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New running track open for use

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  • By Senior Airman Jami K. Lancette
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs staff
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. --  After much anticipation construction work has finally ended on Grissom's new running track and runners have something to say about it. 

The new running track, which recently opened for use, was put to the test by Airmen taking physical fitness tests.

"I like this one a lot better," said Staff Sgt. Daniel Hubbard, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems apprentice. "There's more cushion and there's not as many turns, it's real easy."

The extra padding and less turns have Airmen talking, but there are many more reasons why the new track appeals to its runners.

Because it's not on the street runners don't have to worry about traffic, there's also no inclining parts to the track like there was to the other running track, said Chris Wiley, Grissom Fitness Center's lead physical fitness technician.

The new running track is located directly across the base fitness center off of Doc Evans Ave. and makes use of vacant space behind Grissom's lodging facility.

The track was set to open in April of 2012 but due to uncontrollable and unforeseen weather issues the track was seven months late on opening.

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