Author Archives
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Vidaver and Larson Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills 10K
by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD; August 18, 2024—Marie-France Vidaver of Baltimore was the women’s champion in 44:03 and the first master. Vidaver improved on her 4th place finish in 2023, running a minute and twenty seconds faster this year. Lena… Read More ›
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Sifan Hassan MVP
By Clay ShawAll Photography Courtesy of Michael Scott Paris, France, August 11, 2024, 33rd Olympic Games—Sifan Hassan of Netherlands, who had won bronze in both the 5000-meter and 10000-meter track races, won gold in the marathon in 2:22:55. Hassan set… Read More ›
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Tola conquers hills to win Men’s Olympic Marathon
By Clay ShawAll Photography Courtesy of Michael Scott August 10, 2024, Paris, France, 33rd Olympic Games—Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia won the men’s hilly Paris Olympic Marathon in an Olympic Games record of 2:06:26. Tola was added to the Ethiopian Olympic… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner August 2024
By George A. Hancock August 2024 Thursday begins an August runWith events that often stunMy morning run grows darkYet, my run is never in park. For many, summer is overJust eye that brown cloverSchools will open soonAs some students swoon…. Read More ›
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Preview of the Paris Olympic Marathons 2024
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell We are home from our first Olympics. We left our pro cameras at home. We went as proud grandparents to see our granddaughter who is on Team USA Field Hockey, play in the Olympics… Read More ›
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Rodenfels Wins USATF Women’s 6K
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Annie Rodenfels of Newtown, MA won the USATF Women’s 6K Championships in 18:03. When interviewed on stage at the awards ceremony Annie said “she knows how the lose this race.” After… Read More ›
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Creigh Kelley: “Life is a gift, and this gift must be honored by trying to be healthy and useful.”
By George Banker It was a privilege to interview Creigh Kelley and I thank him for his time. I also asked several leaders in the running community to give me their thoughts about Creigh. Their answers give you an introduction… Read More ›
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Hayes and Strickler Win 2024 Shoe House Shuffle
By Clay Shaw July 4, 2024, York, PA—Joanna Hayes of Dillsburg, the 2021 Baltimore Marathon winner, had to find her way around the 5-mile course, and she did it winning in 33:27. The weird thing is the two guys who… Read More ›
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Memories on My Shelf
By Sal Citarella It’s not just a legend. Ask your Dad, back when he was a hot-shot runner. There were running magazines printed on paper! These often came in the mail. I mean, the USPS Mailman would deliver it to… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner July 2024
By George A. Hancock July 2024 Monday begins July’s runComplete with summer funRunning is now very easyAs our days grow breezy. Yes, July’s days get hotSlowing our daily trotBut this is a good thingSlower adds a road zing. This… Read More ›
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Marshall and Mullenniex Capture Top Titles at the 5th Juneteenth Half-Marathon
By George Banker June 15, 2024, Fort Station Park, Southeast Washington, DC—This was the start of the 5th Juneteenth Half-Marathon and 10K. The event is rich in history from the purpose to the historic race route, which is the secret… Read More ›
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Legend PVTC Meet & Mid-Atlantic Corporate Relays
by George Banker Alexandria High School, Virginia, June 8-9, 2024—The Potomac Valley Track Club conducted the All-Comers Meet #2 and Mid-Atlantic Corporate Relays (MACR) on June 8-9, 2024. The meet was held at Alexandria High School (VA) “Titan Territory.” The… Read More ›
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Senbere Teferi Wins Third Straight NY Mini 10K
by Clay Shaw June 8, 2024, New York, NY—Senbere Teferi accomplished a three-peat at the Mastercard New York Mini 10k. Teferi won her third straight with a 30:47 win. She had company for most of the race, with 2022 NYC… Read More ›
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Thiry and Schousen Win Lancaster Red Rose 5 Miler
By Clay Shaw 6.1.24 Lancaster, PA—Gabrielle Thiry of Lancaster ran the fastest winning time since 2019 with a 29:55. Thiry, who just graduated from Lancaster County Day and ran for McCaskey, was chased by teammate Ruby Garner-Valle, 14, who finished… Read More ›
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Team GRC Makes A Sweep At Lawyers Have Heart – Whetstone Sets Record and Barham Is First Female
By George Banker May 18, 2024, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC—“I ran this race last year, so I knew competitively I would not be with the leaders, but would have a decent shot of being in the top 3 for my age… Read More ›
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