Alicia Rider – Social Media/Marketing Alicia Rider has faced health challenges time and again, but she possesses a fierce determination to take charge of her own health and fight the odds. She started her life with asthma and having to wear braces on her legs to correct bone alignment, but that didn’t stop her from running track in high school. Running became even ...
On July 22, Beat the Heat will return for the 2023 race with a few new additions and changes. Everyone can expect the same awesome race that has been in the Triad for more than 30 years! Beat the Heat is working in collaboration with two charity partners again this year, including a new partner. Runners contribute money through the race ...
I moved from the small state of Delaware mid 2022 to the Twin Cities after graduating from University. After a month of research, I discovered Twin City Track Club, and looked to get back into shape. Prior to moving, I had set a goal to run my first half marathon by the end of the year. Unfortunately, due to some ...
What makes an “Ultimate Runner”? Within the Twin Cities, an Ultimate Runner is one who completes the Ultimate Runner’s Racing Event: a 37-year annual tradition that is put on to see who can outrun them all. This rigorous race holds five events that each runner MUST complete to gain the title of Ultimate Runner: 1 Mile, 400 meters, 800 meters, ...
After our fourth coolest May and second coolest June on record, summer finally came with record hot temperatures for the Fourth of July weekend. But we’re keeping it cool in the Twin City with activities to bring us together, care for our city and run!TCTC Summer Track Series on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Bob Sosnik Track, Hanes Park in ...
My name is: Miriam DineenBut I’m also known as: MiriamI’m originally from: VirginiaI’ve been in Winston-Salem: Since 2007 when I moved here for grad school.Became a TCTC member because: I wanted to meet other runnersBeen a “runner” since: CollegeMy motivation to run is: To do something for myself.But when I’m not running, I enjoy: Spending time with my husband and ...
My name is: David HolderBut I’m also known as: DaveTo sum myself up in a nutshell: I’m an ER physician working a light schedule so I can spend as much time as possible with my kids.I’m originally from: OhioI’ve been in Winston-Salem: 15 yearsBecame a TCTC member because: Lots of lonely mileage this past winter made me realize it’s more ...
Jim Aguilar – Member at LargeBorn and raised in Staten Island, New York, Jim found his way to the scenic landscapes of North Carolina in 1999. With a deep love for the outdoors, hiking, golf, running, Jim has become an active member of the running community and is thrilled to join the Board of Twin City Track Club.As a recreational ...
As I take over in the role of TCTC President I want to be sure to thank the previous Board for all their efforts and contributions to the club. Much of the work flies under the radar unnoticed, but trust me, there is a dedicated group of individuals generously giving of their time to make the club better.And no one has ...
Marisa Browning – CommunicationsMarisa Browning grew up in Delaware from the time she was born to the time she uprooted herself and moved to Winston-Salem. In 2019, she met her boyfriend. In 2020, they had to enter a long-distance relationship until Marisa graduated from university and could move. She had joined the runners’ cult in 2014 with her spring track team ...