by Clay Shaw York, PA, May 15, 2022—Cem Aslan of Camp Hill, 45, won the York Marathon in 2:45:17. Aslan ran with Jessop Keene of Alexandria, VA for the first half of the race, well ahead of the rest of… Read More ›
2022
Gaitho and Naibei Win the 42nd Broad Street Run
By Clay Shaw May 1, 2022, Philadelphia, PA, 42nd Blue Cross Broad Street 10 Mile Run—Robert Gaitho of Kenya won the Broad Street 10 Mile Run in 45:43. Gaitho was running with a pack of five fellow Kenyans for the… Read More ›
Myers and Matherne Win Race Against Racism
By Clay Shaw YWCA Race Against Racism 5K, Lancaster, PA, April 30, 2022—It’s been almost three full years since a big race took place in Downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The YWCA Race Against Racism 5K returned to the city streets in… Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Traversing the Tundra
by George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net Steve DeBoer is a fascinating runner. DeBoer accomplished many intriguing things as a runner while living a full productive life. Recently, DeBoer wrote a book about his running life. The book title is Traversing the Tundra:… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner May 2022
by George A. Hancock Green Trees May gives us green trees They shade our road sprees Shade is a refreshing thing When the sun goes Bing! I run near green ridges They form neat bridges Out to the next location… Read More ›
New Records Set at United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Series, Washington, DC.
By George Banker WASHINGTON, DC—On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the streets of the Nation’s Capital hosted the 10th edition of the United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series. Over 12,000 runners toured the city. “Running an event you used to… Read More ›
Chebet and Jepchirchir Win 2022 Boston Marathon
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Boston, MA, April 18, 2022, 126th Boston Marathon—Evans Chebet of Kenya won the 2022 Boston Marathon in 2:06:51, in the eighth fastest time in Boston Marathon history. Chebet took off from the pack at… Read More ›
Strong Winds Don’t Stop Athlete Performances at the 2022 BAA 5K
By Clay Shaw Boston, MA, April 16, 2022—In its 9th year, the BAA 5K has grown into a major race itself, with runners from around the globe and all 50 states. The race starts and finishes on Charles Street in… Read More ›
126th Boston Marathon Professional Athletes: Preview of many of the contenders from today’s press conference
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell We’re happy to share photos and background for many of the athletes who attended today’s press conference and made themselves available to the media for interviews and photos. On paper, it may be considered… Read More ›
Sullivan and Kosimbei Win 2022 (49th) Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run
By Clay Shaw Washington, DC, April 3, 2022—Susanna Sullivan of Reston, VA had “that look” that she was determined and focused, right from the start. No USA woman had won the CUCB in 25 years, until Nell Rojas won the… Read More ›
Joslyn and Coffey Win a Run for the Arts
By Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, April 2, 2022, Capitol 10 Miler—Fred Joslyn of Boiling Springs won the Capital 10 Miler in 54:54. Tyler Lundquist of Palmyra was second in 55:27. Michael Hiestand of Elizabethtown was third in 58:43. Jesse Smith… Read More ›
Sybel and Rizzo Win 2022 Garden Spot
By Clay Shaw New Holland, PA, March 26, 2022, Garden Spot Half Marathon—One of my favorite races, we ran the inaugural Garden Spot Marathon in 2009. It has now transitioned into a boutique half marathon, with a companion low-key 10k…. Read More ›
Rambling Roads: Spring 2022
by George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net April, our fourth month, begins on a Friday. We are now 90 some days into our new year. We have entered 2022’s second quarter. Our year is moving along at a constant pace. Hopefully, you are… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner, April 2022
by George A. Hancock Green April’s color is greenAcross our road sceneGreen buds sproutAlong every road route. Our spring season is hereThe growing weather nearCreating delightful sightsAs our runs take flights. Running in lighter gearMinus that wintry fearIs a plus… Read More ›
Training Tips For Seniors
By Sal Citarella Recently, renowned Coach G. Howid Hurtz, of Gopher County Community College and The Gopher It Running Club, gave a presentation at the Seniors’ Center to help us older folks remain fit and active. His talk was aimed… Read More ›
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