Volunteer of the Month

Greg Schaub has been volunteering with Atlanta Track Club since 2018. Although he considers himself to be a "newbie" his commitment, leadership and dedication would say otherwise! He typically volunteers at 3-4 events per year and is also a Run Lead for the In-Training Program. Thank you so much for all that you do for our Atlanta Track Club community, Greg!

1. Do you remember your first time volunteering with Atlanta Track Club? If so, what event was it and what brought you back again?

My first official event was training for and running in the 2018 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race 10K. The training was challenging and fun. The Run Leads and camaraderie kept me coming back. Running and completing the AJC Peachtree Road Race was huge! I loved every step, learned to trust my training and enjoyed my return to running.

2. What is your favorite Atlanta Track Club event? I have three favorite Atlanta Track Club events.

The AJC Peachtree Road Race remains my single favorite Atlanta Track Club event. However you can't beat competing in and completing the Triple or Ultimate Peach!

3. What is one of your best memories from volunteering at any race?

During Covid, volunteering to help distribute race bibs for Peachtree and seeing all the runners, young and old. The positive vibes were amazing.

4. What is your favorite thing about volunteering with Atlanta Track Club? What brings you back?

The environment: Coaches, staff and volunteers at the Atlanta Track Club are simply amazing. I always feel welcome and part of the running community.

5. Do you have a favorite volunteer assignment? If so, explain.

Hands down, being a Run Lead. First and foremost it's the opportunity to share the love of running with other runners. Regardless of the pace or weather conditions, sharing knowledge, experiences, and the road with other runners is exhilarating!

6. Do you do any volunteering in the community beyond Atlanta Track Club? If so, what other organizations do you volunteer for and why?

Over the years I've volunteered as a coach for 7-10 year old rec league soccer, mentoring for high school students, and on high school advisory committee. I also spent a few years as an IT volunteer for a local elementary school. I focus on helping our youth and underprivileged organizations.

7. What do you do for a living? Do you work? Are you retired? Professional volunteer?

Retired IT Project Manager in the aerospace industry.

8. Do you have any advice or words of wisdom for any new Atlanta Track Club volunteers?

Volunteering at Atlanta Track Club is an awesome experience. The chance to be part of an organization and working with so many people from different backgrounds is exhilarating and satisfying! Do It…

9. Tell us something interesting about yourself - an interesting fact or story that will help us get to know you…

My first real taste of running was in boot camp with my drill instructor encouraging me to go a little faster, a little longer. During my 4 years in the Marine Corps I learned and enjoyed the physical fitness aspect while running on multiple bases: east coast, west coast, and overseas. I still have my first 100 mile Road Runner t-shirt!