Author Archives
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Matt in the Hat Comes Back and Stoner Rocks the ‘Wick
By Mark Will-Weber(with photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell) With about a mile to go, Matt Gillette was enjoying a solid, no-pressure lead in the historical “Run for the Diamonds” 9-mile footrace. With just a whisper of a light… Read More ›
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An Outstanding Athlete … Disciplined … Determined … Respect for Others
by George Banker A coach can provide the direction and the training plans, but it will take the person to execute the plans. Gabriela Traña is an international athlete, born in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Growing up she never dreamed that… Read More ›
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United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll D.C. Half Marathon Dominated by Alkhawaldeh and Bishop
by George Banker The 16th United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Series half marathon was held in Washington, D.C, on November 13, 2021. The event returned after a postponement of the 2020 race due to COVID-19, but shifted from March until… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: Autumn Heat?
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Time’s steady movement flows on. Autumn’s vibrant and majestic season is nearly at its end. Soon, the Christmas season will envelop our days. And then, in the days after that gala event, we prepare for a… Read More ›
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Jepchirchir and Korir Win TCS New York City Marathon
by Clay Shaw New York, NY, November 7, 2021—Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya became the first ever Olympic marathon champion to win the New York City Marathon in the same year. The Olympic Gold Medalist won in 2:22:44 in her first… Read More ›
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Hunter and Kelati Crowned USATF 5K Champions
by Clay Shaw New York, NY, Abbott Dash to the Finish Line, November 6, 2021—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ broke away early and went on to win the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in New York’s Central Park. … Read More ›
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Gerstenbacher and Dean Win 15K
by Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, October 24, 2021—The races start south of Riverfront Wilmington and go up the boardwalk and past the DuPont Environmental Education Center, then down the boards through the marshes of the Peterson Refuge Boardwalk, all part… Read More ›
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November Poet’s Corner
by George A. Hancock November’s Chill Monday brings November firstArriving in a bleak chilly burstThe beautiful leaves now swirlWhile the wind messes a curl. Our running scene is now starkI trot past trees in brown barkOur seasonal shed is completeAnother… Read More ›
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Gerstenbacher and Matherne Win 44th White Rose Run
by Clay Shaw York PA, September 25, 2021—Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw decided that the 2021 YWRR would be their last as the race directors. Karen has been the primary race director since 2018, after rescuing the event from possible… Read More ›
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Elimlim and Munanu Blitz Wheeling Course with Fast Times
by Clay Shaw Wheeling, WV, Debbie Green Memorial 5K, October 3, 2021—John Elimlim of Kenya ran by himself through the streets of Wheeling to win the Debbie Green 5K Run for a Reason in 14:23. The closest runner to him… Read More ›
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Tura and Chepngetich Battle Wind to Win
by Clay Shaw Bank of America Chicago Marathon, October 10, 2021—Seifu Tura of Ethiopia was the leader of a three-man group with Galen Rupp (USA) and Eric Kiptanui (KEN) through Chinatown near mile 22. He pulled away in the final… Read More ›
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Kipruto and Kipyokei Win the October Boston Marathon
by Clay Shaw 125th BOSTON MARATHON, October 11, 2021—Benson Kipruto of Kapsabet, Kenya, led the Boston Marathon for four miles – the last four! Kipruto knew the Boston course, having placed tenth in 2019. He had no races to run… Read More ›
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How to Cover Two Abbott World Marathon Majors in One Weekend . . . Can It Be Done?
By Karen Mitchell Earlier this year, marathon aficionados learned that the 125th Boston Marathon would run on October 11 and the 43rd Chicago Marathon would keep its normal slot, this year on October 10. Big marathons are back! The dilemma:… Read More ›
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PDR (Philadelphia Distance Run) is Back!
By Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021—Atsede Tesema of Ethiopia, based in Colorado Springs won the Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon in 1:10:43. Makena Morely of Bozeman, MT was second in 1:11:36. Iveen Chepkemoi of Kenya (also based in… Read More ›
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Rojas’ Strong Finish Wins CU Cherry Blossom 10 Miler; Kimutai Wins Men’s Race; Simbassa is USA Champ
By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021—Nell Rojas of Boulder, CO used strength, smarts, and power to distance herself from the others in the final turns and ups in the final 500 yards, to win in 52:13. USA track… Read More ›
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