Thursday, May 17, 2012
Running on Hard Days: Tom Cotter
We have all had them. Those days that you just do not feel like taking one step out the door. You know you should run. You know there is no reason not to run. You just do not want to run. Most of those runs, once I drag myself out there, end up being some of my best runs. I … READ MORE »
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Memoirs of a Runner: Cameron Aly
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” –the wise Ferris Bueller
Rarely when I run do I pay attention to the world around me. Most of the time I’m either thinking about my splits or replaying the latest Lady Gaga song over and over again in my head. … READ MORE »
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Run Mom Run Results
Friday, May 11, 2012
Cat Prowl Midnight Run
Friday, May 11, 2012
Dash and Dine
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Changes in Training to Improve Running: Bill Smith
My wife & I are both long time runners, me a marathoner and Holly the half, mostly. At 64 years old we are looking for ways to keep from getting any slower (and slower). We are really enthused about a couple of recent changes we have made to our training, and will try to keep you updated on how this … READ MORE »
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Conquering the Atlanta Half Marathon: Melissa West
Over St Patrick’s Day weekend, I had the opportunity to run in my first out of town race. It was the Publix Georgia Marathon/Half Marathon held in Atlanta, GA on March 18, 2012. The race began and ended in historic Centennial Olympic Park. This was the site of the 1996 Olympics – a place I dreamed of going when I … READ MORE »
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Woofstock
Sunday, May 6, 2012
LAKC Run for Justice
LAKC Run for Justice 5K
5/6/2012 – Theis Park, Kansas City, MO
For results, click here!… READ MORE »
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Run for the Kids
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Run North Kansas City 5K
Saturday, May 5, 2012
GO Project Family 5K
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Corinth Dragon Dash
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Kansas Heart & Sole Classic
Thursday, May 3, 2012
My Running Story: Erin Butler
Everybody has one. When people hear that I average 60 miles a week (which I’m sure is on the low end of the KCTC Ambassadors!!), they always ask how I got into running. This is my story.
I had lived in Wichita for a few months and didn’t know many people. This was definitely my own fault- I woke up, … READ MORE »
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
KCTC Watch Party Recap: Gabe Esteban
For years I wanted to attend one of Kansas City’s elite running races however without knowing anyone that was participating in the races there was no connection for me to attend. Anna Wolfe, one of the Team KCTC Ambassadors made a suggestion to establish a “Watch Party” to invite all the Kansas City Track Club members and friends to … READ MORE »
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Run wYLd – Kaw Valley Young Life
Run wYLd – Kaw Valley Young Life 5K/10K
4/28/2012 – Shawnee Mission Park
For results, click here!… READ MORE »
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Run with the Huskies 5K
Saturday, April 28, 2012
7th Street Stride for Life 5K
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Run for Ronald 5K
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Hilltop Hustle 5K
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Everyday Inspiration: Dianna Villigan
In my line of work I often hear, “You’re so inspiring.” I hear it being told to others and have it told to me. I find myself thinking, “I’m NO inspiration. I know so many others that are more inspiring to me.”
Being a part of the KCTC I’ve had the opportunity to see many types of runners and get … READ MORE »
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Health Fairs/Wellness Events
This past weekend the track club was asked to help teach running safety at the Independence Safety Event. Ambassador Courtney Foster attended the event and spoke with participants on running safety and handed out free shoe tags.
Did you know the track club will come to your health and wellness events? Our ambassadors are working with companies across the city … READ MORE »
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Miles for Meals Walk, Run, & Senior Crawl
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run, & Roll 5K
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Running the Rails 4/21
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday Night Running Class Spotlight: Karen Owens
The Monday Night Running/Walking group is always inspiring and some of the stories are just too great not to share! Karen Owens started Lou’s class last year. She found out about the class through the Weight Watchers Walk It 5K. She felt like she did not really have a good foundation for running and thought it would be an opportunity … READ MORE »
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7/25/12 Lou and Sonja Joline
64 Anchor Dr.,Lake Tapawingo (Enter off Highway 40. Bear right ¼ mile. Park on side of road away from the water.)
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you . . .” Come celebrate Lou’s bday tonight. Come prepared to run and then take a dip in Lake Tapawingo before we start in on the song.… READ MORE »
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7/11/12 Susan Robinette
6718 Vahalla Dr., Shawnee, KS,
email: susan.robinette224@gmail.com
(near 435 and Midland Dr.)
