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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at RG. Wishing everyone running at Run for the Diamonds, Berwick, PA a good race, and fun too. My best memory was when I ran with my daughter, Marcy. It was a beautiful Mom-Daughter moment. Make your own memories and enjoy the day.
RG's David Block writes about the Philly marathon accompanied by Clay and Karen's photos (including the age-group winner of the one billion and over age group!)
By David Block for Runner’s GazettePhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell The 30th running (see note below) of the Philadelphia Marathon, held Sunday, November 19, was not only meaningfu…
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.18.23 Boonsboro to Williamsport, MD—Seth Ruhling of Boulder, CO had his eye on the course record, but ended up with the win in 5:28:…
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.12.23, Harrisburg, PA—Emily Shertzer of Jonestown, PA was the top female in the half marathon, winning in 1:23:48. Teal Liu of Hersh…
Wonderful coverage of the Harrisburg Marathon by Clay and Karen. The photos are terrific!
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.12.23 Harrisburg, PA—Fred Joslyn of Boiling Springs, PA won his third Harrisburg Marathon in 2:39:58. He had company in the ea…
Excellent coverage from Karen Mitchell and Clay Shaw, from the NYC Marathon.
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 11.5.23, New York, NY—Hellen Obiri of Kenya who recently moved to Boulder, CO, won the New York City Marathon in 2:27:23. Obiri became …
by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell November 4, 2023, New York, NY—Annie Rodenfels of Boston has been on a roll and recently got married. In NYC she won the USATF 5K Road …
George Hancock welcomes November.
By George A. Hancock November 2023 Wednesday begins November’s run 30 days with minimal autumn sun Our trees have shed their leaves As the warm-weather folks grieve. Daylight is now a precious trea…
Just in time for Halloween, from RG's Bernie Greene.
Fartlek Dash
It's the "Auld Lang Syne" of Halloween, the signature song of the evening:
I was working in the lab late one night
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
For my monster from his slab began to rise
And suddenly to my surprise...
Breathes there a man or woman who doesn't know what comes next? No indeedy. And no one, but no one, has burned the words into their brains better than distance runners:
(he did the Dash)
He did the Fartlek Dash,
(the Fartlek Dash)
It was a training smash,
(he did the Dash)
It caught on in a flash,
(he did the Dash)
He did the Fartlek Dash.
From my laboratory in the castle east
To the master bedroom, where the vampires feast,
The ghouls all Dashed from their humble abodes
And got themselves ready to race on the roads.
(they did the Dash)
They did the Fartlek Dash,
(the Fartlek Dash)
It was a training smash,
(they did the Dash)
It caught on in a flash,
(they did the Dash)
They did the Fartlek Dash.
The zombies were having fun.
The training tunes had just begun.
The gang included Wolfman, Dracula, and his son.
The scene was rockin'—all were diggin' the sounds—
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds.
The Coffin Bangers were about to arrive
With their vocal group, the Crypt-Kicker Five.
(they played the Dash)
They played the Fartlek Dash,
(the Fartlek Dash)
It was a training smash,
(they played the Dash)
They caught on in a flash,
(they played the Dash)
They played the Fartlek Dash.
Out from the coffin Drac's voice did ring—
Seems he was troubled by just one thing.
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "What ever happened to my Track Torture Twist?"
(it's now the Dash)
It's now the Fartlek Dash,
(the Fartlek Dash)
And it's a training smash,
(it's now the Dash)
It caught on in a flash,
(it's now the Dash)
It's now the Fartlek Dash.
Now everything's cool—Drac's a part of the band—
And the Fartlek Dash is the hit of the land.
For you, the living, the Dash was meant too—
When you show it to friends, tell them Bernie showed you.
(then they can Dash)
Then they can Fartlek Dash,
(the Fartlek Dash)
And do the training smash,
(then they can Dash)
They'll catch on in a flash,
(then they can Dash)
Then they can Fartlek Dash.
(Wah-ooooo, Fartlek Dash.)
Bernie Greene
Artwork by Dave Hummel
George is one determined, incredible runner. And he is the nicest man! Have a wonderful time at Mountainback!
BOALSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Centre County resident is in his final days of training for a 50-mile relay race and at 103 years old, he has quite the experience. George Etzweiler is training for …
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.14.23 Baltimore, MD—Lauren Ryan of Australia looked familiar to us as we photographed the Pandora 10K at the Baltimore Running Festival.&…
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.14.23 Baltimore, MD—The Curio Wellness 5K started the Baltimore Marathon Running Festival. 2677 runners finished, and lucky for the…
RG writer Sal Citarella is multi-talented.
By Sal Citarella You may know me as a runner; whether I’m good or not is debatable. You may know me as a writer; whether I’m good or not is debatable. What you don’t know about me is that I like to…
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.13.23 Baltimore, MD—Megan DiGregorio of Baltimore won her hometown’s half marathon in 1:24:15. She was on her feet for hours two straight…
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell October 14, 2023 Baltimore, MD—Emily Royston of Waunakee, WI was the women’s champion in 2:52:25. It was her first marathon and her first t…
by George A. Hancock with Photos by Bob Hancock October Dark My early run is dark Often a quiet black lark October is shorter days With fewer sunny rays. This makes many mad But, running’s not a fa…
Bravo Kiptum!
