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  • Rambling Roads: Running vs. Racing

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    by George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net I no longer run road races. The reason is simple. Three herniated back disc issues plus corrective surgery prompted my decision. My last serious road race was on Thanksgiving morning November 24, 2016. I did run… Read More ›

  • July 2020

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    by George A. Hancock Humid Sweat drips down my faceSlowing my morning paceThe morning air is warmAs bugs began to swarm. This July morning is hotHumidity covers my trotYet, running right at dawnIs cooler than later on. Running anywhere at… Read More ›

  • Running Through Life with George Banker

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    As told to Karen Mitchell Editors Note:  I have known George for almost three decades, and Clay and Freddi have known him longer.  He’s a fellow photographer, journalist, and good friend.  During the last year, we’ve profiled various athletes and… Read More ›

  • Girls on the Run: Running Strong in Pennsylvania’s Capital Area for 10 Years!

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    By Gillian Byerly Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization which provides girls with a space to build important relationships with peers and a trusted adult, to share their thoughts and feelings, and to improve their physical health. Founded… Read More ›

  • Rambling Roads: Virus Changes

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    By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net The current coronavirus issue is similar to long-distance training. A runner trains diligently running the miles, staying fit while eating healthy. The goal is some distant race or running event. The runner is putting time, effort,… Read More ›

  • Ten Million Steps…and counting

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    By Sal Citarella No, not me. Paul Reese. Ten Million Steps is the title of the book he wrote back in 1993, shortly after he had run across the country. He was 73 at the time. What can one say… Read More ›

  • June 2020

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    by George A. Hancock Summer Summer 2020 is hereGo ahead, please cheerWe earned these daysFilled with sunny rays. Running in light gearMinus any icy fearIs really first rateAnd so hard to hate. Warm temps surroundAs do chirpy bird soundsNow running… Read More ›

  • Phil Stewart, an Icon in the Running Community

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    by George Banker Editor’s note: There’s no one who has done more for the running community than Phil Stewart. Yes, he’s a terrific runner both in his hey day and with recent, amazing times. As you’ll see in this interview,… Read More ›

  • Honoring Unsung Heroes and Pioneers: Larry Noel

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    by Freddi Carlip With racing on hold due to COVID-19, we have the opportunity to look back and remember those who have blazed the trail for our sport——our pioneers and unsung heroes. Larry Noel was one of running’s trailblazers in… Read More ›

  • Rambling Roads: Virus Fears

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    By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net A potent invisible virus has transformed our landscape. The United States went from impeachment news, a dwindling presidential primary, and a growing green spring season to a national shut-down crisis. This invisible virus moved freely and… Read More ›

  • May 2020

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    by George A. Hancock More Light May brings more daylightIlluminating our road flightMore light morning and nightEases some of that road fright. May creates 31 delightful daysFilled with brilliant sunny raysAnd fields with gorgeous greenThat every day are a super… Read More ›

  • Kiss

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    Affordable! Affordable!Keep your life transportable. Avoid obsessions with possessions,Want you psychiatric sessions? Chasing debt can make you phobic,It’s like living anaerobic. If, bleary-eyed, you stare in stores,Then run, to get thee out of doors. Henry David Thoreau-LeeAKA Sal Citarella

  • ShamWalk/Run Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

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    by Ben Zappa RIDGWAY, PA—Race Director Julie Lang reports:  “We had 39 registered with 32 completing the Sham Walk/Run 5K on March 14, after the COVID-19 announcement. It was a sunny, chilly morning.  I can’t remember the exact temps, but… Read More ›

  • Rambling Roads: Fleece vs. Jackets

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    by George Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a quote attributed to numerous individuals. That sentence was perfected by several ad men in the early 20th Century. Of course, many today realize in our highly visual age… Read More ›

  • April 2020

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    by George A. Hancock More Green April brings us more greenA pleasant road side sceneEach day the green spreadsCreating sights few dread. Vegetation and our local treesAre greening on our road spreesWarmer temps and April rainFuel this green roadside gain…. Read More ›