Marathon Registration-Half Marathon-Allstate

Win a Race Entry for the Allstate Life Insurance Atlanta 13.1 Marathon

The Allstate Life Insurance? Atlanta 13.1 Marathon® is right around the corner and I am embarrassed to say that I am no where near where I need to be in my training to take on the half marathon distance.  I could go on and on about all the reasons why, but today the post is for all of you.
First I want to mention that the next price increase is in just a few hours at midnight August 23rd.  Don't miss this opportunity to get it before the $15 increase, and also don't forget to sweeten the deal by using the $10 off discount code QUEST10OFF131 which is good till online registration closes.  You can register for the Allstate Life Insurance? Atlanta 13.1 Marathon using the above code through the official Atlanta 13.1 Marathon Registration.
Once again this year, thanks to the US Road Sports team, one of you will have the opportunity to run the half marathon on Sunday October 7th free.
The Giveaway: One lucky winner will be chosen randomly out of all comments left on this page. The guidelines below show all the options for entries, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry as only one entry will be counted per comment even if you list all the ways you are eligible. The giveaway time period will not be long with the last entry being accepted on Friday August 31st.
How To Enter: 

• Leave a comment and tell us how your training is coming for the big day. If you are not in training tell us tell us how you plan to get ready. 
• Share the opportunity with everyone you know. You know the drill, share if with all those social media tools, your blog, and at your running club, but don’t stop there! (leave a comment for each way you share because each comment will count as an additional entry) 
• Join the Allstate Life Insurance? Atlanta 13.1 Marathon Fanpage, follow them on Twitter at @131Marathon and leave a comment for each of these as well.
  Share often and come back daily to tell us how you have spread the word!

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Half Marathon

Missing and out of Action

While running was something I craved for so long, recently I have found it to be little more than a chore.  I guess that is what the road to recovery looks like after an injury that doesn't ever seem to give in.  Maybe someday I will relive through words all I have been through these past months but for now I want to focus mainly on what the future holds.
The decline started well before the debilitating injury and so I have had to sit out two big races that were previously on my schedule.  Some of that has been chronicled here on the site, but honestly, I find it difficult to write about running when I can't lace the shoes up and feel the wind in my hair and the bugs in my teeth.  The 13.1 Atlanta was the first of those, while the second was the Publix Georgia Marathon.
While the injury took it's toll in both fitness and spirit, it also messed with my healthy eating and ultimately I gained some unwanted weight.  As if the running is not hard enough already to build back up, I am having to do it while carrying much more than I have since 2007.
Running is not nearly as fun as it used to be, however I am determined to return to the days when I couldn't wait till the next easy run, long run, or when I was just hitting the trails to let the trouble of the day melt away.  I have been running pain free for a little over a month now, but still need to get on a regular schedule and start building the miles.
I find that I hit snooze much less if I have a goal, and what better goal to set than one of 26.2 miles.  The only problem is that I am not crazy, just a little overzealous at times.  That being the case I will step back and rethink the insanity and take smaller steps.  I will be running a 4 miler later this month and then make my way down Peachtree in July, but these will only serve as stepping stones on my way back to the 13.1 half marathon distance.
I have run the 13.1 Atlanta multiple times and have been a part of it in some way every year so what better race to put on the calendar as a "goal" than the Allstate Life Insurance 13.1 Marathon Atlanta on October 7th.  The race will once again start and finish in Town Brookhaven on Peachtree and wind around the surrounding neighborhoods while also covering a few miles on Peachtree itself.  If you are looking for a fall half marathon I highly recommend this race, and there is no better time to register than now.
Want to run the Allstate Life Insurance 13.1 Marathon Atlanta for free?
I welcome you to hang around and follow my recovery and path to the 2012 13.1 Atlanta.  Better yet, why don't you join me in running it?  If you hang around here at 26.2 Quest you may even find yourself lucky enough to run this race for free this year.  As I did last year, I will have some race entry giveaways as the race gets closer.  Make sure you follow now so you don't miss these announcements.
Thanks for hanging out while I haven't been around as often, I look forward to interacting again very soon!
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Prevention Magazine-Alison Sweeney-Half Marathon-2012 Runners

Prevention On the Run: February 11, 2012
Runners joined Prevention Magazine in San Diego for our annual 5k/10k and half marathon event, hosted by The Biggest Loser’s Alison Sweeney! Join us for the next event on February 9, 2013! read more..

