Blacksburg’s Andy Norton just keeps getting faster with age. At the 2020 Blacksburg Classic in February, Andy covered the 10-mile … More
Tag: Running
Alisha Ebert: Fast, no matter the distance or terrain
It’s an understatement to call Alisha Ebert a former standout runner at Longwood University. Six years after graduating, she still dominates … More
Skip Slocum: From occasional 5K to 50K in one year
A year ago, Blacksburg’s Skip Slocum was a sporadic runner – someone who would occasionally run for a few weeks … 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
Inspired to run toward adventure in the mountains
Blacksburg’s Chitra Ranganathan has one primary goal when it comes to running: Seize every opportunity she finds to “move in … 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
A thank you to James Demarco and Runabout Sports
The lights were dim in Frank Theatres CineBowl & Grille at the Runabout Sports awards gala. No one could see … 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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