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 ›
Features
The US Park Police Retain the Lt. Reggie T. Kim First Responder Award For The Third Year
by George Banker First Responders are an integral part when it comes to special events, including running events. The individuals and the organizations take on a different role to bring a different skill set to the event planning process. There… 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 ›
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 ›
Nishi Is Driven to Share His Passion
by George Banker(Photos Courtesy of Chicago Event Management) According to Wikipedia, the term “Stewardship” is an ethical value that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts of stewardship can apply to the environment, nature, economics, health, places, and property. I will… Read More ›
Zimmerman and Gillette are Top Pennsylvanians at the US Olympic Marathon Trials
Story and photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 2.3.2024, Orlando, FL—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia led five Pennsylvania finishers in the 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials in sunny Orlando, Florida. She finished in 2:34:58 in 30th place. Last year she was… Read More ›
“We Love Working For Our Subscribers”
An interview with David Monti by George Banker Race Results Weekly (RRW) provides a valuable service to coaches, agents, race organizers, athletes and other journalists through its weekly, comprehensive report on running events from around the world, via a weekly… 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 ›
Berwick in the Early Years (1908 through 1956)
By Mark Will-Weber The first real stars of the Berwick Marathon were runners from the Carlisle Indian School. At the 1909 race, their war whoops reverberated in the chilled autumn air at the start on Market Street—and less than an… Read More ›
There’s More to My Life Than Just Running
By Sal Citarella You may know me as a runner; whether I’m good or not is debatable. You may know me as a writer; whether I’m good or not is debatable. What you don’t know about me is that I… Read More ›
Is There Life After Death? (Death as a runner, I mean)
By Sal Citarella I’m certainly not the first runner who has been faced with his own mortality. It’s just that this is the first time it has happened to me. I don’t like it. From age 16 through the big… Read More ›
Kaylee’s Badwater 135 Run
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net The 2023 Badwater 135 ultramarathon created running history. Eighteen-year-old Kaylee Frederick, from Greater Johnstown, Pennsylvania, became the youngest Badwater finisher after she crossed the finish line in 40:06:43. The Badwater 135 is described as the toughest… Read More ›
75(K) in 48 at 64
By Gary Ishler Those of us who started running in the 1970s might remember many early hits from the immortal band Chicago. In particular, a song titled, “25 or 6 to 4.” Written shortly after Woodstock, the song’s said to… Read More ›
Ah, The Good Old Days!
By Sal Citarella Remember how it used to be? That is, of course, a relative question but for those of us who started running in the ’50s or ’60s (1958 for me) a lot has changed. Not just that you… Read More ›
Jodi Weiss Interview
By Carl Scharwath RG Interview: Jodi Weiss Spring is here, time to lace up those new running shoes and breathe in the bouquet of nature’s rebirth. I am happy to bring to you not only an amazing runner but also… Read More ›
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