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Ordinary runners provide inspirational moments

August 21, 2010 By Art Smith

The 2010 News and Sentinel Half Marathon is now a race for the record books. It was a great day that saw several gifted athletes break course records. more »

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2010 News and Sentinel Races

By LetsRUN - Jun 7 2010 1:26PM

Now is the time to start getting for the Half Marathon. Check out the River City Runners and Walking Club running clinic for help getting ready. They meet each Monday in city park at 5:30 p.. more »

Hints for runners

By LetsRUN - Aug 17 2009 4:57PM

Registration for all races is now back online. A technical glitch briefly stopped two mile registratio. more »

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New Albany 10K Walk

September 12, 2010

New Albany, WV The New Albany Walking Classic is the premier event of the New Albany Walking Club. Now in its 5th year, the Walking Classic has become the largest walking-only race in the United States. Registration opens April 1st at 10 am more »

Half Marathon Diary

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Final prep was tiring

August 21, 2010 It’s Thursday evening, Aug. 19, 2010.  My deadline for submitting these columns has been on Thursdays. » Full Story

New "friends" came with training

August 17, 2010

Well, the countdown is on. Soon, walkers and runners will be at the start line of the 2010 Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Maratho. » Full Story

Airport race gives racer a PR

August 17, 2010 Bright lights, flat pavement, and no planes! That was the scene of the first Veterans Museum Tribute 5K race conducted at the Wood County Airport on July 31, hubby George's birthday. » Full Story

Half Marathon Diary, Week Five: Moderation is the key

July 14, 2010 I think our water bill is going up. 



At least one-a-day workouts and soaring temperatures mean more showers and more laundry more often. » Full Story

Half Marathon Diary: Week Four - 'It's all about technique'

July 5, 2010 This week it was all about technique.



Being injured, speed has not been my focus.  Instead, I’ve been following the advice of family, friends, and Dr. » Full Story

Half Marathon Diary: Week Three - Ellipticals — at home and at the YMCA — "Ellipticals are my new best friends"

June 28, 2010 Ellipticals — at home and at the YMCA  —  are my new best friends.  Please read on.



It’s been an up and down wee. » Full Story

Half Marathon Diary: Week Two- "Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink."

June 21, 2010 "Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink."

That's how my daughter and I felt when we did our seven miles last Sunday. We did so many things wrong! Let me explain. » Full Story

Half Marathon Diary: Week One

Half Marathon Diary: Week One
June 15, 2010 EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of columns by 54-year-old schoolteacher Marlene Welch of Mineral Wells as she trains to run the News and Sentinel Half Marathon. » Full Story
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