The Presidential Derby By Fred Deckert While meditating over the strange twists and turns of the late election I thought, wouldn’t it be a lot simpler if we had those guys and gals run a real (running) race. Before you sneer at the suggestion think about it a...
Competing requires attitudeBy Susan Stetson At a recent gathering of athletes, I couldn’t help but notice that the majority of the topics of conversation were: 1) how did you do in such & such race, 2) what type of training are you doing now, or 3) what race...
Many ways to enjoy races By Susan Stetson With a spouse and child who are avid athletes, I have spent many hours at races of all types. At the peak of my husband Dana’s 5k running career, it seemed I spent every Saturday morning at a 5k either here in town or in...
Intervals challenge local runners By Gary Droze Runners generally possess high degrees of individuality and independence. However, many Tallahassee runners suspend personal control of their fitness regimens each Tuesday at the Mike Long Track, during Gulf Winds Track...
Alternative means of travel By Fred Deckert It’s the political season, so I’ll dip my running toe into unfamiliar waters and try to merge running and politics. Gregg Patterson, runner and political activist has informed us that an extensive, I could even...
It’s Marathon season By Fred Deckert The passion for marathon running is in full fall swing around Tallahassee. With lots of big name fall and winter marathons in the offing, it seems every other runner is in training for one. There are so many good marathon...
