by Clay Shaw Berwick, PA, November 26, 2019—No Berwick male runner has won the Run for the Diamonds since 1908, the first year it was held. Dylan Gearinger wanted to change history, had a great start, and led the first… Read More ›
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Yigezu, Gemeda Win Rainy Philadelphia Marathon
by Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 24, 2019—Diriba Yigezu of Ethiopia, made the podium in 2018 in third place. Competitive and not satisfied, Yigezu return to Philadelphia to win in 2019, in 2:16:31. Yigezu is based in New York City,… Read More ›
Philadelphians on Podium at Rothman Institute 8K
by Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 23, 2019—Many competitive prize-money races are won by Kenyans and Ethiopians, and the Rothman Institute 8K was no exception. It is always nice to see the local athletes break through with great performances. Lawrence… Read More ›
Ngandu, Chepngeno Win Dietz & Watson Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 23, 2019—James Ngandu of Kenya, and living in Van Wert, OH, won the Dietz & Watson Half Marathon in 1:02:16. Ngandu was in a three-man pack with Minnesota based Kenyans Panuel Mkungo, and Daniel… Read More ›
Harrisburg Marathon History, 1973-2019
by Nick Marshall Editor’s note: Nick Marshall has been keeping these stats for several years. We first became aware of them when a friend added my name to the email subscription list. Having run the marathon ten times, it feels… Read More ›
Joslyn, Wallace Win the 48th Annual Harrisburg Marathon
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, November 10, 2019—Fred Joslyn of Mt Holly Springs won the Harrisburg Marathon for the second time, winning in 2:36:03. Joe Phifer of Alexandria, VA was second in 2:36:45, just ahead of AJ Kelly of Altoona… Read More ›
Tropf, Charboneau Win Soggy Marine Corps Marathon
by Clay Shaw ARLINGTON, VA, OCTOBER 27, 2019—Jordan Tropf of Silver Spring, Maryland was the winner of the 44th Marine Corps Marathon, held October 27, in 2:27:43. Tropf, who won the 2016 Baltimore Marathon, has finally won MCM after seven… Read More ›
We Preview the Upcoming Harrisburg Marathon
by Jeff Paladina for Runner’s Gazette On November 10th hundreds of runners will take their mark on Harrisburg’s Market Street Bridge, ready to traverse 26.2 miles through Pennsylvania’s capital city on a course that runs adjacent to and across the… Read More ›
Kamworor and Jepkosgei Win NYC Marathon
by Clay Shaw NEW YORK CITY, NY—NOVEMBER 3, 2019. On a perfect day for running, the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon became the world’s largest marathon ever, with 53,627 finishers. (Old record 52,813 finishers, 2018 TCS New York City… Read More ›
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2019 Photo Gallery
Photo gallery from the Chicago Marathon, October 13, 2019 at miles 1.5, 3, and 22. It was an epic day for many elite and sub-elite marathoners. All photos are by Clay Shaw.
Baltimore Marathon Running Festival 2019
by Clay Shaw Ardunay, Atabek Win Baltimore Marathon BALTIMORE, MD, OCTOBER 19, 2019—It was going to be a solid training run in prep for the California International Marathon (Sacramento, CA in December). After a 5:15 first mile, uphill, Jeremy Ardunay… Read More ›
Brigid Kosgei Rocks Chicago with World Record on Magic Day
by Clay ShawPhotography by Karen Mitchell CHICAGO, IL, OCTOBER 13, 2019—Brigid Koskei of Kenya, who has been unbeatable throughout 2019, came into Chicago confident and ready. On September 8, Kosgei had set a new women’s world record of 1:04:28 at… Read More ›
Gillette, Watson Win 42nd Running of York White Rose Run
by Clay Shaw YORK, PA, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019—Matt Gillette, “the Diamond Guy” (he’s won four straight Berwick Run For the Diamonds races), from Orefield, PA won the White Rose Five Mile Run handily in 25:35. Josh Sadlock of Harrisburg finished… Read More ›
Mesfun, Rotich Victorious on Humid Morning in Philadelphia
by Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019—Daniel Mesfun of Eritrea had a huge lead through much of the RnR Philadelphia Half Marathon, and although he slowed a bit towards the end, he won easily in 1:02:58. Wilkerson Given of… Read More ›
Joslyn, Drewes Crush Fast, Flat Harrisburg Half
by Clay Shaw HARRISBURG, PA, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019—Fred Joslyn of Mt Holly Springs, PA., who has battled lingering hamstring injuries for the past three years, sailed to a 1:11:52 victory at the Harrisburg Half Marathon. Fred was quite pleased with… Read More ›