GRTC Hall of Fame

Sal's member Dick Withrow received the greatest honor the local running community has, by being named to the Greater Rochester Track Club Hall of Fame! The GRTC banquet, held on January 24, turned into an excellent night as Mike and Mike roasted and honored Dick for his achievements over the years with an awestruck crowd of 140 or so listening intently.

A short list of DW's accomplishments include; GRTC president 4 years during a time of growth of the club to 2,000 members, race director for the Lilac 10k, Human Race 10k, JCC 5k, East Ave. Mile, Freezeroos. Coach at Spencerport, Pittford and Brockport. Super fast runner, including 15+ minute 5k's as a 40 year old, 2:38 marathon, 1:12 half-marathon. Volunteer at hundreds of races through the years. Still competing in xc, triathlons and duathlons, inspiration to many of us.

GRTC Hall of Fame

One of our own, Richard Withrow, was nominated and approved for the Greater Rochester Track Club Hall of Fame! Dick was the GRTC president during the 1980's, when club membership was at an all time high. He directed local races, served as volunteer coordinator for the Lilac 10k for many years and coached at the high school level.

Dick was (and still is) a formidable racer, especially as a masters runner in his 40's. He ran a marathon in the 2:40 range and consistently won or placed in the top 3 in his age group at every race he entered. Dick competed equally well among runners half his age for many years.

It is an honor to know him, run with him in the Spencerport area, and now, train for triathlons together.