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Random Number Generator-Marathon Series-Half Marathon-Race Entry

Are You Running The 13.1 Atlanta For Free?

The 13.1 Atlanta is getting closer every day and the anticipation is building.  Whether you are running this half marathon, another half marathon, or even a full marathon or beyond this fall, you are well into your training by now and probably have been both enjoying it and dreading it.There are many of you that have been out there training and putting many miles in, but are still waiting to see if you are the lucky winner of the race entry giveaway for the October 2nd stop of the 13.1 Marathon Series in Atlanta.  Your wait is over as the winner has been chosen.I took all the entries and  entered them into the custom 26.2 Quest random number generator (powered by Random.org.  After the single, all powerful, much anticipated click - the number 12 was displayed in the result box.  A quick count of the comments on the giveaway post reveals Robert Hammett as the one that will be lacing up his shoes with his race entry securely tucked away in his email.Robert, please contact me at info@262quest.com and I will forward over the code so you can get registered.If you were not the lucky winner, never fear!  You can still register yourself, or I have one more race entry to give away in early September.  Make sure you know as soon as the next giveaway goes live by “liking” the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, following @262quest on Twitter, or you can always subscribe via RSS.  I have been quiet lately as I have been working a lot of hours, but I still get out on the Fanpage every once in a while and would love to have some running related discussions. Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Marathon Experience-Georgia Marathon-Half Marathon-Publix

Win a Free Entry To Run The Publix Georgia Marathon

If you were not able to secure your spot to run the Georgia Marathon in one of the past giveaways you have another chance.  With the Publix Georgia Marathon just 2 months away on March 18th I hope you are already training if you want to run the 26.2 miles, but if not this entry will also work if you are more of the half marathon type.The US Road Sports group has offered yet another lucky runner the opportunity to run the marathon or half marathon for the highly discounted rate of $0.  All you need to do is provide the training and transportation which is the easy part right?Do you want to leave nothing to chance and make sure you have your entry set?  If so, while you head over to the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration make sure you don’t forget to use the $10 discount code: 262QUEST.  This code is good for $10 off either the full or half marathon.The Giveaway:One lucky winner will be given the opportunity to run the Publix Georgia Marathon on March 18th, 2012 for free.  Entries will be taken until January 31st with the winner announced shortly after.How To Enter:Leave a comment and tell us about your marathon experience (or lack there of) and why running the Publix Georgia Marathon will change your life forever.Share the opportunity with everyone you know.  You know the drill, share with all those social media tools, your blog, and at your running club, but don’t stop there!  (leave a comment for each way you share because each comment will count as an additional entry)Join the Publix Georgia Marathon Fanpage, follow on Twitter at @GeorgiaMarathon and leave a comment for each of these as well.Don’t forget to share often for the best chance to win! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Disappointment-Half Marathon

What Does it Feel Like to Not Run?

