From: Atlanta Track Club

Bonus Money Available for Fastest Time Ever Run in Georgia​

ATLANTA – February 16, 2023 – A run for records will take place at the Publix Atlanta Half Marathon next week where some of the world’s best runners will attempt to complete the fastest half marathon ever run in the state of Georgia. This year’s elite field features eight men who have run faster than the current men’s record of 1:00:36 and four women who have run faster than the women’s record of 1:08:22. Both times were set at this event in 2022.
 
Nicholas Kosimbei will return to Atlanta to defend his title and his record. The 26-year-old from Kenya dominated last year’s race which was held in the driving rain, winning by more than two minutes. Fellow Kenyans Raymond Magut and Goeffrey Koech who placed second and third respectively last year are also returning. Magut boasts a personal best of 1:00:00 while Koech has broken the one-hour mark with a career best of 59:36. Koech won his most recent half marathon, the B.A.A.Half Marathon in Boston last November.

​Other top contenders include Tsegay Kidanu (Ethiopia, 59:39),  Josphat Tanui (Kenya, 59:40), Phenus Kipleting (Kenya, 1:00:08) and Bethwell Yegon (Kenya, 1:00:57), the runner-up at the 2021 BMW Berlin Marathon.
 
With last year’s winner Dorcas Tuitoek not returning in 2023, a new face will break the tape to win the women’s title. The fastest woman in the field is Kenya’s Cynthia Jerotich. Jerotich was a dominant force on the roads from 2013 to 2016, setting a half marathon personal best of 1:06:04 and winning a silver medal at the World Half Marathon Championships in 2016. Jerotich stepped away from racing in 2017 and gave birth to three children before returning to competition last year. At 33, she will be looking to return to the form that saw her winning road races around the world including some of the most prestigious events in the United States. 
 
Jerotich will face Helah Kiprop, the winner of last year’s Copenhagen Marathon and the runner-up at the Frankfort Marathon. Kirprop, a 2016 Olympian from Kenya, has a half marathon personal best of 1:07:39. Also among the fastest in the field are 2017 Houston Half Marathon winner Veronica Wanjiru (Kenya, 1:07:58) and Vibian Chepkirui (1:08:02). Chepkirui won the Vienna Marathon last year in a course record time of 2:20:59.
 
Athletes in the 2023 Publix Atlanta Half Marathon will be competing for a $22,000 prize purse including a first place prize of $4,000. There is an additional $2,500 bonus for the male or female winner who sets the course and Georgia all-time record. Full elite fields can be found below. The race will be streamed live on Atlanta Track Club’s YouTube page with commentary from Chris Chavez, Carrie Tollefson and Ali Feller. 

Part of Atlanta’s Marathon Weekend, more than 8,500 runners will take part in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Races held February 25-26 at Centennial Olympic Park. The weekend will also feature the USATF Masters 5km Championship which will be held in conjunction with the Publix Atlanta 5K on Saturday, February 25.

About Atlanta Track Club                                                
Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
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With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the AJC Peachtree Road Race (peachtreeroadrace.org) – the largest 10K running event in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 30 events per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting the Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club’s All-Metro Banquets and supporting the Grady Bicycle EMT program. For more information on Atlanta Track Club, visit atlantatrackclub.org.

Hey Speakers!
We just want to take a moment to share a few awesome events happening in and around Atlanta that you're sure to enjoy!  
GO OUT THERE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!

Althea René gained musical inspiration from her father Dezie McCullers (one of Motown's original Funk Brothers). She has since developed her creative style. More details 

Annual oyster festival at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar, with Louisiana Cajun-style oysters and live entertainment.  For more details

Kindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. Big hit singles eluded them, but they developed a strong following that appreciated their unwavering dedication to releasing relatable and mature R&B. ​ More details

1UP Comedy, Fire City Comedy, and Hissy Fit Comedy are teaming up once again to bring you the second annual West End Comedy Fest. More details

​The HBCU marching event of the year is back! It’s the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands. New name–same event you’ve always loved. The original battle of the bands is back in Atlanta and kicking off Black History month with six of the top HBCU marching and bands in the country along with special performances by two of the best high school marching bands in Atlanta. Get Tickets

​Come join thousands of LEGO fans for two days filled with everything LEGO at
AtlantaBrickCon, a LEGO Fan event! More details

Sol Dance is a free-form movement experience where all bodies are welcomed. We offer a gently guided, sensory journey meant to be experienced in its entirety. The music is meticulously curated by Scott alongside talented percussionists & sound healers – generally not limited to only one genre. More details

One of the biggest Jewish film festivals in the world, featuring dozens of narrative and documentary films. For more details

​Annual festival of the televisual arts in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details

