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Lavender U . By the Fall of 1973, a new concept in education had swept the country, "free universities," which existed as free newspapers that listed classes for all things, such as art, literature, crafts, photography and of course, "new age" subjects as TM, TA, EST, yoga and meditation. Heretofore, most classes were associated with established institutions, such as colleges and churches. A group of gays in San Francisco decided to start such a free newspaper and call it " Lavender U ". The organizers hoped that it would foster social and educational opportunities of special interest to gays. The paper was published every two months. As I recall, the fee was $6.00 per ad.
Jack and Gardner . Jack Baker and Gardner Pond were friends of the Lavender U organizers and were asked to list a class. They had an interest in furniture refinishing and decided to list a class in that. They were also runners, and at the last minute, decided to change their ad to a "learn to jog" class. As members of the San Francisco, Dolphin, South End (SFDSE) Runners, one of the largest running clubs in the country, they modeled their "class" on that club, which had a "scenic run" every Sunday. They listed a two-month schedule of runs, beginning with a half mile, adding a half mile each week and finishing with a five mile run on "graduation" week.

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Prosecco in the Park with Pumpkins was a success!! We’ve got some artists in this run club, that’s for sure!! 👻

We’re not FALLing for it yet, it’s still hot out there! Loved getting to explore the newly connected southwestern portion of the Beltline and enjoy some food and drinks at @mondaynightgarage afterwards for our monthly beer run!

We had a great group of our members show up and show out for the 2026 AIDS Walk Atlanta! We loved being able to connect with @aid_atlanta , one of @priderunatl beneficiaries and amazing community partner. Vibes were high, PR’s were accomplished, and Kelly Rowland gave us a super memorable performance!!!

Join us this Sunday for the return of a Front Runners CLASSIC!!! See you at John Howell from 2-5pm on Sunday! And don’t forget to bring your furry friends! ⛅️

September is still…very hot 🥵 but our folks still showed up to walk, jog, and run on another beautiful Atlanta evening! Rewarded ourselves by sharing dinner at Fellini’s, of course! If you’re reading this and haven’t joined us yet, we’d love to have you try us out! More info on the links in our bio! 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🚶‍♀️

Thank you, REI, for an incredible experience!!!! We had a blast celebrating community, fun and all things run! ❤️ We might just need to do this again some time! 😉 #rei @rei #frontrunners #runatlanta

TOMORROW!!!! 🏃🏃🏃 You won’t want to miss this experience as we collaborate with REI!! This is a wonderful opportunity for a change of scenery, a panel of experts and FOOD!! As a reminder, we will NOT be meeting at John Howell tomorrow morning for our run!

It was a hot and hilly one with our folks today but we got ‘er done! DM us if you’d like to join the fun. Whoever you are, whatever your pace, there’s a place here for you at FRATL!

Wednesday, July 29th!!! 🍻 Join us at Wild Heaven Brewery for our monthly beer run! We will run a 3-5 mile route and then end with a few cold ones and great community! And if you need to get your Front Runners shirt and have paid your dues, you can pick it up there!

Shoutout to @gucciwills and @projectleannation_intown for being the ultimate hosts for our Saturday morning run last week! 🙌 Not only did they give our runners a fantastic space to connect, but they are also a proud sponsor of the @priderunatl . We are so appreciative of this partnership and everything they do to support the local athletic community. Did you join us last Saturday? Drop a 👟 or 🏳️‍🌈 in the comments! #FrontrunnersATL #ProjectLeanNation #PrideRunATL #RunATL #ATLRunningCommunity

Great seeing everyone!!! 🌞🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃 **Amazon is supporting Front Runners! Follow for latest drops and exclusive benefits: amazon.com/running @amazon @amazonfashion #sponsored

Another fantastic week of running in the books for Front Runners ATL! Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning at John Howell and earlier this week at @halfwaycrooksbeer ! 🚨 🚨 Amazon is supporting our run club! Follow for the latest drops and exclusive benefits: amazon.com/running @amazon @amazonfashion #sponsored

Our Lullwater Saturday AM route was no match for our lovely folks today despite the hills and the ATL humidity! 🥵🥵 Ready for some gear to tackle the summer training season? Head over to Amazon.com/running to find top-rated gear for any type of race you’re training for! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️ 💨 #FrontRunners #LGBTQIAthlete #Running #Walking #Sponsored

Another great Wednesday evening running and walking with our folks! With how hot and humid the weather is already proving to be and it not going away any time soon, y’all should check out fabulous run gear AND some great deals with @amazon and @amazonfashion by visiting Amazon.com/running !! They’ve got tons of goodies at great prices for us!

