Hot to Trot Trail Work Day – Corrected Date!

2009 July 1
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We’ll be clearing some overgrown trails at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve on Sunday, July 19, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, focusing on the sewer/creek trail. GUTS will provide water and a light lunch (subs).

Please bring your own work gloves and Implements of Destruction (IOD). Suggested IODs are: pruners, lopers, hatchet/axes, hand saws, machetes. Be sure to mark you IOD so that it doesn’t end up in my car, and eventually my work shed.

It is strongly suggested that you wear long pants and long sleeves. The trail is full of poison ivy and blackberry vines. Also, while no yellow jackets have been spotted, I’m 100% sure that they are there. If you are allergic, please tell someone and bring any meds you may need. Don’t make us perform a tracheotomy with a rusty IOD!

The preserve is located at 2580 Pine Bluff Dr., Decatur, GA 30033.

Please rsvp to hottotrot@getguts.com so we may plan accordingly.

GUTS Group Run, Sunday, June 28

2009 June 24
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We’ll be running on the beautiful Suwanee Greenway this Sunday, June 28. The multi-use trail begins in George F. Pierce Park in Gwinnett County on Buford Highway and runs along Suwanee Creek to the city of Buford’s Suwanee Creek Park.
The trail is apx. 9.5 miles, however, runners can turn around at any point to get the mileage they need for the day!

When: Sunday, June 28th – Start time 8:30 a.m.

Directions:
SPECIAL NOTE: GUTS runners will be meeting at the McGinnis Ferry entrance.

Take 85 N (from Atlanta) get off at Old Peachtree Rd exit and turn left. Turn right onto Satellite Blvd (about 3 lights down). Then turn left onto McGinnis Ferry Road (at major 4 way intersection about 2 miles). Greenway is on the left about a mile or so down. Park at the Sports Complex or if there’s room the little parking lot right in front. For more information on the trails, please visit: http://georgiatrails.com/trails/suwaneegreenway.html

GUTS will be providing bagels & fluids after the run. If you will be meeting the group, RSVP to getguts@hotmail.com with Suwannee or bust in the subject line so we can make sure there’s enough food for all.

Women’s Clinic @ Phidippides Atlanta

2009 May 20
by getguts

phidippedesPhidippides Atlanta is hosting a special women’s forum and shopping night Wednesday, May 20, featuring special guest Theresa Wenzel, Athletic Director at Georgia Tech. The fun starts @ 6:30 pm at the Ansley Mall location.

Discounts, bra fitting, training info, fun and food!

Please RSVP at www.phidippides.com

Georgia State Park Pass Fees to Skyrocket

2009 May 18
by getguts

A controversial fee hike is about to hit Georgia State Parks. On May 20, the fees for park passes will jump to $5 per car (from $3). The Annual pass will jump to $50. You still can purchase an Annual pass for $30, at least until May 20th.

John Teeples Runs for the Heroes

2009 May 8
by getguts

hohlogoOver the Memorial Day Weekend, John Teeples, winner of the Pinhoti 100 and sponsor of the Pine Moutain 40, will run from Columbus to Savannah to raise money for the House of Heroes. HOH provides minor repairs and improvements to the homes of veterans and their spouses, at no cost to the veteran, through the generosity of individuals, civic organizations and corporations. 100% of money raised from John’s run will go to the HOH.

You can make an online tax deductible contribution at :
runfortheheroes.com
To learn more about the House of Heroes, visit:
houseofheroes.org

Make a difference!

2009 May 5
by getguts

Volunteers needed for GUTS Trail Work Day & Training Run- Sunday, May 10

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain has a great trail system that’s perfect for long training runs. As a way to give back to the community, GUTS has partnered with the park to adopt a section of the trail. GUTS volunteers set out 2-3 times per year to check on the upkeep and make sure the trail is well maintained.

On Sunday, May 10th, we will gather again for a little muscle-building trail work. We are asking all volunteers to meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Visitor’s Center to help with apx. 3-4 hours of work. There’s no need to bring anything besides work gloves, long pants or socks and your enthusiasm! For those interested in a little more energy burning, we will meet earlier at 7:15 a.m. at the Visitor Center for a run before the work begins. This is a great opportunity to help your community and earn volunteer credits needed for any of your upcoming Ultra events! Not to mention the warm fuzzy feeling you’ll get after it’s all done.

To top off the day, GUTS will then host a cookout immediately following the trail work at the Prez’s house. Please RSVP via e-mail to GetGuts@hotmail.com with the subject line ‘I’ll make a difference’ by Friday, May 8th so we can provide food and beverages for all!

Wear it proudly…GUTS apparel available soon!