...and rare performances by Gospel Recording artist Gene Moore, Khari Cabral of JIVA, Spiritual Influencer- A Soul Called Joel, Mayah Dyson, and a few other surprises! Get Tickets

The second and final installment of Hapeville Celebrates Black History will include a very special live performance by cellist Okorie "OkCello" Johnson. OkCello is an Atlanta-based cellist-songwriter, looper, improviser, and storyteller who has been featured in InStyle and Atlanta Magazines, and has participated in numerous collaborations, including with the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Emory University, and Flux Projects and has performed and recorded with numerous award-winning artists, including Maxwell, Van Hunt, India.Arie, De La Soul, and Big Boi of Outkast. More details

Explore the science of color with this vivid exhibit, The Nature of Color. Learn how color conveys information and helps us make sense of the world in both human and natural environments.  More details

Bring your sweetheart for a romantic evening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, where fragrant orchids, live entertainment, dancing and refreshments set the mood.  More details

​Charity race run in underwear at Eventide Brewing to benefit research into and awareness of neurofibromatosis. More details

No matter your ethnicity, if you support Black owned businesses, you are invited to attend this event. Atlanta has not had a large general Black expo in years... A place where you could find Black owned companies like caterers/bakers, insurance, hair stylist, therapist, business coach, realtor, artist, handy man, moving company, etc. all in one place.  More details

Soloist, composer, soulful bandleader, and award-winning saxophonist Trey Daniels is an inspiration for his generation in jazz, funk, R&B, and Hip Hop. More details

Anita Baker has brought grace and class to every performance since her teenage days honing her three-octave vocal range at Detroit nightclubs. After gaining more experience on the stage with the Detroit funk band Chapter 8, she set off on a solo career in the early 1980s. 

She hit it big with such romantic classics as "Sweet Love" and took the world by storm, starting with her first headlining stint, The Rapture Tour, in 1986. Over the next decade, Baker kept conquering the charts as well as stages around the world, until 1994-95's Rhythm of Love tour. 

After a long hiatus, she came back strong in 2004 after signing to Blue Note Records, and she became a regular on the road once again. In January 2018, she announced her retirement, but not before saying goodbye with a bang with her hugely successful Farewell Concert Series tour. More details

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings their unparalleled talent to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta to connect you to the heart of dance. Celebrate the latest season with new works, audience favorites, and beloved classics, including Alvin Ailey’s timeless masterpiece Revelations. Get Tickets

Following a successful fall tour and much lauded four-night sold out run with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center earlier this fall, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—announce three nights alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Atlanta Symphony Hall.  More details

​Odessa Green Agency and Vision One Media Presents ODESSA GREEN'S JAZZLIFE
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY JULIE DEXTER
FRIDAY FEB 17 2023  
This is Jazz event that will take place twice a month,  featuring all the best we have in Jazz music locally and nation wide. Get Tickets

Lalah Hathaway at City Winery Atlanta for 3 days.  More details

​Miss Royalty International pageant promotes diversity and inclusivity. We welcome ages 4+ including an Elite division for 60+. More details

Join the fun in ​Universal Joint in Downtown Lawrenceville for their 2023 4th Annual Chili Cook Off is on Saturday, February 25th from 12:00 to 4pm!  More details

CeeLo Green, DJ Jelly, Tony Tatum, Richmond Punch, Tyrus Turner, Fashion Show by VNJ Designs, and more are ready to entertain you for Morrow’s Black History Month. Free family event from 3-11pm on February 25th. More Details

​Annual race series with marathon, half-marathon and 5K courses through central Atlanta. Start and finish lines at Centennial Olympic Park. More details

It goes without saying that we thoroughly enjoy speaking with creatives and music artists.  But more importantly, we want every person that watches a When We Speak TV interview or video to see the motivation and inspiration within it.
We recently spoke with saxophonist Dexter Tolson who is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

We hope that as you view this 'What Do YOU Speak?' segment that you are empowered, encouraged, and determined to reach your dreams as well......

WEBSITE:  DexterTolson.com
INSTAGRAM:  Dexter.Tolson
FACEBOOK:  Dexter Tolson

​A dynamic duo both in life and work, powerhouse real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod and her husband, expert builder Mike Jackson, will return for a new 12-episode season of their HGTV breakout hit series Married to Real Estate on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT and available to stream on discovery+.
​The compelling couple—who inspired 19 million season one viewers with their positive perspective on running successful property businesses, managing a home and raising three daughters—will help more families buy houses with potential in their ideal Atlanta neighborhoods and transform them into stunning dream homes. Drawing from her experience as the star of HGTV’s Property Virgins and Flipping Virgins, Egypt will employ her knowledge of the real estate market and financial prowess to find their clients affordable houses in desirable locations and manifest her design expertise to reimagine the spaces. Then, Mike will execute the breathtaking renovations that deliver an increased home value and return on investment, finding solutions to any construction problem and staying on budget.

