Marathon Dreams

Marathon Dreams

Marathon Dreams David Yon, October 26, 2021 ​“There he is,” someone shouted. I think Bonnie Wright was the first to spot him. Sure enough, I could see that little left-right sway making its way toward the finish line of the Atlantic City Marathon in the state of New...

Pine Run Directors Extend Stewardship of Race, Land

Pine Run directors extend stewardship of race, land David Yon, October 5, 2021 Please be advised the Pine Run 20K is not a flat fast 5K. There are many who never went to Southlands Experiment Forest (home of the race from 1977 until 2006) and will never go to Tall...

Race with a View

Race with a View David Yon, September 28, 2021 Tallahassee triathletes brave Utah mountains for Ironman Don’t be scared — it is just wind, rain and hail on a mountain. • St. George, Utah, is approximately 2,024 miles as the car drives from Tallahassee, Florida. The...
Another Step Towards Closure

Another Step Towards Closure

Another Step Towards Closure David Yon, August 24, 2021 ​It glides through the night with less than a whisper of sound. The only evidence of its passage, The light mist sliced in half, dancing on air currents before falling to the ground A life lived well and just,...

Working Our Way Back Slowly

Working Our Way Back Slowly David Yon, August 17, 2021 The last two weekends have featured well directed races but participation numbers below average.  There clearly is some reluctance among runners to test out the COVID precautions in place at these events.  For...

An Odd Event

An Odd Event David Yon, August 10, 2021 ​The Olympic games are complete and while COVID-19, multiple time zones, computer screens, and occasionally an old fashion TV left me lost, the competitors came through and put on a fantastic show. The Oddness begins with the...