Within the next week, GUTS will have several cotton t-shirts available in different sizes & colors. Solid colors for only $10 and Tie-Dye versions for $15. All shirts will be printed with the GUTS logo on the front. Shirts will be for sale at upcoming events and group runs. Be sure to pick one up and show people you belong to the ‘coolest’ trail running club around

Happy Friday GUTS members!

2009 April 17
by getguts

The latest edition of the Straight from the GUT quarterly e-newsletter is now posted online for your reading enjoyment. Check out some great race recaps from your fellow trail buddies along with plenty of pics. Read online at: http://www.getguts.com/enews/v5n2.pdf

Reminder! GUTS member run this Sunday morning, April 19, at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. 8:00 am start time. RSVP to trainingrun@getguts.com with the subject line ‘Environmental Easter Run’ so we can provide enough breakfast food for all!

Pine Moutain 2009 Date Announced!

2009 April 13
by getguts

The 2009 Pine Mountain 40 Mile Trail Run will be held on Sunday, December 6. More details will be posted at www.getguts.com as they develop. Registration will open July!

April GUTS Updates

2009 April 10
by getguts

A little fodder goes a long way – Newsletter Deadline April 14

We are currently working on the next ‘Straight from the GUT’ quarterly e-newsletter. As always, we love to include photos of our members along with any race recaps. If you have anything you’d like to share, please email Newsletter@GetGuts.com by April 14th. We want to hear from you!

GUTS Members Only Training Run – Sunday, April 19

Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
Join us on Eastern Orthodox Easter for a jaunt around the many short trails at the Center. We will meet in the parking lot at the Center (directions link below) @ 8:00 am. There are several short loops (refer to trail map link below). Most trails at the Center are unpaved, but the Center is connected to the Ivy Creek Greenway, so if you’re in need of a longer run, you can head out on the paved Greenway path. Dogs are welcome, but you’ll need the leash! (Also, please remember to clean up after your pet)

Snacks will be provided so if you plan to make it, please email TrainingRun@GetGuts.com with the subject “Environmental Easter Run” by April 17th so we will have an idea how much food/beverages to bring.

Unfortunately the center is not open on Sundays, but it’s a great place for an educational visit if you have the chance another time!

Trail Map: http://www.gwinnettehc.org/Trail-Map.27.0.html
Directions: http://www.gwinnettehc.org/Directions.16.0.html
More info about the center: http://www.gwinnettehc.org/

GUTS Trail Work Day & Training Run- Sunday, May 10

Kennesaw Mountain
First a nice trail run, then some fun, muscle-building trail work, and finally good food at a GUTS provided cookout. Meet at 7:15 am at the visitor’s center for the run. Meet at 9am at the visitor’s center for the work (no need to bring anything other than work gloves, long pants & your enthusiasm). Plan to work for 3-4 hours. The cookout will take place directly after completing the trail work at the President’s house. Check the website for details www.GetGuts.com

Benincasa to promote Project Athena, April 20-22

2009 March 31
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WORLD CHAMPION ADVENTURE RACER ANNOUNCES ATLANTA VISIT TO PROMOTE PROJECT ATHENA FOUNDATION
Organization Provides Support for Transition from Survivor to Athlete

athena-logo1Atlanta, Georgia, March 24, 2009 – Ultra Endurance legend, San Diego firefighter, and President of World Class Teams, Robyn Benincasa, will be in Atlanta April 20-22 to promote the Project Athena Foundation. Project Athena is a non-profit organization that encourages women who have endured life-altering medical setbacks to unleash the athlete and adventurer within and complete the journey of a lifetime – whether that be to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, cross the finish line of an Iron Man Triathlon, or fall into the arms of a proud family at the end of a local 5K. The Foundation provides ‘Athenaship’ recipients with coaching, equipment, travel expenses, entry fees, and, most importantly, encouragement and inspiration.

rb_01Robyn has been featured on television programs such as Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Jeep World of Adventure Sports, 48 Hours, and Dateline NBC. Her images have graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Outside, Harper’s Bazaar, Muscle and Fitness, US News and World Report, Fast Company, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, just to name a few.

Robyn is available for interviews on April 20th and 21st, and will be presenting an adventure racing clinic and speaking about Project Athena at the Big Peach Running Co. store on Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw on April 21st from 6:30-8PM. This event is open to the media.

Please direct all media inquiries and interview requests to Jon Ross at:
jonross100@yahoo.com or 678.977.8363.

For more information on the Project Athena Foundation, please visit:
www.projectathena.org

For a video on Robyn Benincasa, please visit::
http://www.worldclassteams.com/video/about_robyn.php4

For information on Big Peach Running Co. and store location for the Project Athena presentation, please visit:

http://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/