by George Banker A coach can provide the direction and the training plans, but it will take the person to execute the plans. Gabriela Traña is an international athlete, born in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Growing up she never dreamed that… Read More ›
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Jepchirchir and Korir Win TCS New York City Marathon
by Clay Shaw New York, NY, November 7, 2021—Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya became the first ever Olympic marathon champion to win the New York City Marathon in the same year. The Olympic Gold Medalist won in 2:22:44 in her first… Read More ›
Hunter and Kelati Crowned USATF 5K Champions
by Clay Shaw New York, NY, Abbott Dash to the Finish Line, November 6, 2021—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ broke away early and went on to win the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k in New York’s Central Park. … Read More ›
Gerstenbacher and Dean Win 15K
by Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, October 24, 2021—The races start south of Riverfront Wilmington and go up the boardwalk and past the DuPont Environmental Education Center, then down the boards through the marshes of the Peterson Refuge Boardwalk, all part… Read More ›
Gerstenbacher and Matherne Win 44th White Rose Run
by Clay Shaw York PA, September 25, 2021—Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw decided that the 2021 YWRR would be their last as the race directors. Karen has been the primary race director since 2018, after rescuing the event from possible… Read More ›
Tura and Chepngetich Battle Wind to Win
by Clay Shaw Bank of America Chicago Marathon, October 10, 2021—Seifu Tura of Ethiopia was the leader of a three-man group with Galen Rupp (USA) and Eric Kiptanui (KEN) through Chinatown near mile 22. He pulled away in the final… Read More ›
Kipruto and Kipyokei Win the October Boston Marathon
by Clay Shaw 125th BOSTON MARATHON, October 11, 2021—Benson Kipruto of Kapsabet, Kenya, led the Boston Marathon for four miles – the last four! Kipruto knew the Boston course, having placed tenth in 2019. He had no races to run… Read More ›
How to Cover Two Abbott World Marathon Majors in One Weekend . . . Can It Be Done?
By Karen Mitchell Earlier this year, marathon aficionados learned that the 125th Boston Marathon would run on October 11 and the 43rd Chicago Marathon would keep its normal slot, this year on October 10. Big marathons are back! The dilemma:… Read More ›
PDR (Philadelphia Distance Run) is Back!
By Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, SEPTEMBER 19, 2021—Atsede Tesema of Ethiopia, based in Colorado Springs won the Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon in 1:10:43. Makena Morely of Bozeman, MT was second in 1:11:36. Iveen Chepkemoi of Kenya (also based in… Read More ›
Rojas’ Strong Finish Wins CU Cherry Blossom 10 Miler; Kimutai Wins Men’s Race; Simbassa is USA Champ
By Clay Shaw WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021—Nell Rojas of Boulder, CO used strength, smarts, and power to distance herself from the others in the final turns and ups in the final 500 yards, to win in 52:13. USA track… Read More ›
Muse Crushes Hilly Bird-In-Hand Course
By Clay Shaw BIRD IN HAND, PA, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021—The only company Tyler Muse of Bel Air, MD had was the lead horse and carriage, with two men in the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon. Muse broke away from the 1165-runner field… Read More ›
Fan and Jakes Win Charles Street 12
by Clay Shaw Baltimore, MD, September 3, 2021—Ryan Fan of Baltimore, representing the Baltimore Teachers Union, sped to victory in 1:07:16. Suzie Jakes of White Hall, MD ran a strong race, finishing in 1:09:49 with only the three podium men… Read More ›
Joslyn and Leighton Finish First, Before Dark, at HARRC After Dark 7K
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, August 12, 2021—Fred Joslyn of Boiling Springs won easily in 24:44 in this unusual evening race, organized by the Harrisburg Area Road Runners and directed by Emily Melton. Joslyn won by over three minutes on… Read More ›
Culmo, Yingling Triumph in the Heat at 25th Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run
By Clay Shaw PROVO, UT, JUNE 12, 2021—Brian Culmo of Salt Lake City, UT won in 8:00:41. He was very close to going under the eight-hour barrier at the Squaw Peak 50. The 2021 weather was the warmest of all 25… Read More ›
Sloane, Anderson Win Frederick Half-Marathon
By Clay Shaw FREDERICK, MD, July 12, 2021—Normally held in May, the rescheduled Frederick Half-Marathon took off on Patrick Street in front of the Frederick Fairgrounds at 6:30a.m. Yes, that early, and it is, after all mid-July, and of course… Read More ›
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