Thoughts by Clay Shaw 3.30.2024 Belgrade, Serbia—It was my 17th World XC and Karen’s 10th. It was one of the best as far as having the infield just for credentialed photographers and media, along with a few coaches and athletes… Read More ›
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45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships preview
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.29.24 Belgrade, Serbia, 2024 World Cross Country—Beatrice Chebet and Jacob Kiplomo, defending champions are back. Beatrice Chebet of Kenya and Jacob Kiplomo of Uganda, who won at the 2023 World Athletics… Read More ›
Monroe and Duncan Win the 9th Lucky Charm Event
By Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Harrisburg, PA, 3.16.24—It’s hard to believe that Lucky Charm 4 Miler is in its 9th year. The annual St. Patrick’s Day event shares downtown Harrisburg with the St. Patrick’s Day… Read More ›
Grøvdal and Kipchumba Win with Late Surges
By Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 3.17.24 New York, NY, 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon—Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal of Norway had a couple of podium places in the past at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. … Read More ›
44th Maryland – District of Columbia RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge
Story and Photos by George Banker The 44th RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge was hosted by the Howard County Striders on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Howard County Community College, Maryland. The winds were calm with a temperature range of… Read More ›
Zimmerman and Gillette are Top Pennsylvanians at the US Olympic Marathon Trials
Story and photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 2.3.2024, Orlando, FL—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia led five Pennsylvania finishers in the 2024 USA Olympic Marathon Trials in sunny Orlando, Florida. She finished in 2:34:58 in 30th place. Last year she was… Read More ›
Utah duo no surprise; Fiona O’Keeffe shocks the world with fantastic debut
by Clay ShawPhotography by Karen Mitchell The big surprise of the day was Fiona O’Keeffe winning her debut marathon at the USA Olympic Marathon Trials in a record 2:22:16. Fiona was the third seed of the twelve women who qualified through… Read More ›
“We Love Working For Our Subscribers”
An interview with David Monti by George Banker Race Results Weekly (RRW) provides a valuable service to coaches, agents, race organizers, athletes and other journalists through its weekly, comprehensive report on running events from around the world, via a weekly… Read More ›
Braden All the Way for the Masters Men 8K Win
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Forest Braden of Williamsburg, VA and the Colonial Runners Club took charge on the long, straight start at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville,… Read More ›
Oregon Women Dominate Masters Women 6K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Carrie Dimoff of the Bowerman Track Club won by 31 seconds, with a 21:16 over the 6 kilometer course at Pole Green Park… Read More ›
Sanchez is Thrilled to Win Men’s U20 8K
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Men’s U20 Championships—Kevin Sanchez of Austin, TX had the luck of the Irish, as the Notre Dame runner won the U20 Men’s 8K… Read More ›
Macchia, Zealand and Shea Earn Repeat Trip to World Cross Country
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 1.20.2024 Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Women’s U20 Championships—Zariel Macchia of Shirley, NY earned the win and another trip to World Cross Country Championships. Macchia led most of the… Read More ›
Teare Wins Open Men’s 10K With Fast Final Loop
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF Cross Country Championships—Cooper Teare, known more for 1500-meter through 5000-meter prowess, used his speed to power to victory in 29:07. A massive lead group… Read More ›
Kelati Dominates the Open Women’s 10K Race
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell January 20, 2024, Mechanicsville, VA, 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships—Weini Kelati of Flagstaff, AZ set a new USA half marathon record of 1:06:25 in Houston, TX just six days prior… Read More ›
“I do not know how many more times I will be able to run the JFK.”
By George Banker The JFK 50 Mile (JFK) is the oldest continuously held ultramarathon in the US. On November 18, 2023, the race celebrated its 61st run. Throughout the years, thousands have started the race in downtown Boonsboro, Maryland, and… Read More ›
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