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Run benefits Gordon Hospital radiation therapy center

2012-05-03T13:01:53-04:00

The Gordon Hospital Foundation’s Run for Your Life 5k event raised approximately $10,000 for the Radiation Therapy Center currently under construction on the hospital campus.

Gordon Hospital Foundation announces 2nd Run For Your Life date

2012-04-17T11:42:43-04:00

Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Run For Your Life Road Race.

Doug Hawley: Former Cat to run in Mexico

2012-04-01T07:00:00-04:00

When Carina Nieto left Mexico at age nine, little did she realize that her distance running exploits would mean a return to her home country nine years later for the National Junior Olympics.
Nieto, a 2011 Dalton High graduate who excelled as a distance runner, will compete in the 5,000- and 1,500-meter track events at Puebla during the week of May 17-25.
“I will be representing the USA, and I will be wearing the USA uniform,” 18-year-old Nieto proudly declared. “It is a breathtakingly beautiful blessing to represent the country that has seen me grow into a disciplined and determined woman and run in the country where I was born and raised. To be eligible, you have to be a Mexican native.”

Doug Hawley: New name is a familiar one

2012-03-18T06:39:51-04:00

There is a most deserving sound to the Ronnie McClurg Invitational Track Meet, which had been known for nearly 40 years as the Dalton Rotary Invitational Meet.
McClurg, the former Dalton High athletic director, football coach and track and field coach, nurtured this extravaganza from its start in 1974 as meet director. Even since his retirement, he has continued to help.
“This is a humbling, flattering honor,” McClurg said. “There are so many people who have helped make this meet such a great event.”

Doug Hawley: Dedicated friend’s route to Boston Marathon was long

2012-03-04T07:42:00-05:00

Most area runners preparing for marathons will do one or two 20-mile runs as their longest distance in training.
The philosophy is to be on your feet about the same amount of time as the 26.2-mile race. For example, if shooting for a three-hour marathon, one would do a nine-minute training pace that will equate to three hours.
These long runs come after buildups over the weeks. This could include weekly 10-milers, then 13-milers and 16-milers.

Carpet Capital Running Club: Cooley expects a busy 2012

2012-01-24T01:44:11-05:00

Jennifer Cooley not only received the coveted Female Runner of the Year award Saturday night at the Carpet Capital Running Club’s banquet celebrating 2011, she was also installed as the organization’s president, taking over for Randall Godwin.
“I’m happy that my hard work paid off in winning the running award,” said Cooley, a Tunnel Hill resident, following the annual banquet at The Engine Room restaurant in Dalton. “I’m honored to be the new president of such a great group of people. We are heading into our 30th year.”

Cook claims top prize

2011-11-27T21:18:20-05:00

The Levi Circle, a local non-profit organization that provides support for families going through the adoption process, recently hosted the Forever Family 5K in Tunnel Hill.

Repeat on the Carpet

2011-10-15T23:52:17-04:00

Cohutta’s Dean Thompson said he prepares especially for the Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon.
His effort Saturday showed his work paid off, as he repeated as the overall winner in this year’s 13.1 mile course with a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 5 seconds.
“This is one my two biggest races,” Thompson said. “Mostly because it is local. I put a lot of effort into this one.”

Rachel Brown: My first half marathon, and I need a nap

2011-10-15T23:48:26-04:00

Two months ago, I knew I wanted to run the Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon, but I wasn’t sure I could do it.

A stomach virus at the beginning of July had me laid up in bed for a week. By the time I’d recovered enough to resume somewhat normal activity, I couldn’t even run a mile without stopping for rest. Even before the virus, I never put in more than six or 10 miles in a single week.
Still, the idea of a half marathon sounded fun.

Doug Hawley: Unity Run is a textbook example of doing it right

2011-10-01T23:01:13-04:00