Story and Photos by Clay Shaw Harrisburg, PA, September 8, 2024—In a more exciting race than she would probably like, Kelly Rose of Dover, PA who led nearly the entire way, won in 1:31:24.07. Christina Thompson of Pittsburgh came charging… Read More ›
2024
Jarvis and Riley Win Bird-In-Hand Half Marathon
Story and Photos by Clay Shaw Amish Country, Lancaster, PA, September 7, 2024—On a great day for running the Eastern Lancaster County hills, Jacob Riley of Blairstown, NJ won in 1:11:34 as did Zoe Jarvis of Dover, PA who triumphed… Read More ›
Wenger and Wyrick Win the 2024 Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run 10K
Story and Photos by Karen Mitchell Seven Valleys, PA, September 7, 2024—On Saturday Runner’s Gazette covered two races, one in Lancaster, PA (Bird-in-Hand) and this one, Sasquatch 5K and 10K on South Branch Farms in York County, PA. The race… Read More ›
D’Amato and Bor Win New Haven 20K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell New Haven, CT, September 2, 2024, Labor Day—Keira D’Amato, now living and training in Park City, UT, put her altitude training and coaching by Ed Eyestone to the test. She won… Read More ›
Ridler and Wenger Win York 10 Miler
by Clay Shaw York PA, August 8, 2024—In August 1999, a section of the York Heritage Rail Trail opened with the first York 10 Miler, which was part of the 250th Anniversary of York County. The York Road Runners staged… Read More ›
Vidaver and Larson Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills 10K
by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD; August 18, 2024—Marie-France Vidaver of Baltimore was the women’s champion in 44:03 and the first master. Vidaver improved on her 4th place finish in 2023, running a minute and twenty seconds faster this year. Lena… Read More ›
Sifan Hassan MVP
By Clay ShawAll Photography Courtesy of Michael Scott Paris, France, August 11, 2024, 33rd Olympic Games—Sifan Hassan of Netherlands, who had won bronze in both the 5000-meter and 10000-meter track races, won gold in the marathon in 2:22:55. Hassan set… Read More ›
Tola conquers hills to win Men’s Olympic Marathon
By Clay ShawAll Photography Courtesy of Michael Scott August 10, 2024, Paris, France, 33rd Olympic Games—Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia won the men’s hilly Paris Olympic Marathon in an Olympic Games record of 2:06:26. Tola was added to the Ethiopian Olympic… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner August 2024
By George A. Hancock August 2024 Thursday begins an August runWith events that often stunMy morning run grows darkYet, my run is never in park. For many, summer is overJust eye that brown cloverSchools will open soonAs some students swoon…. Read More ›
Preview of the Paris Olympic Marathons 2024
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell We are home from our first Olympics. We left our pro cameras at home. We went as proud grandparents to see our granddaughter who is on Team USA Field Hockey, play in the Olympics… Read More ›
Rodenfels Wins USATF Women’s 6K
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Annie Rodenfels of Newtown, MA won the USATF Women’s 6K Championships in 18:03. When interviewed on stage at the awards ceremony Annie said “she knows how the lose this race.” After… Read More ›
Creigh Kelley: “Life is a gift, and this gift must be honored by trying to be healthy and useful.”
By George Banker It was a privilege to interview Creigh Kelley and I thank him for his time. I also asked several leaders in the running community to give me their thoughts about Creigh. Their answers give you an introduction… Read More ›
Hayes and Strickler Win 2024 Shoe House Shuffle
By Clay Shaw July 4, 2024, York, PA—Joanna Hayes of Dillsburg, the 2021 Baltimore Marathon winner, had to find her way around the 5-mile course, and she did it winning in 33:27. The weird thing is the two guys who… Read More ›
Memories on My Shelf
By Sal Citarella It’s not just a legend. Ask your Dad, back when he was a hot-shot runner. There were running magazines printed on paper! These often came in the mail. I mean, the USPS Mailman would deliver it to… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner July 2024
By George A. Hancock July 2024 Monday begins July’s runComplete with summer funRunning is now very easyAs our days grow breezy. Yes, July’s days get hotSlowing our daily trotBut this is a good thingSlower adds a road zing. This… Read More ›