By Clay ShawAll photos courtesy of Michael Scott August 26, 2023, Budapest, Hungary, World Championships Marathon—I had been to Budapest twice before, and was really hoping to be there in person in 2023. But, things didn’t workout as hoped. The… Read More ›
By Clay Shaw 8.12.23 Baltimore, MD—Dreaded? Well maybe it is the hills or the summertime weather? Likely both. Two-time Baltimore Marathon champion Jeremy Ardanuy won the Dreaded Druid Hills 10k in 33:23. Zack Kaminski of Baltimore was second in 34:16…. Read More ›
Article by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Wellington, New Zealand, June 24, 2023—Ingrid Cree of Wellington won the Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon by 14 minutes and broke the existing women’s record by 17 seconds. Cree won in 2:48:19 on… Read More ›
By Sal Citarella I’m certainly not the first runner who has been faced with his own mortality. It’s just that this is the first time it has happened to me. I don’t like it. From age 16 through the big… Read More ›
By George A. Hancockrunnergah@comcast.net The 2023 Badwater 135 ultramarathon created running history. Eighteen-year-old Kaylee Frederick, from Greater Johnstown, Pennsylvania, became the youngest Badwater finisher after she crossed the finish line in 40:06:43. The Badwater 135 is described as the toughest… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 7.23.23 San Francisco, CA—While San Francisco is still struggling post-covid with retail and in-person office jobs, the San Francisco Marathon and other races had a new record of 29,431 participants. The… Read More ›
By Gary FanelliPhotos by Jim Crossin The 127th running of the Penn Relays 2023 is over. This legendary Relay Carnival was held April 27-29, giving opportunity to people who like to race, from ages 10 to 100. Yes, I said… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Canton, OH, July 15, 2023, USATF Women’s 6K Championship—Cross-country aficionado Ednah Kurgat of the US Army team based in Colorado Springs won the third annual USATF Women’s 6K Championship in Canton,… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell June 10, 2023, Provo, UT, Snow Peaks 50 Mile Trail Run—With the most snow in the 27-year history of the event, a new course had to be used for the 2023… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Bel Air, MD, June 4, 2023, Bel Air Town Run—It was our first race in the COVID era. It was live in August 2020, so no missed years in the 43-year… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw June 3, 2023, Lancaster, PA, Red Rose Run 5 Miler—Nathan Henderson returned home to Lancaster and celebrated graduation from Syracuse University with a convincing 24:38 win in the 45th running of the Red Rose Run. I’m not… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw York, PA, May 29, 2023, York Gold Star Memorial Run (2.75 miles)—Supporting the Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing and Peace Garden, York, PA, the event had a record 136 finishers in the timed race. Many others not… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell May 7, 2023, Pittsburgh, PA—Margo Malone had never run her hometown marathon, and she had an awesome day with a 2:41:58 victory, setting a personal best in front of family, friends,… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Pittsburgh, PA, May 7, 2023—Wesley Kiptoo of Kenya defended his title at the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and lowered his course record to 1:01:21. Kiptoo, who ran collegiately at… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw with photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Philadelphia, PA, April 30, 2923, Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run 10-Miler—Cynthia Limo of Kenya took off from the 5-woman lead group in the Temple University area and went… Read More ›
