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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
By Clay Shaw 5.27.24 York, Pa—This race starts from the Gold Star Memorial Garden. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth a drive to 1000 Vander Ave. for a look. It’s a beautiful garden and tribute to those who have… 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 Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, May 5, 2024—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia won handily wearing her white New Mexico hat, her winning time 52:52. Amber told me before the race that most people don’t recognize the NM (Zia Sun) logo. She… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw Lancaster PA, April 27, 2024—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia, the 2022 champion, returned to Lancaster with another victory, winning in 17:50. Samantha Snukis of Pottstown, a pro-triathlete and 2023 Red Rose winner, was second in 18:02. Snukis afterwords… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, April 21, 2024—Shannon Cebron of Baltimore won the Delaware Marathon in 2:59:56 by exactly twelve minutes. Cebron is an accomplished ultra runner. Janie Augustyn, also of Baltimore, was second in 3:11:56. Rachel Lundberg of Media,… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw Boston, MA, April 15, 2024—Marcel Hug of Switzerland started the day wheeling to a course record of 1:15:33. Hug has been totally dominant, winning multiple majors. He took a spill on a hard turn, crashing into some… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC, April 6, 2024—The second running of the CUCB 5K presented by Asics saw a big increase in participation, as 6,961 of the registrants crossed the finish line. The course… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC, April 7, 2024, 51st Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler—Perfect running weather allowed records to be broken. Although the Cherry Blossoms were well past their peak, some of the… Read More ›
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