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• Groner and Zentgraf Win UPMC Health Plan 5K

  By mitchpa on May 8, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw 5.3.25 Pittsburgh, PA—Doha 2019 World Champs sixth place finisher Roberta Groner of Ledgewood, NJ won the UPMC Health Plan 5k in 17:03.  She also won the 5k in 2022.  Young runners took the next two places, as… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner for April and May 2025

  By mitchpa on May 5, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Hancock April 2025 Tuesday brings us April FirstArriving in a soggy burstApril showers and all thatMeans running in a good hat. April continues our springEvery day we hear birds singBirds fly by every which wayAs we enjoy this… Read More ›

• Fenerty and Prescott Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K

  By mitchpa on May 3, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC; April 5, 2025—In its third year, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5k has gained such notoriety that it was voted number one 5k in the United States. The epic… Read More ›

• Sharon Lokedi and John Korir win the 129th Boston Marathon

  By mitchpa on April 27, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Story and Photos by Clay Shaw Boston, MA, April 21, 2025—Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the 129th Boston Marathon with a strong final mile to set a new women’s course record of 2:17:22. Two-time and defending champion Hellen Obiri of… Read More ›

• Roe and Hicks Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler With Record-Setting Races

  By mitchpa on April 21, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC; April 6, 2025—Taylor Roe of Raleigh, NC just simply crushed the field with a record-setting performance at the 52nd Credit Union 10 Miler in Washington, DC. Roe set a… Read More ›

• Lokedi & Kipchumba Win United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

  By mitchpa on March 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.16.25 New York, NY—Course/event records were set on a perfect day for running in the fog.  The 2025 used the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time, and the course proved to… Read More ›

• Varble and Conde Win Lucky Charm 4 Miler

  By mitchpa on March 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.15.25 Harrisburg, PA—The 10th Annual Lucky Charm 4 Miler really does have the Irish Charm.  With 873 finishers starting and finishing on 2nd Street in Downtown Harrisburg, the race has captured… Read More ›

• Challenges to Becoming A Better Runner and Educator  of Young Minds

  By mitchpa on March 17, 2025 • ( 3 )

  

  Interview with Greg Cauller by George Banker Greg Cauller may not be a household name and many of you may not know him. There are others who know him very well, “That guy came by me, and I couldn’t keep… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner for March 2025

  By mitchpa on March 12, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By George Hancock March Saturday begins the March runComplete with Metrological sunMetrological spring is the firstNow watch that green burst.  Steadily the color green growsWarming our weary road toesMid-winter was a nasty oneWith snow and ice by the ton.  March… Read More ›

• Marine Corps Marathon Honor and Pride

  By mitchpa on March 10, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  New Book by George Banker There is a compelling new book by George R. Banker, Marine Corps Marathon Honor and Pride. This historical work covers 471.6 miles (18 years x 26.2 miles), and you will appreciate what it takes to… Read More ›

• Roe and Maier Win USATF Half Marathon in Atlanta

  By mitchpa on March 6, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.2.25, Atlanta, GA—-Taylor Roe of Durham, NC earned her spot on Team USA in the upcoming World Athletics Road Racing Championships with a solid 1:07:22 on a hilly Atlanta course with… Read More ›

• USA Elites ready to race the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta

  By mitchpa on February 28, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell The Publix Atlanta Marathon weekend had drawn big-time attention from USA citizen elite runners. The top three men and women will earn a team USA kit and a berth in the World Athletics Road… Read More ›

• 45th Maryland / District of Columbia RRCA Club Challenge

  By mitchpa on February 26, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Article by George BankerPhotography by Clay Shaw, Karen Mitchell and George Banker On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the Howard County Striders (HCS) hosted the annual RRCA Club Challenge at Howard County Community College.  HCS continues to welcome the surrounding clubs… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner January 2025

  By mitchpa on January 22, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Hancock January January begins on a WednesdayHopefully with a thaw underwayEarly December was snowy and coldChilling all, even the running bold. January brings the 2025 New YearComplete with a rousing cheerA new year, a fresh slate or pageWe… Read More ›

• Kim Conley:  Learning how to harness emotion and use it, is a great tool for success.

  By mitchpa on January 18, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Interview with Kim Conley by George Banker The definition of a “well-rounded individual,” according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries, is an individual having a variety of experiences and abilities and a fully developed personality. This applies to Kim Conley, a… Read More ›