About GBTC
The Greater Boston Track Club (GBTC) is a friendly and competitive team with approximately 200 members. We compete at the national, regional, and local levels in cross country, track and field, and trail running. GBTC provides a team-oriented, structured training environment for athletes of many abilities who train for everything from jumps and throws to sprints, road races, cross country, and marathons. Members train for several specific competitions throughout the year, and financial support is provided to compete at some major events. We sponsor athletes based on a tiered system of performance standards, and the club is a designated USATF Elite Development Club.
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Monthly Archives: April 2009
GBTC at Brown
GBTC sprinters, middle distance, hurdlers, jumpers, and throwers were all out in force Sunday at Brown to compete in sunny, 80 degree weather. Check out the women’s results here and the men’s results here. It was a meet of season … Continue reading
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Red Shirted Boys Rumble and Ramble at James Joyce
Dan Smith leading the pack with Kevin Somers in the middle. Eventual winner Caron in the white hat and glasses. Ben Schmeckpeper in blue and Dan Mazzocco in yellow shorts. photo by Paulina Smith GBTC’s Kevin Somers and Dan Smith … Continue reading
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Penn Relays Action
GBTC fielded teams in the 4×100 and 4×400 yesterday running 45.26 and 3:28.99 respectively. Kudos to Coach Dave Callum who jumped in the 4×400 after Derek Hebert hurt his hamstring in the 4×1 . . . . Coach managed to … Continue reading
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GBTC at Penn Relays
This year’s Penn Relay Olympic Development squad, a men’s weekend out. Traveling down to Philadelphia, GBTC‘s Drew Soltysiak, Christian Tirella, Francis Shen, David Cahill, Derek Hebert and Coach David Callum. OD meet results and more found HERE. The 4×1 … Continue reading
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Men and Women 4th teams in Boston Marathon
David Bedoya, photo by Paulina Smith GBTC men’s and Women’s Open teams each placed fourth in today’s Boston Marathon. Detailed results below. GBTC Women Finishing place among women 48, Tara Vance, 2:57:12 93, Mary “Sloan” Palmore 3:03:35 106, Kate Klim, … Continue reading
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Sprints Tune Up for Penn Relays at Fitchburg
Above: Derek, Andrew, Lucjan, Francis, and Christian immediately after the victorious 4x400m relay. Finally blessed with an (almost) rain-free day, eight sprinters and throwers took to Fitchburg State for a day of season bests. Complete results are available here. Christian … Continue reading
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GBTC 2009 Boston Marathon Team
Members of GBTC gather for pasta loading before the 2009 Boston Marathon. Photo by GreaterSnap. GBTC coach Tom Derderian announced the roster for the club’s 2009 Boston Marathon Team. The teams will attempt to win the team prizes again. Last … Continue reading
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April Showers
Use this map to hunt for GBTC’s hidden talent, as it precipitated over the weekend.
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Kate, Kevin and GBTC Teams Win
Kate Klim won $200, a bouquet of flowers, and the admiration of her teammates after leading them to victory in the Cohasset 10 km. Klim with flowers, Jen Lee, Christy Bonstelle, in back, Katie Fobert, Cynthia Hastings.photo by GreaterSnap Both … Continue reading
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Sprinters and Throwers at Fitchburg State
A hearty group of ten GBTC sprinters and throwers competed Saturday in very windy and cold conditions at Fitchburg State. For most, it was the first outdoor meet of the year and a day to shake off the rust. Even … Continue reading
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