By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC 4.12.26—Asayech Ayichew of Ethiopia had the best finish of a group of five at mile nine. The fourth place finisher at the World XC in Tallahassee ran the second… Read More ›
2026
Cassel and Joslyn win chilly Capital 10 Miler
By Clay ShawWith photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.28.26 Harrisburg, PA—Stephanie Cassel of Hummelstown, PA got the win in the women’s race in 1:02:02. She ran the race with Elias Dimitrakopoulos of Harrisburg, who placed third among men… Read More ›
Hogan and Martinez are Lucky Charm champs
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.21.26 Harrisburg, PA—Jordan Hogan of Carlisle won the Lucky Charm 4 Miler in 23:29. The Second Street start/finish is one of the rare races that runs in the city, touring by the Capitol Building… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner March 2026
by George Hancock March 2026 Sunday begins our March runComplete with spring-day sunMarch 1 is meteorological springBringing many a happiness zing. March is a family birthday timeGrowing older is never a crimeI’ve reached my 73rd new yearCelebrating with a birthday… Read More ›
Heilman and Stick Take Top Honors at the 17th Tim Kennard 5K
Muse and Zgorski Dominate the 21st Tim Kennard River Run 10-Miler by George Banker “As for the Tim Kennard race itself, I really want to congratulate the organizers. The event is extremely well-run, and the atmosphere is always fantastic. It’s… Read More ›
Obiri and Wildschutt triumph on chilly morning at United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.15.26 New York, NY—Hellen Obiri of Kenya set a new race record of 1:06:33 with a 37-second lead over the stacked professional field. Tallahassee World XC champion Agnes Ngetich of Kenya… Read More ›
Kiptoo, Bor, & Muhumed earn USA spots in Atlanta; Lead women have off-course disaster
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.1.26, Atlanta, GA—Wesley Kiptoo became a USA citizen last year and won the USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta in 1:01:15. Hillary Bor of Colorado Springs was second in 1:01:30. Ahmed… Read More ›
Poet’s Corner for February 2026
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 ›
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 ›
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