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Update: Jenn Fleming’s comeback story continues with win at Holiday Lake 50K

Updated Feb. 16, 2019 Jenn Fleming’s inspiring comeback from a torn labrum continued last Saturday when she won the Holiday … More

Blacksburg, Cross Country, Inspiration, Overcoming Injury, Runabout Race Series, Running, triathlon, Virginia Tech Cross Country

Cortney Martin: From ‘blob’ to top triathlete and runner

It’s no secret that Cortney Martin is strong. Anyone who’s competed against her in a triathlon, duathlon or running event … More

Boston Marathon, Health, Inspiration, ITU World Championships, triathlon, USA Triathlon, Weight Loss

Let Chris Miller give you some motivation to keep that New Year’s resolution

Look no further than Chris Miller for your inspiration to keep your New Year’s resolution to run more. “I started … More

Health, Hellgate, Inspiration, Mountain Junkies, New River Valley, NRV, RNUTS, Running Shorts, Weight Loss

Racing advice from Rebekah Hicks: Know who to chase

Rebekah Hicks is tough. Anyone who needs proof should look no further than the 2017 Conquer the Cove 25K. Around … More

Blacksburg Striders, Conquer the Cove, Draper Mile, Floyd, masters running, Trail running

Ignacio Moore: inspired by ‘masters’ competition, fueled by Friday cinnamon rolls

Ignacio Moore shares his Blacksburg racing ritual: A Friday morning cinnamon roll at Bollo’s Cafe and Bakery downtown. “I try … More

Blue Ridge Relay, Eastern Divide Ultra, Hokie Half, Runabout Race Series

Trevor Stewart: With the right motivation you can do anything

Trevor Stewart, a former Marine and a seasoned ultra runner, admits that running 50 or a 100 miles doesn’t make … More

Blacksburg, Hellgate, Running, Ultra running

Jordan Chang shares his passion for running and community

2018 has been quite a running year for Blacksburg’s Jordan Chang — and the last five months have been especially … More

Appalachian Trail, Bigfoot 200, Blacksburg, Boston Marathon, Hellgate, NRV, Pandapas Pond, Running, Ultra running

Running fast and up front at age 57. Meet Trish Richardson

Trish Richardson says she started running in her 30s to “complete the triple crown” of cross country – which began … More

Boston Marathon, Christiansburg, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running

105 racers started the Looking Glass 50 miler. Just 63 finished. Emily Hutchins was 1 of them.

Conditions were horrendous at last weekend’s Looking Glass 50 Miler. The race’s signup page describes the course as “an extremely scenic … More

Looking Glass 50 Miler, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running, Ultra running

Corinne Guimont: Managing asthma through running takes patience and persistence

Corinne Guimont has always been active – spin classes, weight lifting, yoga – and she’s also had to manage moderate … More

Asthma, Blacksburg, Hokie Half, Richmond, Running

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