COME RUN WITH THE ELKMONT CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Elkmont is quickly becoming the place to be for runners.  You see them downtown, on the trail, in the village and around the school.  Who knew that when several of our die hard runners organized the Elkmont Couch Potato to 5K group to get ready for the Athens Chick-fil-a race in April, they would cause quite a stir.  

They became the Elkmont Trailblazers and over 100 people ran in that race.  Many have gone on to run in other area races.  The Trailblazers have been informally meeting at various times as they continue to run and enjoy the company.  

They have their own facebook page but it is a closed group and you will need to request an invite.  Lots of encouraging words and updates where those running feet will be next.
Link: Elkmont Couch Potato to 5K

The running continues on with the Elkmont High School Cross Country team doing volunteer runs on the trail (Rails to Trails) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays this summer at 6 pm - starts next to Elkmont depot.   Come on out and join us. Run at your own pace and enjoy the company! Come join us and get your summer started off right!

COUCH POTATO TO TRAILBLAZER

Elkmont Couch Potato Update

Well - I don't think we can call these people Couch Potatoes anymore, do you? We are at the tail end of week 6 in the training program and people are doing GREAT! Truth be told, I think there are many people that have surprised THEMSELVES over the past 6 weeks! We trainers knew they had it in them all along!!

There are so many dedicated and commited RUNNERS in this group! If they have a conflict on training night, they get together with others in the group and run on their own! There always seems to be someone running in the Village or on the trail downtown - what a fantastic sight!

Our goal race is coming up on April 6th @ 8:00. It will begin at the Wellness Center, across from the Athens-Limestone Hospital. On race day, the adrenaline will be pumping for all of the Elkmont Trailblazers and I can't wait to see how everyone does!

We hope to see you bright and early in Athens on April 6th to cheer on your favorite Trailblazer!