2005 Features Archives Index

The three 50 staters thank GWTC and the many members and guests who participated in the wonderful party for us. We all had a great time, enjoyed talking to everyone, ate and drank plenty, got sprayed with the sprinkler system, and shared running stories...

By Felton Wright, one half of the directing team1. When starting the swim, little girls are more afraid of the bugs on top of the water, than any alligators under the water.2. It is possible for a child to get so excited at the start of the swim that he...

Gulf Winds Track Club and the City of Tallahassee began collaboration on an "All Comers Track" program in the summer of 1978. Running events 40yd, 100M, 200M, 800M, Mile and 2 Mile; occasional field events included high jump and long jump. Results of 1978...

Results from the 2005 Grand Prix Survey are in and indicate ringing support for the Grand Prix program as it is currently administered. 39 survey respondents answered 15 of 16 survey questions distinctly in favor of keeping things the way they are....

Well, it's time for all good nominees for office to have their names presented to the board. It's PAST time, in fact. As Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, I was supposed to have a tentative slate submitted to the board at their Sept. meeting....

By Judy AlexanderIt would be hard to imagine the Tallahassee Turkey Trot without the big orange and white U-Haul truck parked near the registration area. In 1999, when Brian and I realized that we could no longer transport the Turkey Trot charity "haul" in...

Turkey Trot t-shirts may be picked up at the SandalBeat kiosk located on the lower level of Governor's Square Mall by the Brookstone store.

By Judy Alexander One of the toughest things about being a race director is not ever really being able to properly thank all of the wonderful volunteers who make it all come together in the end. I was especially impressed with all of the teenagers who...

By Jeffery S. Bryanjsb6to3@yahoo.com Come and listen to a story about a man named JedA poor mountaineer, barely kept his family fed,Then one day he was shootin at some food,And up through the ground came a bubblin' crude.Oil that is, black gold, Texas...

By Tim UngerThe next two GWTC team racing events will be in the Western Florida Panhandle.First is the 31st annual Fiesta 10k team event, which will need two females and two males to score as a team. Here is some information found on the Pensacola Runners...

By David YonIf you have an interest in the history of Springtime, I highly recommend you read Bill McGuire's story - Springtime Tallahassee 10K - The First 15 Years.Linked to this story are the results from the very first Springtime - a four mile race with...

Rave RunInaugural Daytona 5kDaytona International Speedway By Lisa UngerThis was the first time in 47 years of Daytona racing history that a running event has been staged before a major car race on the Speedway. Daytona has earned the title of "World...

By David YonJackie and Jerry McDaniel made their debut Saturday, January 22, as directors of the GWTC 30K. The race, staged at Natural Bridge Monument for probably the last time, was well organized with lots of chili, volunteers and a great t-shirt. The...

Gulf Winds Track Club and the Awards Committee invite all to attend the 2005 Annual Awards Ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the American Legion Hall on Saturday, January 14, 2006. Please come to enjoy Happy Hour at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will begin...