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Barrett, Burke Dominate Squaw Peak

By mitchpa on June 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Clay Shaw PROVO, UT, JUNE 8, 2019—Kyle Barrett of Salt Lake City won his second straight Squaw Peak 50 title. Barrett’s time of 7:45:01 gave him an 18-minute victory. Nicholas Sourlos of West Jordan, Utah was second and top… Read More ›
Love Your Skin (Protection from Harmful Ultraviolet Rays)

By mitchpa on June 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Stephen Paul, Ph.D. Temple University Protecting yourself from the sun’s rays comes in many different forms. These basic sun-protection principles include applying sunscreens, wearing protective clothing, seeking out areas with substantial environmental shade, staying inside on very hot and… Read More ›
Rojas Takes Grandmas Marathon Title

By mitchpa on June 23, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Carolyn Mather DULUTH, MN, JUNE 22—After meeting Nell Rojas at the national championship half-marathon in Pittsburgh, I witnessed her win the Bolder Boulder 40 years after her dad, Ric, won the first Bolder Boulder. Nell grew up in Boulder… Read More ›
Behind the Scenes at Grandmas Marathon

By mitchpa on June 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Carolyn Mather Runners usually show up a day or two before a big race, check into their hotel, go to the expo and pick up their number, then get a good pre-race meal (Grandma’s has the best!), and get… Read More ›
Ubriaco, O’Regan Win 43rd Red Rose Run

By mitchpa on June 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Clay Shaw LANCASTER, PA, JUNE 1, 2019—Otis Ubriaco of Lancaster ran a thoughtful well-planned strategic race. Knowing his strengths and weaknesses on race day, Ubriaco figured he would need to distance himself from his competitors around the three-mile point. … Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Early Olympic Thoughts

By mitchpa on June 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

By George A. Hancock runnergah@comcast.net This essay is about a year or so early. For several decades I’ve discussed the summer Olympic Games in this Rambling Roads essay. However, a recent Associated Press news account prompted this early essay. AP… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner June 2019

By mitchpa on June 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

by George Hancock June 2019 Saturday brings us June 1And a month of summer funWe run, we live in the sunEvery day is weather fun.June presents its daily bestGone is the seasonal pestThat chills our daily runYes, we welcome the… Read More ›
Ngeno, Yemer Win Pro Races, Ethiopia Wins Both Team Titles at Bolder Boulder 10k

By mitchpa on June 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Clay Shaw BOULDER, CO, May 27, 2019—Hiwot Yemer of Ethiopia took the lead in the women’s pro race during Mile Five, but it wasn’t without some drama. Aliphine Tuliamuk of Flagstaff, AZ who was running second to Yemer much… Read More ›
Stephanie Bruce is on a Roll

By mitchpa on June 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Carolyn Mather Stephanie Bruce enters Bolder Boulder today (Monday, May 27) and the New York Mini 10K next week riding the best run of success of her ten-year career as a professional runner, and she’s in fantastic shape. The… Read More ›
Moulton Makes it Three at Wyoming Valley Striders Cherry Blossom Five Mile Run

By mitchpa on May 29, 2019 • ( 0 )

by Tom Walski KIRBY PARK, WILKES-BARRE, PA, MAY 5, 2019–In recent years, the margin of victory in the Cherry Blossom Five Mile Run has been large. In 2018, Chris McCabe won by 3:40; in 2017, Jeff Bachak won by 1:17;… Read More ›
A Personal Perspective of the Penn Relays

By mitchpa on May 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Gary Fanelli PHILADELPHIA, PA—The 125th Running of the Penn Relays took place April 24, 25, 26, and 27 at Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania, and it did not disappoint. Thousands of runners ran, jumped, threw, before an audience of… Read More ›
Schloth, Schuerholz Dominate Hot York Marathon

By mitchpa on May 24, 2019 • ( 3 )

by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, May 19, 2019–Jonathan Schloth of Lynbrook, NY running his first marathon ever, set a new course record of 2:32:28 in the 4th running of the York Marathon. The 6 a.m. start was a godsend, as… Read More ›
Distance Night at Franklin Field in 125th Edition of the Penn Relays!

