Why do you run races? Is it to motivate you to run regularly? Is it for the competition? I was asking myself this question the morning of the Mistletoe Half-Marathon. Actually, I know the answer to why I was running that particular race. My husband loves the Mistletoe and was eager to sign up. Although he works out daily, he ...
The strength of the Twin City Track Club lies not only in its races, activities and programs, but in the people who generously give their time and energy to make those experiences possible. In 2025, two individuals stood out for their extraordinary commitment, enthusiasm, and spirit of service. We are proud to recognize Dan Bradley and J.K. Curry as our ...
On July 18, 2026, the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K will take center stage on the national running calendar as the RRCA National Championship 5K. This designation is a tremendous honor—not just for the race itself, but for the Twin City Track Club and the many members who have helped make Beat the Heat one of the most respected ...
Well, if you’re 26, you can celebrate your birth year together! That’s right. Local Politician, Dan Besse started this race in 2000, the year the infamous Y2K bug (didn’t) wreak havoc. About 50 participants ran 50k (31.07 miles). The race has morphed into a fantastic community event with over 600 participants! “Pfff”, you say. Your longest distance is one lap around ...
🎤 Winter Seminar Speaker: Craig EngelsCraig Engels will be the featured speaker at Twin City Track Club’s Winter Seminar scheduled for January 3, 2026. Engels is one of the most exciting and recognizable middle-distance runners in American track and field. Known for his charismatic personality, signature mullet, and fearless racing style, he has consistently competed at the elite level in ...
For those who don’t know me, I’m Monica Kamin with the Lynchburg Road Runners Club, and on Sunday, October 26, 2025, I had the incredible honor of participating in the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM).While I don’t typically write post-marathon reviews, this experience was so unique that I felt it deserved to be written down. Below, you’ll ...
There’s just something poetically beautiful about running during fallThere’s a lot of reasons runners like running during the fall in generalThe biggest being that paces drop quickly. The doubts that plagued whether you’d hit your peak fitness over the summer because you can’t get anywhere near your normal pacing.It rather melts away as it gets cooler, the worries and the slower ...
As I write this, TCTC has just finished hosting another Beat the Heat 5K. There was a great turnout of runners and elite racers but, just as important, there was a great turnout of volunteers. It was fun to see so many long-time and new TCTC members handing out water on the course and at the finish line, providing food ...
Have you ever had the thought of “what goes through a runner’s head?” It seems like those on the faster end would have all the positive thoughts in the world. I mean…they’re fast…so things must go well for them all the time right? Not so. All runners have their good and bad days, great races and others that…will not be ...
Back in July, the Twin-City Track Club hosted their annual Beat the Heat 5K—a summer tradition that draws an impressive crowd, including visiting runners from other Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) groups. This year, my husband Brandon and I (Monica) were among those visitors, traveling from the Lynchburg Road Runners Club to experience the event firsthand.Photo by Robert HillI ...