Hi, I’m Damani Mitchell and I have the wonderful privilege of serving as President of the Twin City Track Club for 2026 to 2027. I’m originally from Kingston, Jamaica, and moved from West Virginia to Winston Salem back in 2018. For me, running is a liberating, feel-good activity, and I’m so glad to have found a community of supportive and ...
My husband, Bob, and I have had the opportunity to travel several times this year. Fortunately, we both make it a priority to exercise daily, and we have found that running is a great way to combine exercise and sight-seeing.Last fall, Bob and I traveled to California. Our hotel, near San Jose, bordered a greenway called the Stevens Creek Trail. ...
I spent some time traipsing around Hanes Park on Saturday, and I wasn’t doing a workout. I was helping pick up trash along with several other TCTC members. TCTC commits to a Clean Up Day four times a year – once a quarter. Liz Handy, a former TCTC Board member, initiated the Hanes Park Clean Up several years ago. Chris ...
The St. Patrick’s Day Hash Run is my favorite TCTC social event. I am not sure why. Maybe it’s because that hash run, hosted by Karen and Mike Mathewson, is the first TCTC social event I attended in 1995. I remember Angi Linville welcoming me, and I joined the club soon after that run.I remember runs hosted by Keith Stone ...
Twin City Track Club started 2026 with a bang. On New Year’s Day, many gathered for a Strava Run through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem. It was great to see so many people beginning the new year on the right foot.January 2-3, TCTC hosted the Frosty 50 Races at Salem Lake. The 5K was run Friday evening followed by the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Greetings! I am honored to be serving as President of TCTC this year. My family recently had the opportunity to participate in the June $5K. My husband, Bob, and I have run countless races over the years. However, our daughter, Kara, has not considered herself a “runner.” I am recovering from a calf injury, so I have not been running ...
My Last President’s Message for TCTCIf you’ve ever lined up at the start of a race and looked around — heart pounding, nerves humming — you know how big and small the world can feel all at once. There are the speedsters up front, the run-walkers chatting in the middle, the brave souls at the back checking their watches nervously. ...
Keep Running, Keep Growing! As we lace up our running shoes and embrace the spring season, I want to take a moment to celebrate this incredible community of runners. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner preparing for Boston, a casual runner, or someone just starting, the Twin City Track Club is here to support and inspire you every step of the ...