Marathon Madness

 David Yon, Running is creative. The runner does not know how or why he runs He only knows that he must run, and in doing so he expresses himself as he can in no other way. He creates out of instability and conflict something that gives pleasure to himself and others,...

A View From the Top

A VIEW FROM THE TOP    Is there a better friend than one who has run so many miles by your side, even if aided by two extra legs? Gordon Cherr thinks not. And sometimes it is better said through the words of another. For Buster (April 1994- September 28,...

WDF 2007 Wrap Up

Women’s Distance Festival 2007 Wrap Up Lisa Unger, Saturday, September 15, 2007 was a great day for running in Tallahassee. The Women’s Distance Festival hosted 176 runners and walkers in the 5k and 32 participants in the mile (28 scored finishers). The 10...

A good thing ends – Pine Run 1977-2006

A Good Thing Comes to an End – Pine Run 1977 to 2006 David Yon,  I have run the fastest Pine Run I will ever run. And I have run the slowest Pine Run I will ever run. I have run it healthy and with good courage and I have limped through it with injuries. I will...

New Management Excels – WDF 5K

New Management Excels at WDF 2007 David Yon,  Lisa Unger and Jo Lena Pace are fast becoming GWTC rising stars as race directors. In their second year as directors of the Women’s Distance Festival they looked like experienced pros. Their efforts have this unique...