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• Hayes and Hurst Win 2025 Carlisle Downtown Mile

  By mitchpa on May 27, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  5.15.25 Carlisle, PA—I was rather reluctant to agree to photograph this event, but pleasantly surprised. The Carlisle Downtown Mile is a straight west to east trek on West High Street in Carlisle.  From its start at a carwash on the… Read More ›

• Magagna and Bereda Win 25th Race Against Racism 5K

  By mitchpa on May 20, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw 4.26.25; Lancaster, PA—Olivia Magagna of Lancaster won the 2025 Race Against Racism 5K in 17:46. Magagna, a senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School was the second schoolgirl to win the RAR in three tears. Pro triathlete Samantha Snukis… Read More ›

• “But Santa, I won’t be able to smile and take photos!”

  By mitchpa on May 11, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Interview with Elina Ribakova by George Banker The following is appropriate for the opening of the journey of Elina Ribakova that comes from the book “GRIT :The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” by Angela Duckworth. ”To be gritty is to… Read More ›

• Jane Bareikis Wins Second Straight Pittsburgh Marathon; Birhanu Feyissa Tops in Men’s Race

  By mitchpa on May 10, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  By Clay Shaw 5.4.25; Pittsburgh, PA—Jane Bareikis of Crestwood, IL won her second straight Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Her 2025 winning time was 2:36:00.  Aberu Mekuria Zennebe of Ethiopia, who is 41 was second in 2:37:03.  Megan O’Neil of… Read More ›

• Ondoro Nips Kiptoo at the Line; Kemboi is First Woman

  By mitchpa on May 9, 2025 • ( 2 )

  

  By Clay Shaw 5.4.25; Pittsburgh, PA—Wesley Kiptoo, the Flagstaff based Kenyan was looking for his fourth straight win at Dick’s Sporting Goods Half Marathon in Pittsburgh.  It was not to be, as Dominic Ondoro, also of Kenya, sling shotted about… Read More ›

• Groner and Zentgraf Win UPMC Health Plan 5K

  By mitchpa on May 8, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw 5.3.25 Pittsburgh, PA—Doha 2019 World Champs sixth place finisher Roberta Groner of Ledgewood, NJ won the UPMC Health Plan 5k in 17:03.  She also won the 5k in 2022.  Young runners took the next two places, as… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner for April and May 2025

  By mitchpa on May 5, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Hancock April 2025 Tuesday brings us April FirstArriving in a soggy burstApril showers and all thatMeans running in a good hat. April continues our springEvery day we hear birds singBirds fly by every which wayAs we enjoy this… Read More ›

• Fenerty and Prescott Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K

  By mitchpa on May 3, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC; April 5, 2025—In its third year, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5k has gained such notoriety that it was voted number one 5k in the United States. The epic… Read More ›

• Sharon Lokedi and John Korir win the 129th Boston Marathon

  By mitchpa on April 27, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  Story and Photos by Clay Shaw Boston, MA, April 21, 2025—Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the 129th Boston Marathon with a strong final mile to set a new women’s course record of 2:17:22. Two-time and defending champion Hellen Obiri of… Read More ›

• Roe and Hicks Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler With Record-Setting Races

  By mitchpa on April 21, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC; April 6, 2025—Taylor Roe of Raleigh, NC just simply crushed the field with a record-setting performance at the 52nd Credit Union 10 Miler in Washington, DC. Roe set a… Read More ›

• Lokedi & Kipchumba Win United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

  By mitchpa on March 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.16.25 New York, NY—Course/event records were set on a perfect day for running in the fog.  The 2025 used the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time, and the course proved to… Read More ›

• Varble and Conde Win Lucky Charm 4 Miler

  By mitchpa on March 19, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.15.25 Harrisburg, PA—The 10th Annual Lucky Charm 4 Miler really does have the Irish Charm.  With 873 finishers starting and finishing on 2nd Street in Downtown Harrisburg, the race has captured… Read More ›

• Challenges to Becoming A Better Runner and Educator  of Young Minds

  By mitchpa on March 17, 2025 • ( 3 )

  

  Interview with Greg Cauller by George Banker Greg Cauller may not be a household name and many of you may not know him. There are others who know him very well, “That guy came by me, and I couldn’t keep… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner for March 2025

  By mitchpa on March 12, 2025 • ( 0 )

  

  By George Hancock March Saturday begins the March runComplete with Metrological sunMetrological spring is the firstNow watch that green burst.  Steadily the color green growsWarming our weary road toesMid-winter was a nasty oneWith snow and ice by the ton.  March… Read More ›

• Marine Corps Marathon Honor and Pride

  By mitchpa on March 10, 2025 • ( 1 )

  

  New Book by George Banker There is a compelling new book by George R. Banker, Marine Corps Marathon Honor and Pride. This historical work covers 471.6 miles (18 years x 26.2 miles), and you will appreciate what it takes to… Read More ›

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