Running Shorts

Published May 10, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated May 11, 2021 at 3:57PM

Conroy Zien in 2015. Photo: Jimmy Daly

When a 7:46 cushion isn’t enough for the Boston Marathon and Chantilly’s Sean McGorty meets Olympic standard in the steeplechase.

Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban

Published May 3, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated May 4, 2021 at 4:12PM

Schneider wins U.S. road mile title, Waldon Adams’ brother launches funeral expenses fundraiser, RunWashington publisher, others on podcasts.

Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban

Published April 13, 2021 at 3:00PM | Updated April 14, 2021 at 4:09PM

Beach Drive at Wise Road in D.C.'s Rock Creek Park. Photo: Charlie Ban

Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban

Published April 6, 2021 at 3:00PM | Updated April 6, 2021 at 4:29PM

Runners finish the 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile. Photo: Dustin Whitlow/DWhit Photography

D.C. road races are scheduled to resume at 50 percent capacity in May, Rockville is looking for input on the future of RedGate Park, collegiate cross country All-Academic honors have been announced and the DMV Distance Derby has been updated through March.

Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban

Published March 30, 2021 at 1:00PM

Western Ridge Trail detour starting March 31.

Wesern Ridge Trail closure starts Wednesday, runners allowed on Hains Point, Andrew Bumbalough on the Morning Shakeout.

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By Charlie Ban

Published March 23, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated March 26, 2021 at 2:45PM

The Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park and East Potomac Park will be closed to pedestrians during peak cherry blossom bloom. Photo: Charlie Ban

Hains Point/Tidal Basin closed March 26-April 12, MCM men’s record holder dies, TJ alumna relives her DIII glory days, honors for Georgetown coach and runner.

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By Charlie Ban

Published March 16, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated March 16, 2021 at 1:46PM

The new W&OD Trail bridge over Route 28 in Arlington, west of the East Falls Church Metro Station. Photo: Charlie Ban

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Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban

Published March 9, 2021 at 11:00AM | Updated March 9, 2021 at 2:16PM

Runners head up the second mile of the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon. Photo: Charlie Ban

MCM registration opens tomorrow, International Womxn’s Day panel, Rock Creek Park path meeting, NCAA XC qualifiers, Olympic Trials track qualifiers, local Virginia state indoor champs and podcast guests.

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By Charlie Ban

Published January 19, 2021 at 3:00PM | Updated January 20, 2021 at 3:11PM

The Rock Creek Park path will soon be repaved and a pedestian bridge will ease congestion south of the tunnel near the zoo. Comments on a Prince George’s County Bike and Pedestrian Network Plan are due Friday.

Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban

Published January 5, 2021 at 3:00PM | Updated January 7, 2021 at 4:25PM

Runners finish the 2019 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile. Photo: Dustin Whitlow/DWhit Photography

Cherry Blossom postpones to September; Prince George’s County looking for pedestrian input; D’Amato, Kelati and Schneider share stories with podcasts; Matthew Henson Trail has short detour.