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• Elimlim and Munanu Blitz Wheeling Course with Fast Times

  By mitchpa on October 17, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Tura and Chepngetich Battle Wind to Win

  By mitchpa on October 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Kipruto and Kipyokei Win the October Boston Marathon

  By mitchpa on October 14, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• How to Cover Two Abbott World Marathon Majors in One Weekend . . . Can It Be Done?

  By mitchpa on October 8, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• PDR (Philadelphia Distance Run) is Back!

  By mitchpa on October 6, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  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 ›

• Rojas’ Strong Finish Wins CU Cherry Blossom 10 Miler;  Kimutai Wins Men’s Race; Simbassa is USA Champ

  By mitchpa on October 5, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Muse Crushes Hilly Bird-In-Hand Course

  By mitchpa on October 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw BIRD IN HAND, PA, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021—The only company Tyler Muse of Bel Air, MD had was the lead horse and carriage, with two men in the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon. Muse broke away from the 1165-runner field… Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: Boston Books

  By mitchpa on October 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Friday begins October’s 31-day run. October’s magnificent glory is visible to all roadside pedestrians.  Motorists see some of October’s seasonal sights, but the running crowd gains the full autumn experience. October is perhaps the most scenic… Read More ›

• October 2021

  By mitchpa on October 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Poetry by George A. Hancock October Rain The temp is about 35 degrees And this daily runner agrees October’s rain falls so cold And after minutes feels old. The dark doesn’t help my run Without daylight or bright sun I… Read More ›

• Fan and Jakes Win Charles Street 12

  By mitchpa on September 10, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, September 3, 2021—Ryan Fan of Baltimore, representing the Baltimore Teachers Union, sped to victory in 1:07:16.  Suzie Jakes of White Hall, MD ran a strong race, finishing in 1:09:49 with only the three podium men… Read More ›

• Jack Kirk, The Dipsea Demon

  By mitchpa on September 4, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Sal Citarella I’ve been lucky enough to live and run all over the US, and have called Maryland home on two separate occasions. I’m not ashamed that I’ve retired to California and aside from the lack of humidity and… Read More ›

• Joslyn and Leighton Finish First, Before Dark, at HARRC After Dark 7K

  By mitchpa on August 19, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, August 12, 2021—Fred Joslyn of Boiling Springs won easily in 24:44 in this unusual evening race, organized by the Harrisburg Area Road Runners and directed by Emily Melton. Joslyn won by over three minutes on… Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: On An August Day

  By mitchpa on August 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Sunday begins our August run. 31 days devoted to sweaty hot and humid fun. Summer’s last hurrah generally never leaves on a gentle note. Our August “dog days” bake our macadam roadways. Some days, runners and… Read More ›

• August 2021

  By mitchpa on August 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Poetry by George A. Hancock August View August’s view is a dimmer sideFor our morning running rideCloudy days equal a dark runSince we lack the dawn sun. Quiet greets this running guyIt’s dark so birds never flyBigger critters move aboutPerhaps… Read More ›

• Culmo, Yingling Triumph in the Heat at 25th Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run

  By mitchpa on July 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw PROVO, UT, JUNE 12, 2021—Brian Culmo of Salt Lake City, UT won in 8:00:41. He was very close to going under the eight-hour barrier at the Squaw Peak 50.  The 2021 weather was the warmest of all 25… Read More ›