Up to Speed: News from Around the Running World

Girls' athlete of the week: Emily Bush caps strong season with Saratoga
Victory in Nike regional meet wraps up fine fall for sophomore

Saratoga runner Emily Bush reflects on Federation success
Nov 21, 2021 — With a time of 17:43.64, Saratoga's Emily Bush wins the girls Division I cross country meet of the Queensbury Adirondack Invitational at ...

Bush finishes as the Best Athlete of the Year by Sean Martin

Up To Speed - November 2021
This was in last month’s Up To Speed about the amazing Bushes

Saratoga Springs duo continue family legacy at cross country sectionals
By Sean Martin

Saratoga's Ryan Bush wins boy's Class A cross country title
by Sean Martin 

Pace Setter article written in 2019 About Their Mother
MHR Marathon and Hannaford Half Marathon 2019
Dana Bush’s third consecutive third place win was exciting and heartwarming particularly at age 41.


Investigation about possible criminal relationship between NIKE and the USATF
Runner’s World feature

How to Get Past ‘Did Not Finish’
Some marathon runners end up with a final result listed as D.N.F. Getting back to the start line of another race can be that much more meaningful.

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
The Philadelphia Marathon is one of the top 10 marathons in the U.S. and includes a full marathon, half marathon, 8K and kids fun run.

Watch as Runners Start 2021 Philadelphia Marathon - YouTube

Philadelphia Marathon returns to the city following COVID hiatus
Nov 21, 2021 — "Running is back in Philly," said Kathleen Titus, the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend race director. The men's champion, Mike Chesire, ...

Winning Duathlon at age 80
80-year-old from just outside Catskill recently won age group in New York City Duathlon

101-year-old State College resident George Etzweiler 'can't ...
Etzweiler, who worked for the university for 37 years, runs marathons and ultramarathons. 

Once the Race Starts, You’re Part of that Race. NYC Marathon History
A New York Times special section captures the history of the New York City Marathon in photographs. We spoke to four photographers who have covered the course for decades.

To Honor His Indigenous Ancestors, He Became a Champion
For Ku Stevens, Running Is a ‘Profound Act’

Inspired by his great-grandfather’s repeated escapes from an Indigenous boarding school, Ku Stevens, 18, retraced the route. Then he set his sights on winning a Nevada state title.

NYC Marathon Returns
Exciting description of the event with great photos.

What I’ve Learned From Running Marathons
Can never learn enough!

5,471 Gather for 105th Anniversary Troy Turkey Trot

                                    Our  own Alex Hislop Holiday Trophy He Won!

Troy Turkey Trot Homepage

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Were you Seen at the Troy Turkey Trot
Tons of pix here.  These 3 are the tip of the turkey’s wing.

Prize winning brothers: Jack and Alex Hislop

                             Don Lawrence and Benita Zahn emcees

                              Pace Setter writer Laura Clark on far left

Troy Turkey Trot (74th)


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