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 ›
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I’m extremely goal oriented, and I love a good challenge, which is why the sport of running is so appealing to me
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 ›
Miller and Zavala Win Harrisburg Half Marathon
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 ›
Pagano and Hampton Win Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon
By Clay Shaw 9.6.25 Bird-in-Hand, PA—Lianne Pagano of Boston, MA and Bryce Hampton of Lancaster, PA were the winners of the 2025 Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon. Pagano won in 1:22:45, with only six men in the 1805 runner field finishing ahead… Read More ›
2025 Sasquatch Preservation Trail Run(s) 10K and 5K
Story and Photos by Karen Mitchell Sasquatch began as a 5K cross country-type course held on a Farm and Natural Lands Trust (FNLT)-preserved farm in Mount Wolf, PA and continued every September from 2011-2017 when the nomadic Sasquatch appeared to… Read More ›
Utah Runners Dominate USATF 20K Championships, New Haven Road Race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 9.1.25 New Haven, CT—Conner Mantz of Provo, Utah set a new American 20k record of 56:16 while winning the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race (20k). Mantz also won in 2022…. Read More ›
Smelko and Loper Win Rail Trail 10 Miler
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 8.23.25 Seven Valleys to York, PA—The York R0ad Runners Club has taken over stewardship of this mainstay event that started in 1999 when the same section of the Seven Valleys to… Read More ›
Somerville and Kaminski Conquer Dreaded Druid Hills 10K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 8.16.25 Baltimore, MD—Kristin Somerville of Pikesville, MD and Zach Kaminski of Baltimore were the overall champions at the Dreaded Druid Hills 10k. Somerville ran 45:31. Kaminski won in 34:25, on the… Read More ›
Bondy and Shank Win 36th Tom Ausherman 5 Miler
by Clay Shaw 8.9.25, Chambersburg, PA—Ana Bondy of Carlisle was the women’s champion with a 31:05. Ana was third in 2024, and moved up to win by 30 seconds. A rare stretch of delightful weather greeted the runners on the… Read More ›
Miller of GRC Captures Third Win At The 35th Lawyers Have Heart, Engel Top Female
Krieg and Anspach Take Title In The 5K By George Banker It was 35 years ago the Lawyers Have Heart (LHH) race was founded by Washington lawyers: Richard Frank (Senior Principal of OFW Law) and Alan Raul (Partner at Sidley… Read More ›
Lyla Eltz and Strickler Win 29th Summerfest 5K
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 7.19.25, East Berlin, PA—Lyla Eltz of Hanover started fast, running with the lead pack – the men’s elite pack! Lyla, who is 14, won quite easily in 18:58. Austin Strickler of… Read More ›
Juneteenth Half Marathon Honors Captured By Ready and Szabo
Kameh and Schulz The 10K Champions Story and Photos by George Banker “I initially heard about this event through my good friend Carrie, who’s been taking part in it for the past four years. I thought this would be a fun… Read More ›
Vestri Wins USATF Women’s 6K Road Championships
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 7.12.25 Canton, OH—Amanda Vestri of Blowing Rock, NC and Zap Fitness, used her course knowledge to break open the 6k early in the race. Vestri broke away around 1 mile and… Read More ›
“Running is a gift; I feel truly lucky to have the time/energy/health and support to do it, because it brings me a lot of joy.”
An interview with Keira D’Amato by George Banker In the age of technology an Internet search for injury recovery offers the following, “In the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI), “recovering from an injury” means using data analysis and machine learning algorithms… Read More ›
Hayes and Ridler Win 2025 Shoe House Shuffle
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 7.4.25 York, PA—Griffen Ridler of Manchester, PA led the 266 runners to win the 4th of July Shoe House Shuffle 5 Miler in 26:38. Bryce Hampton of Pottstown was second in… Read More ›
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