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Runners replace snowflakes on the streets of Reston

Published December 7, 2014 at 7:27PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:38PM

Thomas Foley's (left) idea of getting jolly is kicking to the finish of the Run with Santa. Photo: Cheryl Young

Some children may still have been nestled all snug in their beds, but others dashed away Sunday morning at the Run with Santa 5k in Reston.

[button-red url=” http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.racebx.com/transfer/gen/5/4/8/54846beb-c354-43c3-b0ee-0c9fc0a86526/2014-Santa-Results.htm” target=”_self” position=”left”] Results [/button-red]At what many called a great family run, kids and adults alike donned Santa hats, ugly sweaters and jingle bells to be greeted by Santa Claus at the finish line on a brisk but sunny winter morning.

Winners get just enough at Alexandria Turkey Trot

By Emily Rabbitt

Published November 29, 2014 at 11:43AM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:38PM

Photo: Cheryl Young

On a holiday renowned for gluttony, the winners at the Alexandria Turkey Trot ended up getting just enough, not too much.

For Kevin McNab, it meant a narrow win over Georgetown University cross county runner Collin Leibold, both timed at 24:32. For Susanna Sullivan, all she really needed was one second by which to break the women’s course record — 27:13.

For Zak Miller, redemption came in running shoes

By Cory Mull

Published November 23, 2014 at 11:14PM | Updated June 25, 2015 at 4:25PM

Zak Miller (right) during the 2014 Marine Corps Marathon. Photo: Charlie Ban

The high point in Zak Miller’s running career came a month ago at the Marine Corps Marathon.

The 28-year old ran his best marathon to date, finishing in 2:36:02 to place 14th overall in a field of 19,791 runners.

Molly Huddle repeats as US 12k, USARC champ in Alexandria

By Charlie Ban

Published November 16, 2014 at 5:10PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:38PM

Molly Huddle breaks the tape for her second consecutive U.S. 12k championship. Photo: Dustin Whitlow

Molly Huddle won her record fourth U.S. title on the roads this year at the .US National 12k Sunday in Alexandria, running 38:08 to repeat as champion at that distance and of the U.S.A. Running Circuit. She won the inaugural 12k event last year in a world’s best 37:50.

[button-red url=” http://www.national12k.us/Results.aspx” target=”_self” position=”left”] Results [/button-red]Her move in the third mile this year put distance on pursuers who included Emily Sisson (38:21), Kim Conley (38:42) and Sara Hall (38:48), all of whom were in striking distance after the race strung out from Huddle’s early pace. By 8k (25:31), she had a 13 second lead over the chase pack, which closed to a 10-second lead over Sisson at 10k (31:57) before she tacked three additional seconds onto her margin in the last 2k.

Shrader pulls off a shocker at .US National 12K

By Dickson Mercer

Published November 16, 2014 at 4:46PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:38PM

The word Brian Shrader kept saying over and over – to reporters, to friends, to race organizers, and to new fans seeking his autograph – was “shock.”

For example: “I’m still in shock,” he said, after winning the .US National 12k championship in Alexandria this morning. “I don’t even know what to think.”

Oakton girls defend Va. title, McArthur, Heather Holt win individual crowns

By Charlie Ban

Published November 16, 2014 at 2:29AM | Updated June 25, 2018 at 4:50PM

Oakton's Allie Klimkiewicz closes in on third place in the 6A race, and the start of another state championship for the Cougars. Photo: Charlie Ban

Oakton’s girls kept everyone guessing all season, including coach Alisa Byers. Into late October, she didn’t know where her defending 6A champion team stood.

“We never really got to race together,” she said. “People had college visits, people on holidays, so we didn’t have everyone racing until the conference meet.”

Lake Braddock’s revenge plan, hatched one year ago, succeeds

By Charlie Ban

Published November 16, 2014 at 12:01AM | Updated June 25, 2018 at 4:50PM

Lake Braddock's Alex Corbett, closing in on the Virginia 6A individual title. Photo: Charlie Ban

But for some more fortuitous scheduling, Lake Braddock’s boys may have had “throwback Thursday” on their hands. A throwback to something none of the Bruins were alive to remember.

So they settled for a #sometimeagoSaturday. But that’s all the settling they did.

Nation’s best to race in Alexandria for 12K champs

By Dickson Mercer

Published November 15, 2014 at 5:09PM | Updated November 15, 2014 at 9:27PM

Christo Landry, Sara Hall, Aaron Braun and Molly Huddle. Photo: Dustin Whitlow

For the second year, the .US National 12K championships will be held in Alexandria, capping off the 2014 USA Running Circuit (USARC).

How it works: The USARC each year hosts national championships at distances ranging from one mile to the marathon. The first 10 U.S. runners at each race earn points, and also qualify for the 12K, which features $100,000 in prize money. Points are doubled at both the 12K and in the marathon.

Veterans Day 10k inspires runners

By Elton Hayes

Published November 10, 2014 at 11:29AM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:38PM

Photo: Kyle Gustafson/Swim Bike Run Photography.

While runners completed the 2014 Veterans Day 10k with varying finishing times, many gave the same response post-race when they described the scenic, 6.2-mile course: fast.

[button-red url=”http://www.zippyraceresults.com/search.php?ID=4486″ target=”_self” position=”left”] Results [/button-red]Pacers/New Balance runner Chris Kwiatkowski of Arlington bested all runners with a 30:11 finish, while 25-year-old Kerri Gallagher finished first among female runners, and 21st overall, with a 33:50 finish.

Woods, McUmber, WJ girls win Maryland state XC titles

By Jacqueline Feldscher

Published November 9, 2014 at 10:30AM | Updated June 25, 2018 at 4:50PM

Evan Woods on his way to the Maryland 4A boys state title. Photo: Scott Silverstein

Evan Woods decisively won the boys 4A Maryland cross country state championships Saturday, snapping rival Diego Zarate‘s winning streak for the season.

Woods, a senior at Walt Whitman, finished in 15:49. Eric Walz, a junior at Dulaney, took second in 15:56 with Zarate coming in third less than a second behind.