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Tag: Pandapas Pond

Jonathan Roberts: Building community through Christiansburg Run Club

Jonathan Roberts has some wise advice for new runners. “You’re a runner from the first day you lace up those … More

Christiansburg Run Club, Hokie Half Marathon, Pandapas Pond, Runabout Sports Pub Run

Kevin Byrd: ‘The journey is so much fun’

Kevin Byrd is a case study in how consistent training — with regular group runs and a dose of speed … More

Hokie Half Marathon, Pandapas Pond, Richmond Marathon, Runabout Sports Pub Run

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

From dancer to ‘Darn Tough.’ Rachel Corrigan has been running ultras since age 16.

Blacksburg’s Rachel Corrigan may have grown up near the beach but she fell in love with the mountains at an … More

Appalachian Trail, Cross Country, Pandapas Pond, Promise Land 50K, Running, Trail running, Ultra running

Morgan Corl: ‘I want to inspire others to make big goals ’

Morgan Corl ran her first race, the Bank of Fincastle 5k, in second grade as part of a team competing … More

Inspiration, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running

New job with Altra excites former RunAbout manager

Julie Wiemerslage landed a job with Altra running shoes that has her both “insanely excited” and heartbroken because it means … More

Altra, Community, Cross Country, Hokies, Huckleberry Trail, Pandapas Pond, 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

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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