Those Championship Years: CIM As Championship Event

Story #7 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. The CIM as a National and Regional Championship Event Due to its mission to be a world-class event, from its inception the California International...

CIM Trends: Gangs, Gear, Gadgets and Goodies

Story #6 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. Gangs at the CIM? “Gang” is the title’s alliterative synonym for running clubs. They have been a presence at the CIM since its inception, vying for...

The Inaugural CIM: A Prayer And A Pitstop

Story #2 in a series of 25. Written to celebrate the CIM’s 25th Anniversary on December 2, 2007. By Cynci Calvin. December 4, 1983: A Prayer and a Pitstop The hard working CIM staff and hundreds of volunteers had done their homework. The course was marked, aid...