Florida State students Paul Allen and Ann Centner show their stuff at the Run For Sickle Cell
Herb Wills Report, September 14, 2019Florida State students Paul Allen and Ann Centner show their stuff at the Run For Sickle Cell
And here are some photos of the 38th running of that venerable race:
2019 Run For Sickle Cell 5K, 14 September 2019
Youth Running
Running from Pain
The gravel on the Greenways Trail crunches underfoot in the dim light of this morning. Usually I don't mind that. But today the sound is uncomfortable and distressing, not its usual steady reassurance of life and the progression of miles. Miles to where? I don't know....
Drum Roll Please — GWTC Awards for 2020
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Pacing important as we jog into warmer weather
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Stories Behind the Statistics
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Running Can Still Bring us Together
Running can still bring us together. It is a hell that can hardly be imagined while sitting in the comfort of my home. But hearing the anguish in the hospital administrator’s voice makes me know something bad wrong is happening. He just wants “the bombs to stop,”...
The Flash is on the Run
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Interview with Stan Linton
Sherron and Nesius Get Cold Weather wins at 30K
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Hallowed Ground
When you want to tackle a difficult task, it is most helpful to have the right team and, if you can, the right time and place. It has been nearly a year since GWTC produced a live race. The GWTC Triathletes hosted a duathlon (run, bike, run) in October 2020. Before...
A Conversation with Mark Priddy, GWTC President
Mark Priddy took over the duties of President of Gulf Winds Track Club on January 1. 2021 after winning an election. GWTC has not escaped the challenges of 2020. Mark has done just about every job possible for GWTC and is ready to lead the club in 2021. These are...