Shelli Sayers has deep roots in the New River Valley. A graduate of Blacksburg High School, she is now the director of Radford University’s track and field and cross country programs.
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Need a boost: Meet Leah Johnson
No one brings the power of positivity quite like Aubrey “Leah” Johnson. Her energy during track workouts is contagious.
Meet Stephen Howard: Blacksburg High’s new XC coach
New Blacksburg High School Cross Country coach Stephen Howard is a familiar face in the New River Valley running community. … More
Andy Norton: Getting better with age
Blacksburg’s Andy Norton just keeps getting faster with age. At the 2020 Blacksburg Classic in February, Andy covered the 10-mile … More
Matt Wisnioski: ‘A born again runner’
Matt Wisnioski considers himself a born-again runner. Take a look at Matt’s 2019 race results — which include a blazing-fast … More
Hokie Half champ credits hill training and positive thoughts for strong finish
Virginia Tech senior Lizzie Buckley went into the 2019 Hokie Half Marathon with a simple race plan: Don’t go out … More
Noah Combs: An unsung hero of the NRV race scene and one tough competitor
Humble, helpful and hard working. Smart and strong. Friendly – and fast! Those are just a few of the ways … More
Darren Driscoll discovers new motivation in Blacksburg to return to racing form
Darren Driscoll credits his older brother, Jason, for inspiring him to start running in middle school and eventually for four … More
Former top marathoner Michelle Lowry still running strong in Blacksburg
As an assistant professor of accounting at Virginia Tech, Michelle Lowry knows numbers. So, let’s start with two statistics to … More
Lessons learned from leading a college track and cross country program at age 24
Brett Shelley set seven school records in four years of distance running for Hood College in Frederick, Maryland – but … More
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