Alicia Rider – Activities 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 ...
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 ...
Melissa Hobson – MembershipMelissa started running consistently in January 2018, when two friends encouraged her to join the Fleet Feet 5K Finish Program. She trained and ran the race, but, more importantly, she made LOTS of new friends. She soon joined the Twin City Track Club and began running more local races, the $5K race series, and the occasional hash ...
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 ...
Payton Kilby – CommunicationsPayton Kilby has been interested in running her whole life. Growing up in Winston-Salem with running clubs in elementary school to track and cross country through middle and high school, this has always been a big part of her life. After studying at UNC-Wilmington for four years, she has ended back up in the Triad area for ...