Racewalking in Boston

By Gene Opheim I have seven national championship racewalks on my calendar this year. I’m racing everything from 1500 meters to a 20k.My first race took place last Saturday on March 27 in Boston, Massachusetts. I asked everyone I knew if they would go with me to the...

GAC hosts Calico Jack’s Summer Series

By Dan Clark This summer a new race series in Gainesville will be hosted by a brand new RRCA Club, the Gainesville Athletic Club. The races are all on Friday evenings, at 6:30. We will race 3 miles and then drink beer and listen to the live music at CJ’s.The...

GWTC members run 476 laps to raise over $1300 for cancer cure

During an emotional evening, Captain Will Walker’s Brigade stomped around the Leon County track leading GWTC’s effort to contribute to the fight against cancer. Club members raised over $1,300 to contribute to the cause. Not only that, but this year the...

“Wrong Way” Labossiere strikes again!

By Greg Waddell The 7 p.m. start provided 90 degree weather with high humidity as it usually does for the Bainbridge, Ga. Memorial Run for Health 5K race each year. As the 85 runners began their trek of the loop course, newcomer to Tallahassee Mike Nichols went...

Final 1999 Big Bend Track and Field Honor Roll

FINAL 1999 BIG BEND TRACK& FIELD HONOR ROLLGirls100 (11.11)Harrigan FAMU 11.76; S Allen Rickards 12.27; Ostrov Maclay 12.38Dalton Taylor Co 12.44; Ash Rickards 12.56; Simmons Godby 12.64200 (22.58)Harrigan FAMU 24.58; Ostrov Maclay 25.64; Ash Rickards 25.78Ware...