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Trail Run – Little Mulberry Park Saturday May 21st at 9am

Little Mulberry Park - Entrance

Little Mulberry Park – foot trail

Fleet Fee of Johns Creek is doing a run THIS SATURDAY! The run starts at 9:00am at Little Mulberry Park. There are several different parking lots, so be sure to follow the directions provided below.

The run will be broken into both a beginner group and an advanced group. The beginner loop is going to consist of a 3 mile run along the Ravine Loop Trail. The trail is going to have decent elevation gains/losses and will force runners to focus on both running and hiking when necessary. The advanced loop extends closer to six miles and will traverse both the Ravine Loop and parts of the Fast Mulberry Trail.

There are four points that will be focused on during the run:
1. Map Reading: this is going to be necessary skill for our group runs going forward.
2.Trail Recognition: understanding how to handle different terrains as well as the ability to know where you are on the trail is essential.
3. GPS: The Fleet Feet team will spend a bit of time prior to the run discussing GPS on the trails and they will take the time after to answer any questions people have about different devices.
4. Running With a Partner: This is probably the most important thing to focus on as it instills good safety habits and makes the run more enjoyable.

Markers will be set up along the trail to inform runners of when to use their maps during the run. This is meant to be a lot of fun, but will also help reinforce necessary trail running skills.

Recommended Products:
Trail Running shoes, hydration belt or hand held water bottle, sweat wicking clothing, nutrition (i.e. gels or cliff bar), GPS device, and a phone if possible.

Address: 3855 Fence Road, Auburn,GA (note: the address listed brings you close to the park, if you use this plan on heading east on fence road once you reach the destination. The park will be on your left.

The page at Trimble Outdoors provides a bit of information about the trails at Little Mulberry including elevation, GPS coordinates, over 50 trail pictures and points of interest.

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Running Events in and near Gwinnett


Saturday November 14

INAUGURAL RUN FOR REBECCA 5K

Wills Park - ALPHARETTA
5K – 7:00A.M.
DAVID GRUBER: 678-386-2028 info@partnersforcare.org http://run.partnersforcare.org

RUN FOR SHELTER
5KTribble Mill Park - LAWRENCEVILLE
FUN RUN – 9:00A.M., 5K – 9:30A.M.
JANET RUSSELL: 770-945-1261 janet@runforshelter.org http://www.runforshelter.org
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Youth Track and Field in Gwinnett


Someone just recently posted a question about youth Track and Field in Gwinnett.  It seems most times the schools are the best place to start. My son just started Cross Country for the first time at Norcross High School. He had a good time, ran at least 4 miles a day (sometimes 7-8) and competed on the weekends at different 5K events. He enjoined it and built up some great friendships – he intends to continue in the spring in track and fields and then run through the summer program with the other boys. By the fall he’ll be ready for Cross Country again.

In the mean time to answer the youth running question. Outside of the high schools and some middles school you can try:

Lightning Spikes

Registration for the 2010 Season Begins November 21, 2009. Registration will be held at Berkmar High School between 12pm-2pm. Download and complete registration forms off their site.

Jackrabbit Track & Field Clinic -

Jackrabbit Club – 2090A Hwy 317 #422, Suwannee, GA 30024  404-545-8304  info@jackrabbitclub.com  The program is for kids 7-18. They are memebers of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the United States of America Track & Field Association (USATF)
Victory Thoroughbreds

I believe they still are active in Norcross try their number 770-572-7885.

Try to contact the USA Track and Field Georgia Association at Email: inezfinch@aol.com or 770- 977-1850 for Inez Finch. I’ve also emailed Inez for information – once I get it I’ll post it online.

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The Late Harvest Run: 5K Run/Walk October 17


2009 Dunwoody Late Harvest Run Sponsored by The Dunwoody Restaurant Group, Operation Boot Camp and Eagle Rock Distributor

What:
5K run/walk on a predetermined course through Dunwoody Begins and ends at the Dunwoody Farm House Party to follow at The Dunwoody Tavern that evening

Date:
Saturday, October 17

Time:
Registration begins at 8:00 AM at The Dunwoody Farmhouse. Registration closes at 8.45 AM
Run begins at 9:00 AM

Where to Register:
Registration begins…October 1
Pre-registration available

Cost:
$25 per runner that includes a t-shirt and dinner. Children under 10 are free

Proceeds from the event will be donated to The Dunwoody Farmhouse and Atlanta Humane Society

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Next Christian Runner’s Club Group Run at Suwanee Creek Park


christianrunnnersThe Christian Runners Club started as a small little running group in north Atlanta that decided to pray before they run, giving praise and thanks to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

It’s expanded since and continues meeting and running throughout the Metro Atlanta area.

Their next free group run is July 18 @ 7am on the Suwanee Greenway meeting at the southernmost trailhead: Suwanee Creek Park at 1175 Buford Highway, Suwanee, 30024.  The park is across the street from the animal rescue center and Suwanee Creek bike shop. The trail is about 9 miles.  Run more or less as needed for your training schedule.

Next Runs on Schedule:
July 26: Tribble Mill Park.
August 1 Hebron.

Always call ahead to check the Gwinnett contact # 678 325 9582
Call anytime to confirm run details.
Richard Hopkins is the person heading the group. His contact number is 678-446-9888 ChristianRunners, Atlanta, GA

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