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Hasay and Wang Win 5K at Philadelphia Distance Run
by Clay Shaw Jordan Hasay of San Luis Obispo, CA was a surprise entrant in the Philadelphia Distance Run’s companion 5K race. She won in 17:32, and then changed numbers quickly and ran the half marathon. Georganne Watson of Phoenixville,… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner for October 2022
by George A. Hancock Falling Leaves The Runner is in the dark Out on his October lark Running the local roads Seeking new fall episodes. Today, the wind blows free Slapping this early morn spree Creating a scene of falling… Read More ›
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Ngandu and Ngige Win 2022 Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, September 18, 2022, Philadelphia Distance Run—James Ngandu of Kenya had the best PB going into the PDR with a 1:01:25. Ngandu didn’t disappoint. He caught early leader Shadrack Keter, also of Kenya, midway through the… Read More ›
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Ngandu Easily Wins the Men’s Division of the Philadelphia Distance Run
By David Block for Runner’s Gazette PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 18, 2022–James Ngandu is no stranger to the Philadelphia road-racing scene. The 32-year-old Kenyan trains in Ohio when in the US and has left his mark in Philadelphia several times. Last… Read More ›
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Dymond steals the show despite the rain
By Clay Shaw Harrisburg Half Marathon, Pennsylvania, September 11, 2022—Laurie Dymond of Chambersburg won the Harrisburg Half in 1:30:38. Dymond is 56 and has a long resume of accomplishments. Recently she became the race director of the Tom Ausherman 5… Read More ›
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Why Broadbent Ran the BIH Half-Marathon in Full Amish Attire
by Anabelle Broadbent for Runner’s Gazette First, thank you for capturing and sharing the images of me running the Bird In Hand Half Marathon! I will treasure those images of a very special day in my life. I wanted to… Read More ›
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Hiestand and Doherty Win Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw Bird-In-Hand, PA, September 10, 2022—Michael Hiestand of Williamsport, PA, following the race’s lead vehicle, an Amish cart, went wire to wire for the victory on the hills of Lancaster County, in 1:17:59. Andrew Yoder of Charlottesville, VA… Read More ›
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Roman-Duval Captures Fifth Win and Doud Captures Top Male at Annapolis 10 Mile
Story and Photos by George Banker In its 47-year history, the Annapolis 10-Mile Run has been canceled three times (2011 Hurricane Irene, 2020-21 for the COVID-19 pandemic). Each year the race delivers on heat, humidity, and hills. On Sunday, August… Read More ›
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Flynn and Abeles Win Rail Trail 10 Miler
By Clay Shaw 24th York Rail Trail 10 Miler, Seven Valleys to York, PA, August 27, 2022—Alysha Flynn of York won the Rail Trail 10 Miler in 1:08:05, topping all the men except the top three. Sarah Wenger of Dallastown… Read More ›
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In Their Shoes 5K Supports Iraqi Children’s Foundation
Story and Photos by George Banker WASHINGTON, DC, May 21, 2022—Ten years in the making and Saturday, May 21, 2022, the 10th In Their Shoes 5K was held on Hains Point in East Potomac Park. The runners were lined up… Read More ›
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D’AMATO and MANTZ Win USATF 20K Championships at New Haven
By Clay ShawPhotos by Mike Scott New Haven, CT, September 5, 2022—We had plans to cover the 44th running of the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race in 2022, but sometimes things happen. We certainly hope to finally make it… Read More ›
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Poetry for September 2022
by George A Hancock An Apple Run September gives us a treat Delighting this road athlete There are so many types Deserving the daily hypes. Yes, the apple crop is in Detesting them, a real sin Here, apple orchards abound… Read More ›
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Rambling Roads: Autumn Runs
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Thursday, September 1 begins our meteorological autumn season. This seasonal time frame runs from September 1 through November 30. All autumn weather information is noted and recorded during this time. The past several years witnessed warm… Read More ›
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Gash and Reiser Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills
by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, August 20, 2022—Langston Gash of Parkville, MD won the Dreaded Druid Hills 10k Run in 34:27. Daniel Rowe of Baltimore was second in 34:38. Jake Fowler of Mendham, NJ was third in 36:37. Brendan Lilley… Read More ›
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Shank and Boward Win Ausherman 5 Miler
By Clay Shaw Chambersburg, PA. August 13, 2022—The Tom Ausherman 5 Miler was seemingly lost forever, like many other Pennsylvania favorites. Thanks to the Dymond family and others, the race took place on its usual second Saturday in August. Kevin Shank… Read More ›
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