SHIRT REVEAL || FRATL 2026 So excited we got the shirt ready for you all right before Pride Run! ✨Show off your FRATL swag during this weekend’s Pride Run 5K, pick up your 2026 member shirt at tomorrow’s bib pickup at Monday Night The Grove OR Saturday morning’s run! We CANNOT hand them out during Saturday bib pick up. ~Other drop off dates to follow post Pride Run~ 🚨🚨 Amazon is supporting our run club: get exclusive benefits. Follow The Run Shop. >> https://www.amazon.com/running <<

Happy Friday! ☀️ Our meet earlier this week was so much fun! Let's do it again 🚨 this Saturday at 9a at John Howell Park Every Pace. Every Distance. Every Body. All are Welcome! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

LOUD! PROUD! UNAPOLOGETIC! 🚨 DO NOT FORGET: Signup for the to secure your spot. {link in bio}

Beautiful morning for a Fun Run along Path 400 for these Front Runners! ☀️

Congrats to the FRATL members and all athletes who participated in the Publix Atlanta Half & Full Marathon today! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

FRATL February Beer Run is Here 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🍻 SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY on Wed, Feb 25 at 6:30p — Before the Run/Walk, gather outside the Taproom as a team! — Afterwards, kick back & hang together over food/drinks in @sweetwatertaproom Come for the Run/Walk, Stay for the Community! 📍 @sweetwaterbrew 🗓️ Wednesday, February 25th ⏰ 6:30p

1 week until Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend! 🍑 Whether you are participating in the Half or Full Marathon, or you want to party it up at the FRATL Cheer Station - we have you covered on March 1st! 🎉 🚨 FRATL Cheer Station > Theme: “Run Proud ATL - 20 Years Running. Always Proud. > Mile 20.1 of the Marathon Course > Cheering Window: 8:45a - 1:25p > This is a judged cheer station with a $1,500 Best Cheer Station prize, so bring big, fun energy! 🚨 FRATL Racer Tent > Members participating in the Half or Full Marathon race, feel free to utilize > Located in the Home Depot Backyard (start/finish line area) > Swing by for Support and Pumped Up Vibes > At 6:55a athletes will take a GROUP PHOTO before heading in the Starting Line QUESTIONS? More info in Heylo or connect with Julian/Alex.

No better way to spend a Wednesday evening than with this amazing crew! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🚨 UPCOMING on Sunday, Feb 15th 🚨 FEBRUARY FUN RUN > Westside Reservoir Park—Bankhead Station. Meet next to the Bankhead Marta Station at 10a. PRIDE RUN ATL 5K MEDIA DAY > Be apart of the legacy as marketing content is captured for the 2026 Pride Run ATL 5K. Meet at John C Howell Park from 2p-4p. ⭐️ See Heylo for more info

This past Saturday, our Front Runners ran our “MLK Route” so we could make a stop at the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. We laid down flowers in their honor and reflected on their legacy, what that has meant for our city and nation, and our hope that our country becomes a less divided and a truly more equitable place to live and thrive, especially now more than ever.

🚨 UPDATE!! See you all NEXT Saturday at Woofs!!

We love our FRATL Community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️ REMEMBER… 🚨 FRATL Membership Drive >> Jan 24th at 4p, Woof’s Sports Bar [see link in bio] 👟 Bring gently used shoes to the 9a run on Jan 17th for the Sole Project in honor of MLK Day

Starting the year off with FRATL putting one foot in front of the other! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

REMINDER > there is no FRATL run today, December 31st. Excited to see everyone this Saturday, January 3rd for our next run together! 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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