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• Poet’s corner for January 2026

  By mitchpa on January 30, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Hancock January 2026 Thursday begins a new yeaWelcomed in loud cheerIn January we begin anewWith a 2026 fresh clean view. For me, it’s my 53rd run yearRoad running in steady gearMany miles on the open roadPursuing a daily… Read More ›

• “A very tough competitor with great leadership skills, Sarah Morrison was an inspiration to her teammates”

  By mitchpa on January 28, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Banker After talking with Sarah Morrison, Angela Duckworth’s lines from the book “GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” reminded me: “Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Achievement is what happens when you… Read More ›

• Do You Remember the Runner-Up At The 1976 Marine Corps Reserve Marathon?

  By mitchpa on January 26, 2026 • ( 1 )

  

  by George Banker The awards stage is the time to celebrate the top performances of all participants in a running event. The tendency is that the first place receives the attention and that person goes in the history books. Stepping… Read More ›

• Kenya perfect in U20, Kibet champ

  By mitchpa on January 21, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Kenya earned a perfect score, as they scored with the first four runners. Frankline Kibet won in 23:18 and was seldom seen on the 4-lap 8k course.  Kibet was… Read More ›

• Alemayo dominant, defends U20 Title

  By mitchpa on January 19, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Marta Alemayo of Ethiopia defended her U20 title successfully with a convincing 26 second victory in 18:52. Alemayo won World XC in Belgrade 2024. Wosane Asefa of Ethiopia had… Read More ›

• Jacob Kiplimo scores a hat trick in the Senior Men’s Race

  By mitchpa on January 18, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahasee, FL—Jacob Kiplimo, the superstar from Uganda, can do it all. Kiplimo won his third straight World XC title in a row: 2023 Bathurst, 2024 Belgrade and now 2026 Tallahassee…. Read More ›

• Agnes Ngetich dominates Senior Women’s World XC

  By mitchpa on January 16, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Agnes Ngetich of Kenya is the world record holder for the 10K on the roads in 28:46. With 2-time defending champ Beatrice Chebet sitting out the 2026 season (pregnancy),… Read More ›

• Australia wins World XC mixed relay

  By mitchpa on January 14, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Jessica Hull, running anchor on the Australian team, proved to be the difference maker as she took over the lead from France after “the roller-coaster” and increased her lead,… Read More ›

• Roman-Duval wins Celtic Solstice 5 miler for 6th time

  By mitchpa on January 8, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.13.25 Baltimore, MD—Julia Roman-Duval, 43, of Columbia, MD won the Celtic Solstice 5 miler for the sixth time with a time of 31:05. It was Julia’s first Celtic win since 2022. James Heilman, and… Read More ›

• NCR Trail Marathon Dominated By Hugus And Merkel: Lobo And Betman The Champions of the Half

  By mitchpa on January 3, 2026 • ( 0 )

  

  By George Banker “The main thing is putting on something good for the people,” stated Charlie Reynolds, past Race Director and BRRC President 1977-98. “If you don’t like potholes, car exhaust and large crowds and you do like small-town marathons,… Read More ›

• Parker Wolfe wins USATF XC as top 6 go to Tallahassee-U20 and Mixed Relay berths are also earned

  By mitchpa on December 29, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw 12.6.25 Portland, OR—Parker Wolfe, 22, of Nike Swoosh TC and University of North Carolina won the USATF 10km in 29:16.4 on the muddy Glendoveer Golf Course route.  Wolfe will lead the top six athletes to represent the… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner for December 2025

  By mitchpa on December 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Hancock December December, Month 12 is hereAmidst festive Christmas cheerDecorations dot the road sceneAnd this old runner finds it keen. Bright Christmas lights are niceTurn them on early is my adviceChristmas lights color our roadsProviding many happy episodes…. Read More ›

• Kelati, Izzo, and Kurgat lead USA women to Tallahassee

  By mitchpa on December 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw 12.6.25 Portland, OR—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ and the UA/Dark Sky Distance team won the USATF women’s 10K in Glendoveer Golf Course in suburban Portland. It was rainy for this race and muddy and chilly for all… Read More ›

• Danoski and El Jazouli win the 116th Berwick Run for the Diamonds

  By mitchpa on December 4, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.27.25 Berwick, PA—Thanksgiving morning in Berwick, PA is likely my favorite event of the year. It’s the history, the course, the race committee, all combined to make it our Thanksgiving “job.”… Read More ›

• Oeser and Frans triumph at Philadelphia Marathon

  By mitchpa on November 28, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.23.25 Philadelphia, PA—Anna Oeser of Brookfield, CT made her marathon debut a winning one in Philadelphia, winning in 2:34:56.  The former Boston College runner led from start to finish. Once again this… Read More ›