by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 5.21.26 Carlisle, PA—Stephanie Cassel of Hummelstown was the runaway winner in the women’s race in the Downtown Carlisle Mile, winning in 4:59.17. Jordan Cruise of Leola won in 4:25.09, unleashing a strong kick and… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Boston, MA 4.18.26—Addisu Yihune of Ethiopia set a new course record of 13:14 in winning the BAA 5k on a course that travelled through Boston’s Back Bay and finished at the famous Boylston Street… Read More ›
By George Hancock May 2026 Friday begins May’s runComplete with spring sunRunning is carefree funWith daylight never done. Mother’s Day and Memorial DayAre always huge out our wayThese are great special daysTouched by May’s sunny rays. May is a great… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 5.3.26 Philadelphia, PA—Josh Izewski of Durham, NC defended his 2025 Broad Street title with a course record-setting victory of 45:09. The course runs the entire length of Broad Street from North Philly into the… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 4.20.26 Boston, MA—Many records fell at the 130th Boston Marathon on a day most athletes dream about. The weather was ideal with running temperatures in the forties, a tailwind, and no rain. It was… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell We covered the elite athlete press conference this morning, Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. As always, the elite field is filled with many of the sport’s most talented and… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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