SOS Run - April 18

Last month I found some options and some dogs, so this month I just dealt with visitors. So, we'll have a SOSDD run. (Same Old Scene, Different Day). Anyone with any ideas or recommendations should come forward and email now, 'cause frankly I could use an extra brain cell or two.

• When: April 18, 10:00 am
• Where: Lisi Lake (same spot as before, in the first parking lot, not by the lake.)
• Weather? Rain or shine. If you sign up and are planning on bailing, please contact us.

Fill out the registration form if you would like to be eligible for the baked goods at the end! This helps us make sure we've got enough supplies for folks, so sign up!

The weather has been much more consistent and the trails have been generally dry and reasonable. Come on down for a run.

As always, we could use some volunteers. If you would like to help, please email tbilisioffroad@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer sheet in the upper right corner.

This month I did go hunting for a new course, and probably found an area that would support a run. Only problem is, I had more dog problems in this area of town than I have any place else, so for now, we're back to the usual.

• When: March 21, 10:00 am
• Where: Lisi Lake (same spot as before, in the first parking lot, not by the lake.)
• Weather? Rain or shine. If you sign up and are planning on bailing, please contact us.

Fill out the registration form if you would like to be eligible for the baked goods at the end! This helps us make sure we've got enough supplies for folks, so sign up!

We'll try to send an email out a few days in advance with the current trail conditions.

As always, we could use some volunteers. If you would like to help, please email tbilisioffroad@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer sheet in the upper right corner.

Turtle Lake Run - Saturday March 7

I found this in my inbox this week and thought I'd post it to give them a little extra publicity.

Turtle Lake Run

• You can run, walk or crawl up the hill
• Starts at the main entrance to Vake Park
• Goes to the parking lot at Turtle Lake and back down the hill
• Approximately 6 km
• No registration fee, no prizes, no t-shirts
• Just come and have fun
• Saturday, March 7 9:00 a.m.
• Don’t be late – this isn’t on Georgian time
• Sponsored by the Georgian Girls Running Club in celebration of International Women’s Day

Turtle Lake, Georgia
Originally uploaded by SethTri

Registration for February 21 Open!

So after a nice holiday hiatus, I hope you're all looking forward to getting a few miles underneath us. We're going to skip January and jump straight into February.

I'd love to say we spent the last 2 months scouting out a new course for ya'll, but I'd be lying if I did. I found a lot of dirt trails while looking for powder to ski on, but I'm pretty sure most of you aren't crazy enough to think that's a good idea. So, here are the details:

• When: February 23, 10:00 am
• Where: Lisi Lake (same spot as before, in the first parking lot, not by the lake.)
• Weather? Rain or shine. If you sign up and are planning on bailing, please contact us.

Fill out the registration form if you would like to be eligible for the baked goods at the end! This helps us make sure we've got enough supplies for folks, so sign up!

We'll try to send an email out a few days in advance with the current trail conditions.

As always, we could use some volunteers. If you would like to help, please email tbilisioffroad@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer sheet in the upper right corner.

December 2008 - A bright, cold day for a run

On Saturday December 13th a small, but determined group met at Lisi Lake for our 2nd trail walk/run. We had returning runners as well as a few newcomers. Everyone finished strong and, most importantly, with a smile. While the cold temps (25 F) were tough on the lungs they provided hard packed trails ( as opposed to last month's sloppy mud).

Results:

2 Mile Walk

Elizabeth Owen

5 Mile Run

Peter Hill
Kim Newman
Nathan
Laura Gehrenbeck















Race Directors



















Kim Newman finishes strong



















Nathan braves the chilly temps



















Laura G. returns for a "second round of suffering."

December 13 Registration Open!

With the great turn out we had, it looks like we'll have another 2 mi / 5 mi run/walk on Saturday December 13 at 10am. Registration is now available for December on the right side of the page. I'll put up a more "formal" announcement to stay on the top in a week or so.

Same place, same time as before so that some new folks can come and see what all the hubub is about.

Volunteers NEEDED! We need volunteers for timing and helping with the spread.

Please add a comment if you have any thoughts or suggestions for future events. Finding a course that will work is very difficult. If you have any suggestions, please add a comment or send an email to tbilisioffroad@gmail.com.

Future date thoughts:
Dec 13 2008 - Keeps away from Christmas vacationers and the hash.
Jan 24 2009 - Puts it a long way away from New Years and all those issues. (Plus I'll be gone until the 10th.)

I'll try to get some sort of voting mechanism for dates past that. I'm also going to look into publishing a list of who's already registered.

November 2008 - Off to a cool, wet start!

Tbilisi Off-Road had a great turn out for the first 2/5 mile trail series in-spite of the cool temps and soggy weather. 16 walkers of all ages turned out for the 2 mile course and 7 runners "mucked it out" on the muddy 5 mile course.



Peter Hill, teacher at The New School, won the 5 mile run in 37:48 and took home a loaf of banana bread.



John Ainsley finished the 2 mile walk in first place with a time of 28:20 and collected the much coveted batch of brownies.

Everyone crossed the finish with smiles. Thanks for a great turn out and we look forward to seeing even more participants in December!

2 Mile Walk Results:
28:20 John Ainsley
35:21 Matt Brand
35:22 Royce Brand
39:45 Alie Norman, Caitlyn Ainsley & Law Norman
39:50 Duyane Norman & Boo
40:15 Bob & Matthew Ainsley
51:34 Kaku & Katya Kimura
52:02 Jill & Miya Kimura
52:02 Meg Norman
53:20 Laura, Faith & Missy Ainsley

5 Mile Run Results:
37:48 Peter Hill
55:53 Jan Poetsna
55:54 Rick Lussen
57:54 Bob Wilson
57:55 Mike Varuolo
59:23 Laura Gehrenbeck
1:07:00 Tara Bahrampour