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Michaela Galya: Inspiring others to keep moving and stay fit

Michaela Galya’s training regimen is impressive for any age. At age 61, she’s over-the-top inspiring. The assistant manager at The … More

Boston Marathon, Inspiration, Pandapas Pond, Trail running, Ultra running

Michael Stowe: The NRV’s ‘Mayor of Running’

By Matt Wisnioski The running community in the New River Valley is vibrant and supportive because of Michael Stowe. Two … More

Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg Striders, Boston Marathon, Community, Explore Your Limits, New River Valley, Richmond Marathon, Runabout Sports

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

Blacksburg, Boston Marathon, Marathon, masters running, New York Marathon, Pandapas Pond, Runabout Pub Run

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

Appalachian Trail, Blacksburg, Blacksburg Classic, Boston Marathon, Draper Mile, Inspiration, Pandapas Pond, Running

Want to qualify for Boston? Vince can show you how.

Vince Baranauskas didn’t just complete the 2018 Richmond Marathon — he raced to a blazing 2:53:19 finish.

Boston Marathon, Health, Huckleberry Trail, Runabout Sports, Running

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

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

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