A masterful performance: David Angell adds world gold to long list of wins

David Angell has been winning races for more than 30 years, first at Franklin County High School, then at Roanoke College, and now as one of the top masters runners in the United States.

Blacksburg native Shelli Sayers shaping lives through track at Radford University

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.

Scotty Scott: Fueled by curiosity, coffee and community

Durelle “Scotty” Scott has spent more than 15 years running, riding, and building community in the NRV. This fall, he’s heading to Raleigh for a new job and a new adventure. He will be missed.

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.

He donated a kidney to a stranger. Then he won a national championship.

In 2021, at age 55, the longtime construction worker underwent major surgery to donate one of his kidneys to a total stranger. Four years later he won a national title in his age group.

Race report: Pushing limits at the historic JFK 50 Mile

For years, I talked about it but found reasons not to do it. A road marathon seemed more manageable. Work was busy. But the real reason was self doubt. Fear of the unknown, of failure, of falling on the Appalachian Trail and breaking another bone. Luckily, I didn’t have to tackle it alone.