Break out the running shoes...

Metro Atlanta has an endless number of running races, whether 5k's, 10k's, biathlons, triathlons, half-marathons, etc. These road races aren't just for the elite. You can jog, walk, push the little ones in a stoller, etc. Exercise is always more fun and productive in a social setting, plus you can get a cool t-shirt (well, sometimes cool, sometimes tacky, sometimes yuck...).

The best local online race calendar is the Atlanta Track Club's. Run Georgia also has good race info., as does Running4Fitness. Tri-Atlanta has the best calendar for triathlons and biathlons.

One of the best places to run nearby the City of Decatur is Emory's Lullwater Park. It's well shaded, with paved and gravel trails, and has a nice lake (watch out for goose droppings!). There is a huge parking deck, which is free after 6 pm weekdays and on weekends, at Emory's Clairmont Campus, 1945 Starvine Way, right off Clairmont Ave. Lullwater is best for short to medium run's.

The Red Devil Dash is an upcoming 5k to be held at Lullwater Park on Sept. 13th, and there are many races held at Lullwater thoroughout the year.


Mr. Reggie Howze, a member of the Decatur Keenagers and the Decatur Stride Walkers Club. Mr. Howze competes in the 400m, 800m and 1500m runs, and will be competing at the National Senior Olympics in San Francisco in early 2009. This is one 63 year old who has no plans for slowing down!