I am sure there are many ways to describe what it feels like to not run, but to a runner not many of the explanations are positive.  As runners we are always looking forward to the next run, sometimes even while we are running.  To our non-running friends we are talking as if we are from another planet we we stress about missing a run or when we long to run when something is keeping us from it.The year that just closed it’s doors is one that I will not miss when I think about running.  2011 was littered with pain, disappointment, and frustration when I discuss my year in running.  The year started off with disappointment, and never let up.When looking at my 2011 year in review on Daily Mile it tells the grim story.  In comparing it to my 2010 year in review on Daily Mile I noticed a few things.  My mileage wasn’t even half of what it was in 2010, and my higher mileage months were right around where my lowest mileage month was in 2010.The 12 month timeline tells a story, my story.  The story starts in March when things started to fall apart.  My mileage was looking good for the most part as I was training for my third marathon, the 2010 Publix Georgia Marathon.  I won’t revisit all the details, but an injury late in the marathon training forced me to take a couple weeks off leading up to race day, and ultimately dropping to the half marathon which was even run with some pain.I had an extremely hard time coming back from this thigh injury and the mileage never came back with consistent nagging from my thigh.  When I was finally getting past the injury I had trouble building the mileage back to where it needed to be because of fear of injury and just plain laziness. Summer was drawing to a close and the mornings were starting to cool off a bit, but August brought with it some extremely long hours at work which would prove to be one of the final blows to 2011 as a runner.  The long hours made it difficult to run, but one morning when I did make it out the door I was greeted with another even more crippling injury, my calf.  As the mileage shows I was lucky to run at all during the last quarter of the year, and in some cases went weeks without lacing up the running shoes.This year has taken it’s toll on my body and my spirit.  I have had a hard time writing about running when I wasn’t doing it, and felt like a hypocrite when I was eating unhealthy and putting on weight that I had not seen since starting this journey in 2007.  The clothes are tighter and the outlook is grim, but I am slowly trying to regain what I have lost, and lose what I have gained.  It has and will be a long road back, but I can only take one step and one day at a time.  It is amazing how hard it is to eat right when you are not being active.The latest on the running and injury is that I am slowly starting to run again.  Each time I tried to run before my calf would end up complaining and putting me on the sideline once again, but this time I am taking it much slower and using compression all along the way.  So far so good, but I am keeping conservative with my optimism.How do you describe your feelings when you cannot run? Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Look Who Is Running The Georgia Marathon For Free!

The Publix Georgia Marathon is quickly approaching and the winner best be already training.  The giveaway started just before Christmas, but the gift of being able to put yourself through torture for 26.2 miles is being given away now.March 18th will be here before you know it, and those running will be heading through the streets of Atlanta to once again claim victory in the battle against the hilly marathon and half marathon courses.  If you have not yet registered there is plenty of time and you can secure your spot for $10 less than the current rate by using the discount code 262QUEST when signing up.Too many people were thinking of others during the Christmas holidays (or were wondering how they could possibly run that far given the way they were currently eating) and so the entries stayed a bit lower with just 37 total entries.With 37 in the Random number generator the button was pushed and the lucky number 20 revealed double_jogger as the winner.  double_jogger is looking to run the Publix Georgia Marathon to get back into shape post baby, let’s all congratulate her!Please contact me at info@262quest.com by Friday to claim your entry or I will need to pick a new winner.For those of you that didn’t win, thank you for reading & entering…………… and stay tuned!Happy Running! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Publix Georgia Marathon

Publix Georgia Marathon Race Entry Winner #4

The fourth and final race entry giveaway for the Publix Georgia Marathon has finished and it is time to pick the winner.  This one drew the most entries so it could really be anyone’s entry.  If you are not the lucky winner there is still time to get registered with a $10 discount using the code: 262QUEST when checking out.With 113 entries there is obviously a lot of interest in running the 13.1 or 26.2 course this coming March 18th.  If you have not taken the time to read through the comments like I have, there are some good stories in there once again, and who knows you may even find yourself a new running friend.I plugged 113 in the random.org number generator and the number 25 was returned.  The number 25 means that Russell Brown’s persistence paid off in these last two giveaways and his sharing on Pinterest will mean that he will run the Publix Georgia Marathon for free this year thanks to the US Road Sports Group.Russell, please contact me at info@262quest.com so I can send you the code you will need for the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration checkout page.On a completely unrelated note, if you are one of the 360 people that follow this blog with Google Friend Connect, can I please ask you to follow using one of the other options?  You can subscribe to the RSS Feed which would be the closest to the way you are following now, but the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, @262quest Twitter feed, or the 26.2 Quest Google Plus Page are also available options.  Russell’s winning post reminds me that I need to find out how to get involved with Pinterest. If you have suggestions let me know. Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Fitness Editor-Half Marathon

So how long do you need to train for a half marathon? Fitness Editor Jen Ator fi...

