President's Column - September 2026 Jerry McDaniel, President The GWTC Annual Town Hall was a good and fun event! For those of you who were able to attend, those on the Board who were present and I enjoyed the socialization and sharing of club information in person....
Vice President's Column - August 2026 Allen Blay, Vice President I just got home tonight from five days in Blowing Rock, NC chaperoning 28 local runners at a high school XC camp. I’m tired, but rejuvenated – there isn’t anything as entertaining as watching a team...
President's Column - June-July 2026 Jerry McDaniel, President GWTC Board meetings are typically fairly languid, but interesting, affairs. The last couple of Board meetings have seen an infusion of energy that is atypical but welcome, as differing opinions are...
Vice President's Column - May 2026 Allen Blay, Vice President Every runner, if they stay in the sport long enough, comes face-to-face with injury. It is not a question of if, but when. And when it happens, the real challenge is often not physical – it is mental....
President's Column - April 2026 Jerry McDaniel, President Robert Skrob recently forwarded me a report from RunSignup (RSU) that chronicles race trends for 2025. I found it pretty interesting and will summarize some of the findings here and contrast what I can with my...
Vice President's Column - March 2026 Allen Blay, Vice President On February 8, 2026, I woke up to one of the most beautiful days of the year. The temperature was almost perfect for a nice little run. However, the only running I did that day was running from the...
