The Time is Now!

2009 October 20
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You only have a couple more weeks to register for the Pine Mountain 40 Mile Trail run in order to guarantee you finisher’s vest size. We have to order the vest no later than November 3! All registrants after that will simply have to get what’s left…IF there ARE any left! Seriously, if you’re planning on running it, you’d better get registered!

Visit the GUTS website to learn more about the race and to register.

87 Miles for Carter

2009 October 6
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seanrunOn Saturday, October 10, GUTS member Sean Blanton is running from downtown Athens to Piedmont Park in Atlanta, 87 miles for 8 year old Carter who is battling Leukemia. Sean is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help find cures and help treat others stricken with these diseases. He’s been putting in some serious miles in preparation for his journey. To donate and to learn more about Sean’s run and Carter, visit:

87 Miles for Carter

MMM Online Registration …

2009 October 2
by getguts

m3Online registration for the 2009 Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12 Mile run will be available until noon on Friday, October 9. While your shirt size cannot be guaranteed, a fun day on the trails is almost a given! Race day registration will also be available if the race hasn’t filled.

More about Mystery Mountain
MMM Online Registration

Volunteers Needed for Pinhoti Aid Stations

2009 September 30
by getguts

Does your idea of fun include camping and helping others? logo.pinhoti100Well then GUTS has just the thing for you! The Pinhoti 100 will be held on November 7-8 in the Talledega National Forest. Last year, GUTS members manned two aid station: one in the early part of the race, and another that stayed open all night long. We’ll be doing the same thing this year and we know you’ll want to help out.

All volunteers will get a Pinhoti 100 tshirt, lots of karma points, and that feel-good feeling from helping out. If you’re interested, please email getguts@hotmail.com with the subject line “I’ll Help @ Pinhoti”.

Post-Flood Work Day @ Clyde Shepherd

2009 September 29
by getguts

The monthly Clyde Shepherdcsnp_logo Nature Preserve Workday will be this Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. At least 10 volunteers are needed to help with placing sections of the boardwalk back on the cement block supports following the flooding last week. Additional projects will be clearing flood debris, removing invasive plants and mulching trails. Be sure to bring work gloves and a water bottle! Be sure to bring work gloves and a water bottle!

For more information, please visit the Nature Preserve web site at http://www.cshepherdpreserve.org

Upcoming workday – please mark your calendars:
Saturday, November 7, 9 am -12 noon
Sunday, December 6, 9 am -12 noon

Directions
To get to the Nature Preserve take Medlock Road north to Medlock Elementary School. Turn right onto Wood Trail Lane and follow to the preserve entrance. For complete directions and for more information, visit http://www.cshepherdpreserve.org

Editor’s Note: For those of you wondering why we’re posting this announcement, the Preserve has hosted the Hot to Trot 8 Hour run for the past 3 years.

MMM Sign-Up Party!

2009 September 28
by getguts

On Wednesday, September 30, we are having a MMM m3sign-up party at the Sandy Springs Phidippides store. We will offer $5 off to anyone who registers for the race that night! Start with a run at 6:15 pm. After, Phidippides will be giving away cool prizes, and yummy snacks and beverages.

The Sandy Springs Phiddipides is located at 220 Sandy Springs Circle. Atlanta, GA. 30328. Directions and details are on Phidippides website.

MMM Mail-In Deadline Approaching

2009 September 20
by getguts

You still have time m3to register for the Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12 Mile Trail Run, but you’d better hurry! The race will take place on Sunday, October 11 @ Fort Mountain State Park. Mail in entries must be postmarked by October 1. So if you’ve been procrastinating, it’s time to get moving! More details about the race, as well as registration forms and links, are on the GUTS website.

Pine Mountain 40 Mile Registration Open

2009 September 14
by getguts

You can now register for the 2009 Pine Mountain Trail Run. The 40 mile ultra marathon will be held on Sunday, December 6 on the beautiful Pine Mountain Trail system of FDR State Park. This GUTS event will test your endurance and your ankles over rocky single-track trails. The trail follows the ridge line, going up and over it for the duration. Depending on water levels, the few water crossings could be dry or ankle deep. You’ll experience both pine & hardwood forests, rock outcroppings, waterfalls, beaver ponds, and CCC fish hatcheries.

Register online at RaceIt.com.
Mail in registration forms are available at getguts.com

GUTS Training Run, Sunday, September 13

2009 September 4
by getguts

m3MMM Good!
This time we’re heading to Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, GA. Get ready for the upcoming Mystery Mountain Marathon! Try out the technical trails with plenty of climbing. Run the Gahuti, the 301 or both! Meet at 8:00 am, near the “beach”.

RSVP to getguts@hotmail.com with the subject line “MMM Good!” so we’ll have enough snacks and fluids for all.

Training Run, Sunday, August 16

2009 August 13
by getguts

Join us for a Members Only Training Run at Red Top Mountain. We will meet at 7:30 am on Sunday, August 16, at the Visitor Center parking lot to run the Homestead loop trail, and return on the Sweetgum trail. If you are in need of a longer run, there are more trails to explore in the park after the training run.

Snacks will be provided after the run, so if you plan to join us, please RSVP to getguts@hotmail.com with the subject line “Running Red Top”, and let us know so we will have an idea of how much food and beverage to bring.

There is a parking fee of $5.00, so please keep that in mind. For directions and a trail map, follow the link to the park website:
Red Top Mountain State Park

Happy trails, and we hope that you can join us!