The Peachtree Podcast: The Official Podcast of the AJC Peachtree Road Race
Podcast by Atlanta Track Club
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Episodes
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Get ready to run or walk 5K with this pump-you-up mix from DJ 412! Get inspired along the way as Ronnel Blackmon and Madison James encourage you to finish strong!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
The state's best cross country teams converge on Carrollton this weekend for the GHSA Cross Country State Championships. Atlanta Track Club's Eric Heintz & Enrique Tomas break down each race & the runners to watch!
Opening & Welcome/History of the State Meet & Season Overview
19:20 - Class 4A
42:10 - Class 6A
1:01:20 - Class 5A
1:21:39 - Class 1A Private
1:39:05 - Class 7A
1:59:50 - Class 2A
2:07:49 - Class 3A
2:21:50 - Class 1A Public
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
It's happening! With just one week to go until the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, we talk with Shelly Williams who won this year's "Oh, Say Can You Sing?" contest. The "Voice of the Peachtree," Ken Berger, shares his favorite race memories from the starting line. Plus, everything you need to know about the Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo, including your chance to run as fast as the record holders!
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Two weeks to go until we celebrate the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. If you're not running, you might want to consider volunteering (you'll get a t-shirt too!). The defending champion in the women's wheelchair division, Susannah Scaroni, joins us to talk about her chase for the record this year. And this year's race is attracting some of the best runners from around the world. We'll tell you who to keep an eye on in the elite field this year!
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Just 3 weeks to go until the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race! This week, the man who won the very first Peachtree, Jeff Galloway, tells the story of what he did with the trophy that day. Rebecca Washburn of Shepherd Center discusses why this year's wheelchair division will be super competitive. And if you think you're too old to run, you have to hear this week's interview with 94-year-old Betty Lindberg, who started running in her 60's!
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
With less than a month to go until the AJC Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta Track Club Coach Amy Begley has some tips for those final few weeks of training - and for race day too! Elite runner Emily Sisson, who's off to a strong start in 2019, tells us about her Peachtree prep. And we'll tell you how you can enter (and vote) in the "Oh, Say Can You Sing?" contest this year.
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
There's only one man who's run all 49 AJC Peachtree Road Races. This year, Bill Thorn plans to make it 50! The 88-year-old shares his memories and running secrets with us this week.
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
This year marks the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, and 60,000 runners will join in on the July 4th celebration! This week, Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah fills us in on some of the plans to mark this major milestone. The defending women's 10K championship winner, Stephanie Bruce, joins us to talk about the hot streak she's been on since winning last year's race. Plus, archivist Janet Monk fills us in on the "original 110" and some of the stories behind the world's largest 10k.
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
In the final episode before the 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta Track Club's Leigh Moyer explains what goes into choosing the design for the t-shirt you'll be picking up at the finish line. ATC's Chris Dierkes tells us what to expect at The Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo. Elite runner Chris Derrick shares his tips on getting through tough races. And Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah looks ahead to the 50th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Feeling some aches & pains from your training? Dr. Josh Glass of Georgia Sports Chiropractic has some tips to help you recover. Sarah Pagano, the women's runner-up in last year's AJC Peachtree Road Race, explains how her confidence has changed over the years. YouTube sensation Emma Abrahamson has been chronicling her Peachtree prep for thousands of followers. This week, she shares her story with us!