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First Colony Run for Shelter 5K Race Report

Published March 29, 2011 at 11:52AM | Updated September 25, 2013 at 1:49PM

Performances by Jennifer Quarles, Ann Manciagli, Ann Hirn, and Ken Mitchell highlighted the action at the 16^th annual Housing Partnerships Run for Shelter 5K. The race was held for the second year on a very flat and fast loop course through the First Colony neighborhood. It is the second Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race of 2011.

In a mild upset, Williamsburg’s Quarles beat Karen Terry of Newport News by 11 seconds, just two weeks after Terry had won the Jamestown Swamp Run 5K over Quarles, 19:36 to 19:40. Last year Terry won easily over Quarles at the Crapolfest 5K, 19:01 to 19:42, and Terry then improved to a CRR best of 18:56 at Governor’s Land in November

Wardian and Tuptova Earn Marathon Titles at Nation’s Capital

By Brenda Barrera

Published March 26, 2011 at 11:56AM | Updated September 25, 2013 at 1:50PM

Long lines of racers get underway.

Under clear skies, chilly race temperatures in the 30s, and the backdrop of the RFK Stadium, more than 13,000 runners finished this year’s SunTrust National Marathon, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon, and United Way National Team Relay in the Nation’s Capital, setting an all-time record number of participants.

Scope it Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness Race Report

By James Moreland

Published March 20, 2011 at 12:00PM | Updated September 25, 2013 at 1:50PM

Below Gurmessa Megerssa breaks the tape.

In typical Washington Metro the weather juked us better than scoring guard in a NCAA March Madness tournament. Colder than normal most of the winter we were torched by nearly eighty on Friday. Saturday racers were greeted with wonderful spring weather in the mid sixties. Then as the real spring dawned at Freedom Plaza the temperatures dipped below freezing.

19th Annual Van Metre 5 Mile Run For Children’s National Medical Center 8K

By Brenda Barrera

Published March 19, 2011 at 3:52PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:00PM

Elite racers get ready to rumble in Jon Hickman photo.

On the cusp of spring more than five hundred runners turned out for a glorious day. Scores of children enjoyed the one mile fun run. This race is famous for its scores of prizes for the young ones as well as the large amounts of money designated for Children’s National Medical Center. This year the check was for $65,000. In today’s race one young lady who you might have thought was more suited for the mile earned the “youngest, fastest award.” Ivy Richerson, just five-year-old ran the full five miles in 52:49.

An Irish Blessing! Sunshine, a Bit o’ Wind, and Record Turnout for St. Patrick’s Day 8K

By Brenda Barrera

Published March 13, 2011 at 3:56PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:01PM

By Brenda Barrera with contribution from Dickson Mercer

It is an Irish blessing familiar to many, “May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face . . .”

¡Vamos 5K! Dodges the Rain in Third Year

By James Moreland

Published March 6, 2011 at 4:32PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:02PM

“The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.” Here in hilly northwest the clouds parted for the third annual race.

Though we were warned that all week that it may be time to build an ark, the early morning showers gave way to a delightful cool morning. Though the streets were still wet, the Gods had stopped perspiring on us when the race got underway at 8:30 a.m.

Regional Running Magazine Revamps and Adds Digital Edition plus Columns for Military, Women and Senior Runners

By Admin

Published March 4, 2011 at 4:37PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:03PM

Washington Running Report, a bi-monthly publication covering running, fitness, and multi-sport was recently revamped to a glossy magazine and is distributed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, namely Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. A new digital edition has been added as well as new columns to reflect the diverse running communities: Military Running Scene, A Woman’s Perspective, and The Senior Runner.

“The running and fitness industry is recession resistant and with more people choosing to lead healthy lifestyles and road race participation growing, we’re providing the best local resource to motivate and educate our readers,” said Kathy Freedman, Publisher and owner of Capital Running Company, a race management company. “Our contributors are local runners and experts who share a passion for their sport and our advertisers know we are the source to reach this market.”

RRCA 10 Mile Challenge Sells Out for the First Time

By James Carbary

Published March 3, 2011 at 4:43PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:03PM

By Jim Carbary

Last year Dave Berdan won the Annual 10 Mile Challenge in an amazingly fast time of 51:43. At this year’s race, Ryan McGrath, captain of the Falls Road Running team offered a bonus of $100 to his teammate Alexander Battaglino if he could better that time. Having every intention of collecting, Battaglino bolted from the start and immediately assumed a commanding lead.

Love the Run You’re With 5K

By Kathy Dalby

Published February 13, 2011 at 4:49PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:03PM

Jordan McDougal, 23, of Culpeper, VA wins by a mere half second ahead of Frank Devar, 22, of Washington, DC in the fastest road 5K of the year with 14:47.4.

Sunday morning 1700 running enthusiasts participated in the second annual Love the Run You’re With 5K, presented by Pacers Running Stores and Fitness Together.

Runners “Heart” This Virginia 14K

By Brenda Barrera

Published February 4, 2011 at 4:46PM | Updated October 7, 2013 at 4:04PM

Leaders Ryan Carroll (#13) and David Hryvniak have not yet sorted out who will win.

The sky was clear blue, a slight breeze touched the 35 degree air, and a sea of red and pink clad runners celebrated their passion at the 3rd annual Virginia is for Lovers 14K in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday.