Story and Photos by George Banker Sunday, October 26, 2025 was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon. The Founding Father of the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon was Colonel James Fowler and after the completion of the first race the following… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.2.25 New York, NY—Hellen Obiri of Kenya stressed that patience was the key element in her record setting victory at the 54th TCS New York City Marathon. Obiri, the 2023 champion,… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.1.25 New York, NY—Annie Rodenfels of Boston, MA knows this course and used that knowledge and her kick to win her third Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in 15:33…. Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.26.25 York, PA—Leila Mantilla of Havertown, PA and the Liberty Track Club blitzed the new race course from John Rudy Park to York City and back, on the York Heritage Rail… Read More ›
By George Banker “My friends Anna Hertlein and Jonathan Lewis are the ones who introduced me to this race last year. We enjoyed the race and the celebration afterwards, so when it was time to sign up again, it was… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.19.25, Baltimore, MD—Baltimore is home to Under Armour; the campus at Curtis Bay is beautiful. The Baltimore Marathon tours around the location at Mile 11. Under Armour sends lots of their… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.18.25 Baltimore, MD—Rachel Cluett of Garrett Park, MD ran strong over the final six miles to earn a victory in 2:53:12. 2024 NCR Marathon champ Liz Ozeki of Rockville, MD was… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.19.25, Wilmington, DE—Lindsay Hayman of Newark, DE won a very close women’s race in 56:05. Hayman had the faster finish on the Wilmington Waterfront, taking the lead there. Jennifer Pesce of… Read More ›
Story and Photos by George Banker Sun August 24, 2025—On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the Annapolis Striders celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Annapolis 10 Mile Run. In 1976 there were 7 finishers, and this year 4,161 (the highest finishers… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.12.25, Chicago, IL—Feysa Hawi of Ethiopia is now 5th on the all-time women’s marathon list, with a strong and convincing 2:14:57 victory. After going through halfway in 1:07:30 with Magdalena Shauri… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.27.25 York, PA—Nicole Register, 22, of Jacobus, PA who has placed well in previous editions of the York White Rose Run 5 Miler, took the women’s division in 31:25. The new… Read More ›
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.21.25, Philadelphia, PA—Allie Buchalski of Seattle, WA made her pro half-marathon debut at the distance a good one. Buchalski won in 1:09:59. Atsede Tesema of Ethiopia was second in 1:11:02. Anna… Read More ›
Andy Carr Interview by George Banker I am starting this interview with the phrase, “everyone has a story.” There is no one answer, and I took a short cut and decided to use AI for a definition to provide a… Read More ›
Interview with Elizabeth Clor by George Banker “Aging is inevitable. Decline doesn’t have to be. Staying active keeps your body stronger, your mind sharp, and your life fuller. It’s important to find an activity that you love that will keep… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.7.25 Harrisburg, PA—Annika Miller of Annandale, VA, and Ivan Zavala of Avondale, PA were clear winners in the Harrisburg Half Marathon. Zavala won in 1:13:32, Miller won in 1:24:48. The half… Read More ›
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