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Sharon Lokedi and John Korir win the 129th Boston Marathon
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 ›
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Roe and Hicks Win Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler With Record-Setting Races
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 ›
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Lokedi & Kipchumba Win United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
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 ›
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Varble and Conde Win Lucky Charm 4 Miler
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 ›
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Challenges to Becoming A Better Runner and Educator of Young Minds
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 ›
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Poet’s Corner for March 2025
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 ›
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Marine Corps Marathon Honor and Pride
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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Roe and Maier Win USATF Half Marathon in Atlanta
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.2.25, Atlanta, GA—-Taylor Roe of Durham, NC earned her spot on Team USA in the upcoming World Athletics Road Racing Championships with a solid 1:07:22 on a hilly Atlanta course with… Read More ›
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USA Elites ready to race the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell The Publix Atlanta Marathon weekend had drawn big-time attention from USA citizen elite runners. The top three men and women will earn a team USA kit and a berth in the World Athletics Road… Read More ›
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45th Maryland / District of Columbia RRCA Club Challenge
Article by George BankerPhotography by Clay Shaw, Karen Mitchell and George Banker On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the Howard County Striders (HCS) hosted the annual RRCA Club Challenge at Howard County Community College. HCS continues to welcome the surrounding clubs… Read More ›
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Poet’s Corner January 2025
by George Hancock January January begins on a WednesdayHopefully with a thaw underwayEarly December was snowy and coldChilling all, even the running bold. January brings the 2025 New YearComplete with a rousing cheerA new year, a fresh slate or pageWe… Read More ›
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Kim Conley: Learning how to harness emotion and use it, is a great tool for success.
Interview with Kim Conley by George Banker The definition of a “well-rounded individual,” according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries, is an individual having a variety of experiences and abilities and a fully developed personality. This applies to Kim Conley, a… Read More ›
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Elste and Kusick Win Las Cruces, NM Marathon; Kaskalla and Rueda Win Las Cruces Half Marathon
Article by Clay ShawPhotography by Karen Mitchell January 4, 2025, Las Cruces, NM—Lindsey Elste of Wheaton, IL won the really cool, artsy metal roadrunner award by winning the State 47 Las Cruces Marathon in 3:15:38. Mitchell Kusick of Firestone, CO… Read More ›
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Betman and Sachs Win 2024 Celtic Solstice 5 Miler
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.14.24 Baltimore, MD; 25th Celtic Solstice 5 Miler—Hannah Betman of Baltimore won the Celtic Solstice 5 Miler for the third time. Her winning time of 28:52 was only bettered by four… Read More ›
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Anderson and Barnicoat Take Gold in U23; Fitzgerald and Laros Win U20
By Clay ShawPhotography by Maja Hitij / Getty Images for European Athletics 12.8.24 Antalya, Turkey; SPAR European Cross Country Championships 2024—Phoebe Anderson of Great Britain pulled off the biggest surprise win of the day by winning the U23 Women’s 6… Read More ›
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Izewski sets course record at 46th Broad Street 10 Miler; Barrett is women’s champ
May 13, 2026
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Lokedi and Korir repeat as champions in 130th Boston Marathon
May 2, 2026