Both teams are preparing for the Gulf South Conference meet on Oct. 24 in Birmingham. Follow their progress on the vstateblazers.com Web site.

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More information about events in the surrounding area of South Georgia include:

Oct. 18 – Valdosta Middle School Academic Service Learning International 5K Fun Run occurs, starting and finishing at Valdosta Middle School. Help make this a big event – get your application today.

Oct. 25 – St. John Road Race will occur at the campus on Gornto Road. This is the largest event in our area and continues to grow each year. Applications are available to get you involved already. Contact Get Active via e-mail to get more information.

Nov. 1 – Memory Run 5K on the Valdosta Middle School Track. Two races that morning will allow you to be super fast while you try your hand in a 5K track event. Get in touch with the Get Active store to get more details.

Dec. 6 – Women’s Junior Service League presents the third annual Jingle Bell Classic 15K and more. Put this family event on your calendar today.

February 2009 – Get Active/Talk 92.1 FM cruise. A box of chocolates and dinner out will not compare to the Valentines cruise that South Georgia Travel has created for us. We will be going to the Bahamas, with two ports of call. We leave on Thursday afternoon and return on Monday morning (President’s Day). Contact South Georgia Travel in Valdosta for more details. The deposit is required now to assure the price and availability.

All of these events will be good for the entire family to be involved in. Be sure to put the dates on your calendar right now. Applications are either at Get Active, or will be soon. Make the decision now to be a part of these events. Raise your bar.

When you participate in an event where Get Active Finish Line Services is the timing group, you can bring your race number to Get Active – Running and More on that Saturday or Sunday and receive 10 percent off purchases of in-stock items regularly priced. This is a small way to say thank you for participating in the events in our area. The 10 percent off discount is not to be combined with any other offer, discount or coupons.

If you have questions about your walking, running or other training, drop me an e-mail and I will do my level best to answer your questions. Check out www.getactivevaldosta.com to get connected. Become a member of the GetActiveSouthGeorgia yahoo group, with over 100 other people. Listen to the Get Active South Georgia radio program on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. on Talk 92.1 FM to receive additional information or to ask questions.