Welcome, New Members! Every month, we’ll be posting our new members. Below are the individuals who joined in August 2022, so let’s give them a warm TCTC welcome. Thank you for joining Twin City Track Club! Learn more about joining Twin City Track Club here. ...

Hurray for fall running!We had a sneak peak at fall weather a couple of weeks ago.  Lower temps and lower humidity made for a few nice days of less sweaty running. It sure did feel good!While we live in an area where we can easily run 12 months out of the year, the weather changes we experience in the fall ...

Each year, Twin City Track Club chooses two local nonprofits that fit with our mission to promote fitness and health, and improve the quality of life for individuals and families. They are our official Charity Partners for the race.  A portion of event proceeds from the Beat the Heat race—along with donations from runners—go toward each of our chosen nonprofit charities. ...

Most runners can spout anecdotal advice regarding their experience with plantar fasciitis. Runners go to extreme lengths to resolve the foot pain that occurs first thing in the morning or with the first steps of their run. Once one has experienced the nagging pain that often lasts for months, one will do whatever it takes to achieve resolution and will ...

My name is: Brian RudelI’m originally from: Toronto, Ontario, although I’m a North Carolinian from the age of 2.To sum myself up in a nutshell: I am a very competitive person who loves running. I’ve been married for 26 years to Sheri Rudel, whom I credit for introducing me to running. I’ve been in Winston-Salem: Most of my life. Went to ...

If you look up Hobby Park online, you may be a bit confused. You’ll see numerous photos of airplanes. But it’s not an airport; there is a beautiful radio control airplane airfield, near a soap box derby hill, which makes the park a popular spot for hobbyists (get it?) of all kinds.Planes were in flight on the morning of August ...

During my early morning runs, I encounter drivers hurrying to work, coffee cup or cell phone in hand, foggy from too little sleep, and not looking for a runner coming down the road toward them. I focus on the vehicle and, when it’s about 50 yards away, I raise my hand and wave, and that usually works wonders. Makes me think of ...

My name is: Robby TrosanI’m originally from: Winston Salem, but just moved back from New York at the beginning of 2020.A proud member of Twin City Track Club since: December 2021!The longest distance I’ve ever run is: MarathonMy motivation to run is: My dopamine addiction One thing running has taught me is: PatienceI wish I could: Run forever Memorable running experiences Race: NYC Half Marathon 2019 was my first ever ...

My name is: Jared Robertson But I’m also known as: Dad And I’m originally from: Winston Salem To sum myself up in a nutshell: I was homeless and hopeless. Now I have more than I ever dreamed possible. I’ve been in Winston-Salem: 46 years Became a TCTC member because: I’ve been a lifelong member of this community in one form or ...

Generously contributed by John Anderson, David Corn, Chris Cutler and Terry Wilmoth You’ve trained hard, you’ve eaten right and gotten a good night’s sleep. You arrive early and hit the Porta Potty in plenty of time before the race. You’ve stretched, run out your jitters and pinned on your bib (on the front, please). The call comes for runners to ...