For the past three years, the Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon has featured athletes using handcycles after a veteran contacted organizers to ask if he and others could participate in the race. “We made the appropriate accommodations, and about 15 handcyclists raced in the event. It was the start of a rewarding and inspiring relationship with […]

Frozen Foot Race participants start one of the races last winter. On any given weekend, runners in South Central Pennsylvania can get their racing fix with a 5K to support a nonprofit or a good cause. And there’s a full range of races of various other distances throughout the year. We’ve assembled a list of […]

One of the best aspects about our sport of running is its individual nature. When you finish a 5K, it’s your time and not anyone else’s. And it’s my marathon PR. There’s no doubt, it’s a big deal after and a great sense of accomplishment knowing that we tested ourselves physically and mentally. Of course, As […]

We all remember this past winter, with February as the coldest on record. As runners especially, we longed for warmer weather, sidewalks free of snow and ice and not having to bundle up in layers when we headed outside. Now that summer is here, we can avoid the treadmill and just throw on a pair […]

We know how tough it can be to get out the door to run sometimes. You have work duties, family responsibilities and any other number of things that get in the way of what you really want to do: run. Or some days you’re just not motivated. One factor that is always a good motivator is […]