By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Mechanicsville, VA, January 21, 2023, USATF Cross Country Championships 2023 Richmond—Emmanuel Bor is a second lieutenant and chief of environmental health at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. On the last lap of… Read More ›

Race Coverage
“I’m living the dream,” Ednah Kurgat on Winning the Women’s Open 10K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Mechanicsville, VA, January 21, 2023, USATF Cross Country Championships—Ednah Kurgat broke away from the six-woman pack on the final 2K lap at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia, to easily win… Read More ›
Eltz and Pizzirusso Star in Rudy Park 5 Miler
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Emigsville, PA, December 31, 2022—Lyla Eltz, 12, of Hanover has been running the York Winter Series races for years and has been improving from running the mile races to running 5Ks… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner January 2023
by George A. Hancock January In January, we begin anew A new year and another view Of life steadily moving on by As many folks stop and sigh. Runners are a different breed Moving every day is the creed Runners… Read More ›
Roman-Duval and Heilman Win Celtic Solstice
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Baltimore, MD, Celtic Solstice 5 Miler, December 17, 2022—Julia Roman-Duval of Columbia, MD continued her winning ways after winning the Baltimore Marathon in October. Roman-Duval, now a master, was the fastest… Read More ›
Rowe and Hanson Dominate the 33rd Northern Central Trail Marathon
Two Records Fall At The 6th Half Marathon by Ciattel and Reilly By George Banker On Saturday, November 28, 2009, the BRRC celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Northern Central Trail Marathon. The race continues to live up to its… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: December’s Story
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Thursday begins December’s 31-day run. This first December day begins meteorological winter. Weather scientists use the December 1 to February 28 time frame for official weather-keeping purposes. All winter records are noted during this time span…. Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for December 2022
by George A. Hancock December Cold Thursday begins December’s run A month filled with holiday fun Running by those twinkling lights Earns so many smiling delights. Yes, our morning air is cold But road runners, even those old Keep running… Read More ›
Peterson, Simpson Make Their Debut at Army Ten-Miler
By George Banker WASHINGTON, DC—The 38th Army Ten-Miler returned on Sunday, October 9, 2022 after a two-year hiatus. The cancellation of the in-person races was because of health concerns for the safety of the runners, staff, and the community. There… Read More ›
Sabbatini Anchors Win for Italy
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships, Mixed Relays—Gaia Sabbatini of Italy outkicked Rosalia Tarraga of Spain in the home straight, much to the delight of… Read More ›
Forero Wins U20 Women’s Race and Leads Spain to Title
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships—Maria Forero of Spain won the U20 women’s title in 13:04 on the 3.812 KM course. Much to her delight,… Read More ›
Barnicoat Charges to Victory in U20 Men’s Race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, Piemonte-La Mandria Park, December 11, 2022, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships—Will Barnicoat of Great Britain took advantage of a stumble by Nicholas Griggs of Ireland. Griggs seemingly had the race… Read More ›
Battocletti Thrills Crowd with Another Win
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Cross-Country Championships, (U23, 5.772 KM) Piermonte La Mandria Park—Nadia Battocletti of Italy had the pressures of being the defending champion in the U23 race,… Read More ›
Hicks Repeats U23 Win and Leads Great Britain to Team Title
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Cross-Country Championships, (U23, 7.662KM) Piermonte La Mandria Park—Charles Hicks of Great Britain repeated as U23 champion winning in 23:40. Hicks, who was the NCAA… Read More ›
Grøvdal Repeats as European XC Champion
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Turin, Italy, December 11, 2022, SPAR Euro Athletics XC Championships (Senior Women 7.662 KM)—Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway repeated as European Cross Country champion as she overcame a strong challenge by… Read More ›