By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Berwick, PA, November 24, 2022 Thanksgiving Day, 113th Run for the Diamonds—The 2022 Run for the Diamonds seemed back to normal after two years of no pasta dinner and wave starts…. Read More ›
2022
Zimmerman Wins Her Hometown Marathon and Sets a Personal Best
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2022, Philadelphia Marathon—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia charged through the streets of Philadelphia despite the cold temperatures and strong winds. She had a two-minute lead on the rest of… Read More ›
Biehl and Corcoran win JFK 50
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.19.22 Hagerstown, MD, November 19, 2022, 60th JFK 50 Miler—Sarah Biehl of Columbus, OH ran a course record of 6:05:42. Biehl, who was runner-up in 2021, shattered the course record of 6:12:00… Read More ›
November’s Outlook
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net November’s 30-day run begins on a Tuesday this year. We have reached autumn’s last month. A month where daylight is disappearing. Our daylight hours are shrinking. We welcome any and all daylight. Yet, we’re aware the… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for November 2022
by George A. Hancock Dreary November November dawns dreary Our eyes quite bleary As we run again outside There’s no need to hide. Dawn will arrive soon Perhaps creating a swoon As folks realize no change Will caress our road… Read More ›
Termorshuizen and Burch Conquer Bridges and Wind
By Clay Shaw Harrisburg, PA, November 13 2022, 50th Harrisburg Marathon—The wind can be nasty in November. After a prolonged, warm autumn, including the day before the marathon, the northerlies came down with a vengeance along the Susquehanna River, battering… Read More ›
Lokedi Wins Debut; Chebet Does a Boston-New York Double
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York NY, November 6, 2022, 51st TCS New York City Marathon—Sharon Lokedi of Kenya was patient in her marathon debut, waiting until mile 25 to make her winning move, finishing… Read More ›
Kelati and Nur Win Convincingly
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell November 5, 2022, New York, NY—2022 USATF 5K Road Championships/Abbott Dash to the Finish Line With an extremely competitive field, Flagstaff, AZ residents Weini Kelati and Abdihamid Nur both won rather… Read More ›
Under Armour Athletes Dominate Baltimore Running Festival Shorter Events
By Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, Baltimore Running Festival, October 15, 2022—The Curio Wellness 5K started the Baltimore Running Festival at 7:30 am. Kasey Knevelbaard of Flagstaff, AZ won in 14:05. Willy Fink of Gaithersburg, MD was second in 14:07 and… Read More ›
Roman-Duval and Creese Win Baltimore Marathon
By Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, October 15, 2022—Julia Roman-Duval of Columbia, MD won the Baltimore Marathon for the second time. Julia, who is a dual citizen for USA an France, won in 2:46:53. Julia won the Baltimore Marathon in 2017. … Read More ›
Sisson sets new American Record in Chicago
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Emily Sisson of Providence, RI set a new American marathon record of 2:18:29. She was locked in, running with pacers Brian Harvey and Jonny Mellor, clocking 1:09:26 for the first half… Read More ›
Preview of 2022 Chicago Marathon
BY THE NUMBERS(Information provided courtesy of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon) HISTORY1977 – year of the first Chicago Marathon. 947,945 finishers to date.45,932 finishers in 2019 (Largest finisher field) 2,128 finishers in 1977 (first finisher field)5 world records set… Read More ›
Matherne and Gerstenbacher repeat as champions
By Clay Shaw York, PA, September 24, 2022, 45th White Rose Run—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia enjoys running the York White Rose Run, and definitely enjoys winning it. She won this 5-mile city race in 29:27. Matherne joins Caroll Myers and… Read More ›
Hasay and Wang Win 5K at Philadelphia Distance Run
by Clay Shaw Jordan Hasay of San Luis Obispo, CA was a surprise entrant in the Philadelphia Distance Run’s companion 5K race. She won in 17:32, and then changed numbers quickly and ran the half marathon. Georganne Watson of Phoenixville,… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for October 2022
by George A. Hancock Falling Leaves The Runner is in the dark Out on his October lark Running the local roads Seeking new fall episodes. Today, the wind blows free Slapping this early morn spree Creating a scene of falling… Read More ›
Runner's Gazette 