By George A. Hancock February Thursday begins February’s runAnd steadily winter’s nearly doneThe winter season is only so longSoon we’ll hear our spring song.February 2nd is Groundhog DayCelebrated heartily out Punxy wayWith events and even road racesCreating numerous smiling faces.The… Read More ›
2024
Zimmerman and Gillette are Top Pennsylvanians at the US Olympic Marathon Trials
Story and photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 2.3.2024, Orlando, FL—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia led five Pennsylvania finishers in the 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials in sunny Orlando, Florida. She finished in 2:34:58 in 30th place. Last year she was… Read More ›
Utah duo no surprise; Fiona O’Keeffe shocks the world with fantastic debut
by Clay ShawPhotography by Karen Mitchell The big surprise of the day was Fiona O’Keeffe winning her debut marathon at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials in a record 2:22:16. Fiona was the third seed of the twelve women who qualified through… Read More ›
“We Love Working For Our Subscribers”
An interview with David Monti by George Banker Race Results Weekly (RRW) provides a valuable service to coaches, agents, race organizers, athletes and other journalists through its weekly, comprehensive report on running events from around the world, via a weekly… Read More ›
Braden All the Way for the Masters Men 8K Win
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Forest Braden of Williamsburg, VA and the Colonial Runners Club took charge on the long, straight start at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville,… Read More ›
Oregon Women Dominate Masters Women 6K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Carrie Dimoff of the Bowerman Track Club won by 31 seconds, with a 21:16 over the 6 kilometer course at Pole Green Park… Read More ›
Sanchez is Thrilled to Win Men’s U20 8K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Men’s U20 Championships—Kevin Sanchez of Austin, TX had the luck of the Irish, as the Notre Dame runner won the U20 Men’s 8K… Read More ›
Macchia, Zealand and Shea Earn Repeat Trip to World Cross Country
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Women’s U20 Championships—Zariel Macchia of Shirley, NY earned the win and another trip to World Cross Country Championships. Macchia led most of the… Read More ›
Teare Wins Open Men’s 10K With Fast Final Loop
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF Cross Country Championships—Cooper Teare, known more for 1500-meter through 5000-meter prowess, used his speed to power to victory in 29:07. A massive lead group… Read More ›
Kelati Dominates the Open Women’s 10K Race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ set a new USA half marathon record of 1:06:25 in Houston, TX just six days prior… Read More ›
“I do not know how many more times I will be able to run the JFK.”
By George Banker The JFK 50 Mile (JFK) is the oldest continuously held ultramarathon in the US. On November 18, 2023, the race celebrated its 61st run. Throughout the years, thousands have started the race in downtown Boonsboro, Maryland, and… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner January 2024
By George A. Hancock January Sometimes with a sad cheerWe begin another New YearTo some they’re growing oldWhile others will run on bold.Monday begins the 2024 yearIt’s new, fresh, and if we adhereTo sound principles, we are goodAnd not a… Read More ›
Berwick in the Early Years (1908 through 1956)
By Mark Will-Weber The first real stars of the Berwick Marathon were runners from the Carlisle Indian School. At the 1909 race, their war whoops reverberated in the chilled autumn air at the start on Market Street—and less than an… Read More ›