So how long do you need to train for a half marathon? Fitness Editor Jen Ator finds out, here: http://ow.ly/9ekiyTrain for a Half-Marathon in 30 Daysow.lyOver the next 30 days, I’ll be picking the brains of the country’s best running experts, and sharing their insights and advice... read more..

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The 13.1 Atlanta is Almost Here–Run It For Free!

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We are inside the last 30 days and the weather is starting to change to prepare for the cool morning temperatures that are sure to greet us as we line up on October 2nd in Town Brookhaven for the third running of the 13.1 Atlanta and the Karhu 5k.  The fall weather in Atlanta is some of the best when it comes to running weather, and the Atlanta stop to the 13.1 Marathon Series takes full advantage of it.If you haven’t heard yet, the course has changed slightly this year to encompass a new start and finish line.  I mentioned it a couple months ago when the new course was announced, but it is summarized nicely in this recent press release:The new start line has been improved and will feature wider lanes with less congestion allowing for a smoother transition to accommodate all the participants. For the finish line, Town Brookhaven will add a festive atmosphere for the runners who have completed their 13.1 mile journey and want to celebrate a personal victory.  Located in the Town Green, the new start/finish area will be adjacent to the recently opened hybrid Publix at 104 Town Boulevard in the Town Brookhaven development off Peachtree Road.  For more information and to read the full press release click hereIf you are planning on running the 13.1 Atlanta or if you are planning on running the Publix Georgia Marathon in the spring you need to take a look at the ATL Challenge.  The ATL Challenge rewards runners who complete both the 13.1 Atlanta and the Publix Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon.  Make sure you check out the details and get signed up for for the ATL Challenge, as well as the 13.1 Atlanta and Publix Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon.So, you want to run the 13.1 Atlanta and you haven’t signed up yet?  Or maybe you have signed up, but you are trying to talk someone into running it with you?  You still have time to register and it is not too late to build a few more miles into the schedule before race day if you have found your motivation lacking lately.Or….. Run the 13.1 Atlanta for free!Your other option is to take advantage of US Road Sports generosity and run the race for free!  One of you will be walking (or running) away with a free race entry for just taking a moment to enter below and sharing this giveaway with all your friends.The Giveaway:One lucky winner will receive a FREE entry into the 2001 13.1 Marathon Atlanta which will be run at 7:00 am on Sunday October 2nd.  Entries will be taken through September 20th and the winner will be chosen randomly on Wednesday the 21st.To Enter:Do any of the following, each will count as an entry:Leave a comment, any comment…. but this is so easy you could enter at least one other way.Share the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Dailymile, your blog, or by telling your friends, neighbors, or everyone at your local running club.  Just send them back here: 262qst.com/lFc4l Follow the @131Marathon Twitter account, or Like the 13.1 Marathon Fanpage.If you decide to go crazy you can get a lot of entries, just leave a comment for each one to ensure no entries are missed.  To make sure you don’t miss the winner announcement make sure you join the 26.2 Quest Community at the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, follow the @262quest Twitter stream, and subscribe via RSS. There is always something going on and I would love to have you as part of the community! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Half Marathon-Karhu

