Kristin is Back – 2011-09-11

Kristin is Back and so is Cross Country by Kristin Sweeney, September 11, 2011 Not only was Saturday a wonderful day because of the lovely weather (and FSU’s win), but it also marked the beginning of the 2011 Cross Country Season for the local teams! Chiles’...

Dedication at Dusk

Dedication at Dusk   Jay Wallace,   As youth participation in Summer Track has grown over the years, Tom Perkins, Perry Shaw and Bill Lott have had to implement some creative scheduling in order to accommodate everyone before it gets too late. One example...

Mid-Summer Track Update

Mid-Summer Track Update 2011   Jay Wallace,   It is hard to believe Summer Track has already passed its 5th week. There are three more Thursdays in which to participate, two of which have Summer GP events. The last two events are the 3200 this week and the...

The True Speedsters

The True Speedsters   Jay Wallace,    I used to hear that fast-twitch muscle fibers – i.e. those associated with explosive motion like sprinting – tend to lose their effectiveness more quickly than the aerobic slow-twitch ones. I am not here to debate the...

Wrap up Post Season

The Wrap Up by Kristin Sweeney, May 10, 2011 On April 30, the State Track and Field Series began at Showalter Field in Winter Park. That Friday, Tallahassee athletes who go to 1A schools set the stage for those who would follow in the 2A meet on Saturday (May 1) and...