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!
Spend the weekend with us and start your training for Mystery Mountain! We are meeting at 2:00 pm at the beach at Fort Mountain State Park on Saturday, July 25 to run the Gahuti loop. At 7:30 am on Sunday, July 26, we’ll be running the 301 loop.
Join us Saturday night at the Pioneer campsite for an evening of fun.
Anyone can join us for any or all of the weekends events. Please rsvp to getguts@hotmail.com and let us know what you’re in for!
Join American Mountain on Wednesday, July 22 7:00-8:30 pm as they help GUTS members GEAR UP for the Mystery Mountain Marathon Training Weekend.
Enjoy a Gear Clinic, appetizers and beverages hosted by the American Mountain Pro-Staff. And register to Win A Free Pair of Salomon Shoes!
GUTS members will receive a 15% discount on all apparel and gear purchased on the evening of the event, AND an additional 5% of sales will be donated back to GUTS.
American Mountain is located in the Vinings Jubilee Shopping Center, 4300 Paces Ferry Rd. Atlanta GA 30339
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.
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.
Phidippides 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
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.
Over 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
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
