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Gonzaga wins fourth D.C. state meet, St. John’s returns to the top

Published November 2, 2019 at 8:00PM | Updated November 9, 2021 at 2:56PM

Lili Grant kicks away from Meredith Gotzman three miles into the DCSAA Championships. Photo: Charlie Ban

Two years ago, the D.C. state meet looked like the fertile mud of Kenilworth Park was growing something special. With sophomores sweeping the first three spots on the boys’ side, it was natural to ask what a race among Gavin McElhennon, Luke Tewalt and Cullen Capuano would look like with two more years of growth and experience.

In the end, Capuano ran alone in front from the very start to win, running 16:35 for what several coaches felt to be longer than 5k. McElhennon finished ninth, easing his way back into racing following a long injury while Tewalt, hobbled with tendinitis in his knee, watched from the sidelines, having suited up just for the DCXC Invitational.

Monumental Runner

Monumental Runner – Gildas Le Moigne

By Charlie Ban

Published November 1, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated November 1, 2019 at 11:26AM

Name: Gildas Le Moigne

Self-described age group: 38

Trials Fever

Urge to improve drives Caitlyn Tateishi

By Vanessa Junkin

Published October 31, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated October 31, 2019 at 12:24PM

Caitlyn Tateishi finishes the 2018 Love the Run Youre With 5k. Photo: Swim Bike Run Photography

Caitlyn Tateishi is the type of runner who is never satisfied.

She ran her first marathon in June 2015, finishing in 3:38:49, a few minutes above her Boston qualifying time. It didn’t take long for her to sign up for another one — and three months later, she qualified for Boston by more than 15 minutes.

Military Running

Marine Corps Marathon photos

By Charlie Ban

Published October 30, 2019 at 11:00AM

Photo: Ed Lull

Relive the triumph but not the chafing, of the 44th Marine Corps Marathon with photos by Ed Lull and Charlie Ban.

Military Running

Locals win inaugural Marine Corps Marathon 50k

By Charlie Ban

Published October 28, 2019 at 1:00PM | Updated October 28, 2019 at 4:06PM

Dustin Whitlow leads Mike Wardian in the second mile of the Marine Corps Marathon 50k. Photo: Charlie Ban

Liz Ozeki told people that she would retire when she broke 3:00 for the marathon.

She lied.

Military Running

Brittany Charboneau misses record but comes away with Marine Corps Marathon win

By Charlie Ban

Published October 27, 2019 at 9:21PM | Updated February 5, 2020 at 2:48PM

Brittany Charboneau leads the Marine Corps Marathon coming off of the National Mall. Photo: Ed Lull

Brittany Charboneau tells her fair share of jokes, but she made a serious play for the Marine Corps Marathon record.

Aiming for 2:37:00, the Colorado-based comedian, actress and improv instructor took off after a few easy miles, grabbing the lead from 2015 and 2018 MCM winner Jenny Mendez and hitting the halfway mark at 1:18:05. Mendez eventually dropped out short of 20 miles.