by Clay Shaw June 8, 2024, New York, NY—Senbere Teferi accomplished a three-peat at the Mastercard New York Mini 10k. Teferi won her third straight with a 30:47 win. She had company for most of the race, with 2022 NYC… Read More ›
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Thiry and Schousen Win Lancaster Red Rose 5 Miler
By Clay Shaw 6.1.24 Lancaster, PA—Gabrielle Thiry of Lancaster ran the fastest winning time since 2019 with a 29:55. Thiry, who just graduated from Lancaster County Day and ran for McCaskey, was chased by teammate Ruby Garner-Valle, 14, who finished… Read More ›
Team GRC Makes A Sweep At Lawyers Have Heart – Whetstone Sets Record and Barham Is First Female
By George Banker May 18, 2024, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC—“I ran this race last year, so I knew competitively I would not be with the leaders, but would have a decent shot of being in the top 3 for my age… Read More ›
Kelliher and Trauger Win Gold Star 5K
By Clay Shaw 5.27.24 York, Pa—This race starts from the Gold Star Memorial Garden. If you haven’t seen it, it’s worth a drive to 1000 Vander Ave. for a look. It’s a beautiful garden and tribute to those who have… Read More ›
Nishi Is Driven to Share His Passion
by George Banker(Photos Courtesy of Chicago Event Management) According to Wikipedia, the term “Stewardship” is an ethical value that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources. The concepts of stewardship can apply to the environment, nature, economics, health, places, and property. I will… Read More ›
Do You Know George Yannakakis?
By George Banker for Runner’s Gazette I was on the phone with Yannakakis a week before the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile run (CUCB). His training was not up to ensure a successful finish, and he said, “You know I… Read More ›
“I am motivated by people thinking I cannot do something.”
by George Banker: A profile of athlete Jonathan Ladson April 6-7, 2024, Washington, DC, Credit Union Cherry Blossom—To those who are in the sport, the realization is that it takes time to perfect your skill at running. It is easy… Read More ›
Zimmerman and McDonnell Lead 31,305 Down Broad Street
By Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, May 5, 2024—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia won handily wearing her white New Mexico hat, her winning time 52:52. Amber told me before the race that most people don’t recognize the NM (Zia Sun) logo. She… Read More ›
Matherne and Ubriaco Win Race Against Racism 5K
by Clay Shaw Lancaster PA, April 27, 2024—Zoë Matherne of Philadelphia, the 2022 champion, returned to Lancaster with another victory, winning in 17:50. Samantha Snukis of Pottstown, a pro-triathlete and 2023 Red Rose winner, was second in 18:02. Snukis afterwords… Read More ›
Cebron and Trouteaud Win Delaware Marathon
By Clay Shaw Wilmington, DE, April 21, 2024—Shannon Cebron of Baltimore won the Delaware Marathon in 2:59:56 by exactly twelve minutes. Cebron is an accomplished ultra runner. Janie Augustyn, also of Baltimore, was second in 3:11:56. Rachel Lundberg of Media,… Read More ›
Obiri and Lemma win the 128th Boston Marathon
By Clay Shaw Boston, MA, April 15, 2024—Marcel Hug of Switzerland started the day wheeling to a course record of 1:15:33. Hug has been totally dominant, winning multiple majors. He took a spill on a hard turn, crashing into some… Read More ›
Greenwalt and Ladson Win CUCB 5K
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC, April 6, 2024—The second running of the CUCB 5K presented by Asics saw a big increase in participation, as 6,961 of the registrants crossed the finish line. The course… Read More ›
Chelangat and Kiptoo Win CUCB 10 Miler; Durgin and Bor Win USATF 10-Mile Championships
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Washington, DC, April 7, 2024, 51st Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler—Perfect running weather allowed records to be broken. Although the Cherry Blossoms were well past their peak, some of the… Read More ›
Samuel Kibathi wins U20 men’s race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell March 30, 2024, Belgrade, Serbia, World Athletics Cross Country Championships—Samuel Kibathi of Kenya and Mezgebu Sime of Ethiopia ran on the edges of the lead pack much of the race. On… Read More ›
Alemayo leads Ethiopian sweep of U20 women’s medals
by Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.30.2024 Belgrade, Serbia, World Cross Country Championships—Marta Alemayo is fifteen; she ran like a seasoned vet as she took the lead halfway through the 6k and would not relinquish it. … Read More ›
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