Author Archives
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Miranda Powers Through Rail Trail, Repeats as Champion at Arc of York County 10 Miler
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, AUGUST 24, 2019—Luis Miranda of Lebanon PA won his second straight York Rail Trail 10 Miler. Miranda sprinted to the start, barely making it in time, and continued his fast running towards York. The 21st… Read More ›
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Ardanuy, Slick Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills
by Clay Shaw BALTIMORE, MD, AUGUST 17, 2019—Jeremy Ardanuy of Baltimore, who won the Kelly Shamrock 5K in March, and placed on the podium of the 2018 Baltimore Marathon, continued to dominate the roads of Baltimore with a 33:06 winning… Read More ›
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Sadlock, Leighton Finish Before Dark in HARRC in the Dark 7K Wins
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, AUGUST 16, 2019—Josh Sadlock of Harrisburg, who lives across the street from the course, held on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, easily won the Friday evening event in 22:22. MacCoy Benzen of Camp… Read More ›
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My Interview with Julie Weiss, Marathon Goddess
By Carl Scharwath Julie Weiss, of Santa Monica, CA., ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in 2013. In the process, she ran 1,362 miles, and raised over $500,000 in the fight against pancreatic cancer through her website Marathongoddess.com. She generated considerable pancreatic… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: Autumn Days
by George Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net September 1 arrives on a Sunday this year. The first is day 244 in year 2019. This means we have 121 days left for road-running pursuits. September 1 is also the first day of Meteorological autumn. This… Read More ›
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September 2019
by George Hancock Autumn We begin our September days Perhaps some in a thick daze Time slipped away from them While runners utter an Ahem! Daily runners out on the move Are in a true seasonal groove We… Read More ›
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Valley’s Fastest Man/Woman Series Taken by Suponcic; Martino for the Women
by Tom Walski Past versions of the Wyoming Valley Fastest Man series tended to have a single runner dominate the series throughout. This year was different as each race was won by a different runner. However, with a first place… Read More ›
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What do 439 T-Shirts Look Like?
Submitted By Tom Walski Most runners get a lot of T-shirts. But most don’t keep all of them. However, some runners are pack rats (nice word for hoarders), and Nanticoke, PA’s Tom Walski is one of them. Much to his… Read More ›
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Latchford Wins Women’s Title at Age 50
by Clay Shaw CHAMBERSBURG, PA—Laura Latchford of Palmyra PA took top honors at the 32nd Annual Tom Ausherman Memorial 5 Mile, held August 10, with a 33:22. Latchford had the other two podium women close behind on the flat but… Read More ›
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Kopp Sets New Course Record at American Spirit Aviation Festival 5K
By Ben Zappa ST. MARYS, PA—The 6th annual American Spirit Aviation Festival 5K was held Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the St. Marys Municipal Airport. The race was part of the American Spirit Aviation Festival taking place at the airport…. Read More ›
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Heath Scores Another Victory with Positive Splits
by Freddi Carlip, Editor Browning Ross led me to Jack Heath, his close friend and former coachee. Jack began writing for RG and many of his articles were about our sport’s unsung heroes, who like Browning, preferred to mostly stay… Read More ›
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New Course Records Set at 22nd Running of Debbie Green Memorial 5K
by Clay Shaw WHEELING, WV, AUGUST 3, 2019—Raymond Magut of Kenya made a quick tour of the Ohio River city of Wheeling, WV. Magut, 21, ran the Debbie Green Memorial 5K course in 13:41, faster than anyone else in the… Read More ›
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What I’ve Learned About Running From A, B, C to X, Y…well, I’m not quite at Z yet.
By Sal Citarella When I was younger, I was to be feared as an FRB—that’s a Front Running Bastid. As time went by, I became an AGW—Age Group Winner. But when I recently had my 77th birthday, the door just… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: To Wave or Not
By George A. Hancock runnergah@comcast.net An intriguing question was asked recently on a Greater Johnstown radio morning program. Long-time Morning Guy Jack Michaels asked the interesting question. Jack invited radio listeners to phone in their comments. Of course, I’m not… Read More ›
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August 2019
Back Again Hello darkness my old friend Now months before you end Morning darkness is back again Daylight has taken a backspin. The morning run is still warm With insects flying in swarm Seeking any delicious treat Like… Read More ›
