With A Mission) 5K & Fun Run, 1/2 Mile FR=7:30pm; 5K=8pm; $20 by 5/1, after $25. Info: First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, 308 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Delaine Fowler (336)266-4392, delaine6@hotmail.com, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org, www.salisburyfirstpres.org

May 7, Concord - Run Five For Farm Hope Thrive, 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run, 9:30am; 5K $25, Kids FR $10 postmarked by 5/2; Race Day: 5K $30, Kids FR $15. Info: Josh Moose, POB 1212, Kannapolis, NC 28082, (704)425-8555, josh@farmhopethrive.org, http://www.farmhopethrive.org/5k-event.html 

May 7, Smithfield - Johnston Health Foundation Champions 5K Run/Walk & 5K Dog Run/Walk, 9am; Johnston Health Smithfield-509 Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC; $35/5K Run/Walk, $45/5K Dog Run/Walk. For Registration and other information call (919)938-7169 or visit us online at www.johnstonhealth.org/champions5k

May 14, Wilmington - OrthoWilmington 5K, 8am; Race benefits Girls on the Run & STRIDE of Coastal Carolina; $20, Late fees: $5-$10 depending on when registering. Info: Aileen Sutton (910)251-9622 (x266), aileen.sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org, https://www.sportoften.com/event/28179/orthowilmington-5k 
 
May 28, Mint Hill - Mint Hill Lions Club 5K, 8am; $18 by 5/25, after $28. Info: Gary Cooper, 7725 Matthews Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227; (704)578-7625, gary@garycooper.org, www.minthilllions.com
 
May 28, Salisbury - Bare Bones 5K, 8:30am; 1/2 Mile Fun Run, 9:15am; $20/5K, $25/Late Fee; Fun Run/Free. Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org

June 11, Charlotte - Heroes In Recovery 6K Charlotte, 8am; McAlpine Creek Park/8711 Monroe Road Entrance; $25 by 3/6, $30 by 5/1, $35 by 6/10, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/charlotte-nc/

June 18, Hiddenite - Vertical Mile Challenge, 1 Vertical Mile; 8am; $30 by Thursday, June 16 (12pm). Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, http://rockyfacepark.com/the-vertical-mile-challenge 

June 25, Winston-Salem - Ace 5K Run and Walk, 9am; $25. Info: Ruben Gonzales, 3416 Imperial Dr., High Point, NC 27265; (336)817-2633, rgonzo1122gm@gmail.com, www.shawaceacademy.com  

July 8, Lenoir - Blackberry GLOW 5K and One Mile Fun Run, 5K 8:30pm; 1 Mile 8pm; 5K $25, 1 Mile $15 by 6/29, after $30/$20. Info: Breanna McKay, 101 Willow St., Lenoir, NC 28645, (828)572-0802, breanna.mckay@shelterhomecc.org, https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Lenoir/BlackberryGlow5kandFunRun

July 9, Wilmington - 34th Annual Tri-Span 5K/10K, 7am; $25/5K, $30/10K by 5/15, after 5/15 $30/5K, $35/10K; Race Day $35/5K, $40/10K. Info: Dalia Nir, YMCA, 11 South Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403; (910)508-0044 (c), (910)251-9622 x 246, dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org, Register Online: www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org

South Carolina
April 2, Charleston - 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K 8am; Competitive Wheelchair; $65 Until Sold Out (38,500); Price deadlines apply to online registration). Info: Julian Smith (843)856-1949, crbridgerun@att.net, www.bridgerun.com

April 23, Columbia - Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk & 3 Mile Walk; 8:30am; $35 thru 4/22; $45 on Race Day. Info: Jeanna Moffett, POB 5092, Columbia, SC 29250; (803)731-2100, info@carolinamarathon.org, www.HeartAndSoleRun.com   

April 23, Greenville - TD Bank Reedy River Run, 7:20am/Youth Mile Run, 7:25am/5K, 7:55am/10K; 10K $25 (Limit 1,500 in 10K), 5K $20, Youth Mile $10. Info: Mike Caldwell, 111 Gascony Dr., Greenville, SC 29609, (503)329-6453, mikecaldwell@me.com, http://tdbankreedyriverrun.com

May 1, North Myrtle Beach - DivasŪ Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; $110/Half 2/1-4/28; $65/5K 2/1-4/28; $125/Half, $80/5K at the Health & Fitness Boutique (if capacity has not been reached). Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com

May 6, Travelers Rest - GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K, 6:30pm; $6 by 4/29, after $11. Info: Chad Carlson, 701 Grove Rd., Greenville, SC 29605; (864)442-7671, ccarlson@ghs.org, www.ghs.org/swamprabbit5k 
 
May 28, Greenville - Take Flight 5K, Kids Mile; 8:30am; $25/5K until 5/26 ($30 after 5/26); $10/Kid's Run. Info: Joe Lanahan, 21 Airport Rd. Ext., Greenville, SC 29607; (864)303-0744, joelanahan@hotmail.com,
Tennessee 
March 26, Memphis (Cancer Survivors Park) - SRVS Kids and Families Bunny Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9am; $30 race day. Info: Cheryl McCaskill, 3971 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, TN 38118, (901)312-6802, cheryl.mccaskill@srvs.org, www.srvs.org  

April 16, MetroCenter, Nashville
- Purity Dairies Moosic City Dairy Dash 5K/10K & The Smitty 15K (The 2016 Tennessee State 15K Championship); 5K Run/Walk 8am; 10K/15K Run 8:30am, 1 Mile Fun Run 7:30am; $35/5K, $40/10K, $45/15K by 4/15; $40/5K, $45/10K, $50/15K on race day. Info: Frank (Smitty) Schmidt (615)851-2630, fjs-assoc@comcast.net, www.puritydairydash.com 
 