By Clay ShawWith Photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.8.23 Chicago, IL—The 45th Bank of America Chicago Marathon was one for the ages, as several new records were set. Kelvin Kiptu…
By Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.1.23 Riga, Latvia, World Athletics Road Championships, Men’s Half Marathon—Sabastian Sawe led a Kenyan sweep of the medals in the World Athletics Road Racin…
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.1.23, Riga, Latvia, World Athletics Road Championships—World Athletics introduced two new distances and added them to the half marathon championships, which…
by Clay Shawwith photos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.1.23 Riga, Latvia—Beatrice Chebet of Kenya won the first ever World Athletics Road Running Championships 5K in 14:35 to establish he…
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell 10.1.23 Riga, Latvia, Men’s World Athletics Road Championships—Yomif Kejelcha led nearly the entire race and broke everyone but one. Yomif Gebrhiwet, a …
Autumn Begins
Ready or not, here we go
Our weather is never slow
Autumn begins on the first
Amidst a summer crying burst.
Meteorological autumn is here
Listen, do you hear a faint cheer?
Many folks loathe fall’s season
Perhaps for a mixed-up reason.
Some only see the next season
And winter is considered treason
Yet, autumn’s beauty is great
With running always first rate.
This runner is out before dawn
I do so without a common yawn
28 years as a dawn running guy
Weekends before without a sigh.
I love my daily autumn runs
With views that truly stun
I’m ready and running on
In the dark before dawn.
George A. Hancock
September 2023
Friday begins September’s run
For this runner without the sun
My September run is mostly dark
Yet, it’s always an enjoyable lark.
September fourth is our Labor Day
Traditionally, summer now gives way
To that delightful autumn season
And outside running needs no reason.
Meteorological autumn is in full swing
Sadly, so many have a summer cling
September 23 is the autumnal equinox
And seasonal colors out of the box.
Each new day grows our autumn sights
As Mother Nature ramps up her flights
Soon, autumn’s colors will take flame
And homebound excuses are so lame.
Autumn runs are again the real deal
The views make our souls squeal
September’s run only gets better
Earning that perfect A+ letter.
George A. Hancock
Apple Season
Apples are a delicious fruit
The varieties kind of cute
And tasty in so many ways
Hooray! We’re in apple days.
Road running is hard work
Out here those hills do lurk
Calories fuel our daily run
But some foods are not fun.
Pasta is good but just heavy
Too much and a quick bevy
Of runners leave you in the dust
While you accumulate rust.
Apples are a portable food
Designed to cure your mood
Apples are prepared in ways
That highlight our fall days.
Now, a September apple pie
Earns a sweet seasonal sigh
I drink apple juice year round
And buy apples by the pound.
Apple season is a grand time
With apples at lunch prime
Yes, I enjoy September’s show
With that apple crop all aglow.
George A. Hancock
School Traffic
September brings a traffic flow
More vehicles not often slow
School buses and vans are out
Driving along my running route.
Some schools days begin early
Creating traffic not often curly
I’m out running my early lark
And buses pass me in the dark.
Early on, some kids on bikes
Peddle fast earning some Yikes!
Youngsters walk to the bus stop
As part of the educational crop.
Many drivers honk and wave
These drivers are quite brave
Schools became a political thing
So folks leave this rowdy sting.
My morning roads again busy
We share the road on my spree
School is open and we move on
Soon to feel autumn’s dawn.
George A. Hancock
Staying Warm
The prediction thrills many
Folks love a summer spree
Especially into fall’s season
Warm weather is the reason.
Early fall is staying warm
So outside people swarm
Soaking up the autumn sun
And the extended summer fun.
I’m running out in the dark
Not caring on this early lark
Unseasonably warm is good
Our weather’s misunderstood.
Remember this could change
Quickly across our local range
A jet stream dip is always bad
Colder weather never a fad.
I’m running in a tech tee
And shorts on this spree
Warm autumns are not bad
Run on says this road lad.
George A. Hancock
Autumn Begins
Ready or not, here we go
Our weather is never slow
Autumn begins on the first
Amidst a summer crying burst.
Meteorological autumn is here
Listen, do you hear a faint cheer?
Many folks loathe fall’s season
Perhaps for a mixed-up reason.
Some only see the next season
And winter is considered treason
Yet, autumn’s beauty is great
With running always first rate.
This runner is out before dawn
I do so without a common yawn
28 years as a dawn running guy
Weekends before without a sigh.
I love my daily autumn runs
With views that truly stun
I’m ready and running on
In the dark before dawn.
George A. Hancock
September 2023
Friday begins September’s run
For this runner without the sun
My September run is mostly dark
Yet, it’s always an enjoyable lark.
