2017 Features Archives Index
Micanopy Half Marathon draws local runners
About 250 runners hit the road Saturday, October 7, for the Micanopy Half Marathon. The weather was overcast and humid and the course was very hilly. According to Will Walker, it was even hillier than the Boston Mini Marathon.Local finishers:Erin Shepherd...
Spirit of ADA Torch Relay
Thanks to the efforts of member Phil Yon, GWTC played a major role in organizing and supporting the Spirit of American Disabilities Act Torch Relay in Tallahassee. The club provided financial support, while Phil put in tons of hours. The Relay began in...
Home Cooked Casserole
[Editor's Note: I don’t believe leaving Tallahassee means leaving GWTC, but when someone does leave town (hopefully not forever) it is a great time to reflect on what is special about membership. Kathy Mora and Steve Kazmierski are leaving Tallahassee for...
GWTC members take the long road
While many of us stayed home the weekend of Nov. 5-6 and took the easy out dodging alligators, a couple of club members hit the road for some spectacular performances. The longest run clearly goes to Rex Cleveland who successfully completed the JFK 50...
A Candle’s Light
Ernie Simms A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the...
Flash of Glory
The Web page is interested in taking a look back at some of GWTC members' special moments as one way of celebrating the club's twenty-fifth anniversary. Mary Jean volunteered to go first and we will be trying to contact some others. If you have a special...
Rebuilding a program
Kim Winn Editor's note: Kim Winn is a GWTC member who is running for FSU’s cross country team. New coach Bob Braman is trying to build a winning program to FSU and brings a great resume of coaching experience. Kim and Assistant Coach Paul Spangler have...
Chowing down for Chenoweth
Over $2,000 was raised for the Chenoweth Fund Nov. 5- 6 between the Spaghetti Supper held at Manny's Restaurant, the Wilderness Run, and the plane ticket raffle. Seen here are John Sewell, Toma Wilkerson, Fran McLean and Bruce Moore.Photo by John...
Thanks to beginning runner class
Julie Clark I would like to thank all of the persons who participated in the Monday evening 5K classes. In particular, I would like to thank Robin O'Neill-Wann and Jeanne O'Kon for all of their assistance and support.Congratulations to the following list...
GWTC scores at Senior Games
GWTC had the following gold medal winners at the Florida Senior Games State Championship Track & Field Meet (for ages 50 and over) at Poinciana High School Track, Poinciana, Florida (near Kissimmee)Dec. 1.5k race walk (road) Gene Opheim, 1st M50-54 age...
Jane Johnson wins Tucson Marathon
Jane Johnson was the first woman in the Tucson Marathon Dec. 3, finishing in 2:56:12. Other local finishers included the following:Kathy Mora 3:31:30 (PR)Steve Kazmierski 3:59:30 (first marathon)Geoff Likens 3:27:30Jeff Bowman 3:27:30Cathy McCarty...
Downhill in Tucson
Mary Jean Yon I'm currently reading Tom Brokaw's book, "The Greatest Generation" and I'm all caught up in the magic of sharing the stories of heros. I'm also still convinced that we all have our own interesting running stories to tell but most of us are...
Camels, cowboys, and a UFO
Kathy Mora Camels, cowboys, and a UFO are what you would see if you come out west to visit me (and Steve). In the past 4 months of running in a new city I've learned to enjoy the little unexpected things you forget about when you always run in the same...
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Deak leads Sucker Run
A brisk cool late morning made for a nice start of the 1st Annual Sucker Run in Bainbridge January 13. Right from the gun, phenom Ryan Deak separated himself from the field. Ryan hit the first mile in 5:19, then cruised home with a 5:08 last mile to...
Outstanding runners, supporters win awards
Annual Awards 2000More than 100 people showed up at the 2000 GWTC Awards Ceremony at the American Legion Hall to celebrate the recognition outstanding efforts by GWTC members. Tom “speechless for the first time” Perkins became the newest member of the GWTC...
GWTC Team launches competitive effort
Double Bridge Run-Cajun Fest 2001 By Tim Unger The GWTC travel team competed for the first time this year by running in the Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15k. The Sunday edition of the Pensacola News Journal website declared the GWTC racing team the winners...
40 local runners take on Gasparilla Classic
By Richard Parsons (with thanks to Lynda Pfundstein and Robert McNeal)The headlines in the Tampa Tribune Feb. 24 read, "Warm weather and high humidity force the slowest winning time ever in the Gasparilla Distance Classic on Tampa’s waterfront." Although...
A time to weep, a time to laugh
Tallahassee 2001: A Race Odyssey"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance . . ."Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, verses 1 and 3 (and The Byrds in their...
Say it ain’t so
By David Yon Well it is definitely time to say something. I keep thinking if I ignore it or if I pretend it is not happening maybe it won't. Every day since I was born, the sun has risen and set. Night has always followed day. And Rex Cleveland has...