September 2008

Times Remembered – Prefontaine Mary Jean Yon, I love running through neighborhoods! I have a four mile course that I often run from home on weekday mornings that is tried and true. I enjoy seeing sleepy neighbors walking their dogs, getting their newspapers and...

July 2008

Times and Champions Remembered Mary Jean Yon, What is it that defines a champion? Sure, we all know what the dictionary says . But what is it that goes into the making of a track & field champion? Take the FSU Men’s team for example. They recently entered the NCAA...

June 2008

Summer Times Remembered Mary Jean Yon, I understand that technically summer does not start until June 20 but to me, it’s hot outside now! With that heat comes a whole new way of approaching running. I find I sweat more, complain more and run slower. But that’s just...

May 2008

Times Remembered – Outdoor Deficits Mary Jean Yon, Life is at its best when we continue to learn new things. One of my recent discoveries is the term “NDD” which stands for Nature Deficit Disorder. I heard this in a legislative committee meeting recently and...

April 2008

From Doubt to Accomplishment – Times Remembered Mary Jean Yon, For each of us, I believe there is a point where we cross over from doubting we can do something to celebrating that sweet sensation of accomplishment. This is particularly true for running. Whether...

March 2008

Times Remembered – Identity Crises Mary Jean Yon, Gulf Winds Track Club. Many people are confused by that name. They wonder why we’re called a track club when they see us as a group of people that run (and direct) road races and when we’re not competing for...