Author Archives
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December Poetry
by George A. Hancock Cookies! Back from a December runWas windy, cold, minus any sunAt least the roads were dryPreventing any slip-sliding cry. Now outside our main side doorAn aroma thrills my whole coreThe wife’s baking Christmas cookiesThe perfect size… Read More ›
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Harrisburg Marathon History, 1973-2019
by Nick Marshall Editor’s note: Nick Marshall has been keeping these stats for several years. We first became aware of them when a friend added my name to the email subscription list. Having run the marathon ten times, it feels… Read More ›
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Schofield, Navarro Win Dover 10 Miler
by Clay Shaw DOVER, PA, NOVEMBER 10, 2019—David Schofield of Dover ran away with the Dover 10 Miler in 57:53. Schofield won by nearly five minutes, as some of the regular Winter Series front runners opted for the Harrisburg Marathon…. Read More ›
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The Search for My High School Letter
by Dave Cooley I graduated from high school in Bedford, PA on May 23, 1951. I was living and working on a dairy farm and as a result I could not stay after school to attend school activities such as… Read More ›
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Running from the Plains of Africa
by Tony Dickensheets Walking in the park early on a Sunday morning; the sun just beginning its ascent all is quiet but for the songbirds. Then a long line of high school runners preparing for the upcoming season glide… Read More ›
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Memories of a 24-Hour Relay
by Sal Citarella The One Ring Circus Comes to Town 1992 was a very good year. I was a young kid in the 50+ Age Group and picking up awards again. It was one of those highs in the roller… Read More ›
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Joslyn, Wallace Win the 48th Annual Harrisburg Marathon
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, November 10, 2019—Fred Joslyn of Mt Holly Springs won the Harrisburg Marathon for the second time, winning in 2:36:03. Joe Phifer of Alexandria, VA was second in 2:36:45, just ahead of AJ Kelly of Altoona… Read More ›
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Tropf, Charboneau Win Soggy Marine Corps Marathon
by Clay Shaw ARLINGTON, VA, OCTOBER 27, 2019—Jordan Tropf of Silver Spring, Maryland was the winner of the 44th Marine Corps Marathon, held October 27, in 2:27:43. Tropf, who won the 2016 Baltimore Marathon, has finally won MCM after seven… Read More ›
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Rotich, Rowbury Rock USA 5K Championships at Abbott Dash to the Finish Line
By Clay Shaw New York, NY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019—Anthony Rotich of Colorado Springs, Colorado put in a final surge to win a very close race with Aaron Templeton of Boulder, CO. Rotich and Templeton were both recorded officially at 13:48. … Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: November’s Run
by George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net November begins a thirty-day run on Friday, November 1. This is day 305 in our steadily waning year. Once November crosses the finish line we see a mere 31 days left in year 2019. Hopefully, everyone… Read More ›
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November Poetry
by George A. Hancock Dry Leaves The radiant colors are gone As is that bright sunny dawn November is now on scene Bringing color far from green. The runner is on the move Perfecting his seasonal groove He’s up early… Read More ›
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We Preview the Upcoming Harrisburg Marathon
by Jeff Paladina for Runner’s Gazette On November 10th hundreds of runners will take their mark on Harrisburg’s Market Street Bridge, ready to traverse 26.2 miles through Pennsylvania’s capital city on a course that runs adjacent to and across the… Read More ›
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Kamworor and Jepkosgei Win NYC Marathon
by Clay Shaw NEW YORK CITY, NY—NOVEMBER 3, 2019. On a perfect day for running, the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon became the world’s largest marathon ever, with 53,627 finishers. (Old record 52,813 finishers, 2018 TCS New York City… Read More ›
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TCS New York City Marathon 2019 Play-by-Play
by Carolyn Mather, writing for Runner’s Gazette NEW YORK CITY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019—On a morning with perfect weather, the TCS New York City Marathon starts with the elite women taking center stage. Mary Keitany is going for win number five… Read More ›
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2019 Photo Gallery
Photo gallery from the Chicago Marathon, October 13, 2019 at miles 1.5, 3, and 22. It was an epic day for many elite and sub-elite marathoners. All photos are by Clay Shaw.
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