by Clay Shaw BERWICK, PA, NOVEMBER 26, 2020—It was a different vibe in 2020, with the pandemic shutting down many big running events. The Berwick Marathon Association implemented some changes to the format for the Thanksgiving Day nine-mile Run for… Read More ›

2020
New York City Runners Dominate Harrisburg
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, NOVEMBER 7, NOVEMBER 8, 2020—Jeremy Arthur of New York City was the winner of the 48th edition of the Harrisburg Marathon in 2:22:05. The modified double-loop course that was used for the Harrisburg Half Marathon… Read More ›
Hehir and Hall Win in the Desert; D’Amato Smashes PR, Takes Second
by Clay Shaw CHANDLER, AZ, DECEMBER 20, 2020—-Martin Hehir, a medical student in Philadelphia, ran almost exact splits to win The Marathon Project in Chandler, AZ with a two-and-a-half minute personal best of 2:08:59. Pacemakers Mason Ferlic and Frank Lara… Read More ›
Martino, Dagley Win Blue-Grey Half Marathon
by Clay Shaw GETTYSBURG, PA, OCTOBER 17-18, 2020—More Pandemic race coverage; the Blue-Grey Half Marathon was staged on Sunday, October 18 in two parts, an 8am start and a noon start. The Gettysburg North-South Marathon took place Saturday, October 17. … Read More ›
Keira D’Amato Smashes 10 Mile American Record at Up Dawg 10 Miler
by Clay Shaw ANACOSTIA PARK, WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 24, 2020—In this pandemic year Keira D’Amato is in great shape. With no big races, Keira, with the help of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 10 Miler organization, created and paid… Read More ›
Hayden Hawks Wins with 5:18:40 Course Record; Camille Herron adds JFK Win to Her Resume
by Clay Shaw BOONSBORO, MD, NOVEMBER 21, 2020—Hayden Hawks of Cedar City, Utah set a new course record of 5:18:40, winning the 58th JFK 50 Miler. Earlier in the summer Hawks won the Squaw Peak 50 Miler in the Wasatch Mountains… Read More ›
December 2020
by George A. Hancock First Snow The running gear is readyThe morning run is steadyYet, once we see first snowWe’re in a new road show. It’s easy to run dry roadsThey offer few episodesOf slipping or falling aroundWith that loud… Read More ›
Myers, Matherne Win 43rd York White Rose Run 5 Miler
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020—Never thought that our event in York, PA would be our biggest and most competitive event to photograph since the Atlanta Olympic Marathon Trials. It’s true, and Karen and I were the race… Read More ›
November 2020
by George A. Hancock November Days Sunday begins November’s runEarly before the dawning sunEST also resumes on this dayNow darkness covers our way. November days are often rawThe winds slapping at our jawLate autumn is on the sceneWith weather far… Read More ›
Franklin County Runners Take Top Spots in Revamped Harrisburg Half
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, SEPTEMBER 12 and 13, 2020—Kudos to the Harrisburg YMCA for going through the rules and changes that allowed this long-time favorite event to take place. The 2020 version of the Harrisburg Half started and finished… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: October Treats
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net October’s treats delight the road athlete. These treats take many forms. Please note October’s treats are not all consumable items. Many October treats are visual. The daily road runner views the four seasons from the roadside…. Read More ›
October 2020
by George A. Hancock October’s Story Thursday begins October’s runEarly before that dawning sunThere’s a slight chill in the airWith a breeze that doesn’t care. October’s wind touches the streetOften tugging at my running feetBefore giving up and flowing onAlways… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Autumn’s Run
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net September 1 begins Meteorological Autumn. Weather organizations like the National Weather Service (NWS), in order to maintain more uniform weather records, use the time span from September 1 through November 30 for recording autumn weather data…. Read More ›
September 2020
by George A. Hancock Autumn Days Meteorological Autumn is hereAnd many folks utter a cheerWe bid adieu to humid waysAs we begin our autumn days. Autumn brings cooler road daysSo we stop the mournful braysThat seem to resound for weeksIn… Read More ›
August 2020
by George A. Hancock Darkness Again Hello darkness my old friendSo, what do you recommend?You blanket my dawn roadsWith growing dark episodes. Despite days of humid heat.I can’t see my running feetIt’s dark without street lightsWe miss some road sights…. Read More ›