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RunWashington’s Fall Marathoners: Meet Meghan Ridgley

Published June 22, 2015 at 11:41AM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:14PM

Meghan Ridgley at the 2014 Run for the Parks 10k. Photo: Potomac River Running

In the months leading up to 2015’s Fall marathons, RunWashington will follow several local runners as they prepare for their races. We’ll chart their progress as they train their legs, lungs and minds for the challenges they’ll race on race day. Each week, we’ll catch up with our runners and see how they’re doing. Reston’s Meghan Ridgley is the most experienced marathoner we are following, and reflecting on those experiences will help inform her training as she prepares for the Philadelphia Marathon.

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RunWashington’s Fall Marathoners: Meet Joe Divel

By Charlie Ban

Published June 14, 2015 at 11:09PM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:14PM

Joe Divel (right) runs through Lake Needwood Park during a First Time Marathoners practice. Photo: Hai D. Nguyen

In the months leading up to 2015’s Fall marathons, RunWashington will follow several local runners as they prepare for their races. We’ll chart their progress as they train their legs, lungs and minds for the challenges they’ll race on race day. Each week, we’ll catch up with our runners and see how they’re doing. This week, say hello to Joe Divel of Rockville, Md., who is taking his second shot at the Marine Corps Marathon.

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RunWashington’s Fall Marathoners: Meet William Etti

By Emily Rabbitt

Published June 8, 2015 at 3:14PM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:15PM

William Etti at the 2014 Parks Half Marathon. Photo: Dan Reichmann

In the months leading up to 2015’s Fall marathons, RunWashington will follow several local runners as they prepare for their races. We’ll chart their progress as they train their legs, lungs and minds for the challenges they’ll race on race day. Each week, we’ll catch up with our runners and see how they’re doing. First up is Burtonsville, Md.’s William Etti.

Calling William Etti’s return to running a comeback is just the beginning.

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MCRRC wins Boston Marathon womens masters race; Wardian, Roecker lead local individuals

By Charlie Ban

Published April 21, 2015 at 11:07AM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:36PM

Photo: Courtesy of Boston Athletic Association

The Montgomery County Road Runners Club won the masters women’s team title at the Boston Marathon Monday. Chrissy Graham, Cindy Conant and Lisa Reichmann combined to run 9:24:55, well ahead of RunningSkirts’ 9:33:27. The Washington Running Club finished seventh in the masters women’s race in 10:16:48 and the Potomac River Running team ran 1-:19:15 for ninth place.

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Our (possible ) Boston Marathon runners

By Charlie Ban

Published April 16, 2015 at 12:05PM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:16PM

Chris Bain (right), of Takoma Park, will be making his annual trip to Boston from Hopkinton. Photo: Charlie Ban

They might not all be lining up on Monday morning, but any number of these 799 registrants from the Washington, D.C. area could be racing the Boston Marathon.

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Dream Big: From 4:07 to the Olympic Marathon Trials

By Emily Rabbitt

Published April 6, 2015 at 11:25AM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:16PM

People watch the Olympics and get inspired to try a new sport, or to work out a little harder at things they already do. Some even have a fleeting memory of past glory and say, yeah, if only I hadn’t quit my sport early, if only I had worked harder, I could have done that.

Not a lot of people say: I’m going for it.

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Marathoners take over Reston roads, paths

By Charlie Ban

Published March 29, 2015 at 11:31PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:36PM

As important as discipline and determination can be when training for distance running, the trait that was most valuable to a lot of racers at Runners Marathon of Reston was adaptability.

[button-red url=”http://www.amazingracetiming.com/events/2015/runners-marathon-of-reston” target=”_self” position=”left”] Results [/button-red]Chris Compson adapted when, after 24 miles of just trying to improve on his personal best time, he found himself in a position to win the race, after his best finish to date being ninth place at the Toronto Marathon. He was on spring break from his job teaching English and coaching track at Pittsford-Mendon High School near Rochester, N.Y. and his 2:50:35 finishing time was agonizingly close to a PR.

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Moulton, Nelson snag first-place finishes in Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

By Elton Hayes

Published March 14, 2015 at 10:18PM | Updated August 18, 2015 at 12:37PM

History repeated itself for Patrick Moulton at 2015’s Rock ‘n’ Roll D.C. Marathon.

The Providence, R.I. native earned a first-place finish with a time of 2:32:54. He also finished first (2:21:17) in 2009 when the race was then called the Suntrust National and Half Marathon.

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How’d They Do?

By Jacqueline Feldscher

Published October 26, 2014 at 11:43PM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:18PM

Kelly Swain, left, runs with teammate. Photo: Charlie Ban

Some Run Washington featured marathoners had great days Sunday at the Marine Corps Marathon, but many missed personal time goals fighting strong headwinds and battling sinus issues. Still, each said they loved the experience of seeing the crowds and crossing the finish line.

See below to check on how each runner fared.

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Volunteers make the day for Marine Corps Marathon runners

By Jacqueline Feldscher

Published October 26, 2014 at 11:22PM | Updated August 10, 2015 at 12:18PM

Jilanne Doom's expression is one of hope and joy as she approaches the turn to the five mile mark. The Washington, D.C. resident finished in 3:19:12. Photo: Charlie Ban

While many loved the scenic course, crowd support, and near perfect weather, runners at Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon universally raved about one thing: Marine volunteers who motivated them to cross the finish line.

“The Marines are amazing,” said Addie Thompson, a 24-year-old D.C. resident. “It’s really cool to see them supporting on the sidelines and everyone is so kind at this race, I’ve never experienced a race crew that was just to kind and helpful and supportive.”