by George Banker After talking with Sarah Morrison, Angela Duckworth’s lines from the book “GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” reminded me: “Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Achievement is what happens when you… Read More ›
by George Banker The awards stage is the time to celebrate the top performances of all participants in a running event. The tendency is that the first place receives the attention and that person goes in the history books. Stepping… Read More ›
Andy Carr Interview by George Banker I am starting this interview with the phrase, “everyone has a story.” There is no one answer, and I took a short cut and decided to use AI for a definition to provide a… Read More ›
Interview with Elizabeth Clor by George Banker “Aging is inevitable. Decline doesn’t have to be. Staying active keeps your body stronger, your mind sharp, and your life fuller. It’s important to find an activity that you love that will keep… Read More ›
An interview with Keira D’Amato by George Banker In the age of technology an Internet search for injury recovery offers the following, “In the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI), “recovering from an injury” means using data analysis and machine learning algorithms… Read More ›
Interview with Elina Ribakova by George Banker The following is appropriate for the opening of the journey of Elina Ribakova that comes from the book “GRIT :The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” by Angela Duckworth. ”To be gritty is to… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Interview with David Sinclair by George Banker It is difficult to explain the terrain a runner must face while in competition at the JFK 50 Mile. The average runner who steps off the paved roadway leading to the Appalachian Trail… Read More ›
Athlete Profile by George Banker It is not a straightforward task to write about Mike Spinnler after all these years. I will take a shortcut and use three words: consistent, insistent, and persistent. Anyone that knows Mike will understand that… Read More ›
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 ›
By George Banker for Runner’s Gazette I was on the phone with Yannakakis a week before the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile run (CUCB). His training was not up to ensure a successful finish, and he said, “You know I… Read More ›
by George Banker: A profile of athlete Jonathan Ladson April 6-7, 2024, Washington, DC, Credit Union Cherry Blossom—To those who are in the sport, the realization is that it takes time to perfect your skill at running. It is easy… Read More ›
By George Banker The JFK 50 Mile (JFK) is the oldest continuously held ultramarathon in the US. On November 18, 2023, the race celebrated its 61st run. Throughout the years, thousands have started the race in downtown Boonsboro, Maryland, and… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell On October 1, 2023, Riga, Latvia will be the site for the very first World Athletics Road Racing Championships. The last road championships of any kind was the once-postponed (COVID-19) World Athletics Half Marathon… Read More ›
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