Kendell Williams has been selected as the first member to be featured in our "Membership Spotlight" - a feature in which we recognize members that are doing great things - whether it is at the association, regional, national or international level. Individuals selected for "Member Spotlight"  will be featured in our e-ewsletters to our members as well as on our website.
 
Kendell's recent achievements: 2014 NCAA Indoor Champion (Pentathlon); 2014 NCAA Outdoor Champion (Heptathlon); 2014 Indoor & Outdoor First Team All-American; 2014 SEC Outdoor Champion (Heptathlon);2014 USATF Junior Champion (100m Hurdles).

As an Association, we are so very fortunate to have an athlete as talented as Kendell Williams. We wanted to know more about her so we asked her.

• Did you always love track and field?  Do you have another sport you excel at?  Kendell: I loved Track and Field from when I first got involved at 7 years old.  I can remember when I qualified for my first USATF Regional meet in Maryland.  My Dad and I went, and that's where I kind of got the scope of how big track was. Prior to that it had been smaller local meets and practice of course.
•  What is a talent that no one knows you have? Kendell:  I can do a pretty mean back handspring and also sing like Whitney Houston.
•  Who is your greatest mentor? Kendell:  My Dad. He has always been able to help me keep things in perspective.
•  Will you use your athletic experience in your career? In what way?     Kendell: Track and Field is such a big part of my life, I don't see how it would not continue to shape my future. 

Congratulations for being in our USATF GA Member Spotlight!

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News From Our Race Walk Committee

 Race Walk Practicum & Clinic
Did you know that Race Walking is an Olympic Sport?  Whether you're a retired runner, social or casual walker who would like to learn more about "Race Walking", we're offering a free Practicum & Clinical introduction to Race Walking.

You'll learn the techniques and benefits of race walking, basic training methods, clothes, shoes and 2 rules that make race walking different from running and ordinary walking.

 People of all fitness levels are welcomed, so bring your walking shoes, comfortable walking clothes and a friend or two to race walking.  Our Practicum will be instructed by USATF Coach Jim Norvill, the Chair of USA Track & Field GA.  This is a free educational practicum session.

 When:  Tuesday August 5th & Tuesday August 12th*

Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Life Time Athletic - The Prado in the Education Room, 5580 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30342

 All-New Walking Divisions for Georgia Marathon/Half Marathons

The Michelob ULTRA Atlanta 13.1 Marathon and the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon are now more walker friendly than ever. In partnership with USATF GA, we are happy to announce new walking divisions. Participate your own way and at your own pace while competing against other walkers within your age group for race awards.

 Complete Event Details
Register for Training Here

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USATF Georgia Annual Meeting Reminder
Saturday August 23, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
Piedmont Church Conference Center
570 Piedmont Road
Marietta, GA 30066

REGISTER HERE