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Dan’s Miami Marathon

By Dan Clark Like most marathon stories this one begins six months before the race. My wife, Angela was sticking address labels on newsletters at church with our kids when the Pastor walked in and started talking about running. Pastor … >>

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Newnan’s Lake 15K – Ashley’s Race

By Ashley Jeanne Espy The Newnan’s Lake 15K has been one of my favorite races since I first ran it back in about 2001. It always offers up gorgeous views, great weather, and a fun local atmosphere. With nearly perfect … >>

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Ocala Marathon – Ozzy’s Race

By Ozzy Vidal After running the same three marathons for the last four years, I was ready to try a new one this year. I chose the Ocala Marathon since it’s just a 35 minute drive from Gainesville. The start … >>

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Disney Marathon – Paul’s Race

By Paul Nielsen I only decided to run the Disney Marathon four weeks prior to race day, after running a huge PR at the OUC Half Marathon. I knew I was in good shape going into the race, but had … >>

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Disney Marathon – Mike’s Race

By Mike Hensley Just two months ago I had the opportunity to move back to Gainesville, Florida, to finish physical therapy school while interning with Shands Healthcare system. In the process, I have been able to join up with other … >>

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FTC Runner Neil McDonagh Qualifies for the Olympic Trials

By Stephanie Williams Florida Track Club member Neil McDonagh ran 1:04:12 at the Jacksonville Half-Marathon to reach the 2012 Marathon Olympic Trials qualifying standard of 1:05:00. He will make his first attempt at the full marathon distance in Houston on … >>

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FTC Team Takes Third at the JFK 50 Mile

By Sheena Dahlke The JFK 50 Mile Memorial course is known to have challenged some of the country’s best ultra-runners. The race starts with a series of steep inclines through the Appalachian Trail (AT), then runs along the unpaved C&O … >>

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Do Not Stress Over Your Competition

By: Stan PopovichMany runners sometimes get anxious when they go against a tough opponent. They get nervous on who they are competing with and they get so worked up that they lose focus on their own running. In the end, they make mistakes and end … >>

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Do Not Let Anxiety And Stress Affect Your Running

By: Stan PopovichSometimes, fear and anxiety can get the best of us in running. The key is to know how to manage that fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a runner can use to … >>

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