Let’s just keep on celebrating tonight. The Shawnee hills are alive with the sound of our feet. Enjoy every note. Then let’s chow and watch for deer.… READ MORE »
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
7/04/12 Maggie McCoy and John Anderson
4402 W 63rd Terrace
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Get in your run and your dinner at Maggie’s house tonight. After dinner, we will go out on our street to watch the fireworks set off at the nearby country clubs. Don’t miss this red white and blue WNR! You may want to bring a portable chair to watch … READ MORE »
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
6/27/12 – Heartland Racewalkers, Alan Poisner
Leawood City Park, main shelter house
At the south end of Lee Boulevard
Come enjoy running on a very interesting trail and food and conversation with the wonderful Heartland Racewalkers. We will be in the largest shelter house in Leawood Park. See you there.… READ MORE »
Saturday, April 14, 2012
6/20/12 Bob Swisher & Mark Westfall
Charlie Hooper’s Bar and Grill.
12 W 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64113 (P) 816- 361-8841
Bob and Mark hosted us for this wonderful venue last fall. We must have behaved, because we get to return. See you all at Charlie Hoopers for a run either through the neighborhood or along the trolley trail. Then, we will have to … READ MORE »
Saturday, April 14, 2012
6/13/12 Bob and Ann Cook
10712 W. 101ST STREET (NOT TERRACE OR PLACE)
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66214
We will be there. We will run. We will eat. We will tell tall tales. Oh, and we will get to hear some great piano music, if we are lucky. Keep your fingers crossed, and we will look for a great time … READ MORE »
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Run for Mercy Results
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Proper Running Form
To achieve proper running form, the goal is to run as smoothly and efficiently as you can. There are a few things that can be done help achieve that.
- Run over you center of gravity.
- Don’t lean too far forward or backward.
- Try to keep your head up with your eyes on the horizontal.
- Keep your arms bent at 90
Monday, April 2, 2012
Brew to Brew Results
Brew to Brew 2012
Kansas City to Lawrence
4/1/2012
For a complete results listing, click here!… READ MORE »
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Dash for Diabetes 5K Run/Walk
Dash for Diabetes 5K Run/Walk Results
March 17, 2012
Liberty Memorial Park
For results, click here!… READ MORE »
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Spring Racing Series
The brand new KCTC Spring Racing Series is under way! Last weekend we kicked it off with the 34th Annual Westport St. Patrick’s Day Run. Click here to see the leaderboard after one event.
