Post by gdbrown on Jul 23, 2010 11:10:54 GMT -5
I recently came in contact via Facebook with an early member of the QCS, Bob Thomas.
Bob is originally from Baltimore, went to Florida State University during the era of the setting for "Once a Runner" (was actually friends with many of the people who became the fictional characters in the book) and was a 4:10 miler. He has many good stories about his running partners at FSU and the University of Florida. Bob has lived in Atlanta since the early to mid 80s. He was one of many members of the QCS who trained together and ran the Marine Corps Marathon together back in the late 70s and early 80s. I told him about the resurgence of group marathon training and the fact that several members of the QCS are planning on running Marine Corps in the fall.
One thing that came out of our discussion is to see if there would be an interest in a QCS reunion for charter members, past members and current members. I know formally this idea needs to go before the QCS board, but I would like some initial feedback. I'm 100% behind the idea, and I would very much be willing to lead the effort.
What do others think?
Bob is originally from Baltimore, went to Florida State University during the era of the setting for "Once a Runner" (was actually friends with many of the people who became the fictional characters in the book) and was a 4:10 miler. He has many good stories about his running partners at FSU and the University of Florida. Bob has lived in Atlanta since the early to mid 80s. He was one of many members of the QCS who trained together and ran the Marine Corps Marathon together back in the late 70s and early 80s. I told him about the resurgence of group marathon training and the fact that several members of the QCS are planning on running Marine Corps in the fall.
One thing that came out of our discussion is to see if there would be an interest in a QCS reunion for charter members, past members and current members. I know formally this idea needs to go before the QCS board, but I would like some initial feedback. I'm 100% behind the idea, and I would very much be willing to lead the effort.
What do others think?