The Time Has Come For Many – But Not For Me

I have been talking a lot about the 13.1 Marathon Atlanta both so you could have a chance to win race entries and also because it has been one of my favorite races to run these past two years.  I won’t go into a lot of details today, but sadly I won’t be running it this year.  I waited this long because I was hoping that I would be able to somehow get ready for it, but I am not in the condition I need to be to run a half marathon.That won’t be the case for many runners though, and you still have time to join the group of runners calling Town Brookhaven by the beloved name – finish.  The online registration closes tonight, but you still have time to get registered online with a $13.10 discount by using the code: BROOKHAVEN131 Don’t delay because the only opportunity you will have to register after tonight will be by walk up on Friday and Saturday.You say you are not ready to run a half marathon yet? In case you were not aware, there is also a 5k distance race, the Karhu 5K, with a chance to win your very own pair of Karhu shoes by beating the Karhu bear in the “Beat the Karhu bear” challenge.  You have a pretty good chance of winning as I will not be competing with you (or getting in your way intentionally) This also means that I won’t be going home with an always colorful pair of Karhu’s, but my time will come.  You can get all the details about the Karhu 5K race and your chance at the shoes in the recent press release.If you are registered to run, or know someone that is, did you know that you can either be tracked or track those you are supporting?  It is easy, make sure you go and check out the Live Entrant Tracking and get registered.A lot of information is available for those running, watching, or living around the race course.  To stay up to speed and get your questions answered head over to the 13.1 Marathon Fanpage, but a few items of specific interest could be the Participant Sheet, Road Closing and Course Information, and of course information about packet pickup and other information can be found on the race website: www.131atlanta.comI won’t be running, but I plan on still showing up on race morning to help and cheer you all on.  If you have a moment try to look me up.  I know it would help if I tell you where you can find me so I will try to narrow it down a bit by telling you to look somewhere around Town Brookhaven……See you on race day!! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Christmas Giveaway-Georgia Marathon-Half Marathon-Publix

The Georgia Marathon – Christmas Giveaway

We are only a short time away from when we start to look at our physique and wonder what we should do about it.  Yes, it is the time of year when the New Years Resolution craze causes gym memberships, even with their high prices, to skyrocket.  Running, on the other hand, is one of the least expensive sports, but it can still offer many of the same benefits that are being sought out during this time of redirection.While many are looking at their bank accounts to try and figure out how they will pay the trainer next month, the Publix Georgia Marathon wants to give you a chance to focus more on your running and less on how you will pay for it. Yes, that is right, just in time for Christmas, the generous people over at US Road Sports, and the Awesome person behind the 26.2 Quest Fanpage (which would be me) are teaming up to offer you a chance to beat the down economy while running the Publix Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon for free!Many of you, I am sure, have started training for that spring marathon, but just haven’t decided which one you will run yet.  With the price increase coming up at the end of the year, there is no better time to sign up for the Publix Georgia Marathon then now.  While you head over to sign up make sure you don’t forget to use the $10 discount code: 262QUEST.  This code is good for $10 off either the full or half marathon.The Giveaway:One lucky winner will find themselves with a little extra cash in their pockets when they are given the opportunity to run the Publix Georgia Marathon on March 18th, 2012 for free.  Entries will be taken until January 6th with the winner announced shortly after.How to enter:Leave a comment and tell us why you want to run the Publix Georgia Marathon.Share the news! Get in the spirit of the season and share the opportunity with everyone you know.  You know the drill, share with all those social media tools, but don’t stop there!  (leave a comment for each way you share because each comment will count as an additional entry)Join the gang at the Publix Georgia Marathon Fanpage, on Twitter at @GeorgiaMarathon and leave a comment for each of these as well.Now since you are entered to win it is time to start training if you haven’t already.  Run a couple miles for me as I once again try to nurse my leg back to health.Merry Christmas! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Georgia World Congress Center-Centennial Olympic Park-Publix Georgia Marathon-Downtown Atlanta

