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Countdown to the AJC Peachtree Road Race
2002: Cobb County Firefighters (left to right) Met Clark, Scotty Pope and Johnny Buice ran the entire AJC Peachtree Road Race course in turn out gear and sneakers with empty airtanks as thousands of runners participated in 2002's race.
Training regimen? Check. Running buddy? Check. Crazy costume? Check.
You done everything, but are you ready?
The AJC Peachtree Road Race, organized by Atlanta Track Club, was established in 1970 and now attracts 60,000 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities each year.
This #throwbackthursday, look at a slideshow of the Peachtree Road Race through the years and get tips on how to prepare for the world-famous Fourth of July 10k next week!
How to prepare for the AJC Peachtree Road Race:
- Help free your feet from pain. Check out our tips on making sure your shoes are reading for race day.
- Get your costume ready! Creative tip: The AJC Peachtree Road Race is on July 4th, so any Independence Day-themed ideas are a sure success.
- Don't cramp up! Get post-race stretching tips from Christo Landry, 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race Champion
- Watch your diet. Don't overeat the week before the race, says Christo Landry.
- Recover! You've trained hard for this event, so give yourself some well-deserved rest.
