David Gillham

Family:

David is married to Harriett, a teacher at Kennesaw Mountain High School, and his mother lives in Smyrna.  Harriett and David live in Marietta with their cat, Keats.  They have a mountain getaway in Rabun County, which they enjoy escaping to twice a month.

What is your background in running?

David began running when he was 22 and determined that he wanted a way to stay in shape and feel good. David was an avid runner until 1999, when unfortunately, he developed knee problems, had two surgeries, and eventually had to give up running completely.  To stay in shape now, David walks and bikes at the Silver Comet Trail as well as regularly workouts at the gym.

What is your favorite running trail?

My favorite trail is still Kennesaw Mountain.

What do you think is the most pertinent issue in running today?

David believes that the most crucial issue in running is to preserve a safe and beautiful environment or running trails for runners. 

What other organizations, teams, or other activities are you involved with?

David belongs to the Atlanta Track Club and is a former member of Chattahoochee Road Runners and the Hash House Harriers.

What do you hope Runcobb will accomplish?

I want RunCobb to be an organization that supports all issues that have to do with running: whether that is helping and coaching youth groups, preserving running trails, or just encouraging people to exercise.