Sat, Oct 24 2009 - Atlanta Marathon Training HIKE (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Charlie Cottingham, Joseph Martin, Scott Sanders Participants: Scott Sanders, Joseph Martin, David J, Charlie Cottingham, Jay V, Melissa

Write Up:
Great trip.  Good companions.  Wonderful cool, overcast conditions with a slight breeze made for near perfect hiking conditions.  One thing we all noticed was the amazing amount of really cool architecture along the route.

We maintained a fast pace and averaged 3.6 MPH until we hit Heartbreak Hill near Piedmont hospital.

The MARTA stations turned out to be the trick that made the hike easy for everyone to test their limits or work with their time constraints.  Joe had to hop off after the half way point to catch another "event".  Various participants caught the train back to the start at different points.  New comers Jay and Melissa lasted till the 16 mile point before hopping the train back. 

Good Job everyone.

Hope to see everyone again.

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