At 81 degrees, the 2023 Beat the Heat race was cooler than the normal 88 degrees, but there was warmth of another kind, in the camaraderie of the race and the generosity of our community.From the story of sibling sportsmanship in the Youth 1-Mile race to the outpouring of donations for our two charity partners, this year’s event highlighted the ...
My name is: Meredith But I am also known as: Mama. To sum up myself in a nutshell: I try to live life to the fullest and am grateful for everything I’ve experienced along the journey. I am originally from: Clarksville, Tennessee. I’ve been in Winston-Salem for: 5 and a half years. I became a TCTC member because: I keep ...
This summer, our running community has come together for fun, running and supporting the larger community of Winston-Salem.On July 15, we met at Hanes Park for our quarterly cleanup day, helping to keep the facilities we use for so many activities beautiful.Beat the Heat 2023 on July 22 may have been, at 81 degrees, one of the cooler runnings of this ...
My name is: Rob ErhardtBut I’m also known as: Boring, I know, but just Rob.To sum myself up in a nutshell: Husband for 20 years, parent for 12, statistics professor for 11, outdoor enthusiast for all of them! I’m originally from: Pawling, NY. It’s a small town out in the country in rural New York. Most of my family is ...
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 ...
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 ...