Author Archives
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Keira D’Amato Smashes 10 Mile American Record at Up Dawg 10 Miler
by Clay Shaw ANACOSTIA PARK, WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 24, 2020—In this pandemic year Keira D’Amato is in great shape. With no big races, Keira, with the help of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 10 Miler organization, created and paid… Read More ›
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Hayden Hawks Wins with 5:18:40 Course Record; Camille Herron adds JFK Win to Her Resume
by Clay Shaw BOONSBORO, MD, NOVEMBER 21, 2020—Hayden Hawks of Cedar City, Utah set a new course record of 5:18:40, winning the 58th JFK 50 Miler. Earlier in the summer Hawks won the Squaw Peak 50 Miler in the Wasatch Mountains… Read More ›
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Youth, Wisdom Triumph at Retooled Tussey Mountainback
By Mike Casper BOALSBURG, PA, ROTHROCK STATE FOREST, OCTOBER 11, 2020—Any runner can tell you: you just can’t avoid the hills. The Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon developed a modified game plan in consultation with the Bureau of… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: December Thoughts
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Meteorological winter begins on Tuesday, December 1. This weather-record time span runs through February 28, 2021. Weather scientists and meteorologists record all winter weather activity and data during these dates. Traditionalists, which include most folks, regard… Read More ›
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December 2020
by George A. Hancock First Snow The running gear is readyThe morning run is steadyYet, once we see first snowWe’re in a new road show. It’s easy to run dry roadsThey offer few episodesOf slipping or falling aroundWith that loud… Read More ›
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Weida, Mills Triumph in Gettysburg
by Clay Shaw GETTYSBURG, PA, OCTOBER 17, 2020—Peter Weida of Lancaster took a commanding lead early in the marathon. Weida hit the halfway mark in 1:17:34, and ran strong and consistent throughout, winning in 2:35:24. Scott Davis of Carlisle was… Read More ›
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Wainwright, Dragun Win York Marathon
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, OCTOBER 11, 2020—Collin Wainwright of Springfield, PA won the social-distanced York Marathon in 2:36:32. Starting in the third wave, Wainwright and second place finisher Hung Tran (2:40:17) of Silver Spring, MD, were clearly out in… Read More ›
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Running Through A Life On Hold
By Sal Citarella (Note: This started out to be an article about one current subject and then, after reading an article in a recent RG, I sort of got off on another track. Hopefully, I’ve merged the two.) Definition of… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: Car Mirrors
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Okay, what do car mirrors have to do with running? Hmm, perhaps this column needs to be retitled to Vehicle Mirrors. That phrase more aptly describes the content of November’s column. I can’t believe this road… Read More ›
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Myers, Matherne Win 43rd York White Rose Run 5 Miler
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020—Never thought that our event in York, PA would be our biggest and most competitive event to photograph since the Atlanta Olympic Marathon Trials. It’s true, and Karen and I were the race… Read More ›
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November 2020
by George A. Hancock November Days Sunday begins November’s runEarly before the dawning sunEST also resumes on this dayNow darkness covers our way. November days are often rawThe winds slapping at our jawLate autumn is on the sceneWith weather far… Read More ›
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Franklin County Runners Take Top Spots in Revamped Harrisburg Half
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, SEPTEMBER 12 and 13, 2020—Kudos to the Harrisburg YMCA for going through the rules and changes that allowed this long-time favorite event to take place. The 2020 version of the Harrisburg Half started and finished… Read More ›
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Paul Reese’s Adventures and Philosophy: Volume III
By Sal Citarella In this year of discontent, I’m reading Volume III of Paul Reese’s epic journey across all 50 states. As I’m sure you will remember (if not, you can look it up in Runner’s Gazette, June 2020 under… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: October Treats
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net October’s treats delight the road athlete. These treats take many forms. Please note October’s treats are not all consumable items. Many October treats are visual. The daily road runner views the four seasons from the roadside…. Read More ›
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October 2020
by George A. Hancock October’s Story Thursday begins October’s runEarly before that dawning sunThere’s a slight chill in the airWith a breeze that doesn’t care. October’s wind touches the streetOften tugging at my running feetBefore giving up and flowing onAlways… Read More ›
