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62nd JFK 50 Mile Records Smashed by Drake and Sinclair
Article by George BankerPhotography by Karen Mitchell, Clay Shaw, and George Banker You can smash a glass to the ground to shatter it into small pieces. When a runner rapidly places each foot on the ground, there is a potential… Read More ›
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Galeazzo and Higgins Win 52nd Harrisburg Marathon
By Clay Shaw Harrisburg, PA, 11.10.24—Laura Galeazzo of Webster, NY led from start to finish, winning in 2:57:12. Josh Higgins of Carlisle, PA fronted a small lead pack early in the race, but then ran alone most of the way… Read More ›
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King Runs into Marine Corps Marathon History and Barrett Captures First Win
By George Banker The theme for the 49th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, was “Celebrating Women in Service–A Bond that Bridges Generations.” This year was a matchup between the 2019 winner, LCDR Jordan Tropf (2:27:43)… Read More ›
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Chepkirui and Nageeye Win TCS New York City Marathon with Strong Finishes
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York, NY, November 3, 2024—Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya and Abdi Nageeye of Netherlands won the 53rd TCS New York City Marathons in nearly the same place and manner. Both athletes were racing another… Read More ›
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Rodenfels and Muhumed Win Abbott Dash 5K
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York, NY, November 2, 2024—Annie Rodenfels of Boston repeated as the women’s champion of the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K in New York City, winning by five seconds in 15:20. Rodenfels… Read More ›
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The US Park Police Retain the Lt. Reggie T. Kim First Responder Award For The Third Year
by George Banker First Responders are an integral part when it comes to special events, including running events. The individuals and the organizations take on a different role to bring a different skill set to the event planning process. There… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner November 2024
By George Hancock November 2024 Friday begins November’s runOften with questionable sunD.S.T ends on November 3rdAnd so many offer the Bird! The November day is shortDaylight is gone the retortThis guy runs in the darkEnjoying his November lark. The 5th… Read More ›
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Lauren Ryan Defends Her Title in the Baltimore 10K
by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, October 19, 2024—Australian Olympian and 10,000-meter national record holder Lauren Ryan won the 10K in 32:06. She won the Baltimore Running Festival’s 10K in 2023 as well. Mickey Fili of Baltimore was second in 37:57. Erin… Read More ›
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Seeland and Crouzier Win Care First Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, October 19, 2024—Esther Seeland of State College, PA won the Care First Half Marathon by four minutes, running a 1:17:10. Seeland ran for Messiah University and the University of Virginia. Emmy Beyer of Ellicott City,… Read More ›
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First Timers Win Baltimore Marathon
By Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, October 19, 2024—Willy Fink of Gaithersburg, MD, a professional athlete running for Under Armour, won the Baltimore Marathon in 2:21:37. Fink is more of a short distance specialist and was a standout track and XC… Read More ›
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Oremus and Horgan Win Delaware Distance Classic 15K
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Wilmington, DE; October 20, 2024—Lindsey Oremus of Norristown, PA and the Liberty Track Club won the 41st Delaware Distance Classic 15K in 54:00. Only the first six men crossed the line before Oremus. Alyssa… Read More ›
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Chepngetich Sets a Stunning World Record of 2:09:56 in Chicago
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Chicago, IL, October 13, 2024—Ruth Chepngetich set a new women’s world record of 2:09:56 in winning the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the third time. At the Friday press conference, Chepngetich said that… Read More ›
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Preview of the 46th Running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Chicago Marathon: Go Fast! Kelvin Kiptum put Chicago front and center in 2023 with his blazing 2:00:35 world record. Sadly, Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana tragically died in a car accident in Kenya… Read More ›
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McCoy and Russell Win 2024 Snack Town Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw Hanover, PA, October 5, 2024—Hannah McCoy of York won the Snack Town Fest Half Marathon in 1:37:40. Julissa Diez Canesco of Hanover was second in 1:44:02. Victoria Topper of Hanover was third in 1:49:56. The first master… Read More ›
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Matherne Wins Her 5th York White Rose Run; Forry Wins His First
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell York, PA; September 28, 2024—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia returned to the York White Rose Run to win her fifth WRR title. Matherne was out front all the way and won in… Read More ›
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Parker Wolfe wins USATF XC as top 6 go to Tallahassee-U20 and Mixed Relay berths are also earned
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