ARTICLEs

From The Desk Of The President
by David Cabral
December 30, 2012

2012 is coming to an end and I hope everyone had a successful year. Before I go any further I just want to wish everyone a happy holiday season. Your new Board of Directors is in place and working hard to make 2013 successful with some changes to the Club's schedule. There will be three newly named runs and one different location for our run in February.

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Addicted
by Cathy Buchanan
January, 2013

My name is Cathy Buchanan and I am an addict. I am addicted to running that is! It all started a little over ten years ago when a very good friend of mine who had just joined Weight Watchers asked me if I would start walking with her for exercise. Of course I agreed and there is where my journey began.

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Being Prepared for the Race Day
by Jack Gray
Originally published December, 1998

The big day has arrived; but am I ready for it? Have I done the necessary things physically and mentally to be ready? The questions actually sound easier than they are. A simple yes or no will hardly suffice. There are so many variables in this mix that I can hardly be sure of my answer even when I give it.

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Laugh Only After You Catch Up
by Jack Gray
Originally published March, 1999

A few years ago I watched a man run at a park where I did some of my training. The first time I saw him I thought he held his arms and hands the funniest of anyone I had ever seen. His gait would not have impressed you. His form would have embarrassed a duck. If you know how much I enjoy life, it would not surprise you to know that I snickered to myself every time I saw him at what a funny looking runner he was.

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From The Desk Of The President
by David Cabral
February 28, 2013

The Fort Worth Runners Club gathered for an annual event on February 28, 2013. The program was short and sweet. If you were unable to attend, the program is outlined below with the members and sponsor that were recognized and awarded. We recognized all our sponsors, however, only one was selected to be the Sponsor of the Year.

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