The One Month Countdown

I really wish I could be one of the ones that was nearing the taper, but The Publix Georgia Marathon was not in the cards for me once again this year.  A bum calf has played it’s part with keeping me off of the roads and trails, and also from the starting line this coming March 18th when thousands of runners line the streets of Atlanta.If you thought that it was all about the marathon you would be mostly right, but in case you were not aware, there is a lot more than just an enjoyable 26.2 mile stroll through the streets of Atlanta.Some of this information can be found in the One Month Countdown Press Release with just a couple of the highlights here:Publix Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo: Friday, March 16, 2012, noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Georgia World Congress Center.Cuties Luckie 5K and Kids Fun Run:  Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta’s Luckie Marietta District.  The Cuties Luckie 5K will begin at 8 a.m., and the Kids Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m.Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon:  Sunday, March 18, 2012, starting at 7 a.m., from Marietta Street/CNN Building and finishing at Centennial Olympic Park. There is still time to register, and yes, there is even still time to win.  If you hurry you can still enter to win a free entry into the Publix Georgia Marathon right here on 26.2 Quest.  The giveaway ends tomorrow so don’t delay.In case you are not the lucky winner you will want to head over to the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration page and get registered.  While checking out don’t forget to use the discount code 262QUEST to get an extra $10 discount of the current price for the full or half marathon.Are you running the race next month?  If so let us know which one you are running, be it the Marathon, the Half Marathon, or the Cuties Luckie 5K and Kids Fun Run.  If you are running any of the races that weekend good luck and enjoy the race! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Karhu

Experiencing the 13.1 Atlanta

I once again was able to enjoy the 13.1 Atlanta, however this year was a little different than the previous two years.  I was really looking forward to running this year and trying out the new course, but alas it was not meant to be.  It is crazy how fast you can lose fitness while injured and eating too much, I just wish I didn’t know so much about it.Even though I was not able to run I still decided to make my way down to Town Brookhaven to cheer everyone on and to give you a little insight into race day, at least from my point of view.  I cannot even begin to image how early the race director and key volunteers had to get up to get everything ready for race day.  I woke at 4:00 and was on my way at 4:30.  By the time I was driving down Peachtree the cones were already completely set in place just waiting for the race to start.  I arrived at Town Brookhaven to find nearly everything ready, and yet it was only 5:15.While walking around and checking out the start and finish it was quickly apparent that the start would go much smoother than it had in the previous two years.  The corrals were set up with the official start opening up wide.  In previous years the space narrowed after the start which caused slow downs and even walking after crossing the start.  This year as I watched, everyone that wanted to was running easily as they started their race.With a field of 3,300 - or actually 3,299 since I wasn’t running :) Town Brookhaven didn’t seem too crowded and there were plenty of places for everyone to warm up.  I stood near the front and watched the cars pour in and was lucky enough to meet and talk to Barefoot Runner Michael Sandler from www.runbare.com who was making his way through Atlanta to promote his recent book release of Barefoot Running.There were some very exciting results with two new course records, and only one runner beating the Karhu Bear in the “Beat the Karhu Bear Challenge”  All I have to say is that was one fast bear!Emmanuel Ngatunyi, of Marietta, Ga., won first place in the male division with a time of 1:03:59. The 18-year-old established a new race record by blowing away the previous mark of 1:08:03.  Reuben Mwei, of Acworth, Ga., took second place with a time of 1:04:33, while Jynocel Basweti from Marietta earned third place with a time of 1:07:30. On the women’s side, Lilian Mariita, 23, of Marietta, shattered the women’s race standard with a time of 1:17:28 (previous record 1:21:39).  Placing second was Justyna Mudy from Rome, Ga., with a time of 1:17:46, and Meggan Franks of Starkville, Miss., took third with a time of 1:20:37. The Karhu 5K provided an extra incentive to all competitors as the Finnish shoe company encouraged all runners to try to "Beat the Karhu Bear."  The first 10 runners who "Beat the Karhu Bear” were to receive a coupon for a FREE pair of Karhu running shoes.  Only one runner was able to accomplish the challenge as 14-year-old Danny Shaughnessy of Douglasville, Ga., was just six second better than the bear – coming in with a time of 0:19:41.  The Bear costume was worn by Andrew Mearns of Atlanta as he placed second with a time of 0:19:47. The complete results can be found at www.131atlanta.com and the 13.1 Atlanta Marathon and Karhu 5K Results Press Release is also available in it’s entirety.It once again was a successful race, and one I am sorry that I was not able to run.  I will now be turning my sights on other races, one of which will be the Publix Georgia Marathon in March, which is also a US Road Sports race, just taken to the next level.  Make sure you keep an eye on www.262quest.com, the RSS Feed, the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, and the @262quest Twitter account.  I don’t have a commitment yet, but I will see if I can work out a couple race entry giveaways for my loyal readers.Did you run the 13.1 Atlanta?  If so, tell us about it and feel free to post a link to your race report in the comments. Time to update your feed reader to something that says read more..

