Group Runs

Group Runs are held at Boling Park in Canton, weekly, Saturday mornings.  We do 1 mile loops of the jogging trail, and run to various landmarks in Canton;  there is a distance and pace for everyone. 

Take I-575 North to Exit 16.  Take left Exit lane crossing over I-575.  Road ends at K-Mart, Williams Bros. BBQ, turn right.  Boling Park is ahead, .25 mi on left.  Go to the back of the park to the jogging trail.  We meet in the parking lot near next to the jogging trail.  E-mail us at foothillrc@aol.com if you plan to attend. 

Training with the Best

Sonja Friend-Uhl
I had the pleasure of meeting Sonja at the Key West Half Marathon.  I would suggest going to her website, http://www.runfastpromotions.com/and sign up for her free monthly e-newsletter.  She is a great person to know and a great resource to our Club. -John McCusker

A World-Class Athlete, Sonja Friend-Uhl has trained people of all ages and abilities for over ten years. A skilled fitness programmer, Sonja holds Personal Training Certifications with ACSM and AFAA as well as AFAA specialty certifications in Youth, Senior, and Pre-Natal Fitness. She is a USATF Level I Certified Coach and PR/AED Certified. Sonja has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of William and Mary. A natural and motivating public speaker, Sonja has performed as the keynote speaker for athletic banquets, Rotary Club functions, and national TV affiliates. Sonja developed and coached dynamic fitness programs for The Athletic Club at Weston and The Athletic Club in Boca Raton while serving as their Athletic Director from 1998-2003. Sonja is the President and Head Fitness Trainer of FIT Studio (www.fitstudio1.com) which she opened in 2004. She has been a member of seven U.S. world teams, a 2000 Olympic Trials Competitor in the 1500m, and currently is ranked in the top twenty-four women in the country for distances from the 5k to the Half-Marathon. A prime example of maintaining a good balance in your life, Sonja prioritizes her roles as a wife and mother in addition to her fitness career and competitive endeavors. Sonja currently resides in South Florida with her husband and daughters.  Contact Sonja at SFUHL@aol.com.

Nancy Clark, MS, RDNancy Clark
Internationally Known Sports Nutritionist
Best Selling Author
Our Monthly Columnist
Avid Runner, Cyclist and Hiker

I first met Nancy back in the 80's at the RRCA Convention in Maine, where she was a keynote speaker.  I recently ran into her at the ING Georgia Marathon, and she offered to write monthly articles for our club. - John McCusker.  www.nancyclarkrd.com.


 

 




Training and Racing Gear
If you would like to have the Foothills Running Club logo imprinted on your favorite shirt or gear, simply bring your items to Hometown Threads.  They have the Foothills logo on file and can print to a variety of items.  You can customize the size and color of the logo.
 
Hometown Threads
Ron and Peggy Cain
3342 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
770-591-9264
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(They recently moved from Wal-mart to across the street.)