2017 Features Archives Index

Simply Rex Cleveland David Yon,  A very special person left my life on September 14, 2016.We often hear people who move away from Tallahassee say how they are unable to find a running group like Gulf Winds Track Club. And there are many people still here...

A Sense of Sadness in 2016 David Yon, It is not to say that there were not a lot of good things that happened during 2016, because there were many good things. It was another strong year for the running community led by an explosion of activity at the...

Bainbridge Half Marathon Report (From race Facebook Page)Way to go runners! We appreciate you coming to run in our beautiful town! On behalf of Memorial Hospital Foundation, we hope that you had a pleasurable run and that you will put us on your race...

By David YonTitanium training wheels, a child who did the entire race with his swimming goggles on, another pushing her bike up the hill and whispering to a bystander - "I am tired" and lots of adorable smiles and grimaces from ages 6-15 captured Maclay...

I Go for a Run David Yon,  On the second or third Saturday of each year, a race director will lift his or her hand into the sky and, as if all time had quietly stopped and had to be restarted, shout three bold commands: "Runners to your mark, get set, GO!"...

Lake, Woytalewicz run into Palace Saloon 5K history Herb Wills,  On a perfect Tallahassee morning for distance running, Chris Lake ran away from a field of 1200 runners to win the 36th annual Palace Saloon 5K on Saturday, 10 April 2010. Lake made the dash...

Report from Dublin (Ireland)  Tim Brewton, I've never taken a trip overseas primarily to run a race before, but it is appropriate that the first would be to Ireland. Running-related incidents have stuck with me ever since I started visiting the Emerald...

David Yon, I knew something special was happening when the lot around the Palace Saloon was filled with cars at 7:00 a.m., more than an hour before the start of the race. Race directors Herb Wills and Reid Vannoy have found the right formula for this race...

 Holiday PartyAmerican Legion Hall, Lake Ella Live music by Crooked Shooz 7-8 Social Hour, Food and Drink 8-12 Band, Dancing, MORE Food and Drink Club will provide drinks.  Please bring a dish to share.

Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic This Saturday, December 13, at Wakulla Springs State Park GWTC will host the 28th running of the Tallahassee Ultradistance Classic 50K and 50M run. This is a special affair to many who have been connected with it thru the...

Music Fest This is a reminder that the Sunday Music Fest is at Sittig Hall on Kleman Plaza. The door is right next to Harry's Restaurant.Also, we still need help for registration at the Mall on Monday through Wednesday. If you can work a shift or two,...

Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign 5k Run/Walk DATE- NOVEMBER 20EVENT- FSECC 5K RUN/WALKTIME/PLACE/GENERAL INFORMATION - THURSDAY; 9:00 A.M.; NO SHIRT; $10 Day Of Race Registration only beginning @ 8:00 A.M. Event starts and ends @ Shuster's EATZ...

Richard’s Marathon Erin Glover, “Next year,” he said. “I’m running Goofy.”Richard Harvey was not a typical runner. Looking at him, you would never guess he completed three marathons within one year. He started with the 2007 Walt Disney World Marathon and...

Pine Run 20K The Pine Run 20K, held from 1977-2006 on land holdings and forests of the International Paper Company near Bainbridge, Georgia, was perhaps the most venerable of many memorable Gulf Winds Track Club events. The course was tough but fair, and...

Owl Run 2008 Bill McGuire, It seemed like “everybody who is anybody” was on hand for the 2008 edition of the Everhart Owl Run. Leon County Schools Superintendent Jackie Pons showed up; Everhart Principal Jane Floyd Bullen and Asst. Principal Kent Hamilton...

Nominations Sought The GWTC Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for 2009 officers and Board of Directors seats.Club members may submit nominations to any member of the Nominating Committee.Please submit your nominations for president, vice...

BREAKFAST ON THE TRACK Bonnie & Felton Wright This is our 11th year directing Breakfast on the Track and the 11th year in which Maclay School and Coach Gary Droze have proven to be the most excellent hosts for us. After all, how many other events get...

Breakfast on the Track Breakfast on the Track - Saturday morning - August 16 - at Maclay School Track. 7:45 a.m.The 10th annual Breakfast on the Track is Saturday morning, starting at 7:45 a.m. with the fastest heats first. But, you don't have to break 5...

POT LUCK RUN AND DINNERFOREST MEADOWS  The 4-mile prediction run starts at 6 and then the real fun begins. Pot Luck Dinner and Open Mike Social after the race.Club will provide drinks and a low country boil. Bring a covered dish to share.Showers are...

GWTC Movie Night Showing: “Fire on the Track”, the Steve Prefontaine story, and the Tim Simpkins video.Members and guests are invited.Free!Premier Health and Fitness, 3521 Maclay Blvd. on May 29 at 7:30 p.m.Questions? Call 893-9739 or...