This year’s racing series is unlike any racing series that has preceded it. It is seasonal, consisting of 8 races over a 3 month span. … READ MORE »
Saturday, March 10, 2012
6/06/12 Carolyn and Brian Purcell
9627 Summit Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
We had a great time last November at Carolyn and Brian’s WNR. Come south again tonight for a run through their lovely neighborhood, followed by some great treatment back at the Purcell home. We might even get to hear about their plans for Carolyn’s next international marathon.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
5/30/12 Trail Nerds (Brian Brooks)
Shawnee Mission Park – Shelter 4 (by the marina)
7900 Renner Road, Shawnee
Leave the pavement behind tonight and venture into a more natural theatre. The Trail Nerds are treating us to some more fun on the trail. Bring your dinner contribution to add to the feast we will have in the shelter house. See you amidst all the fun.… READ MORE »
Saturday, March 10, 2012
5/23/12 Ann Asel and Jim Allen
108 W. 123rd Terrace,
Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-588-3647
For all who missed the WNR at Ann and Jim’s house last year, you missed a good one with a nice route in south Kansas City. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
5/16/12 The Waldo Well
7421 Broadway www.waldowell.com (816) 361-1700
When Lightning Strikes! What’s this? We will be enjoying our running friends and food at The Waldo Well and we’re talking LIGHTNING? Tonight we get – not only a wonderful run along the Trolley Trail, yummy food and drink, and this great company – but, we get to be part of one of … READ MORE »
Saturday, March 10, 2012
5/09/12 Cinco de Mayo at the McAmy’s home
Ryan, Lisa, Grace, and Zoe McCamy
4617 W 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS 66208
The McAmys have a way of making you feel like Prairie Village is right next to Guadalajara. Come enjoy some incredible edible creations on Ryan’s deck. Bueno!… READ MORE »
Saturday, March 10, 2012
5/02/12 Ken & Barb Bridges
> > 6931 Charlotte, Shawnee, KS Take Shawnee Mission Parkway to Lackman Rd. Go south on Lackman to69th St. Go east on 69th. The street changes to Charlotte. The Bridges’ home is the 2nd house on the east side or on the Left. Green/blue color. #913.226.6474 or 913.226.6712
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> > Barb and Ken have set aside an evening for … READ MORE »
Saturday, March 10, 2012
4/25/12 Roger Samuel
Bridgeworks Lofts
522 Locust St (unit 203)
KC MO 64106
#810.241.9649 (cell)
Oh boy, we get to have our post-Boston WNR at Roger’s again! Due to Roger’s travel schedule, we will be celebrating our home town Boston marathoners a week later than usual. These Boston runners may be a bit more energetic tonight anyway. See you at Roger’s.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Westport St. Patrick’s Day 4 Mile Run
Westport St. Patrick’s Day 4 Mile Run Results -click here!
March 10, 2012
Westport, Kansas City, MO… READ MORE »
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Mrs. Robinson’s Romp 5K/10K Results 3/3/2012
Mrs. Robinson’s Romp 5K/10K Results
Wyandotte County Lake Park
3/3/2012… READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Spring II Beginning Runners Class
Dust off your running shoes and get them out of the house and onto the pavement this week! With such a great response to our Spring I class, we have decided it was time to start a Spring II Beginning Runners Class! This Monday night, March 5th, you can join us at 5:45 in Ward Parkway Mall at Gary Gribbles … READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
4/18/12 B J THORNBURG
6101 W.
102nd Ct. OP 66207 on the corner of 103rd & Beverly, just a block from the Indian Creek trail
Bjthornburg@gmail.com
We can run on the beautiful Indian Creek Trail tonight. We might get to cheer for a few soccer practices along the way. Then we will return to BJ’s wonderful home. BJ has the bucolic location that … READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
4/11/12 Shirley and Pete Winkler
6256 N. Mercier
KCMO 64118
Wow, Shirley and Pete played a major role in putting on the Brew to Brew Relay on April 1st, and here they are hosting us for WNR. The party at the Winklers’ is always lively. It is a great way to top off your run.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
4/04/12 Pizza 51
5060 Oak Street, KC, MO 64112
It is spring, so we will convene at Pizza 51 tonight. We will run on that sweet little trolley trail and then return to Pizza 51 for some great pizza and conversation. We may be lucky enough to be able to eat outside tonight.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3/28/12 Sol Cantina
408 East 31st Street Kansas City, MO 64108
Come to midtown for some great running and a wonderful menu afterward. Jennifer Ristau lined this up for us, so let’s all come and enjoy. … READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3/21/12 Lee’s Summit Running Group – Courtney Foster
Next Door Pizza
3385 SW Fascination Drive, Lees Summit, MO 64081
Telephone: 816-763-1200
How’s this for an invitation you can’t pass up? “Please join our Lees Summit Running Group for WNR! We will be meeting at Next Door Pizza in Lees Summit for a group run inside the beautiful Longview Lake Park. The roads are closed to vehicles right now so its nice car free … READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3/14/12 Mel Baldridge
4426 Sunrise Dr
Kansas City MO 64123
Come celebrate Pi day with a 3.14 mile run or walk & then have pie. Bring your favorite pie; chicken pot, peach, pumpkin, pizza , etc. Run longer if you want but we may eat all the pies. . Don’t let this important day slip by without acknowledging it on your … READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3/07/12 Bella Napoli
6229 Brookside Blvd
The people at Bella Napoli in Brookside have agreed to take us in tonight for another one of those great little tastes of Italy. They will hold the tables in the deli area for us. This is a great place for us to run, eat, and enjoy the ½ price bottles of wine. We love it here, … READ MORE »
