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Falls Road edges Howard County Striders at RRCA Club Challenge coed team race

Published February 24, 2013 at 12:04AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:26PM

Men representing a variety of teams lead the charge at the RRCA Club Challenge. Photo by Chris Farmer

In 1980, Dave Tripp, then Howard County Striders’ president, was out for a Sunday morning run near the Howard Community College when he spotted dozens of runners. Shocked to see a race he didn’t know about on Howard County Strider turf, Tripp went to investigate. It turned out that the Baltimore Road Runners Club and DC Road Runners Club were competing in a challenge race [button-red url=”http://www.striders.net/races/rrca/2013″ target=”_self” position=”left”] Results [/button-red]located halfway between Baltimore and Washington.

“I went up to the president and said, ‘look, if you’re going to come out here and run, you have to let us run,’” Tripp said.

Preparing for the season ahead, runners conquer Greenbelt

By Jamie Corey

Published February 19, 2013 at 12:14AM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:33PM

Winds up to 30 miles per hour, snow flurries in 30 degrees, rolling hills and plenty of warm chili — it’s all in preparation for springtime races and a long-time tradition for the DC Road Runners Club. At the 52nd annual Washington’s Birthday Marathon and Relay, the club brought in more than 500 runners to race on some of Greenbelt’s most challenging roads in an effort to get the athletes primed for the season ahead.

“You don’t get the intensity if you train on your own that you do in a race,” said overall marathon winner Miles Aitken, 29, of Washington D.C.

Passionate Runners Turn Out for Virginia is for Lovers 14K

By Briana Taylor

Published February 16, 2013 at 12:42PM | Updated December 14, 2013 at 12:45PM

By Brenda Barrera

The thrilling rollercoaster on Army-Navy Drive

By Charlie Ban

Published February 11, 2013 at 12:17AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:26PM

Melani Hom and Myles Matteson kick into the finish at the Love the Run You're With 5k. Photo by Brian Knight, Swim, Bike, Run Photography

The bibs tried, but they couldn’t tell the complete story.

They were color coded, trying to signal people’s relationship status- available(green), in flux (yellow) or taken (red) at the Love the Run You’re With 5k Sunday morning in Arlington.

Far from West Virginia, MCRRC runners enjoy country roads

By Jamie Corey

Published February 10, 2013 at 12:22AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:27PM

Carlton Conant of Kensington grins while climbing a hill during the Country Roads Run Five Mile. Photo by Ken Trombatore

Getting up on a chilly, Sunday morning in February is no challenge for Cindy Conant, 51 of Kensington.

Really Long Distance Runners

By Briana Taylor

Published January 22, 2013 at 8:38PM | Updated April 11, 2018 at 3:38PM

Northern Virginia is littered with high schools, and most are gigantic. George Mason High School is not. With fewer than 650 students in four grades, it is dwarfed by nearby George Marshall, McLean, Falls Church and Yorktown high schools.

But like a sapling under a forest canopy, the Mustang cross country teams have thrived, stretching their roots far away to find the competition that matches their size. Even if that means racking up miles on the bus.

Predictions and Resolutions 5k

By Colin Raunig

Published January 4, 2013 at 12:27AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:27PM

Kevin D'Amanda finishes the DC Road Runners' Predictions and Resolutions 5k on New Year's Day. Photo by DC Road Runners

The race began at noon in Rosslyn’s Gateway Park, following the Mount Vernon trail, and giving full view to the monuments and landmarks that define Washington DC. It’s an optimal choice and healthy alternative for DC area residents looking to continue an intense training regimen or work off holiday impropriety.

“Its very accessible,” said race director Ben Richter, “It starts late, so people have an opportunity to sleep off last night’s indiscretions. We don’t check for BAC. In the past some people have been on the verge of spontaneous human combustion.”

Fairfax Four Miler

By Charlie Ban

Published January 3, 2013 at 12:31AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:27PM

Reston's Alex Benway prepares to break the tape at the Fairfax Four Miler on New Year's Eve. Photo by Brian Knight

Whether or not they noticed the symbolism on the starting line, more than a thousand runners sprinted into the darkness at the Fairfax Four Miler, a scant six hours before the new year began.

[button-red url=”http://results.bazumedia.com/event/results/event/event-626″ target=”_self” position=”left”] Results[/button-red]The circumnavigated the George Mason University campus and headed back to the finish line in old town Fairfax. The latest-scheduled of the many New Year’s Eve races, it gave runner a chance to take a stab and a rarely-run distance and a chance for a PR before they went about celebrating the new year however they chose.

Rotary Resolution 10k

By Dorothy Beal

Published January 2, 2013 at 12:36AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:27PM

Starting off the New Year on the right foot has become a tradition of many at the Leesburg Rotary Resolution 10k and 4k.

The course, described as challenging by winners Alex Hetherington and Peggy Yetman, starts at Ida Lee Park and runs through [button-red url=”http://www.amazingracetiming.com/results/2013/rehau-rotary-resolution-10k-and-4k/165-results-10k.html” target=”_self” position=”left”] Results [/button-red]Historic Morven Park. The recent snow created a damp, muddy cross country type course for the 700 or so runners in both races.

Ringing in Hope 5k/10k

By Charlie Ban

Published January 1, 2013 at 12:44AM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 5:27PM

10k runners on their second lap navigate around 5k at the Ringing in Hope races New Year's Even in Ashburn. Photo by Cheryl Young

Catherine Mitchell bent down to remove the timing chip from her daughter’s shoe at the Ringing in Hope 5k in Ashburn. She paused, stood up to face Emma.

[button-red url=”http://prracing.racebx.com/files/results/4d9205ce-7a0c-46c1-8929-4f56c0a86522/50343fe8-8128-4689-bc5d-7633c0a8651f/ringing%20in%20hope%205k%20overall.htm” target=”_self” position=”left”] 5k Results [/button-red]Great job,” she said. “I’m so proud of you,” and hugged her daughter.