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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

Blacksburg, Blacksburg RunFit, Brigham Young University, Cross Country, Hong Kong, Marathon, Olympic Trials, Running, St. George Marathon

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

Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg Striders, Health, Inspiration, Runabout Race Series, Runabout Sports, Running

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

Blacksburg, Cross Country, Hokie Half, Hood College, Runabout, Runabout Race Series, Running

Max Stallkamp: Experienced forest runner getting to know Virginia’s trails

Max Stallkamp embodies the international makeup of our community. He was born in Osnabruck, Germany, has lived in 6 countries … More

Old Glory, Runabout Sports, Running, Trail 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

Update: Jenn Fleming’s comeback story continues with win at Holiday Lake 50K

Updated Feb. 16, 2019 Jenn Fleming’s inspiring comeback from a torn labrum continued last Saturday when she won the Holiday … More

Blacksburg, Cross Country, Inspiration, Overcoming Injury, Runabout Race Series, Running, triathlon, Virginia Tech Cross Country

Trevor Stewart: With the right motivation you can do anything

Trevor Stewart, a former Marine and a seasoned ultra runner, admits that running 50 or a 100 miles doesn’t make … More

Blacksburg, Hellgate, Running, Ultra 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

105 racers started the Looking Glass 50 miler. Just 63 finished. Emily Hutchins was 1 of them.

Conditions were horrendous at last weekend’s Looking Glass 50 Miler. The race’s signup page describes the course as “an extremely scenic … More

Looking Glass 50 Miler, Pandapas Pond, Running, Trail running, Ultra running

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  • Blacksburg running legend Peter Dorrell helps build community at Runabout
  • Update: Jenn Fleming's comeback story continues with win at Holiday Lake 50K
  • Robin Jones: Don't underestimate the value of running partners
  • Skip Slocum: From occasional 5K to 50K in one year
  • Want to qualify for Boston? Vince can show you how.

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