AORTA News: November 3rd, 2024
2024 Beat Bama Food Drive Videos and Results
Upcoming Local Race This Saturday!
Walk For Life + 5K
- When: Saturday, November 09, 2024
- Time: 8:00 AM (1-Mile and 5K)
- Where: Opelika Sportsplex
- Fee: $40
- Description: Looking for an easy and fun way to make a difference for LIFE? Join Women's Hope Medical Clinic & Hope Adoptions as a runner or fundraising walker for our upcoming Walk For Life + 5K! By getting sponsors to support your walk, you can help reach our fundraising goal and play a significant role in cultivating a culture of life.
On the day of the event, there will be refreshments, games, face painting, food trucks, music, and more for everyone to enjoy! Our Walk For Life is an inspiring way to promote a culture of life in our community, so don't wait to get involved!
Upcoming Local Races
* If you have already registered, please click here for your options moving forward.
Moore’s Mill Turkey Trot
- When: Thursday, November 28th, 2024
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Where: Moore’s Mill Club, Auburn, AL
- Fee: $35 includes t-shirt
(Register by Nov 18th for guarenteed t-shirt)
- Description: The annual Moore’s Mill Club Turkey Trot is something NOT to be missed! Taking place Thanksgiving Day morning, it has become a fun family tradition for many. Runners, joggers & walkers - this fun run is for EVERYONE!
- Last year we raised $27,300 for the Food Bank of East Alabama.
- $1 Donation Equals 7 Meals!
Active Auburn Jingle Jog & Santa Stroll
- When: Saturday, December 07, 2024
- Time: 6:30 AM (1-Mile), 7:00 AM (5K)
- Where: Toomer’s Corner, Downtown Auburn
- Fee: $15 (Fun Run), $20 (5K)
*Prices increase after October 26.
- Description: The Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run are here again – so pull out those Santa hats and ugly sweaters! Join Active Auburn on Saturday, December 7th at 6:30 a.m. as we ring in the holiday season in style! The Santa Stroll Fun Run (1 mile) will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner and the Jingle Jog 5k will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner.
Auburn Toys for Tots 5K/10K and Fun Run
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 8:00 (1-Mile), 8:30 AM (5K/10K)
- Where: Wrights Mill Road Elementary
- Fee: $20 (1-Mile), $30 (5K), $40 (10K)
- Description: Mark your calendars and start the holiday season in a festive mood with a 10K, 5K, or 1-Mile! All participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. to be distributed to children in need. This year, Toys for Tots donations are especially important. the weak economy has caused many to lose jobs, be furloughed, or be forced out of work for long periods of time. Families in these difficult situations desperately needed a little extra holiday cheer this holiday season. The Toys for Tots race will help bring people together during the holidays. All participants who register online by November 25th will receive a souvenir festive t-shirt!
Have Gently Worn Running Shoes?
Are your running shoes past their useful running life? Most are normally good for 300 to 500 miles but can still have a lot of “sole” left in them! If yours are ready for retirement, bring your gently used running shoes to Love2Run, our local running partner store, where they’ll collect them for a fantastic organization called “Sneakers4Good”, a social enterprise that ships them to developing nations for micro-entrepreneurs.
When you bring them, please check for the following:
1) Gently worn means they are clean in usable condition and have no holes.
2) Soles are intact and not too worn, cracked, or breaking apart.
3) Laces intact, in good condition, not frayed, and tied together.
Weekly Whimsy
The Mad Scientist of Marathoning
Jason Gay, Wall Street Journal
C.J. Albertson, a unique 31-year-old marathoner known for his unconventional training methods, is gaining attention for his impressive performances and quirky approach to running. Despite not expecting a professional running career, Albertson has rapidly improved, placing him at the front of major races. He’s self-coached, a coach himself at Clovis Community College, and employs unusual techniques, like running marathons on treadmills, heat training in a car, and using intense red bulbs in his "pain cave" to simulate extreme conditions.
Albertson’s recent achievements include finishing as the top American at the Chicago Marathon with a personal best of 2:08:17. His workouts include what he calls “Functional Zombie Training,” prioritizing physiological gains over feeling good. Supported by Brooks, Albertson’s scientific and curious approach to training resonates with elite and everyday runners alike. Although he doesn’t expect to win the New York City Marathon, his dedication, creativity, and impact on the sport make him one of marathoning’s most fascinating figures.
Link to Wall Street Journal article
Quote of the Week
Your fitness is 100% mental!
Your body won’t go,
where your mind doesn’t push it!
Video of the Week
Treadmill Fails (9:09)
** AORTA provides this informational video to its members as a courtesy and does not endorse any particular product, process, or service.
Ongoing Events
RunGo For Turn-By-Turn Directions!
RunGo provides turn-by-turn navigation allowing you to just enjoy your runs without having to think about looking for street names and when you may have to turn next. Other great features include, audio cues with your running stats, split updates, the ability to share your runs via social media, and create new routes. Another great feature of the app is the ability to work offline. You can create and download your routes ahead of time, before your run so you don’t have to use data during your run.
Race Volunteers Needed!
As a runner, we know your time is valuable. But if you have a couple hours to spare, we could use your help for one of the upcoming AORTA supported or directed races! Assisting at a local race is a fun and rewarding experience. You are surrounded by health conscious individuals that, like you, are motivated fitness enthusiasts and appreciate the effort of volunteers.
Water Stop Volunteers Needed
Water stop signs and coolers are available at the following location: 1536 Professional Parkway, Auburn, AL. (Thank you Adahli Massey!). Coolers and signs can be picked up Monday-Thursday from 8AM-4PM and on Fridays from 8AM-12 noon. Items are in the room next to the back door. If you are unable to pick up supplies on these dates/times, e-mail clemster@aol.com to make alternative arrangements (we deliver!).
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