Brookhaven Bolt- May 19th!

The 5th annual Brookhaven Bolt 5k Race is to be held on Saturday, May 19 this year at Village Place Brookhaven. There are opportunities available now to sign up for the race, donate or volunteer. Registration for the race is currently $25 (until May 13)- course map is below. This would be a great training race for those planning on running the Peachtree in July.

All proceeds are donated directly to Ashford Park Elementary School. The group is in need of up to 60 volunteers on race day to help manage the pre-race setup, the actual race, water stations, t-shirt pickup, and clean up.

If you are interested in being a part of this incredible event send an email to thebrookhavenbolt@gmail.com or fill out your contact information on their website at www.brookhavenbolt.com.

Georgia 13.1 Half Marathon and 5k

As I've said before, Cory and I had a lot of fun in the Publix Half-Marathon Race a few months ago. We've signed up for a few races since then including the Warrior Dash this past weekend, the Peachtree Road Race, and the Blue Ridge Mountain Triathlon. This seems to be the season for races, and if the weather stays nice and temperature stays in the 60s like it is today (ha, there's no way that's happening in August...), training will be a breeze.  Signing up for these races is a good way to keep us motivated to work out.  Also, it helps justify this, Friday nights here, and the occasional stop here.  Oh, and here and here and here and here (can you say, link overload?).  I guess we should start hitting up some healthier places...

Any way... the reason for the post.... there is another race that is coming to Brookhaven this fall called the 13.1 Marathon Series. This race is highly produced and loaded with entertainment and runner perks (Craft Tech tee & spinning finisher medal).  Also, what's better than it being right in your neighborhood, along your regular training routes?

The Georgia 13.1 Half Marathon and 5k will be held on Sunday, October 2nd and the course will go throughout the Brookhaven neighborhoods and start/finish at Town Brookhaven (course map coming soon!). If you are interested in registering, register here and enter promo code CMM131 to save $10 off registration (valid through 5/19).

Happy training! Thanks Stacy for keeping us in the loop with all these races and making us feel lazy, forcing us to sign up for more!

Brookhaven Bolt- May 14th!

Since our half marathon in March, Cory and I have been itching to run another one. Last weekend we participated in the 5k Walk MS Atlanta at Piedmont Park to support the National MS society (we had a blast! See photo below), and we have already signed up for the Warrior Dash (5k obstacle race) up in North Georgia in a few weeks. Lastly, we're looking forward to possibly participating in a sprint triathlon in July as well. Phew!

There is just something about the spring season that makes me want to get out of the house and work out (sometimes...)! Not to say that I'm any sort of crazy athlete like my sister, Erica or my friend, Stacy, but I do enjoy running, swimming, biking (occasionally...), hiking, etc.

While out running for the first time in awhile yesterday, I spotted a sign in our neighborhood for the 4th annual Brookhaven Bolt. A local 5k run/walk to support our local elementary school: Ashford Park (100% of the proceeds are donated!). The run is Saturday, May 14th and starts at 8:00am. Cory and I would love to participate, but that happens to be the same day as Warrior Dash :(. The race looks like a lot of fun, and the course actually looks very similar to a few of the runs we did for training (see Course Map below). Ashford Park is a great neighborhood to run through (a bit hilly), but beautiful unique homes to look at, and LOTS of shade.

The race starts and finishes at the Village Place development (Library Coffee, Verde, Kaleidoscope, Pour, Eggs Nest, etc.). So after you're done you can grab a coffee, taco, wine, and some baby gifts!  If you aren't a big runner, and would still like to help out this event, they need a lot of volunteer support.

If you are interested in supporting this great cause and getting a little exercise at the same time, sign up today (cost is $20 and increases to $25 after May 12th)!