By George BankerPhotos by Clay Shaw The 59th JFK 50-Mile Run, was on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Boonsboro, Maryland. The organizers moved forward, adapted to change, and worked across jurisdictions to plan a perfect event. The goal was to… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw ANACOSTIA PARK, WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 24, 2020—In this pandemic year Keira D’Amato is in great shape. With no big races, Keira, with the help of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 10 Miler organization, created and paid… Read More ›
By TSgt George Banker, USAF Ret. Melvin “Mel” Pender, Jr., is not a household name outside of the track world. If there were a game show with a wheel and labels on it, it would have terms such as family,… Read More ›
As told to Karen Mitchell Editors Note: I have known George for almost three decades, and Clay and Freddi have known him longer. He’s a fellow photographer, journalist, and good friend. During the last year, we’ve profiled various athletes and… Read More ›
by George Banker Editor’s note: There’s no one who has done more for the running community than Phil Stewart. Yes, he’s a terrific runner both in his hey day and with recent, amazing times. As you’ll see in this interview,… Read More ›
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