OCR Lives up to Expectations

Old Centerville Road Lives up to Expectations Again David Yon, January 18, 2022 The Retreat at Bradley’s Pond was the launch pad on January 15, 2022, for the GWTC 30K (18.6 miles) and 15K (9.3) races. With a starting temperature around 36 degrees on Saturday morning...

Two Years One Closes Another Opens

Two years – One Closes, and One Opens David Yon, January 4, 2022 Once upon a time, a long time ago, the end of one year and the beginning of another was a time to be happy and reflect on the joy in running and look forward to good things in life.  It was a time to pat...

Together Again

Together Again David Yon, November 29, 2021 It has been a long time (20 years) since either Mary Jean or I have not spent time on Esplanade Way in the SouthWood State Office complex on Thanksgiving morning. Turkey Trot has a cadre of dedicated volunteers who can say...

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,...