by George Hancock January January begins on a WednesdayHopefully with a thaw underwayEarly December was snowy and coldChilling all, even the running bold. January brings the 2025 New YearComplete with a rousing cheerA new year, a fresh slate or pageWe… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 12.14.24 Baltimore, MD; 25th Celtic Solstice 5 Miler—Hannah Betman of Baltimore won the Celtic Solstice 5 Miler for the third time. Her winning time of 28:52 was only bettered by four… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Maja Hitij / Getty Images for European Athletics 12.8.24 Antalya, Turkey; SPAR European Cross Country Championships 2024—Phoebe Anderson of Great Britain pulled off the biggest surprise win of the day by winning the U23 Women’s 6… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotographs courtesy of Getty Images for European Athletics Antalya, Turkey, 12/8/2024, SPAR European XC Championships 2024—The pre-race favorites came through with solid wins at the Euro XC in Antalya, Turkey. We have been to the previous five European… Read More ›
Loper and Blackman Capture The Half Marathon Story by George BankerPhotography by Clay Shaw and George Banker Sparks, MD, November 30, 2024—The Northern Central Railroad Trail, officially known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail, covers nearly 20 miles in Maryland… Read More ›
by George Hancock DECEMBER 2024 Sunday begins December’s runNow officially with a winter sunDecember’s 31 days do grow darkSometimes hiding my outdoor lark. December begins winter’s seasonSeveral months with a cold reasonYet, running outside is a can-doTech clothing avoids that… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Berwick, PA, November 28, 2024—Paige Wood of Flagstaff, AZ won the 115th Run for the Diamonds in a convincing manner to break her own course record (49:05 in 2021 as Paige… Read More ›
Interview with David Sinclair by George Banker It is difficult to explain the terrain a runner must face while in competition at the JFK 50 Mile. The average runner who steps off the paved roadway leading to the Appalachian Trail… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, November 24—I covered the Philadelphia Marathon on foot, while David Block was on the men’s press truck and interviewed both champions for Runner’s Gazette. I saw the start, the 9-mile point at… Read More ›
Article by George BankerPhotography by Karen Mitchell, Clay Shaw, and George Banker You can smash a glass to the ground to shatter it into small pieces. When a runner rapidly places each foot on the ground, there is a potential… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw Harrisburg, PA, 11.10.24—Laura Galeazzo of Webster, NY led from start to finish, winning in 2:57:12. Josh Higgins of Carlisle, PA fronted a small lead pack early in the race, but then ran alone most of the way… Read More ›
By George Banker The theme for the 49th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, was “Celebrating Women in Service–A Bond that Bridges Generations.” This year was a matchup between the 2019 winner, LCDR Jordan Tropf (2:27:43)… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York, NY, November 3, 2024—Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya and Abdi Nageeye of Netherlands won the 53rd TCS New York City Marathons in nearly the same place and manner. Both athletes were racing another… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New York, NY, November 2, 2024—Annie Rodenfels of Boston repeated as the women’s champion of the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K in New York City, winning by five seconds in 15:20. Rodenfels… Read More ›
by George Banker First Responders are an integral part when it comes to special events, including running events. The individuals and the organizations take on a different role to bring a different skill set to the event planning process. There… Read More ›
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