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• Rambling Roads: Alan Sillitoe

  By mitchpa on July 25, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net OK, who the heck is Allan Sillitoe? And, why does he earn a mention in this running column? These are both good questions. Hopefully, this column provide some answers. We live in a highly visual 24/7… Read More ›

• Sloane, Anderson Win Frederick Half-Marathon

  By mitchpa on July 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw FREDERICK, MD, July 12, 2021—Normally held in May, the rescheduled Frederick Half-Marathon took off on Patrick Street in front of the Frederick Fairgrounds at 6:30a.m.  Yes, that early, and it is, after all mid-July, and of course… Read More ›

• Hengst Wins Shoe House in 24:54; Leah, Lyla Dominate Women’s Race

  By mitchpa on July 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw YORK, PA, JULY 3, 2021—Dalton Hengst, who is a collegiate runner at Ole Miss (University of Mississippi), won by over three minutes in the Shoe House Five-Mile race in a course record time of 24:54.  Jake Menchey… Read More ›

• Long May You Run: Len Simpson (1949-2021)

  By mitchpa on July 21, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Maxim Furek A good friend of the running community passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. Leonard “Len” Simpson was a frequent participant in regional races, competing in the seventy-and-over category. He was blessed with a runner’s physique, 6’… Read More ›

• Nickel, Tamberrino Win Fast York Half Marathon

  By mitchpa on July 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw YORK, PA, MAY 16, 2021—Nicky Tamberrino of Monkton, MD led a strong group of women in the York Marathon’s half-marathon race.  Tamberrino, a masters runner, won in 1:21:01.  Meaghan Murray of Baltimore was second in 1:22:36.  Caryn… Read More ›

• Werner Wins Fast Point-to-Point in the USATF Women’s 6K Championships

  By mitchpa on July 19, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  by Clay Shaw Canton, Ohio, July 17, 2021—Taylor Werner found everything about race day rather perfect.  Werner, 23, who runs for the Puma Pro-Team based in Chapel Hill, NC, won in 18:21 over a stellar women’s field.  Werner said she… Read More ›

• July 2021

  By mitchpa on July 19, 2021 • ( 0 )

  by George A. Hancock Black Flies July’s heat is upon us Creating an early fuss Sweat drips already While we run steady. Or, at least try a pace Easy on our red face As we run before six Out in… Read More ›

• Blood, Knestout Win 30th Spirit of Gettysburg 5K

  By mitchpa on July 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw GETTYSBURG, PA, JUNE 19, 2021—Ryan Blood of Carlisle, often a winner in many Harrisburg Area races, zipped through the Gettysburg Battlefield course in 14:57.  The course, which went from the Gettysburg YWCA on US 30, and by… Read More ›

• Feter, Green Win 10th Gold Star 5K

  By mitchpa on June 22, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, MAY 31, 2021—Chris Teter led five fellow teenagers around the Gold Star 5K course at  Penn State York to win in 18:04.  Cole Harris was second in 18:11.  Drew Stinson was third in 18:27.  Kudos… Read More ›

• Walt Stack: You had to have met him to believe it . . .

  By mitchpa on June 22, 2021 • ( 4 )

  

  By Sal Citarella Every part of the country has its legends: Rip Van Winkle in Sleepy Hollow, Paul Bunyan in the north woods, Aunt Jemima in the kitchen flipping hotcakes, but none of these folks were runners. There was one… Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: Road Directions?

  By mitchpa on June 21, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net June is the halfway point in our ongoing year. Each new day moves 2021 steadily along. Some folks fret that time either moves too fast or too slow. Yet, time is a constant force. Time moves… Read More ›

• Nida and Muller Win Jackson River

  By mitchpa on June 7, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  by Clay Shaw Covington, VA, Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, June 5, 2021—Esayas Nida of Greensboro, NC easily won the men’s field for the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon in 2:45:03. Nida, a native of Ethiopia, “Land of Runners,” works… Read More ›

• June 2021

  By mitchpa on June 7, 2021 • ( 0 )

  by George A. Hancock Halfway June is our halfway markIn this turbulent 2021 larkThe second quarter is doneYet, tasks wait by the ton. Now runners on the moveFind that nice daily grooveThat permits a road viewAs our months bid adieu…. Read More ›

• Rambling Roads: Need Shoes?

  By mitchpa on May 24, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net The Covid-19 pandemic created a few supply-chain issues. Many folks found empty shelves, no products, or long delays for various products. The wife and I redid a room in our home last year. Wall paint and… Read More ›

• May 2021

  By mitchpa on May 24, 2021 • ( 0 )

  by George A. Hancock May’s View Fragrant colors are May’s viewAs spring prepares her adieuSoon we welcome summer daysComplete with perfect sunny rays. The rain and sun create lush greenAlong this runner’s roadside sceneFoliage sprouts amidst those treesShading any warm… Read More ›