Race strategy By Fred Deckert Race strategy can be simple or complex. I prefer the simple since that’s how my mind works and it gets simpler the further in a race as I proceed. One of the simplest ways is to divide your race into three equal parts. For a 5K...
Singing the praises of race directors Fred Deckert, Saturday’s Palace Saloon 5K is probably the oldest race in the Tallahassee area. It seemed fitting that it’s now directed by Joe Dexter who’s directed more running events than anyone I know. Which...
Running Wisdom By Fred Deckert The running world has it’s own set of esoteric humor and bromides. Here are a few that might be of interest:If you are having problems with your running, check if:Your thighs rub together when you walk.More than three joints crack...
Outstanding runners span ages Fred Deckert, The Tallahassee area boasts some outstanding runners and some strange demographics among them. Starting with the youth set, Ryan Deak and Kara Newell of GWTC have run outstanding times this year. At the recent Capital City...
Cheering crowd inspires By Fred Deckert Have you ever come close to the finish line with your tongue licking your shoelaces? Most of us will confirm that. And, were you fortunate enough to have the crowd, or at least a few people cheer you on at that crucial point?...
Women runners looking good Gary Droze The fifty or so runners who beat me to the finish of the Jacksonville River Run 15K a few weeks ago included ten women. Was this mortifying? Hardly! Females have bested me in races since 1983, when I attempted to qualify for the...
