Hello TCTC! I hope everyone is having a great 2024.The first two months have certainly flown by!A big thanks to those of you who participated in the Winter Seminar events with Kiera D’Amato. I’m sure those of you who got to meet, talk, and run with her saw what a genuinely nice and inspiring person she is. Her story of ...
Hello TCTC! Hope everyone has had a great 2023. As we enter 2024 there are a few updates I’d like to share.Early December gave us the Mistletoe races and the TCTC Holiday Party. In addition to the many TCTC members running the Mistletoe races the TCTC also provided pacing support for 11 groups in the half marathon, and all pacers ...
Fellow Running Enthusiasts,I’m happy to share with you the exciting opportunities taking place within the Twin City Track Club during the upcoming months. As a member, volunteer, and President, it’s my privilege to witness the dedication, passion, and camaraderie that our club members bring to the running community.Now that the cooler weather is upon us here are just some of ...
Dear Twin City Track Club Members,I hope this report finds you all in good health and high spirits as we continue to move forward in our fitness and running pursuits. The past couple of months have been exhilarating, and I am happy to share with you the remarkable progress and exciting events that the Twin City Track Club has been ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hello TCTC! Let’s go for a run!In several prior President’s Messages, I have reflected on the social aspects of running. The fact is that most of us really enjoy the fellowship that comes from our running activities. I was reminded of this once again when several of us ran the Wilmington Half Marathon this past weekend. It sure was nice ...
Happy New Year!If you subscribe to Eddie Wooten’s Running Shorts newsletter, then you’ve already read some of this. I am sharing it here because some of it deserves repeating. This is a 2022 reflection and a look forward to 2023 from a TCTC perspective.While 2022 produced many great running memories, the highlight was a continued rebound in race participants. Twin ...
Big things are brewing!Twin City Track Club continues to do awesome things. It’s been one year since we earned the designation of Runner Friendly Community for our hometown. Since, then we’ve continued to build upon our accomplishments and planning for even more. We have some fantastic running related events in early 2023. Stay tuned for more information and details.The Salem ...
Hurray for fall running!We had a sneak peak at fall weather a couple of weeks ago. Lower temps and lower humidity made for a few nice days of less sweaty running. It sure did feel good!While we live in an area where we can easily run 12 months out of the year, the weather changes we experience in the fall ...