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Speaking about the impact of one person, listen on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 6-7 p.m., when Shelly Cranford will be interviewed on Talk 92.1 FM regarding the highly successful middle school and high school cross country programs he directs in Bleckley County. Not only has he created interest for years and years, his runners are successful and the sizes of the team’s are larger than many football teams.

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

Nov. 15 – The 5K Turkey Trot presented at the VMS is a road race that supports the Special Olympics and the Azalea Cheerleading Extreme competitive cheerleading teams. Applications are available at Get Active.

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

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 that A Course/Line, LLC 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 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.

Todd Smoot is the cross country coach at Valdosta State University and the owner of the Get Active — Running and More fitness store, located in the Winn Dixie Marketplace shopping center on North Oak Street Extension.