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Apr 5: Savannah Biathlon

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:57:22 +0000

The Savannah Biathlon will be held Saturday, April 5 at 8am at the Chatham County Aquatic Center. The event will help raise money for our Olympic Hopeful and to encourage everyone to exercise and have fun. The children will swim in the small pool from 1-4 laps (they can get out of the pool when they are tired) and then will run or walk one lap (about 1 ½ miles) around Lake Meyer. The adults will swim 500 yards in the Olympic pool and run 2 laps (about 3 miles) around Lake Meyer. Everyone who participates and crosses the finish line will receive a finisher’s medal! For more information, go to phpsavannah.com or register online at active.com.

Apr 5: Azalea Run

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:53:11 +0000

The Azalea Run 10k will start at Gaston Street and head west making a turn to the south on Whitaker Street following Forsyth Park to Park Avenue then to Bull Street. The route will continue south to Washington Avenue turning east towards Daffin Park. Runners will loop Daffin Park and make a return trip west on Washington Avenue and turn north on to Bull Street continuing to Park Avenue. Runner will then turn North on to Drayton and then west on to Gaston to the finish line. The 5k will start on Gaston and proceed west to Whitaker Street following Forsyth Park to Bull Street and make the turn around at Washington Avenue and make the loop around Forsyth Park to the finish on Gaston Street. Entry fee is $20 and online registration closes on April 4 at 2pm. For more information, visit savannahchathamcrimestoppers.org and you can register online at active.com.

Oct 7: River Street Pink Ribbon Walk

admin — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:16:28 +0000

The River Street Pink Ribbon Walk will take place October 7 at 8:30am at River Street’s Morrell Park. Registration begins at 8am and the walk begins at 8:30 at Morrell Park at the east end of River Street. The distance is approximately one mile and it’s free to participate. For more information, call Sarah Copeland at 912.695.2364 or visit www.liblines.com.

Aug 26: Arts in the Park XC Kickoff Classic

admin — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:59:15 +0000

The Arts in the Park XC Kickoff Classic will take place Saturday, August 26 at Daffin Park in Savannah. Divisions will include Open, High School Varsity (Boys and Girls), High School Junior Varsity (Boys and Girls). For more information, contact Fleet Feet Sports in Savannah at 912.355.3527 or visit their web site at www.fleetfeetsavannah.com. Fleet Feet Sports Savannah is your running and walking headquarters in Savannah and the Lowcountry.

Aug 19: Maggie Valley (NC) Moonlight 8K

admin — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:42:59 +0000

The Savannah Striders Track Club Annual Bus Trip will take place Saturday, August 19. The group will travel to Maggie Valley, North Carolina to run the Maggie Valley Moonlight 8K there. The Excursions Unlimited coach leaves Savannah on Saturday morning and returns Sunday afternoon. The cost is $100 per person and does not include meals, hotel room or race registration. Contact the Comfort Inn in Maggie Valley for accommodations at 828.926.9106. For more information about the event, email Andy Edwards at aedwards89@comcast.net.

Aug 12: SSTC Summer Social

admin — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 03:36:16 +0000

The Savannah Striders Track Club Summer Social will be held Saturday, August 12 at Grayson Stadium in Savannah. The event will be free to all SSTC members. Enjoy the game and some good ballpark food. Game time is 7:05pm. RSVP to Anna at aboyette@bellsouth.net by August 6.

Aug 26: Middle Tyger Triathlon

admin — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:58:03 +0000

The 2nd annual Middle Tyger Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2006, and will benefit the Special Operations Warriors Foundation. It is a sprint distance tri, and relays are welcome, too, so it’s perfect for new triathletes or triathlete families! Race location is Lyman, S.C., which is between Spartanburg and Greenville. Active duty personnel can contact the race director for free (not fancy) accommodations, in appreciation for all you do. For more information, visit the Middle Tyger Triathlon web site at www.middletygertriathlon.com.

Sept 8: United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Walk the Walk 5K

admin — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:42:08 +0000

The United Way of the Coastal Empire will be sponsoring their 2006 Walk the Walk 5K Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 at 6:00pm in City Market, Downtown Savannah. Approximately 400 experienced runners and amateur weekend athletes will take in beautiful downtown Savannah and enjoy a fun, fast 5K course for the 4th Annual Walk the Walk 5K. The event will feature awards for all age groups in both the male and female categories during a post race ceremony, which includes food, beverages, and live entertainment. You may pick up registration forms from the United Way office (428 Bull St., Savannah), United Way member agency locations or Fleet Feet Sports on Waters. All mailed forms must be received by Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. Entry fees are $15 by Sept. 1, $20 after. Start time for the 5K run is 6 pm, 6:05 pm for the 5K walk. Race times will be tabulated by Savannah Striders. Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at City Market for the top 3 overall male and female and top 3 male and female in each age group. T-shirts will be included in registration for participants over age 10. All proceeds benefit the United Way to support over 90 community-oriented programs and to fulfill their mission: To Improve Lives By Mobilizing The Caring Power of Communities. Please contact Penny Cox at the United Way for any additional information at 912.651.7720 or email pcox@uwce.org. You can also register online at www.active.com.

The Yoga Room of Savannah

admin — Mon, 29 May 2006 17:27:19 +0000

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s nice to know there’s a place where you can go to not only get away from it all, but to improve your body and well-being. Check out the Yoga Room of Savannah. Their classes consist of Asanas (movement), Vinyasa flow (synchronized breath and movement), Pranayama (yogic breathing), Meditation, childrens yoga and workshops. They offer a friendly and comfortable environment to start or continue your journey toward wholeness and enlightenment. You need not be flexible or be capable of quieting the mind; just simply show up. Your commitment to yoga will reward you with flexibility, relaxation, and peace of mind. Owner and instructor Sophie Amick became a certified yoga instructor in 2001. Her path in yoga began 10 years ago and became a way of life. She continues to study with teachers from various disciplines; Inyengar, Anusara, and Vinyasa. Sophie owes her transformation to many master instructors and unknown teachers along the way, and also to her students who spark her enthusiasm and inspiration. Her goal at The Yoga Room is to provide students with tools to face the challenges of life in a healthy body and a peaceful mind. For more information, visit their web site at www.thesavannahyogaroom.com, visit them at the Whitemarsh Island Shopping Center or call 912.898.0361.

Sept 30: Savannah Strength and Endurance Challenge

admin — Mon, 29 May 2006 17:15:30 +0000

The 2nd annual Savannah Strength and Endurance Challenge will be held Sept 30, 2006 at a yet-to-be-determined location. Entry fee is $40 for early registration, and competitors registering prior to Sept 9 will receive a free t-shirt. Entry fee is $50 after Sept 9. Categories will include Basic Division (Men 20-39, 40 + over; Women 20-39, 40 + over; Teens 16-19 (boys and girls) and Open Division (Men 20-39, 40 + over; Women 20-39, 40 + over; Teens 16-19 (boys and girls). New Team Challenge Categories include Fire vs. Police — Emergency Services Challenge and Fittest Fitness Center Challenge. There will also be free seminars on How to Prepare and Contest Tips coming soon. Teams must consist of four members with a minimum of one female member. Contests consist of bench press, pull ups, shoulder press, chin ups, dips and 1.5 or 3 mile run. Any companies that wish to sponsor this event need to contact Reese Brown, Fitness By Reese, at 912.631.4604 or 912.844.8817. For more information, visit www.fitnessbyreese-pt.com.