Braves icon Chipper Jones became a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer when the retired third baseman was named on 97.2 percent of the ballots, one of the highest percentages in history, in his initial year of eligibility. With Jones as a regular in their lineup, the Braves won 11 consecutive division titles from 1995-2005, three NL pennants and that lone World Series championship.…
Read MoreAtlanta Track Club Declares; Atlanta is Running City USA
Atlanta Track Club has declared Atlanta is Running City USA. In an unveiling at the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo ahead of the 49th AJC Peachtree Road Race, the Club launched its new campaign and staked Atlanta’s claim as one of the country’s top running and walking destinations. “We believe this is Running City USA,” said Atlanta Track Club Executive Director…
Read MoreMizuno Irons Take Top 2 Spots In MyGolfSpy ‘Players Iron’ Rankings
Mizuno’s MP-18 SC and MP-18 MMC models saw off 14 rivals to record a remarkable one-two in the most comprehensive independent iron tests in the industry, the MyGolfSpy.com ‘Most Wanted Players Iron Test 2018’. MyGolfSpy.com is an independent testing and review website, considered by many to be the Consumer Reports of Golf. It is the only major golf media outlet…
Read MoreMom on the Run: Change of Plans
Back in February, I talked about long-term and short-term goals. One of my long-term goals was to break my personal record in the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Yesterday was the 49th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race and I was unable to run. Running is a good metaphor for life, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. Up until about 2…
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