The Tennessee State Parks Running Tour started October 10 with a 5k run at Rock Island State Park. There are 20 races in the tour that concludes with the Fall Creek Thaw 15k on March 6. There is a Grand Prix competition associated with the tour that scores the best 8 finishes. So far only [...]
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Hartsfield, Woody run Two Lakes Trail
Posted in Uncategorized on November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Columbia Cycling Club activities
Posted in Uncategorized on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One Saturday in August the ‘A’ group ventured into Williamson County on a 53-mile ride. Since Tim Yeager has been a UPS delivery worker in this area, it was not a mistake when he led the group to this creek crossing.
On September 12, the Club is hosting a Jamboree and inviting the general public to [...]
Triathletes try 12hr Adventure Race
Posted in Uncategorized on April 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Three Columbia triathletes teamed up to compete in the Natchez Trace [State Park] 12 Hour Adventure Race near Lexington, Tennessee on March 21, 2009. Experienced adventurer, Chris Hartsfield, recruited Tommy Nettleton and Duane Leach to initiate them in their first adventure race. The ages of the three are 46, 47 and 48, so they named [...]
Local YMCA hosts first Masters swim meet
Posted in Uncategorized on March 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
YMCA aquatics director, Julie Holloway, directed a Masters swim meet at the Maury County YMCA on February 28, 2009. About 10 members of the Downtown Nashville YMCA Masters Swim Team came to participate. Among the participants were local triathletes, Central High School students and lifeguards.
Local attorney, Patrick Carter, won the men’s 500-yard freestyle in 6:19. [...]
Tribute to Terri Gestring
Posted in Uncategorized on February 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Doctors have a bleak expectation for the ailments of long-time Columbia Cycling Club member, Terri Gestring. She has Myleofibrosis, which means her bones are not helping to produce blood cells as needed. A bone marrow transplant was not successful, and another attempt is being called too risky at her deteriorated state.
The Club bike ride stopped [...]
LaRoque and Cotta combine exercise and cure goals
Posted in Uncategorized on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Bill LaRoque has been a long-time member and frequent volunteer of the Columbia Cycling Club. He recently retired and moved to Chattanooga but is keeping up his cycling passion. He has committed to riding in Chattanooga’s Tour De Cure and is looking for financial support that would go to the American Diabetes Associaton. Help him [...]
Haulers employees embark on healthy challenge
Posted in Running, Uncategorized on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The health insurance agent gave management at Haulers Insurance Company in Columbia, Tennessee, the bad news: Your employees, as a group, are less healthy than the average and insurance premiums are increasing dramatically as a result. Management reacted by hiring Corporate Health Partners to run a wellness program at Haulers.
Even though participation in the program is optional, a surprising [...]
Leach Volunteer of the Year
Posted in Uncategorized on May 16, 2008 | 4 Comments »
[My brother insisted that I post this article from the Columbia Daily Herald]
The Maury County Family YMCA has named Duane Leach its 2007 Volunteer of the Year. He will be honored at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s annual celebration on Saturday, May 17, at the Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center.
“Duane has been instrumental in [...]
Spring Saturday Club ride ascends
Posted in Uncategorized on May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The spring has brought out a significant group of Saturday morning riders. The ‘B’ group is flourishing! On May 10, the ‘B’ group numbered eight riders who went 40 miles and included Angela Brown and Eddie Rogers who came out for the first time of the season. The ‘A’ group of six riders went [...]
Brother Fanning wins Mule Kick
Posted in Uncategorized on April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Central High School’s cross country and track coach, Bill Fanning, couldn’t keep up with his younger brother, Scott Fanning of Lebanon TN, at the Mule Day Kick 5K on April 5, 2008. Scott placed first with a course record time of 16:42 and a pace of 5:24/mile. Bill came in fourth overall with [...]
