This winter, Atlanta Track Club Elite packed up their Mizuno gear and headed west for a month of training at altitude in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Two 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trial qualifiers, Sallie Post and Bridget Lyons, shared what a day in the life of an elite runner at altitude looks like. 7:30 a.m. – The morning starts with the…
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April Inspiration: Meet Allie
Allison Konderwich is your average 28-year-old. She’s a newlywed and first-time homeowner. She works full-time in higher education and part-time at her local Fleet Feet in Albany, NY. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mike, their puppy, Scout, and her family and friends. What sets Allie apart is her love for the marathon and her dedication to the sport. …
Read MoreWhy Do You Peachtree?
For some, the Fourth of July means backyard cookouts, days at the beach, or finding respite from the summer heat by lounging in the lake. For 60,000 others, America’s Independence Day means running, walking and celebrating down Atlanta’s main thoroughfare at the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Each of these participants (including many Mizuno staff and family members) cross the…
Read MoreCoaches Corner: Workouts I Love
Photo by Dan McCauley By Amy Begley, Atlanta Track Club Elite Coach Everyone has a love-hate relationship with running workouts. Some people don’t do prescribed workouts and just run miles. Others like the grind of tempos and mile repeats and some prefer the lactic acid inducing short speed intervals. A few of my favorite workouts include the workouts known as…
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