April 30, Nashville - St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (formerly St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon), 7:15am; 5K 6:45am; Register today & save $15 with code RJ2016 (Valid for 1/2 Marathon Only, expires 4/24/16); Kids Rock on May 1, 2pm Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com

May 21, Memphis - Heroes In Recovery 6K Memphis, 8am; Overton Park/389 E. Parkway North; $25 by 3/20, $30 by 5/8, $35 by 5/20, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/memphis-tn/

June 18, Bell Buckle - Bell Buckle RC-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run, 7am; $30 thru 5/1, $35 5/2-31, $40 6/1-16, after 6/16 $45. Info: Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce, POB 222, Bell Buckle, TN 37020; Jenny Hunt (931)389-9663, info@bellbucklechamber.com, www.active.com (online registration until 6/16, 10pm); Printable applications: www.bellbucklechamber.com/events/rc-moon-pie-festival-and-10-mile-run/

Virginia  
April 10, Reston - Runners Marathon of Reston, Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $95. Info: Pat Brown, 2260 Gunsmith Sq., Reston VA 20191; pat_brown_usa@yahoo.com, www.runnersmarathon.com

May 29, Alexandria - Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon, 7:30am; Kid's 1K Fun Run, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; $70/Half, $40/5K by 3/31; $80/Half, $50/5K by 5/27; $85/Half, $55/5K by 5/28; $90/Half, $60/5K on Race Day; $15/Kid's 1K thru 5/29. Info: Nicholas Panebianco, 725 South West Street #725, Alexandria, VA 22314; (301)807-8529, racedirector@mc-coop.org, http://www.mc-coop.org/alexandria_running_festival.aspx  

Marathons
April 10, Fayetteville, AR - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:05am; $90/Marathon by 3/27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $80/Half by 3/27, $85 3/28-4/7; $35/5K by 3/27, $40 3/28-4/7. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com 

April 10, Reston, VA - Runners Marathon of Reston, Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $95. Info: Pat Brown, 2260 Gunsmith Sq., Reston VA 20191; pat_brown_usa@yahoo.com, www.runnersmarathon.com 

April 30, Nashville, TN - St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (formerly St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon), 7:15am; 5K 6:45am; Register today & save $15 with code RJ2016 (Valid for 1/2 Marathon Only, expires 4/24/16); Kids Rock on May 1, 2pm Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com

May 7, Wartrace, TN - Strolling Jim 41.2/26.2/6.2, 41.2miles/Marathon/10K; 7am; $75/$65/$30 by 5/5, after: $85/$75/$40. Info: Steve Durbin, 445 W. Blount Ave., Unit 108, Knoxville, TN 37920, (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, www.sj40mile.com

May 21, Lexington, KY - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Post-race celebration with live band; Horse-country inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off. Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.com
 
May 29, Burlington, VT - People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. Info: (802)863-8412, info@runvermont.org, www.RunVCM.org 

Nov. 5-6, Savannah, GA - Rock 'N' Roll Savannah Marathon, Half Marathon & 2-Person Half Marathon Relay (11/5), 7am; 5K & 1 Mile (11/6), 1pm; Kids Rock (11/6), 3:15pm. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com

Multisports
April 9, Tallahassee, FL - Red Hills Triathlon, S-1/3 mi., B-18 mi., R-3.1 mi.; 7:30am/EST; $129 before 3/1; $139 3/1-3/25; $149 3/26-4/7. Info: Kathy McDaris, Race Dir., 701 Litchfield Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312; (850)422-3130, mcdaris@comcast.net, www.redhillstri.com

May 22, Fayetteville, AR - Ladies DU Fayetteville,
R-2 mi., B-11 mi., R-2 mi.; 8am; $45 indiv./$75 Relay by 4/1; after $55 indiv./$95 Relay. Info: City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation, 1455 S. Happy Hollow Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701; Tiffany Gaulke (479)444-3463, tgaulke@fayetteville-ar.gov, http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/parks

Ultra 
May 7, Wartrace, TN - Strolling Jim 41.2/26.2/6.2, 41.2miles/Marathon/10K; 7am; $75/$65/$30 by 5/5, after: $85/$75/$40. Info: Steve Durbin, 445 W. Blount Ave., Unit 108, Knoxville, TN 37920, (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, www.sj40mile.com


Running News

The Wallflowers will perform April 30 at the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon at Nashville, TN. www.Running.Net.

Space Coast Marathon at Cocoa, FL, named winner of best race shirt at RRCA National Convention.

Sweet Music at Sarasota. Read Ellen Jaffe Jones' insights about the Sarasota Music Half Marathon at www.Running.Net.

Team USA best ever at World Indoor Games with 23 medals, 13 gold.  

Visualize. Know you can accomplish what you allow in your race and in the long run of life. Goal of both is to finish successfully.

Eat Fat, Get Fat? Or, Eat Fat, Get Healthy! Sports Nutrionist Nancy Clark gives insight on what fats to consume. www.Running.Net.

Publix Georgia Marathon and half marathon in Atlanta drew about 10,000 participants at Centennial Olympic Park.

Checklist for your race. Handy preparation guide from Running Zone, Melbourne, FL. See list in Features at www.Running.Net.

Joan Benoit Samuelson to run Cherry Blossom 10 Ten Mile on April 3 at Washington, DC, will conduct clinic, go for 10-mile age group record. 

Youth allows running the wide curve, age takes the wiser course. Keep going ...

George Washington Patriot Run will be first race held on grounds of Mt. Vernon. Significant race date: Sept. 11. www.Running.Net.

We are all tested in every mile of our mortal existence. What you share will be passed on to another runner along your path.

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