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• Peterson, Simpson Make Their Debut at Army Ten-Miler

  By mitchpa on December 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By George Banker WASHINGTON, DC—The 38th Army Ten-Miler returned on Sunday, October 9, 2022 after a two-year hiatus. The cancellation of the in-person races was because of health concerns for the safety of the runners, staff, and the community. There… Read More ›

• Sabbatini Anchors Win for Italy

  By mitchpa on December 18, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships, Mixed Relays—Gaia Sabbatini of Italy outkicked Rosalia Tarraga of Spain in the home straight, much to the delight of… Read More ›

• Forero Wins U20 Women’s Race and Leads Spain to Title

  By mitchpa on December 18, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships—Maria Forero of Spain won the U20 women’s title in 13:04 on the 3.812 KM course. Much to her delight,… Read More ›

• Barnicoat Charges to Victory in U20 Men’s Race

  By mitchpa on December 18, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships—Will Barnicoat of Great Britain took advantage of a stumble by Nicholas Griggs of Ireland. Griggs seemingly had the race… Read More ›

• Battocletti Thrills Crowd with Another Win

  By mitchpa on December 15, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Cross-Country Championships, (U23, 5.772 KM) Piermonte La Mandria Park—Nadia Battocletti of Italy had the pressures of being the defending champion in the U23 race,… Read More ›

• Hicks Repeats U23 Win and Leads Great Britain to Team Title

  By mitchpa on December 15, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Cross-Country Championships, (U23, 7.662KM) Piermonte La Mandria Park—Charles Hicks of Great Britain repeated as U23 champion winning in 23:40. Hicks, who was the NCAA… Read More ›

• Grøvdal Repeats as European XC Champion

  By mitchpa on December 14, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Athletics XC Championships (Senior Women 7.662 KM)—Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway repeated as European Cross Country champion as she overcame a strong challenge by… Read More ›

• Ingebrigtsen Repeats as Men’s Cross Country XC Champion

  By mitchpa on December 14, 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Athletics XC Championships (Senior Men, 9.672 KM)—Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway repeated as European Athletics Cross Country champion with a convincing and measured race strategy,… Read More ›

• Zimmerman Leaves her Mark at 2022 Philadelphia Marathon

  By mitchpa on December 9, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By David Block for Runner’s Gazette On the weekend of November 19-20, Philadelphia hosted the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, and the Rothman Institute 8K. A key standout was Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia. She won… Read More ›

• Hanson and Rowe Win NCR Marathon

  By mitchpa on December 1, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Story and photos by Clay Shaw November 26, 2022, Sparks, MD, NCR MARATHON—On a beautiful day in late November, ideal for running, Daniel Rowe of Baltimore won the 33rd NCR Marathon by nearly 15 minutes, in 2:27:47.  Emily Hanson of… Read More ›

• The Runner’s Rite of Spring™. . . the 50th running of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom

  By mitchpa on November 29, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Don’t Miss Our 50th Celebration! New this year: 5K on Saturday, 10 Mile on Sunday 10 Mile Lottery: December 1 – 15, 2022 5K Registration (no lottery) opens: December 20, 2022 Kids Run and Virtual Run registration opens: January 2,… Read More ›

• Santana and Martino Sparkle in the Diamonds Run

  By mitchpa on November 26, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Berwick, PA, November 24, 2022 Thanksgiving Day, 113th Run for the Diamonds—The 2022 Run for the Diamonds seemed back to normal after two years of no pasta dinner and wave starts…. Read More ›

• Zimmerman Wins Her Hometown Marathon and Sets a Personal Best

  By mitchpa on November 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2022, Philadelphia Marathon—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia charged through the streets of Philadelphia despite the cold temperatures and strong winds. She had a two-minute lead on the rest of… Read More ›

• Biehl and Corcoran win JFK 50

  By mitchpa on November 21, 2022 • ( 1 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.19.22 Hagerstown, MD, November 19, 2022, 60th JFK 50 Miler—Sarah Biehl of Columbus, OH ran a course record of 6:05:42. Biehl, who was runner-up in 2021, shattered the course record of 6:12:00… Read More ›

• November’s Outlook

  By mitchpa on November 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net November’s 30-day run begins on a Tuesday this year. We have reached autumn’s last month. A month where daylight is disappearing. Our daylight hours are shrinking. We welcome any and all daylight. Yet, we’re aware the… Read More ›