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• Hunter and Kelati Crowned USATF 5K Champions

  By mitchpa on November 6, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw New York, NY, Abbott Dash to the Finish Line, November 6, 2021—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ broke away early and went on to win the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in New York’s Central Park. … Read More ›

• Gerstenbacher and Dean Win 15K

  By mitchpa on November 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, October 24, 2021—The races start south of Riverfront Wilmington and go up the boardwalk and past the DuPont Environmental Education Center, then down the boards through the marshes of the Peterson Refuge Boardwalk, all part… Read More ›

• November Poet’s Corner

  By mitchpa on November 1, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by George A. Hancock November’s Chill Monday brings November firstArriving in a bleak chilly burstThe beautiful leaves now swirlWhile the wind messes a curl. Our running scene is now starkI trot past trees in brown barkOur seasonal shed is completeAnother… Read More ›

• Gerstenbacher and Matherne Win 44th White Rose Run

  By mitchpa on October 30, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw York PA, September 25, 2021—Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw decided that the 2021 YWRR would be their last as the race directors. Karen has been the primary race director since 2018, after rescuing the event from possible… Read More ›

• 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 ›