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Publix Georgia Marathon-Race Day

Free Race Entry for the Publix Georgia Marathon

We are just one month away from the Publix Georgia Marathon and just a few short days away from the bitter sweet taper for many would be marathoners.  Race day may be getting close, but there is still a chance to get in on the big day whether it be by hitting the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration Page before the next price increase on February 16th, or by winning the chance to run for free.If you have not yet registered you can take advantage of the price before it increases in just a couple days, but don’t forget to use the discount code: 262QUEST to receive an additional $10 off the current race entry fees.If you are still willing to gamble with the discount and try your luck at winning a free race entry I can help you out with that as well.  I have one more entry just waiting for someone to take advantage of.  Thanks to the US Road Sports team someone can run either the 13.1 or 26.2 distance on March 18th, paying with only sweat and extensive training.The Giveaway:One lucky winner will be chosen randomly out of all comments left on this page.  The guidelines below show all the options for entries, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry as only one entry will be counted per comment even if you list all the ways you are eligible.  Due to the shortness of time before race day the giveaway time period will not be long with the last entry being accepted on Wednesday February 22nd.How To Enter:Leave a comment and tell us how your training is coming for the big day.  If you are not in training tell us why you think running either a full or half marathon is a good idea with just four weeks of training.Share the opportunity with everyone you know.  You know the drill, share if with all those social media tools, your blog, and at your running club, but don’t stop there! (leave a comment for each way you share because each comment will count as an additional entry)Join the Publix Georgia Marathon Fanpage, follow them on Twitter at @GeorgiaMarathon and leave a comment for each of these as well.Share often and come back daily to tell us how you have spread the word! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Publix Georgia Marathon-Half Marathon

Publix Georgia Marathon Race Entry Winner

The much anticipated winner of the Publix Georgia Marathon race entry is about to be announced. Thank you to everyone who read, entered, and helped by promoting this giveaway.Keep in mind, that if you are not the winner, you can still walk away a winner by using the $10 discount code: 262QUEST. This code is good for $10 off either the full marathon or the half marathon and can be used online up until the online registration closes.We had plenty of runners entering for their chance at running the Publix Georgia Marathon for free, but some took it to a level well beyond everyone else. Whether it was Terry who tried to promote it nearly every day, or Rachel who took her promotion attempts well beyond where most people would draw the line. A picture is off to the right in case it inspires you in future giveaways.Counting the entries took some time. I am sorry if I missed an entry, but I can’t be held responsible for missing one of your entries if you put more than one entry per comment.We had a total of 56 entries. I took that total and entered it in random.org and the magic number 35 was revealed. Counting back through the entries this number landed on Terry’s comment from the 9th, making Terry Higgins aka Planet3rry the lucky runner who will be running the Publix Georgia Marathon or Half Marathon on March 18th paying only with sweat and countless hours of training.Terry, please send me an email at info@262quest.com to claim your entry code. I will give plenty of time for you to respond given the holiday, but if I don’t hear back by December 1st I will need to pick an alternate runner.If you weren’t today’s winner, you will want to make sure you Circle 26.2 Quest on Google+, Like the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, follow on twitter at @262quest, and subscribe to the RSS Feed to make sure you are one of the first to find out about the next race entry giveaway.... yes, I said the NEXT race entry giveaway.Thanks for reading, now make sure you congratulate Terry! Time to update your feed reader to something that says 26.2 Quest even more - http://feeds.262quest.com/262quest read more..

