2005 Features Archives Index

By Mary Gorham-RowanOn Sunday, August 14th, 72 people gathered at the starting line for the first running of the Beat the Heat and Run for the Hills Duathlon. The race started only about 15 minutes late. Not bad for a first time race. After a somber moment...

By David YonTheir time in Tallahassee was much too short, but Art and Kate Remillard began their Tallahassee running experience peering through the trees from the Lake Overstreet woods wondering what was going on at the Maclay track. It was of course the...

The "Hot 2 Trot 8 Hour Race & Heat Training Extravaganza"Atlanta, GA By Gary Griffin, For the second time in two months this summer, Team Tallahassee (or at least a portion of the ultrarunning arm of it) ventured north to the big city of Atlanta for 8...

NOTE: On March 30, Gulfwinds member Andy Roberts wrote to the GWIND list the following:So my injuries seem to be far enough behind me that I am going to be able to go to Boston after all and now of course the nerves set in a little.I know there are...

For athletes of all levels who want to gain running fitness for cross-country, track, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and tennis. Conditioning includes runs at various paces and distances, strength training, form drills, and games. Schedule Weekdays, 7:45 -...

at Annual Awards ceremonyGrand Prix Age Group awards to go 5 deepThe Awards Committee reminds runners that Grand Prix awards will go 5 deep at the Annual Awards Ceremony Saturday, January 22 at the American Legion Hall near Lake Ella. Winners are asked to...

 Feels Oh So Right: A Night of Recognition By David Yon It was what you might call a "feel good" night. There are so many who do so much in GWTC that it really is a terrific experience to get a crowd together to recognize at least some of them. And indeed...

By Fred Deckert It was a most unusual day! But, all Tallahassee Ultra's are unusual in one way or another. This time a fireball from Boulder Colorado, Chad Ricklefs, held the spotlight with his 5:24:45 win in the 50 mile event. Jack McDermott ran a more...

By David Yon So how many things can you name that have been done successfully once a year for 30 years? Well, 2005 marked the 30th time that Springtime Tallahassee has been run and the heavens smiled on the effort with a gorgeous day and crowd of 755 10K...

A party honoring Cathy McCarty, Cynthia and Ron Christen will be held Saturday, May 14, 6-10 pm, at Terry Ryan's house, 2538 Stonegate Dr., phone 668-4273.Please join us in celebrating the completion of marathons in all 50 states by Ron and Cynthia...

Springtime Tallahassee is certainly one of the most well-attended scoring races that Gulf Winds Track Club handles each year. This kind of large-scale effort could not be successful without the help of the many GWTC members and others who step forward to...

By David YonWhen Sarah Docter-Williams won the 2005 Flash 12K in a time of 45:30 she broke Jane Johnson's masters' record of 47:17 run in 2002 and ran the fourth fastest woman's time ever in the race. Jane ran the third fastest masters time in the same...

By Julie ClarkI would like to thank the following volunteers: Mike Boll, Sara Cleveland, Nadine & Joe Dexter, Vicky Droze, Bob Fisher, Steve Gould, Linda Johnson, Kathy Lindsay, Bill Lott, Edie McCarty, Fran McLean, Jacque Myers, JoLena Pace, Mark...

By Fred Johnson "The Ultimate Challenge Team Mud Run is a 4 mile race run by teams of four on a mud and guts, obstacle filled, cross country course through the training areas of Fort Jackson. The course requires running, jumping, climbing, slogging,...

By Bridget PotterI'm writing this from the side of the road. It's cold, wet and my thumb is sore. Plus I look terrible so no one is stopping to give a sweet, attractive young woman a ride. You may be wondering why I'm hitching a ride on the back roads of...

 The tradition of GWTC's annual Summer Track Series and Summer Grand Prix competition will continue this summer, but with a few changes proposed by the Grand Prix/Awards Committee. For several years, the Summer Grand Prix Committee has expressed dismay at...

By David YonYear in and year out the Palace Saloon seems to attract more fast runners than any other GWTC race. This year is a good example as Lee Willis won in a time of 16:06 to lead seven runners under 17:00 minutes. It was the fastest winning time...

By Art RemillardOn Thursday, May 5th the world-traveling Tallahasseean and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, Robert Morris, gave GWTC members an absorbing glimpse into his life. Among other things, Robert told us about his encounters with some of America's...

The GWTC racing team started the month of May by capturing a second place team finish in Pensacola at the Fiesta 10 k. The GWTC combined team time was 3:06:10. GWTC was also the only 5 person team ever to win an award at this event. Previous award winners...

By David Yon with Cynthia Christen, Ron Christen and Cathy McCartyMost of us understand well the demands of running a marathon to the best of our abilities - push your body beyond it reasonable limits and hope you can make it to the finish line before you...