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
2/29/12 Paul Gorman
1862 South 7th St (the corner of South 7th St. and Shawnee Dr.)
KCK 66103
#913.708.5556
Let’s get in our run in KCK tonight! Paul has agreed to host us at his home that is pretty centrally located. Come from whatever direction you are in, and let’s run and celebrate the last Wednesday in February. See you at … READ MORE »
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run Results 2/11/2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
St Pat’s 4 Miler
THE KANSAS CITY TRACK CLUB’s 34TH ANNUAL ST. PAT’S DAY RUN Join us on March 10, 2012 at 10 AM. New this year is a green running shirt for each participant. Get your costumes ready! We are giving away green KCTC Logo neck warmers to the first 180 runners that show up on race day with a costume on. Bring your … READ MORE »
Friday, February 3, 2012
2/22/12 Olathe Runners Run
Winter address: 11140 Thomson Ave, Olathe, KS – Take College Blvd west past I-35. Turn south on Thompson Ave.
We will join the Olathe Runners at 6:30 tonight for a run. It is always fun
to mix with the Olathe group. We might even hear some new jokes. We will join the Olathe Runners at 6:30 tonight for a run. It is always fun to mix with … READ MORE »
Monday, January 30, 2012
02/15/2012 KC Express Turn The Streets Red Run at Amy Medina’s home
Friday, January 27, 2012
Brew Ha Ha Feb 9th!
The next Brew Ha Ha is Thurs. Feb 9th, 6-9pm at Granite City Tavern at Zona Rosa. Free appetizer pizza and Granite City is offering up $6. pitchers of beer. We will have give aways and raffle items! This is a short drive across the river and will be well worth it. Join the Northland Runners for a fun evening … READ MORE »
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Psychodelic 5K Trail Run Results
Monday, January 2, 2012
2/08/12 Donna Romans
7401 Holmes Rd
KC, MO 64131 #816.926.9268
Donna has been out of town again – this time for work. She has some great stories to tell. And – she makes great food. Bring your running gear and side dish to Donna’s tonight.
Monday, January 2, 2012
2/01/12 The Well
7421 Broadway
www.waldowell.com
We love The Well. We love the trolley trail. Don’t miss these two favorites tonight. Meet at the front of The Well, run the trail, then come on back to chow.… READ MORE »
Monday, January 2, 2012
1/25/12 Raul Flores and Nancy English
6600 Wyoming St, KCMO 64113
Directions to the house:
State Line to 67th street, turn east onto 67th into Missouri. Turn left or
north on Wyoming. The house is the 5th house on the left, second bridge, red
brick ranch.
Nancy has come back from Arizona to treat us to a WNR at the Flores/English
home. We will … READ MORE »
Monday, January 2, 2012
1/18/12 Bella Napoli
6229 Brookside Blvd
Who says Italy is on the other side of the planet from KC???? Meet your
running partners at Bella Napoli this evening for a run in the Brookside
area. Then return for some wine – oh, I mean dinner. You may end up
wondering which side of the planet you are on.… READ MORE »