Road Scholars announced

The American Association of Running Clubs (AARC) and the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) have announced the ROAD SCHOLAR Class of 2003. Four developing elite distance-running athletes were chosen to receive the annual grants. The four recipients, including two men...

Nominate 2004 officers now

The nominating committee submitted a slate of officers, directors and board members for 2004 at the September board meeting.The slate includes Tom Perkins (President), David Yon (Vice-President), Lisa Unger (Secretary), Bonnie Wright (Treasurer) and Warren Emo, Jeff...

Hood-to-Coast: A New York Experience

By Mary Jean Yon I quit drinking Manhattans long ago. But I must tell you, when that fateful e-mail arrived back in July from “Team Manhattan Straight Up” inviting us to participate in the 196 mile relay known as Hood-To-Coast; I couldn’t help but...

100 Miles: Putting the mind to work

Gary Griffin You’ve seen those lists of inspirational quotes that have been written and spoken over the years that have served to motivate nations, armies, teams, and individuals to reach beyond their perceived limits. When I checked my e-mail this morning, my...

Riding the wave

By Gary Griffin I’ve never been a surfer, even though I spent my childhood on or near the water in the farthest most reaches of South Florida. My Dad believed that a boat was for fishing only and the ocean was for generating fish for us to catch. My opinion...