Aging 'Racefully

Tyson’s man doesn’t let ultra training go to waste

By Andrew Gates

Tysons’s Chris Gellene, 58, spent his Easter Sunday differently than most. While families around the country were asleep in bed, Gellene was finishing up a 100-mile run sometime between 3:30 and 4 in the morning. But after some rest and a good night’s sleep, he says, “I got up the next day, it was Easter morning. I got and went about my Sunday.”

Originally signed up to run the Pistol 100-Miler in Tennessee, Gellene was worried when he learned that he would not be able to run the race. Gellene is no stranger to the 100-mile distance. The Pistol 100-Miler would have been his 12th.

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Westminster School 5K Race

Event location

Westminster School

3819 Gallows Road

Annandale, Virginia 22003

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Westminster School’s annual 5K ($45), 1K ($15), and Fun Run ($10) on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am is a spirited community event open to students, families, and friends of all ages and fitness levels. With courses designed for everyone—from a fun 1K for beginners to a more challenging 5K—participants can walk, jog, or race their way through the beautiful campus.

We have amazing cash prizes and give aways, making it an ideal way to enjoy a day outdoors with loved ones. Join in to support school programs, meet new people, and celebrate wellness together!

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National Capital 20 Miler & 5 Miler

Event location

Carderock Recreation Area

C&O Canal Towpath

Potomac, Maryland 20854

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The National Capital 20 Miler is the DC area’s premier fall marathon tune-up race. Runners will have access to a flat and fast out-and-back course on the C&O Towpath with multiple water stations along the way. Runners also have the option to register for the Janet Braunstein 5 Miler, which also takes place on the Towpath. Register now to guarantee your race hoodie!

Both events start on the Towpath by the North Parking Lot at Carderock Recreation Area.

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News

Boston entrants make the most of Patriots’ Day

By Charlie Ban
D.C.'s Tim Hughes nears the end of his 26-mile run. Photo: Charlie Ban

Ben Beach was actually happy for the reprieve.

The Bethesda man, who holds the record for most consecutive Boston Marathon finishes with 52, had every intention of running his 53rd, but with the race’s delay, he’s happy to sleep in on Patriots’ Day for the first time since he was in high school.

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Whitman runner to get transplant, needs blood

By Vanessa Junkin
Ben Lesser (center) runs the 2019 Montgomery County Championships. Photo: Charlie Ban

A Walt Whitman runner is getting a bone marrow transplant, but will need help from blood and platlet transfusions. 

Ben Lesser got a major boost in his fight acute myeloid leukemia when the National Marrow Donor Program yielded a partial match.

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Aging 'Racefully

Dani Micsan turns dedication into PRs and age group honors

By Vanessa Junkin
Dani Micsan runs the 2019 Frederick Running Festival 5k. Photo: Courtesy of the Frederick Running Festival

Dani Micsan’s name may sound familiar to local runners in the female 60-64 age group.

Micsan, who lives in Reston, turned 60 in early 2019 and won her age group at the Reston 10 Miler on March 3 that year. The next Sunday, she won her age group again at the Pot O’Gold 10K. One week later, she placed second in her age group at the Lucky Leprechaun 5K. 

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