Harper Lovegrove: All in for the community (and the cheese fries)

The 2019 Iron Mountain 50K, a Labor Day weekend tradition in the mountains near the Southwest Virginia trail town of … 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

Blacksburg’s Chitra Ranganathan has one primary goal when it comes to running: Seize every opportunity she finds to “move in … More

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

Rebekah Hicks is tough. Anyone who needs proof should look no further than the 2017 Conquer the Cove 25K. Around … More

Trish Richardson says she started running in her 30s to “complete the triple crown” of cross country – which began … More

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

Experienced runners make the best race directors – so Brett Sherfy was a natural when he decided to launch the … More

Want a glimpse of Jess Thornton’s personality? Ask her to cite her most satisfying running accomplishment. You won’t hear about … More

Crossing the finish line of the High Bridge Ultra 50K, Jason Church thrust his arms in the air and shouted … More