It’s been a journey two years in the making. We announced in 2020 that we would no longer publish the Flyer in printed form. And throughout 2021, the amazing Robert Hill has lent his design skills to making a PDF version that we shared via email. Now we are proud to launch the new online version. We will still share ...
Happy New Year!I’ve always enjoyed this period of time for reflecting upon the past 12 months and establishing goals for the coming year. I find this both rewarding and comforting. While this exercise can be implemented in many areas of life, it can certainly be applied to running accomplishments and goals. I enjoy reading the many end-of-year posts by my ...
“Promoting running and fitness in Winston-Salem” isn’t just a nice nonprofit mission statement for the Twin City Track Club. It’s a passion for a sport and the healing, uplifting effects it has on our whole community.This passion was on full display in the 2021 Cook Medical Beat the Heat races through its Charity Partner program. The program is a way ...
When I was applying to Wake Forest, I was asked to give a Top 10 list in my life. Naturally, mine were my top 10 favorite moments about competitive track and field.However, when I left the days of competition behind and stepped onto Wake’s campus, I gained a new sense of appreciation for running, simply for the sake of running. ...
Earlier this year, the members of Twin City Track Club voted to revise our bylaws to include a mission statement: To inspire and support all runners in our community. This mission statement was initially developed by your board in 2017 concurrent with the club’s 40th anniversary and is now a formal affirmation of what our club is all about. Pretty ...
Name: John Rhodes To sum myself up in a nutshell: I’m basically an introvert until I get to know someone and then I won’t shut up. I love to use humor to lighten situations. I’m originally from: The Winston-Salem area. I grew up in Walkertown and went to East Forsyth High School. I’ve been in Winston-Salem: All my life except ...
“Change is the only constant in life.” Greek philosopher Heraclitus made this statement around 500 BC. It’s still true!Of course some change is welcome – who’s looking forward to a change to cooler fall weather for running workouts? Bring it on! We’re also looking forward to a return to traditional fall races that had to be modified or canceled last ...
Name: Frances MillerTo sum myself up in a nutshell: I’ve been married to Keith for 32 years, have a daughter and grandson, and work at Wake Health in Neuroscience research. We live on a small farm with 2 dogs, 2 cats and 3 llamas. I am also the face of Tuesday Night Track Night.And I’m originally from: Cullowhee, North CarolinaI’ve been in Winston-Salem: 40 ...
Hannah Boles – Activities Co-Chair Hannah Boles is a wife, a nurse and a dog mom to two wonderful black labs. Hannah is from Forsyth County and currently resides in Pfafftown, where she has lived for the past five years. Hannah started running when she was 12 years old. Her uncle Mike put together the first Winston-Salem Rescue Mission 5K, ...
My name is: Eddie Wooten, but I’m also known as the Running Shorts guy. Myself in a nutshell: Married and father of two adult sons—Will, with daughter-in-law Briana, and Joe. Sports editor for the Winston-Salem Journal and the News & Record in Greensboro. Filed my first story for the Farmville Enterprise in August 1976 at age 13; 43rd year in ...