Author Archives

• How the Berwick Run for the Diamonds Evolved

  By mitchpa on April 23, 2019

  

   By Tom Walski The Run for the Diamonds in Berwick, PA is one of the oldest running events in the country. While these days, the race has over a thousand runners of all sorts of abilities, for most of its… Read More ›

• 123rd Boston Marathon: Cherono Wins in Sprint; Degefa Dominates Field

  By mitchpa on April 17, 2019

  

  by Clay Shaw BOSTON, MA, APRIL 15, 2019—Runners’ Christmas, the Boston Marathon, is in my opinion the world’s greatest marathon.  It’s not a time-trial marathon, unless on that rare year with a tailwind.  The rich history, the tradition, and great… Read More ›

• Boston Marathon Facts and Figures

  By mitchpa on April 14, 2019

  

  Boston Athletic Association Media Relations sent us an email with lots of interesting information about this year’s marathon. We thought some of you might be interested, so here you go! ONE BOSTON DAY This year’s Boston Marathon marks the first… Read More ›

• Gebrhiwet Repeats as Champ at B.A.A. 5K

  By mitchpa on April 13, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw BOSTON, MA, APRIL 13, 2019—Hagos Gebrhiwet, an Ethiopian Olympic medalist, repeated as BAA 5K champ.  Gebrihwet finished in 13:42, just ahead of Ben True of New Hampshire (13:44).  Justyn Knight of Canada took third in 13:46. Falmouth… Read More ›

• Runners Are Ready – No Matter What the Weather. A Few Are Even Hoping for Bad Weather!

  By mitchpa on April 12, 2019

  

  By Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw Boston, Massachusetts, April 12, 2019–Today’s Boston Marathon press conference featured the defending champs Desi Linden and Yuki Kawauchi, and wheelchair champs Tatyana McFadden and Marcel Hug.  They were given their ceremonial #1 bibs and… Read More ›

• Wanjiru Sets New 10 Mile All-Comers Record; Yimer Repeats, Kebenei Gets USA Record

  By mitchpa on April 8, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 6, 2019—Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya led nearly the entire Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run. Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia was right on Wanjiru’s heels for nearly the entire race, which seemed to annoy… Read More ›

• Junior Men’s and Women’s Results: Aarhus World XC Championships, Denmark, March 30, 2019

  By mitchpa on April 4, 2019

  

  by Clay Shaw Under 20 Men:  Mengesha, Worku Lead Ethiopia to Victory Milkesa Mengesha, of Ethiopia won in 23:52, just ahead of teammate Tadese Worku (23:54).  Ethiopia won the team title with four runners in the top ten.  Oscar Chelimo… Read More ›

• Senior Men’s and Women’s Results: Aarhus World XC Championships, Denmark, March 30, 2019 – and that course!!!

  By mitchpa on April 2, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw The course was planned to be remarkable in many ways.  “Hard” would be an understatement.  The winners would be forever known as the “World’s Toughest Runners.”  Anyone who took part in the World XC Championships would always… Read More ›

• The Course Inspection: The Day Before World Cross Country

  By mitchpa on March 29, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Aarhus, Denmark, March 29, 2019 Your RG photojournalists spent the day inspecting the course, photographing the athletes, attending a press conference, and generally preparing to cover the event, which will be tomorrow. The course,… Read More ›

• Colorado Runners Triumph in Lucky Charm 5K/10K

  By mitchpa on March 29, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, 3.23.19—Dan Craighead of Lafayette, Colorado won the 10K in 33:12.  Luis Miranda of Lebanon, PA ran a solid second in 33:53.  Marathoner Greg Johnson of Dillsburg was third in 34:29.  Nicole Warble of Silver Spring,… Read More ›

• Tilahun Surprises Elite Men’s Field, Jepkosgei No Surprise As Women’s Champ at United Airlines Half

  By mitchpa on March 24, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 17, 2019—Belay Tilahun, wearing bib #1163 was the surprise winner of the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon in 1:02:10.  Tilahun, from Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa, was registered… Read More ›

• 40th Annual Philadelphia Bar Association 10K and 5K Run/Walk

  By mitchpa on March 21, 2019

  

  Sunday, May 19 at 7:30am Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA; Change the story for abused and neglected children. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Bar Association Run/Walk! To celebrate this exciting milestone we have added a 10K… Read More ›

• Gillette Takes Fourth Consecutive Diamond;  Equals Kelley’s Streak

  By mitchpa on March 17, 2019

  

  By Bill Bull Men’s Race BERWICK, PA, NOVEMBER 22, 2018—“Except for the Boston and Olympic marathons, there is no race that I would rather win than Berwick,” said Johnny Kelley, Arlington, MA.  Kelley did win the race, not once, but… Read More ›

• Ardanuy, Cocchiaro Win Kelly Shamrock 5K

  By mitchpa on March 14, 2019

  

  By Clay Shaw BALTIMORE, MD, March 10, 2019—Jeremy Ardanuy of Baltimore won the Kelly Shamrock in 15:20.  Jim Heilman of Timonium was just a second back in 15:21.  Tripp Southerland of Washington DC was third in 15:29.  Ardanuy was third… Read More ›

• Wyoming Valley Striders Announce the Inaugural Vince Wojnar Triple Crown; New Races on Tap for 2019

  By mitchpa on March 14, 2019

  

  The Wyoming Valley Striders (WVS) is a running club steeped in tradition that has been the driving force behind the distance running scene in northeastern PA for over 44 years hosting a varied slate of races every year. Paying tribute to the club’s co-founder Vince… Read More ›