by Carolyn Mather PITTSBURGH, PA, MAY 5, 2019—The Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events hosted the 2019 USATF Half Marathon Championship and the incredible field assembled did not disappoint. On a foggy and cool morning the professional field took off at… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw SPARTAN HALF MARATHON, YORK, PA, April 28, 2019—Alexander Hampel of Marietta, PA. made it a three-peat as he won the Spartan Half Marathon for the third consecutive year. Hampel won it in 1:12:58, despite strong rain through… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw LANCASTER, PA, APRIL 27, 2019—-The oldest Race Against Racism event, the 21st Lancaster, PA race, has had its share of great athletes from around the world. This year, however, it was three Lancaster men going for the… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw BOSTON, MA, APRIL 15, 2019—Runners’ Christmas, the Boston Marathon, is in my opinion the world’s greatest marathon. It’s not a time-trial marathon, unless on that rare year with a tailwind. The rich history, the tradition, and great… Read More ›
Boston Athletic Association Media Relations sent us an email with lots of interesting information about this year’s marathon. We thought some of you might be interested, so here you go! ONE BOSTON DAY This year’s Boston Marathon marks the first… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw BOSTON, MA, APRIL 13, 2019—Hagos Gebrhiwet, an Ethiopian Olympic medalist, repeated as BAA 5K champ. Gebrihwet finished in 13:42, just ahead of Ben True of New Hampshire (13:44). Justyn Knight of Canada took third in 13:46. Falmouth… Read More ›
By Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw Boston, Massachusetts, April 12, 2019–Today’s Boston Marathon press conference featured the defending champs Desi Linden and Yuki Kawauchi, and wheelchair champs Tatyana McFadden and Marcel Hug. They were given their ceremonial #1 bibs and… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, APRIL 6, 2019—Rosemary Wanjiru of Kenya led nearly the entire Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run. Gotytom Gebreslase of Ethiopia was right on Wanjiru’s heels for nearly the entire race, which seemed to annoy… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw Under 20 Men: Mengesha, Worku Lead Ethiopia to Victory Milkesa Mengesha, of Ethiopia won in 23:52, just ahead of teammate Tadese Worku (23:54). Ethiopia won the team title with four runners in the top ten. Oscar Chelimo… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw The course was planned to be remarkable in many ways. “Hard” would be an understatement. The winners would be forever known as the “World’s Toughest Runners.” Anyone who took part in the World XC Championships would always… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Aarhus, Denmark, March 29, 2019 Your RG photojournalists spent the day inspecting the course, photographing the athletes, attending a press conference, and generally preparing to cover the event, which will be tomorrow. The course,… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, 3.23.19—Dan Craighead of Lafayette, Colorado won the 10K in 33:12. Luis Miranda of Lebanon, PA ran a solid second in 33:53. Marathoner Greg Johnson of Dillsburg was third in 34:29. Nicole Warble of Silver Spring,… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 17, 2019—Belay Tilahun, wearing bib #1163 was the surprise winner of the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon in 1:02:10. Tilahun, from Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa, was registered… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw BALTIMORE, MD, March 10, 2019—Jeremy Ardanuy of Baltimore won the Kelly Shamrock in 15:20. Jim Heilman of Timonium was just a second back in 15:21. Tripp Southerland of Washington DC was third in 15:29. Ardanuy was third… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw EL PASO, TX—Twin brothers Francisco and Pancho Corona finished first and second overall at the El Paso Marathon held February 17. The 35-year-old twins from Mexico were delighted with their placement and support for each other during… Read More ›
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