​Today, the couple launch their brand-new podcast, Marriage and Money Podcast with Egypt & Mike. On the heels of all their success, fans have requested more access and knowledge to the two as it pertains to their lessons on marriage and relationships as well as wealth building strategies, catalyzing the Marriage and Money Podcast. The weekly podcast is full of humorous stories, valuable life hacks, honest & meaty marriage dilemmas, and wealth & legacy building knowledge. Season one of the podcast will feature special guests, Dr. Contessa and Scott Metcalfe(“Married to Medicine”); singer Montell Jordan and wife, Kristin Jordan; Singer/TV Personality Trina Braxton and husband Von Scales; director/actress Terri J. Vaughn and husband, Karon Riley; and more.  

​Marriage and Money with Egypt & Mike is available now on YouTube, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. A sneak preview of season one is available below.

HGTV’s digital platforms will offer up even more exclusive Married to Real Estate content at HGTV.com and on social media by following @HGTV and #MarriedtoRealEstate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. In addition, fans can follow Egypt (@egyptsherrod) and Mike (@djfadelf) on Instagram. The new season also will be available on HGTV GO the same day and time as the linear premieres—Thursdays at 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 12.
 
Married to Real Estate is produced by 51 Minds Entertainment.

It's that time of the year....Christmas of course...and our friend, Tony Hightower, has new music to add to your Holiday Playlist!!!

The Ep, 'This Time of Year' is truly a Christmas classic for generations to come.  If you know anything about Tony Hightower's music, he hold true to his roots of jazz.  When you hear these songs, you will definitely hear his classic influences.

What Do YOU Speak? is a documentary style segment on the When We Speak TV network that explores the beliefs, inspiration, and motivation that contributes to the guest's goals, aspirations, & purpose.  

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It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV and I'm super excited to share with you the Eastside Beltline 3K-10K organized by Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta BeltLine Partnership. This race is part of the Atlanta Beltline Race Series exploring BeltLine trail segments through historic neighborhoods.

Runners and walkers of the Eastside 3K -10k have the opportunity to tour the eastside stretch of the BeltLine trail along Krog Street Market, Ponce City Market and Piedmont Park.

Community organizations and businesses can join in the fun. There are awards for the top finishers, prizes for largest and fastest teams, and of course signature race tees with food, fun, and freebies!!  

Nana's Chicken & Waffles adds a second locaton!!!
When We Speak TV was honored to be invited to the grand opening of the Nana's Chicken & Waffles in McDonough. 

If you have been to the Nana's Chicken & Waffles location in Conyers, GA, you know that it stays busy because the food is absolutely amazing, well we can tell you that McDonough better get ready because they are definitely bringing the same delicious food to the menu.

So when you are in the Atlanta area, check out Nana's Chicken & Waffles!

CONYERS LOCATION
1040 Flat Shoals Road SE,
Conyers, GA 30013​
(770) 285-6591

MCDONOUGH LOCATION
1500 Highway 20 W #130,
McDonough, Georgia 30253
(470)8781307​

If you live in the Atlanta area and you have not been to Nana's Chicken N Waffles, you are missing out on some seriously good food.  

Food Network multiple Cutthroat Kitchen star, Author, Speaker, Personality, and Radio Host, Chef Elliott Farmer, an Atlanta native, is honored to share his passion for cooking and his childhood collection of signature recipe tips with the community. 

City officials, family and friends, celebrities, and media outlets came out to celebrate the grand opening of The Breakfast Boys, the metro's newest breakfast and brunch restaurant, located in College Park, Georgia.

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 "Hey Speakers"
or should I say....
"Hello Beautiful People"

We are so excited that we got a chance to catch up with our friend, Rahbi.  

Rahbi is an amazing musical artist out of ATL that we have known for several years now.  He is also a former guest on When We Speak TV.  Although, I want to describe to you the type of artist he is, it's just not possible.. He's one of those artists that you just have to see for yourself. 

And if you are ever so lucky to attend a Rahbi live performance, you better go!  I don't care if the venue is a tiny house, he is going to rock the FVCK out out that place!  

Show my boy, Rahbi, some love by checking out this segment.......What Do YOU Speak?

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Actor, ​Mike Merrill, from Bounce's new original series 'Finding Happy' shares with Jermaine Sain, the dream help him find happiness.

TO FIND OUT HOW TO WATCH THE BOUNCE TV ORIGINAL SERIES 'FINDING HAPPY' GO TO
BounceTV.com