by George Banker After talking with Sarah Morrison, Angela Duckworth’s lines from the book “GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” reminded me: “Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Achievement is what happens when you… Read More ›
By George Banker “My friends Anna Hertlein and Jonathan Lewis are the ones who introduced me to this race last year. We enjoyed the race and the celebration afterwards, so when it was time to sign up again, it was… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Interview with Elina Ribakova by George Banker The following is appropriate for the opening of the journey of Elina Ribakova that comes from the book “GRIT :The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” by Angela Duckworth. ”To be gritty is to… Read More ›
Interview with Greg Cauller by George Banker Greg Cauller may not be a household name and many of you may not know him. There are others who know him very well, “That guy came by me, and I couldn’t keep… Read More ›
New Book by George Banker There is a compelling new book by George R. Banker, Marine Corps Marathon Honor and Pride. This historical work covers 471.6 miles (18 years x 26.2 miles), and you will appreciate what it takes to… Read More ›
Article by George BankerPhotography by Clay Shaw, Karen Mitchell and George Banker On Sunday, February 23, 2025, the Howard County Striders (HCS) hosted the annual RRCA Club Challenge at Howard County Community College. HCS continues to welcome the surrounding clubs… Read More ›
Interview with Kim Conley by George Banker The definition of a “well-rounded individual,” according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries, is an individual having a variety of experiences and abilities and a fully developed personality. This applies to Kim Conley, a… Read More ›
Article by George BankerPhotography by Karen Mitchell, Clay Shaw, and George Banker You can smash a glass to the ground to shatter it into small pieces. When a runner rapidly places each foot on the ground, there is a potential… Read More ›
By George Banker The theme for the 49th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), held on Sunday, October 27, 2024, was “Celebrating Women in Service–A Bond that Bridges Generations.” This year was a matchup between the 2019 winner, LCDR Jordan Tropf (2:27:43)… Read More ›
by George Banker First Responders are an integral part when it comes to special events, including running events. The individuals and the organizations take on a different role to bring a different skill set to the event planning process. There… Read More ›
by George Banker On Saturday, August 31, 2024, runners/walkers ran through history on the grounds of Fort Washington Park, MD. The fort dates back to 1809 and was the only defensive fort protecting Washington, DC. The event was the 1st… Read More ›
Story and Photos by George Banker Annapolis, MD 8/25/2024, 49th Annapolis 10 Mile Run22, August 22, 2024—Each August, Annapolis, Maryland comes alive with the Annapolis 10 Mile Run. The records reflect the first winner as John Astle in a surprise… Read More ›
Athlete Profile by George Banker It is not a straightforward task to write about Mike Spinnler after all these years. I will take a shortcut and use three words: consistent, insistent, and persistent. Anyone that knows Mike will understand that… Read More ›
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