Runner's Gazette

Recent Posts - page 9

• “I am motivated by people thinking I cannot do something.”

  By mitchpa on May 15, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  by George Banker: A profile of athlete Jonathan Ladson April 6-7, 2024, Washington, DC, Credit Union Cherry Blossom—To those who are in the sport, the realization is that it takes time to perfect your skill at running. It is easy… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner May 2024

  By mitchpa on May 9, 2024 • ( 0 )

  By George A. Hancock May 2024Wednesday begins our May runNow featuring superb spring sun31 days filled with seasonal funSo many miles till we’re done. May is warmer out on the roadsCreating fabulous spring episodesSure, an occasional cold snap Demands a… Read More ›

• Poet’s Corner April 2024

  By mitchpa on May 9, 2024 • ( 0 )

  By George A. Hancock April Monday begins April’s runNow with some spring sunMajor League Baseball is inYet, there’s little joyful din. Easter days are already overAs we eye the greening cloverThe color green is April’s hitGrowing strongly we submit.Our past… Read More ›

• Zimmerman and McDonnell Lead 31,305 Down Broad Street

  By mitchpa on May 9, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, May 5, 2024—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia won handily wearing her white New Mexico hat, her winning time 52:52.  Amber told me before the race that most people don’t recognize the NM (Zia Sun) logo.  She… Read More ›

• Matherne and Ubriaco Win Race Against Racism 5K

  By mitchpa on May 2, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay Shaw Lancaster PA, April 27, 2024—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia, the 2022 champion, returned to Lancaster with another victory, winning in 17:50.  Samantha Snukis of Pottstown, a pro-triathlete and 2023 Red Rose winner, was second in 18:02.  Snukis afterwords… Read More ›

• Cebron and Trouteaud Win Delaware Marathon

  By mitchpa on April 23, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, April 21, 2024—Shannon Cebron of Baltimore won the Delaware Marathon in 2:59:56 by exactly twelve minutes.  Cebron is an accomplished ultra runner. Janie Augustyn, also of Baltimore, was second in 3:11:56. Rachel Lundberg of Media,… Read More ›

• Obiri and Lemma win the 128th Boston Marathon

  By mitchpa on April 17, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw Boston, MA, April 15, 2024—Marcel Hug of Switzerland started the day wheeling to a course record of 1:15:33.  Hug has been totally dominant, winning multiple majors.  He took a spill on a hard turn, crashing into some… Read More ›

• Greenwalt and Ladson Win CUCB 5K

  By mitchpa on April 13, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC, April 6, 2024—The second running of the CUCB 5K presented by Asics saw a big increase in participation, as 6,961 of the registrants crossed the finish line.  The course… Read More ›

• Chelangat and Kiptoo Win CUCB 10 Miler; Durgin and Bor Win USATF 10-Mile Championships

  By mitchpa on April 12, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC, April 7, 2024, 51st Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler—Perfect running weather allowed records to be broken.  Although the Cherry Blossoms were well past their peak, some of the… Read More ›

• Samuel Kibathi wins U20 men’s race

  By mitchpa on April 3, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell March 30, 2024, Belgrade, Serbia, World Athletics Cross Country Championships—Samuel Kibathi of Kenya and Mezgebu Sime of Ethiopia ran on the edges of the lead pack much of the race.  On… Read More ›

• Alemayo leads Ethiopian sweep of U20 women’s medals

  By mitchpa on April 3, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.30.2024 Belgrade, Serbia, World Cross Country Championships—Marta Alemayo is fifteen; she ran like a seasoned vet as she took the lead halfway through the 6k and would not relinquish it. … Read More ›

• Kenya, Ethiopia, Great Britain teams win medals in mixed relay

  By mitchpa on April 3, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay Shaw 3.30.2024 Belgrade, Serbia, Mixed Relay, World Athletics World Cross Country Championships—The Mixed Relay has established itself as one of the five races and a fan favorite! It starts after the U20 races and before the senior races. … Read More ›

• Kiplimo joins the greats with second straight World XC win

  By mitchpa on April 2, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  By Clay ShawWith photography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.30.24 Belgrade, Serbia, World Athletics World Cross Country Championships Senior Men—Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda is fast, very fast.  Kiplimo won and set a new world record of 57:31 in the… Read More ›

• Teamwork is key to Beatrice Chebet’s repeat at 2024 World XC Championships in Belgrade

  By mitchpa on April 1, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.30.24 Belgrade, Serbia—Beatrice Chebet of Kenya became the first back-to-back senior women’s champion since Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia did it in 2006.  Chebet won in 31:05, as Kenya with their ultra… Read More ›

• World Athletics Cross Country Championships has concluded

  By mitchpa on March 30, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  Thoughts by Clay Shaw 3.30.2024 Belgrade, Serbia—It was my 17th World XC and Karen’s 10th.  It was one of the best as far as having the infield just for credentialed photographers and media, along with a few coaches and athletes… Read More ›

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