September fourth is our Labor Day
Traditionally, summer now gives way
To that delightful autumn season
And outside running needs no reason.
Meteorological autumn is in full swing
Sadly, so many have a summer cling
September 23 is the autumnal equinox
And seasonal colors out of the box.
Each new day grows our autumn sights
As Mother Nature ramps up her flights
Soon, autumn’s colors will take flame
And homebound excuses are so lame.
Autumn runs are again the real deal
The views make our souls squeal
September’s run only gets better
Earning that perfect A+ letter.
George A. Hancock
Apple Season
Apples are a delicious fruit
The varieties kind of cute
And tasty in so many ways
Hooray! We’re in apple days.
Road running is hard work
Out here those hills do lurk
Calories fuel our daily run
But some foods are not fun.
Pasta is good but just heavy
Too much and a quick bevy
Of runners leave you in the dust
While you accumulate rust.
Apples are a portable food
Designed to cure your mood
Apples are prepared in ways
That highlight our fall days.
Now, a September apple pie
Earns a sweet seasonal sigh
I drink apple juice year round
And buy apples by the pound.
Apple season is a grand time
With apples at lunch prime
Yes, I enjoy September’s show
With that apple crop all aglow.
George A. Hancock
School Traffic
September brings a traffic flow
More vehicles not often slow
School buses and vans are out
Driving along my running route.
Some schools days begin early
Creating traffic not often curly
I’m out running my early lark
And buses pass me in the dark.
Early on, some kids on bikes
Peddle fast earning some Yikes!
Youngsters walk to the bus stop
As part of the educational crop.
Many drivers honk and wave
These drivers are quite brave
Schools became a political thing
So folks leave this rowdy sting.
My morning roads again busy
We share the road on my spree
School is open and we move on
Soon to feel autumn’s dawn.
George A. Hancock
Staying Warm
The prediction thrills many
Folks love a summer spree
Especially into fall’s season
Warm weather is the reason.
Early fall is staying warm
So outside people swarm
Soaking up the autumn sun
And the extended summer fun.
I’m running out in the dark
Not caring on this early lark
Unseasonably warm is good
Our weather’s misunderstood.
Remember this could change
Quickly across our local range
A jet stream dip is always bad
Colder weather never a fad.
I’m running in a tech tee
And shorts on this spree
Warm autumns are not bad
Run on says this road lad.
George A. Hancock
A look back at September by RG poet George Hancock
by Clay Shaw The newly recognized road mile records fell today in Riga, Latvia. (Newly recognized by World Athletics as of September 1, 2023) Hobbs Kessler of Ann Arbor, MI won an exciting and clos…
by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell On October 1, 2023, Riga, Latvia will be the site for the very first World Athletics Road Racing Championships. The last road championships of any kind was the once-…
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Ophelia dominated the weekend, but the race directors improvised and the volunteers did their jobs despite the rain and wind. The runners raced in…
Interviews by David Block The men’s field of the 2023 Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR) came down to a one-on-one showdown between this year’s winner, Panuel Mkungo 1:00:48 and runner-up James Ngandu…
by Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell September 17, 2023, Philadelphia, PA—For the third year, the Philadelphia Distance Run is back in the ownership of Philadelphians. Erika Kem…
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell September 10, 2023, Harrisburg, PA—Fred Joslyn of Boiling Springs, PA tuned up for his upcoming Berlin Marathon by winning the Harrisbu…
Great coverage!
by Karen Mitchell There were a lot of events over the weekend and Runner’s Gazette covered three of them. On Saturday Clay and Karen went separate ways. No coin toss was needed, as both event…
By Clay Shaw September 9, 2023 Bird-in-Hand, PA—James Weaver of Adamstown, PA won by four and a half minutes after a third-place finish in 2022. Weaver, who won in 1:16:37, left no doub…
By Clay ShawPhotos by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell September 4, 2023, Faxon Law New Haven Road Race, New Haven, CT—Clayton Young and Conner Mantz, training partners from Provo, Utah, came to …
Well done to the men!
By Clay ShawPhotos Courtesy of Michael ScottandJane Monti for Race Results Weekly August 27, 2023, Budapest, Hungary, World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023—Running on the same awesome c…
Well done!
By Clay ShawAll photos courtesy of Michael Scott August 26, 2023, Budapest, Hungary, World Championships Marathon—I had been to Budapest twice before, and was really hoping to be there in per…
By Clay Shaw 8.12.23 Baltimore, MD—Dreaded? Well maybe it is the hills or the summertime weather? Likely both. Two-time Baltimore Marathon champion Jeremy Ardanuy won the Dreaded …
Congratulations Clay on completing your 210th marathon! And the continents. And Brava to Karen for running the half!
Article by Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Wellington, New Zealand, June 24, 2023—Ingrid Cree of Wellington won the Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon by 14 …
By Sal Citarella I’m certainly not the first runner who has been faced with his own mortality. It’s just that this is the first time it has happened to me. I don’t like it. From age 16 through the …
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