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In Step at the 2022 Firecracker 4-Miler
by Writer and Photographer Benita ZahnI’m in a mixed marriage: I’m a runner married to a walker. However, when it comes to race day it seems we’ve both learned from each other. For full article, click here
d Team Awards by Writer and Photographer Benita Zahn My husband The Walker History repe https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/july/step-2022-firecracker-4-miler
Freihofer’s 2022: Why We Run
by Benita ZahnBy the time you read this, the 44th running of the Freihofer’s Run for Women will be well in the history books. It was a spectacularly sunny day. Some complained it was too warm, for others, yours truly included, it was perfect. The winner c…
by Benita Zahn Winner …
Can't Keep a Good Woman Down
by Benita ZahnBefore Switzer, in 1966, Roberta Gibb ran the Boston Marathon as a bandit. She had tried to register but was rejected by race director Will Cloney, because women could not run long distances not knowing that her training included 40-mile run…
by Benita Zahn This one…
Gearing Up for Spring Running
by Benita ZahnSpring is here and as Benita vacations in Hilton Head, she is dreaming of fun races, beautiful weather, and what running gear she will need to make her running season ideal. For full article, click here
by Benita Zahn As the grass greens and flowers bloom…
Here Comes the Run! But Be Prepared
by Benita Zahn"You’re probably itching to restoke your mojo and get back at it, as emails about upcoming races fill your inbox. But before barreling back to training, we need to keep some things in mind to avoid injury." For …
by Benita Zahn Ok. The pandemic has affected everything…
Up to Speed: News from Around the Running World
This monthly feature contains fascinating articles on running that were featured online this past month from a man running sub-4-minute miles for 20 years to a woman winning all four races in the Dopey Challenge. If you happen to see an article that you t…
I first found out about this study in Benita Zahn https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/february/speed-news-around-running-world
Does Running Keep You Awake?
by Benita ZahnA crazy thing happens to me when I run long ... anything 8 miles and over. I don’t sleep well. You’d think I would sleep like a baby, but just the opposite happens. Turns out I’ve got plenty of company and if you’re among my pals in tossing …
by Benita Zahn A crazy thing happens to me when https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/does-running-keep-you-awake
What Was Your Best Race of 2021 and 2022 Goals?
by Runners Like YouA question was sent out to our members about their favorite races and their goals for 2022. Find out immediately which races our runners loved! Amazingly over 50 people responded!! Enjoy reading this survey and if you want to participa…
Benita Zahn My favorite race was Freihofer https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/what-was-your-best-race-2021-and-2022-goals
Up to Speed: News from Around the Running World
This column covers important news about running both local, national and internationally. Locally, Emily Bush had a sensational win at the Nike regional meet. In addition, November contained a slew of wildly important races and it is all covered here and …
Don Lawrence and Benita Zahn emcees Pace https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2021/december/speed-news-around-running-world
Troy Turkey Trot 2021
To quote Anthony Giuliani, who came in 4th overall in the 10K, the Troy Turkey Trot is the "Superbowl of racing in our area." Ryan Udvadia, who came in 2nd overall, also nailed it: "A Thanksgiving without a Turkey Trot is like a Thanksgiving without turke…
d extensive race results. Our own columnist Benita Zahn emceed the event along with Don Lawrence. …