By mitchpa on May 23, 2019 • ( 4 )

By Nick Marshall PHILADELPHIA, PA—For many runners, spending the third Monday in April in Massachusetts is akin to an athletic pilgrimage. It’s Patriots Day in Boston then, and the holiday is celebrated by tens of thousands of runners in the… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: May Roads

By mitchpa on May 22, 2019

By George A. Hancock runnergah@comcast.net May 1 is a Wednesday this year. Day 121 begins early in the quiet darkness. Our 2019 year is steadily moving along. Many local runners wish the weather would maintain the same pace. Our current… Read More ›
Kemoi Goes to Work, Repeats as Champion at Broad Street

By mitchpa on May 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

By Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA PA, May 5, 2019—The 40th Blue Cross Broad Street Run was rainy and chilly, but that didn’t stop 40,000 runners in one of the largest road races in the country. Daniel Kemoi of Kenya, and this… Read More ›

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Some of our favorite photos

: The iconic photo of every Broad Street Run, is the one with City Hall looming behind the leaders. One of the staff used to call it “the money shot.”

: Gabriel Mudel of USA placed 72nd in U20 race. Behind him is the infamous Museum Roof.

: Katie O’Regan of Lititz, PA. all smiles after setting a new women’s record record of 1:22:52, in the rain. (Photo by Clay Shaw)

: Anna-Emilie Moller (DEN). (Photo by Karen Mitchell)

: Deena Kastor ran 59:15, then stayed around to warmly greet other fast finishers like Maura Carroll of Arlington, VA. Kastor was second master.

: East Kilbride Tartan Army. It wouldn’t be XC without them boyz. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

: Lead men pass the Lincoln Monument in the first mile of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run.

: Shalane Flanagan and Lynn Jennings. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

: Miguel Encinas of Bridgeport, Ohio runs the Debbie Green Memorial 5K with the USA flag.

: Kirk Millikan of Richmond, VA ran 3:30:44 dressed as a taco. Matt Puffer #725 of Valparaiso, IN finished 42 seconds in front of the treat.

: Batman gets the kids ready to run the fun run.

: Lead men and the Washington Monument.

: Megan DiGregorio of Baltimore running top master Pete LoBianco #204 just south of the Howard Tunnel, in the pouring rain.

: John Blake #117 of Stoughton, MA, and Andrew MacGibbon of Lebanon, NH race down the home stretch. MacGibbon ran collegiality at York College of PA.

: Elkanah Kibet of Colorado Springs was 8th in 2018. (Photo by Clay Shaw).

: Stanley Kebenei of USA placed 35th.

: Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda is overjoyed with the World XC title, he worked hard to win.

: Lacy Deller in July 4 patriotic gear gives me the peace sign while rounding the Shoe House.

: Yuki Kawauchi of Japan was the 2018 winner, Krista Duchene of Canada was third overall and top master among the women. Both might be hoping for wicked weather again in 2019, as they both thrive in bad conditions. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

: Cute kid in the fun run with her shades.

: Stephanie Bruce of USA, a veteran of two World XC heads through the mud, just ahead of three USA teammates. Dolshi Tesfu of Eritrea, placed 38th, and Emily Brichacek of Australia, placed 35th.

: Jordan Hasay of Arroyo Grande, CA is ready to go after missing much of 2018. (Photo by Clay Shaw).

: Scott Fauble of Flagstaff, AZ is confident and ready. Fauble was 7th in NYC Marathon in 2018. (Photo by Clay Shaw).

: Jonathan Schloth of Lynbrook, NY has a great debut with a 2:32:28 time and a course record at the 2019 York Marathon.

: Josh Sadlock of Harrisburg enjoys a sizeable lead on Trevor VanAckeren of Bethlehem. Sadlock won in 26:03.

: Jared Ward #24 in the final 2K of the Boston Marathon. The iconic Citgo sign and Kenmore Square loom ahead. Ward had a great day with a 2:09:25 and 8th overall.

: Jared Ward of Mapleton, Utah, 2016 USA Olympic Marathoner, is ready to go. (Photo by Karen Mitchell).

: Des Linden of Michigan is a fan favorite. Linden won in 2018, placed 5th in 2019 in 2:27:00.