By George Hancock February 2026 Sunday begins our February runNow with a brighter winter sunFebruary’s daylight steadily growsAs I run past old cut corn rows. February gives us just 28 daysWhich some waste in many waysThe wise enjoy late winter’s… Read More ›
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Poet’s corner for January 2026
by George Hancock January 2026 Thursday begins a new yeaWelcomed in loud cheerIn January we begin anewWith a 2026 fresh clean view. For me, it’s my 53rd run yearRoad running in steady gearMany miles on the open roadPursuing a daily… Read More ›
“A very tough competitor with great leadership skills, Sarah Morrison was an inspiration to her teammates”
by George Banker After talking with Sarah Morrison, Angela Duckworth’s lines from the book “GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” reminded me: “Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Achievement is what happens when you… Read More ›
Do You Remember the Runner-Up At The 1976 Marine Corps Reserve Marathon?
by George Banker The awards stage is the time to celebrate the top performances of all participants in a running event. The tendency is that the first place receives the attention and that person goes in the history books. Stepping… Read More ›
Kenya perfect in U20, Kibet champ
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Kenya earned a perfect score, as they scored with the first four runners. Frankline Kibet won in 23:18 and was seldom seen on the 4-lap 8k course. Kibet was… Read More ›
Alemayo dominant, defends U20 Title
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Marta Alemayo of Ethiopia defended her U20 title successfully with a convincing 26 second victory in 18:52. Alemayo won World XC in Belgrade 2024. Wosane Asefa of Ethiopia had… Read More ›
Jacob Kiplimo scores a hat trick in the Senior Men’s Race
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahasee, FL—Jacob Kiplimo, the superstar from Uganda, can do it all. Kiplimo won his third straight World XC title in a row: 2023 Bathurst, 2024 Belgrade and now 2026 Tallahassee…. Read More ›
Agnes Ngetich dominates Senior Women’s World XC
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Agnes Ngetich of Kenya is the world record holder for the 10K on the roads in 28:46. With 2-time defending champ Beatrice Chebet sitting out the 2026 season (pregnancy),… Read More ›
Australia wins World XC mixed relay
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.10.26 Tallahassee, FL—Jessica Hull, running anchor on the Australian team, proved to be the difference maker as she took over the lead from France after “the roller-coaster” and increased her lead,… Read More ›