By George Banker June 15, 2024, Fort Station Park, Southeast Washington, DC—This was the start of the 5th Juneteenth Half-Marathon and 10K. The event is rich in history from the purpose to the historic race route, which is the secret… Read More ›
2024
Legend PVTC Meet & Mid-Atlantic Corporate Relays
by George Banker Alexandria High School, Virginia, June 8-9, 2024—The Potomac Valley Track Club conducted the All-Comers Meet #2 and Mid-Atlantic Corporate Relays (MACR) on June 8-9, 2024. The meet was held at Alexandria High School (VA) “Titan Territory.” The… Read More ›
Senbere Teferi Wins Third Straight NY Mini 10K
by Clay Shaw June 8, 2024, New York, NY—Senbere Teferi accomplished a three-peat at the Mastercard New York Mini 10k. Teferi won her third straight with a 30:47 win. She had company for most of the race, with 2022 NYC… Read More ›
Thiry and Schousen Win Lancaster Red Rose 5 Miler
By Clay Shaw 6.1.24 Lancaster, PA—Gabrielle Thiry of Lancaster ran the fastest winning time since 2019 with a 29:55. Thiry, who just graduated from Lancaster County Day and ran for McCaskey, was chased by teammate Ruby Garner-Valle, 14, who finished… Read More ›
Team GRC Makes A Sweep At Lawyers Have Heart – Whetstone Sets Record and Barham Is First Female
By George Banker May 18, 2024, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC—“I ran this race last year, so I knew competitively I would not be with the leaders, but would have a decent shot of being in the top 3 for my age… Read More ›
Kelliher and Trauger Win Gold Star 5K
By Clay Shaw 5.27.24 York, Pa—This race starts from the Gold Star Memorial Garden. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth a drive to 1000 Vander Ave. for a look. It’s a beautiful garden and tribute to those who have… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner June 2024
By George A. Hancock June 2024 Saturday begins June’s runOfficially with summer sun30 days filled with warm funIncluding our daily long run. The 16th brings Father’s DayWith picnics out our wayJune brings graduation dayWith graduates on their way. June for this veteran road… Read More ›
Nishi Is Driven to Share His Passion
by George Banker(Photos Courtesy of Chicago Event Management) According to Wikipedia, the term “Stewardship” is an ethical value that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts of stewardship can apply to the environment, nature, economics, health, places, and property. I will… Read More ›
Do You Know George Yannakakis?
By George Banker for Runner’s Gazette I was on the phone with Yannakakis a week before the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile run (CUCB). His training was not up to ensure a successful finish, and he said, “You know I… Read More ›
“I am motivated by people thinking I cannot do something.”
by George Banker: A profile of athlete Jonathan Ladson April 6-7, 2024, Washington, DC, Credit Union Cherry Blossom—To those who are in the sport, the realization is that it takes time to perfect your skill at running. It is easy… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner May 2024
By George A. Hancock May 2024Wednesday begins our May runNow featuring superb spring sun31 days filled with seasonal funSo many miles till we’re done. May is warmer out on the roadsCreating fabulous spring episodesSure, an occasional cold snap Demands a… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner April 2024
By George A. Hancock April Monday begins April’s runNow with some spring sunMajor League Baseball is inYet, there’s little joyful din. Easter days are already overAs we eye the greening cloverThe color green is April’s hitGrowing strongly we submit.Our past… Read More ›
Zimmerman and McDonnell Lead 31,305 Down Broad Street
By Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, May 5, 2024—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia won handily wearing her white New Mexico hat, her winning time 52:52. Amber told me before the race that most people don’t recognize the NM (Zia Sun) logo. She… Read More ›
Matherne and Ubriaco Win Race Against Racism 5K
by Clay Shaw Lancaster PA, April 27, 2024—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia, the 2022 champion, returned to Lancaster with another victory, winning in 17:50. Samantha Snukis of Pottstown, a pro-triathlete and 2023 Red Rose winner, was second in 18:02. Snukis afterwords… Read More ›
Cebron and Trouteaud Win Delaware Marathon
By Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, April 21, 2024—Shannon Cebron of Baltimore won the Delaware Marathon in 2:59:56 by exactly twelve minutes. Cebron is an accomplished ultra runner. Janie Augustyn, also of Baltimore, was second in 3:11:56. Rachel Lundberg of Media,… Read More ›
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