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 ...
Read about each one of our 2025-2026 elected TCTC Board Members! They are eager to support you throughout the year at TCTC events!Each of the following board members has a separate bio in this month’s Flyer editon!President: Karen PreliVice Pres: Damani MitchellTreasurer: Teresa InmanRaces/Equip: Bill WalkerActivities: Kim SuChyMembership: Malcolm MacDougal (not included)Webmaster: Chris CutlerSocial media/Marketing: Alicia RiderFlyer Editor: OpenRace Timing: ...
Damani Mitchell: Vice President Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Damani moved to Winston-Salem in 2018 and found the track club through meetup. After a few years of runs with the Saturday morning group, he officially joined the Twin City Track Club in 2022. Since then, he’s experienced his coldest, hottest, wettest, longest, and earliest runs – a testament to the motivation group ...
Bill Walker – Races and EquipmentBill started running competitively in 1968 at Gettysburg College. He joined his first running club – the Tidewater Striders – in 1972 when the Marine Corps sent him to the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown VA. Ann and Bill moved to Winston-Salem in 1974. She started a job at Hanes, and he began law school at ...
Chris Cutler Bio – TCTC WebmasterThis is Chris Cutler’s second time as the TCTC webmaster, having done so previously about a decade ago. He also serves as one of the club’s lead race timers and you can find him behind the computer in the timing trailer at many club and local races.Chris mixes his runs between road and trails, having ...
John Anderson – Member At LargeJohn joined the Twin City Track Club shortly after moving to Winston-Salem in 1999. He joined the Board not long after, serving from 2006 to 2010 in the roles of Treasurer and President, then again from 2023 until the present.A (mostly) lifelong runner, he’s run 37 marathons, at least one a year since 1997, with ...
Grace Morris: Member at LargeGrace Morris is a Charlotte native who moved to Winston-Salem three years ago and quickly found a home in the local running scene. Not long after settling in, she joined the Twin City Track Club, where she discovered a deeper love for running and a community that continues to inspire and challenge her. From casual jogs ...
Russ Newland – Member at LargeRuss is a North Carolina native and has lived in the Winston Salem area for most of his life. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Masters University in Santa Clarita, California, where he met his wife, Kimmie. Russ is a follower of Jesus Christ, and is a youth leader at Twin City Bible Church, in ...
For runners, the month of May is often associated with a transition from cooler dry weather to warmer humid weather. It requires an adjustment in our clothing, nutrition and to some extent our mental approach to running. Many running experts encourage us to Embrace the Heat to make us even better runners.The month of May is also a transition time ...