*UPDATED* Jan 26 - GOODFELLOW AFB MISSION ESSENTIAL ONLY
Due to inclement weather and road conditions Goodfellow AFB is currently mission essential personnel only, programs events and activities are cancelled. The BX and the Commissary are closed, the Western Winds dining facility remains open.
The North Gate will be closed, base entry will be through the Jacobson Gate on S Chadbourne St only.

 

 

 

 

Running to the beat

  • Published
  • By Tech. Sgt. James Fountain
  • 17th Training Wing Safety
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- --  There are many people that find the West Texas regional weather an optimal place to run outdoors. Additionally, with fitness levels having to be maintained at certain levels, running is expected to be encouraged by all supervision. But there are certain areas and rules that apply while participating in fitness activities on base to include where you can run as well as limitations as to when you can listen to headphones.

While on Goodfellow Air Force Base, all members will follow AFI 31-204/GAFB SUP1, which states:

15. Jogging Procedures:

15.1. Designated Jogging Areas:

15.1.1. The quarter-mile running track on south end of base between Mitchell Street and the fence- line.

15.1.2. The cross-country trail.

15.2. Jogging or running is not authorized on Kearney Boulevard at any time.

15.3. Personnel will not wear radio/walkman headphones except on the quarter-mile running track or cross-country trail.


Understandably, the love of music can assist both avid enthusiasts as well as people not too keen on the act of running. Having one of your favorite songs come on to take your mind off of breathing patterns, how far you've ran or to just zone out is a very understandable thing. But, there is a time and place for everything, even for this healthful living event.

Contrary to belief that the military is stricter on our rules, civilian running clubs and race coordinators have rules on using these devices as well. Since the mid 1980s the RRCA has maintained a long-standing guideline against the use of headphones in running events and group training runs. This is a safety precaution and a risk management responsibility for race directors and run leaders. As such, race directors and group run leaders are encouraged to ban or strongly discourage the use of headphones in races and group runs.

For more information visit http://www.rrca.org/event-directors/guidelines-for-safe-events/