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• October 2020

  By mitchpa on October 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  by George A. Hancock October’s Story Thursday begins October’s runEarly before that dawning sunThere’s a slight chill in the airWith a breeze that doesn’t care. October’s wind touches the streetOften tugging at my running feetBefore giving up and flowing onAlways… Read More ›

• Soldier-Athlete Mel Pender: Olympic Gold Medalist

  By mitchpa on October 16, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  By TSgt George Banker, USAF Ret. Melvin “Mel” Pender, Jr., is not a household name outside of the track world. If there were a game show with a wheel and labels on it, it would have terms such as family,… Read More ›

• Running in Keizo’s Shoes

  By mitchpa on October 12, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  By Jude Myers Pedersen When I graduated from the University of Texas in 1986, I decided to go on an adventure and teach English in Japan. A university friend  had given me the name of man who rented rooms to… Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: Autumn’s Run

  By mitchpa on September 11, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net September 1 begins Meteorological Autumn. Weather organizations like the National Weather Service (NWS), in order to maintain more uniform weather records, use the time span from September 1 through November 30 for recording autumn weather data…. Read More ›

• September 2020

  By mitchpa on September 11, 2020 • ( 0 )

  by George A. Hancock Autumn Days Meteorological Autumn is hereAnd many folks utter a cheerWe bid adieu to humid waysAs we begin our autumn days. Autumn brings cooler road daysSo we stop the mournful braysThat seem to resound for weeksIn… Read More ›

• Gash, DiGregorio Win Bel Air Town Run

  By mitchpa on August 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw BEL AIR, MD, AUGUST 9, 2020—In this Pandemic 2020 year, live races are hard to come by.  Community support, race directorship willing to go forward with modifications, and the runners themselves willing to abide by the changes… Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: What’s Next?

  By mitchpa on August 16, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Running is a simple act. For me, running requires no special motivation. I run because I can. And, I like running. I’m in my 47th road-running year. Running is my sport. Running is my pastime. OK,… Read More ›

• August 2020

  By mitchpa on August 16, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  by George A. Hancock Darkness Again Hello darkness my old friendSo, what do you recommend?You blanket my dawn roadsWith growing dark episodes. Despite days of humid heat.I can’t see my running feetIt’s dark without street lightsWe miss some road sights…. Read More ›

• Mccabe, Matherne Win Competitive EBACC Summerfest 5K

  By mitchpa on July 20, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw EAST BERLIN, PA, JULY 18, 2020—Central Pennsylvania runners have been waiting for months for some competition.  A long-time well-directed event, the EBACC SummerFest 5K offers cash awards to the top three.  The event also has a reasonable… Read More ›

• Shoe House 5 Miler: First Live Race in Four Months

  By mitchpa on July 12, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw YORK, PA—The 8th Annual Shoe House 5 Miler, held July 4, 2020, became the first regional race to be held live since the start of the pandemic in mid-March. Race director Melissa Darrin had mixed emotions about… Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: Running vs. Racing

  By mitchpa on July 6, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  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

  By mitchpa on July 6, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  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

  By mitchpa on June 24, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  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!

  By mitchpa on June 18, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  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

  By mitchpa on June 14, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›