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 ›
Athlete Profiles
I’m extremely goal oriented, and I love a good challenge, which is why the sport of running is so appealing to me
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 ›
“Running is a gift; I feel truly lucky to have the time/energy/health and support to do it, because it brings me a lot of joy.”
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 ›
“But Santa, I won’t be able to smile and take photos!”
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 ›
Challenges to Becoming A Better Runner and Educator of Young Minds
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 ›
Kim Conley: Learning how to harness emotion and use it, is a great tool for success.
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 ›
What a Champion Processes While in the Middle of Competition
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 ›
“Keep getting up every time you fall. Keep brushing away the tears when you fail.”
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 ›
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 ›
Do You Know George Yannakakis?
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 ›
“I am motivated by people thinking I cannot do something.”
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 ›
“I do not know how many more times I will be able to run the JFK.”
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 ›
1st Ever World Athletics Road Racing Championships
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 ›
Frank McDonald Sets Diamonds’ Course Record
By Maxim Furek In 2022, another Run for the Diamonds’ Local Age Group Record was broken — this time, in the 80 and over division. Lifelong runner and athlete Frank McDonald, who had just turned 80 on November 23, ran… Read More ›
Gabby Suver Interview
My Interview with Gabrielle J. (Gabby) Suver By Carl Scharwath I first met Gabby in our Central Florida YMCA where she worked part-time many years ago. I had a lot of conversations with Gabby between my workouts concerning her running… Read More ›
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