By Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.17.24 New York, NY, 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon—Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway had a couple of podium places in the past at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. … Read More ›
Race Coverage
44th Maryland – District of Columbia RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge
Story and Photos by George Banker The 44th RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge was hosted by the Howard County Striders on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Howard County Community College, Maryland. The winds were calm with a temperature range of… 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 ›
Utah duo no surprise; Fiona O’Keeffe shocks the world with fantastic debut
by Clay ShawPhotography by Karen Mitchell The big surprise of the day was Fiona O’Keeffe winning her debut marathon at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials in a record 2:22:16. Fiona was the third seed of the twelve women who qualified through… Read More ›
Bursts of Foliage and Tumbling Records at Tussey Mountainback
By Mike Casper State College, Pa – Runners experienced peak fall foliage and records fell at the 24th Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile Relay and Ultramarathon held October 22. Both the ultramarathon and the relay saw competitive finishes, and new course… Read More ›
Braden All the Way for the Masters Men 8K Win
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Forest Braden of Williamsburg, VA and the Colonial Runners Club took charge on the long, straight start at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville,… Read More ›
Oregon Women Dominate Masters Women 6K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Carrie Dimoff of the Bowerman Track Club won by 31 seconds, with a 21:16 over the 6 kilometer course at Pole Green Park… Read More ›
Sanchez is Thrilled to Win Men’s U20 8K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Men’s U20 Championships—Kevin Sanchez of Austin, TX had the luck of the Irish, as the Notre Dame runner won the U20 Men’s 8K… Read More ›
Macchia, Zealand and Shea Earn Repeat Trip to World Cross Country
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Women’s U20 Championships—Zariel Macchia of Shirley, NY earned the win and another trip to World Cross Country Championships. Macchia led most of the… Read More ›
Teare Wins Open Men’s 10K With Fast Final Loop
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF Cross Country Championships—Cooper Teare, known more for 1500-meter through 5000-meter prowess, used his speed to power to victory in 29:07. A massive lead group… Read More ›
Kelati Dominates the Open Women’s 10K Race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ set a new USA half marathon record of 1:06:25 in Houston, TX just six days prior… Read More ›
Merkel and Rowe Take Top Honors at the 34th Northern Central Rail Trail Marathon
DiGregorio and Ardanuy Win the Half Marathon as three records fall – Ardanuy, Wallace, and Reilly By George BankerPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell On Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Baltimore Road Runners Club (BRRC) celebrated the 34th Northern… Read More ›
Cocchiaro and Ardanuy Win 2023 Celtic Solstice
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.16.23 Baltimore, MD—Jeremy Ardanuy of Baltimore continues to win on the roads of Baltimore. With two Baltimore Marathon victories and many other races, Ardanuy added a Celtic Solstice victory in 25:19. The… Read More ›
Christensen Outduels Laros, Wins U20
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.23 Brussels, Belgium—Axel Vang Christensen of Denmark became a two-time U20 SPAR European Cross Country Champion, but it wasn’t going to be easy. Christensen also won the U20 championship in Dublin… Read More ›
Fitzgerald Wins U20 and Leads Great Britain Women to Gold
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.23 Brussels, Belgium—Innes Fitzgerald of Great Britain took charge early and ran away with the 5000-meter SPAR European Cross Country Championship win in 18:19. Fitzgerald led Great Britain to the team… Read More ›