Leadership

The Asheville Track Club is guided by four officers and an eight member executive committee which, together, act in good faith and in the best interest of our organization.

ASHEVILLE TRACK CLUB OFFICERS

Kelly Allen – President [contact Kelly]

The running bug bit Kelly Allen just three years ago after a friend convinced her to run in our local Turkey Trot. Though it had been twenty years since Kelly ran competitively (or at all for that matter), she immediately started training with a coach and as never looked back! While Kelly has won various 5K age-group awards in races around western Carolina, her true passion is track. In the coming seasons, Kelly intends to participate in as many USATF masters track events as possible, while convincing fellow runners to join her in the merriment!

Julie Corey – Vice President [contact Julie]

Julie ran her first 5k in 2000, and has since enjoyed training for and competing in races of varying distances and challenge levels, including half marathon, Shut-In, marathon, Hood to Coast relay, and still the occasional 5k. Julie is mom to three fabulous and amazing teen-agers, is a local business owner, and is excited to be part of the Asheville Track Club board.

Brenda Canter – Secretary [contact Brenda]

Brenda has been running for nearly 20 years and loves it because it’s both relaxing and invigorating. Brenda has run races of varying distance including marathons and the Shut-In. Her best running memory is completing the Twin Cities Marathon and hearing her son Chris yell “Mom” as she came through the chute.

Dolly McLean – Treasurer [contact Dolly]

Dolly’s brother ran Cross Country at TC Roberson and when it was her turn to go to TCR she did the same thing. Dolly has been running over 30 years with a few breaks in between. She has run for different reasons over the years and now runs to stay healthy and chat on the trails. She was a member of the track club in the 1980s but during one of her breaks dropped her membership. Dolly rejoined the track club in 1998 when she wanted to run Shut In again and has remained a member ever since.

ASHEVILLE TRACK CLUB BOARD MEMBERS

Joe Battaglia [contact Joe]

John Blexrud [contact John]

John didn’t start running until 13 years ago when he turned 50. He has run 15 marathons since, but enjoys the middle distance races (10K, 15K and half-marathons) best. John joined the Track Club to meet new runners when he moved to Asheville from Orlando Florida three years ago. Running in the mountains is more interesting and challenging, but flatlanders can relax and day dream instead of watching for rocks and roots. The benefits of running are many, especially improved mental and physical health. It’s also a great social activity, especially when you join an organization like the Asheville Track Club. John’s goal is to some day run the Boston Marathon.

Keila Cochran [contact Keila]

Keila has been a runner for about 3 years. She ran her first marathon in 2009 at Kiawah. She has recently had many firsts, including her first 10k, first half marathon, first triathlon, first relay and the Chicago Marathon on October 10, 2010. Keila lives in Weaverville with her husband Rick. They have 3 adult children.

Tom Kingsbury [contact Tom]

Paul Fitzpatrick[contact Paul]

Doug Milch [contact Doug]

Doug began running in high school to get in shape for football. During track season, he was a javelin thrower and was put in the mile relay occasionally. After high school, he kept running and ran the 1970 Boston Marathon. He was hooked and has run ever since. Doug became a podiatrist so he could treat his many running injuries! Doug wants to keep running until he is 100 and will be ticked if he doesn’t get in five miles on the day he dies.

Danny Phillips [contact Danny]