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Georgia Marathon-Half Marathon-Publix

What About The Publix Georgia Marathon?

Many of you have just finished a full marathon, while others of you are merely a week or two a way from your 26.2 mile journey.  For some of you this will be just another marathon, but to many others it was or will be the first after a long yet exciting journey. If you are like many of the others who have made their way to the only finish line with ancient Greek roots, it will only be the first of many more to come.Do you need a discount or a free entry to fit it into your budget?There are still many more that have not yet decided to make that commitment, and yet they are reading this and wondering – can I do a marathon, should I do a marathon?  The best advice I can give you is to find a friend who has run through multiple pair of shoes so they would have the privilege of calling themselves a marathoner and then make your way over to the Publix Georgia Marathon Registration, as I am sure you will be needing it.One of the first questions I was asked when I crossed the finish line of my first marathon was if I planned on doing any more, to which I immediately answered – Absolutely!  If you have completed a marathon you know exactly what I am talking about, and if you have finished a half marathon you know the question is not much different for you – you have run a half marathon, are you planning on running a full?Regardless of whether you have just finished your 100th, your first, or are yet to run a marathon the Publix Georgia Marathon is within your reach.  With nearly 5 months of training time available it will give you plenty of time to train even if you need some time off to rest from your most recent adventure.The Publix Georgia Marathon was recently awarded the 2012 Southern Region Marathon Championship by RRCA.  This will no doubt draw an elite group of runners with names which will be easy to recognize.If you have not yet registered and already have Sunday March 18th blocked off on your calendar you will want to head over and register in the next couple days before the price increase on November 3rd.  When you stop by to register at the Registration Page make sure to use the exclusive discount code: 262QUEST to get $10 off when checking out.What about a FREE RACE ENTRY to run the Publix Georgia Marathon?You say that you love discounts, but a free entry interests you as well?  Then I have a deal for you that you cannot refuse.  I have a code ready for one lucky winner.  That code will allow that winner the privilege of running either the half marathon or full marathon courtesy of US Road Sports.The Giveaway:One Lucky runner will have the opportunity to run the Publix Georgia Marathon on March 18th, 2012.  There are multiple ways to enter, and many which you can use to enter over and over again until the winner is drawn on November 18th.  If I have not posted the winner and closed the comments you can still enter, so keep entering and keep promoting it for the best chance to win.How do I enter?Leave a comment and tell us why you want to run the Publix Georgia Marathon (1 time). Tell everyone you know about this giveaway:  Share it on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, DailyMile, your blog, a billboard, or even by painting it on the side of your car or etching it on the bathroom stall.  Each time you share it come post a separate comment for each share.  To make it even better, you can share it each place again every day for additional entries – just come back and comment to let us know of each share for an even better chance of winning.  The question is…. how bad do you want this entry?If you haven’t already, make sure you head over to the Publix Georgia Marathon Fanpage, follow them at @GeorgiaMarathon on Twitter, and stop by the Publix Georgia Marathon Website.  While you are taking the Social Media tour be sure to look for 26.2 Quest at the 26.2 Quest Fanpage, on twitter @262quest, and subscribe to the RSS Feed to keep posted on this and many other great promotions, thoughts, and a chance to read more..

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True Or False-Half Marathon-Weight Loss-Blogger

True or False: What you wear affects your workout. (Our weight loss blogger says...

True or False: What you wear affects your workout. (Our Weight LossBlogger says, "TRUE!")Dress the Way You Want to Run (AKA Plan B) | Fitbiefitbie.msn.comI decided that the best way to train for the half marathon was to buy some good activewear. If I looked like I could run a half marathon, maybe I could move faster! read more..

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