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Poet’s Corner December 2023
By George A. Hancock December 2023Friday begins December’s run31 days filled with Christmas funThose dazzling, twinkling lightsProvide endless running delights.December’s weather is often fickleWarm runs then a frozen icicleAwaits runners on the local roadPursuing their daily workout mode.Yet, December’s Christmas… Read More ›
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Christensen Outduels Laros, Wins U20
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.23 Brussels, Belgium—Axel Vang Christensen of Denmark became a two-time U20 SPAR European Cross Country Champion, but it wasn’t going to be easy. Christensen also won the U20 championship in Dublin… Read More ›
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Fitzgerald Wins U20 and Leads Great Britain Women to Gold
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.23 Brussels, Belgium—Innes Fitzgerald of Great Britain took charge early and ran away with the 5000-meter SPAR European Cross Country Championship win in 18:19. Fitzgerald led Great Britain to the team… Read More ›
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France Wins Mixed Relay With Epic Last Lap
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.23 Brussels, Belgium—Alexis Miellet of France has performed magic before at European Cross Country, but this time he took the handoff 58 seconds down. He caught Bram Anderiessen of Netherlands and… Read More ›
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Megan Keith Wins U23 by a Huge Margin at Brussels European Cross Country
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.2023 Brussels, Belgium—Megan Keith of Inverness, Scotland and Great Britain won the U23 race by the largest margin in SPAR European Cross Country Championships history, 1:23. She won this 7000-meter race… Read More ›
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Barnicoat Wins U23 Euro XC Championship
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.2023, Brussels, Belgium—Will Barnicoat of Great Britain won the U20 SPAR European Cross Country Championship in Turin, Italy in 2022. This year Barnicoat moved up to the U23 race and won… Read More ›
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Yann Schrub Wins the Senior Men’s Race in Euro XC
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Yann Schrub of France, who had dozens of supporters, thrilled the crowd with his 30:17 victory at Laeken Park under the shadow of the famous Atomium. Schrub, who was sixth in… Read More ›
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Grøvdal three-peats in European Cross Country
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal was dominant as she won her third European XC title in a row. She won in 33:40 on the muddy 9000 meter course at Laeken Park, Brussles, Belgium…. Read More ›
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Brussels Hosts Euro XC: Are you ready for some mud?
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell The 29th edition of the SPAR European Cross Country Championships will take place in Laeken Park, just under the shadow of the giant Atomium* in Brussels, Belgium on Sunday, December 10th…. Read More ›
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Don’t Miss the 51st Celebration of Cherry Blossom 10 Miler and 5K
5K is on Saturday, April 6, 2024 and the 10 Mile is on Sunday, April 7, 2024 10 Mile Lottery: December 1 – 15, 2023 5K Registration (no lottery) opens: December 20, 2023 Kids Run and Virtual Run registration opens:… Read More ›
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Matherne and Frank Win 114th Diamond Run
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.23.23 Berwick, Pa—Zöe Matherne of Philadelphia won the 2018 running, 55:06. This year she won her second Run for the Diamonds title, improving on her 2018 time with a 54:29. Cole… Read More ›
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Koech and Kwambai Win AACR Philadelphia Marathon
By David Block for Runner’s GazettePhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell The 30th running (see note below) of the Philadelphia Marathon, held Sunday, November 19, was not only meaningful for the thousands of runners who competed, but also for… Read More ›
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Ruhling and Lichter win 61st running of JFK 50 Miler
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.18.23 Boonsboro to Williamsport, MD—Seth Ruhling of Boulder, CO had his eye on the course record, but ended up with the win in 5:28:39. Ruhling won the 2019 JFK in his… Read More ›
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Shertzer and Engle Win Harrisburg Half Marathon
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.12.23, Harrisburg, PA—Emily Shertzer of Jonestown, PA was the top female in the half marathon, winning in 1:23:48. Teal Liu of Hershey was second in 1:25:08 and Katie Fuller of Mechanicsburg… Read More ›
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Joslyn and Bouton Win Harrisburg Marathon
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.12.23 Harrisburg, PA—Fred Joslyn of Boiling Springs, PA won his third Harrisburg Marathon in 2:39:58. He had company in the early stages on the race, but by the time it was… Read More ›
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