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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 ›
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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 ›
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“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 ›
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Poet’s Corner January 2024
By George A. Hancock January Sometimes with a sad cheerWe begin another New YearTo some they’re growing oldWhile others will run on bold.Monday begins the 2024 yearIt’s new, fresh, and if we adhereTo sound principles, we are goodAnd not a… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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Poet’s Corner December 2023
By George A. Hancock December 2023Friday begins December’s run31 days filled with Christmas funThose dazzling, twinkling lightsProvide endless running delights.December’s weather is often fickleWarm runs then a frozen icicleAwaits runners on the local roadPursuing their daily workout mode.Yet, December’s Christmas… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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France Wins Mixed Relay With Epic Last Lap
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.23 Brussels, Belgium—Alexis Miellet of France has performed magic before at European Cross Country, but this time he took the handoff 58 seconds down. He caught Bram Anderiessen of Netherlands and… Read More ›
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Megan Keith Wins U23 by a Huge Margin at Brussels European Cross Country
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.2023 Brussels, Belgium—Megan Keith of Inverness, Scotland and Great Britain won the U23 race by the largest margin in SPAR European Cross Country Championships history, 1:23. She won this 7000-meter race… Read More ›
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Barnicoat Wins U23 Euro XC Championship
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.10.2023, Brussels, Belgium—Will Barnicoat of Great Britain won the U20 SPAR European Cross Country Championship in Turin, Italy in 2022. This year Barnicoat moved up to the U23 race and won… Read More ›
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Yann Schrub Wins the Senior Men’s Race in Euro XC
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Yann Schrub of France, who had dozens of supporters, thrilled the crowd with his 30:17 victory at Laeken Park under the shadow of the famous Atomium. Schrub, who was sixth in… Read More ›
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Grøvdal three-peats in European Cross Country
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal was dominant as she won her third European XC title in a row. She won in 33:40 on the muddy 9000 meter course at Laeken Park, Brussles, Belgium…. Read More ›
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