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Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro path
Read full article: Sprinting star Christian Miller skipping college for pro pathCreekside graduate and two-time All-News4JAX track and field athlete of the year Christian Miller announced on Friday morning that he is bound for the professional running circuit.
Local sprinting stars come oh-so-close to qualifying for Olympics
Read full article: Local sprinting stars come oh-so-close to qualifying for OlympicsChristian Miller, fresh out of high school, put on a dazzling showing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Sunday night, but missed out on qualifying for the Games by the blink of an eye.
Local sprinters Christian Miller, Kendal Williams move on in Olympic Trials
Read full article: Local sprinters Christian Miller, Kendal Williams move on in Olympic TrialsChristian Miller ran a 10.22 in the 100-meter dash at the US Olympic Team Trials on Saturday night in Eugene, Oregon, finishing fifth in his heat and advancing to the semifinals.
How local runners fared in Monday’s 128th Boston Marathon
Read full article: How local runners fared in Monday’s 128th Boston MarathonThere were 29,451 entrants in Monday’s Boston Marathon and a total of 70 of those were from the News4JAX coverage area. Check out how those local runners performed.
‘Friends running with friends’: Neptune Run Crew builds camaraderie while supporting local
Read full article: ‘Friends running with friends’: Neptune Run Crew builds camaraderie while supporting localThe Neptune Run Crew is a free running community that is so much more than the exercise you get.
Sold out: Gate River Run announces no more spots available for Saturday’s race
Read full article: Sold out: Gate River Run announces no more spots available for Saturday’s raceThe event announced that all slots for the day — the 15K, 5K, mile challenge, the Junior River Run and the diaper dashes — have been filled for the 47th running of the iconic road race in Jacksonville.
History for Sisson, but bonus for Bor at Gate River Run
Read full article: History for Sisson, but bonus for Bor at Gate River RunEmily Sisson claimed her third straight women’s title in Saturday’s Gate River Run, but this year’s $5,000 Equalizer Bonus went to the man who caught her on the Hart Bridge off-ramp: Olympic steeplechaser Hillary Bor.
Biggest storylines for Gate River Run: Emily Sisson and Mother Nature
Read full article: Biggest storylines for Gate River Run: Emily Sisson and Mother NatureMother Nature and Emily Sisson. And a lost minute. These are the three biggest storylines heading into Saturday’s Gate River Run, the national championship 15K.
A chance at history: 46th Gate River Run could see it made on Saturday
Read full article: A chance at history: 46th Gate River Run could see it made on SaturdayOn Saturday, the Gate River Run will be held for the 46th year, and for the first time in recent years, runners won’t have to adapt to a new course.
Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather
Read full article: Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weatherWhile it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.
The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot
Read full article: The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey TrotAdams Wolf joined us on the show today to talk about an amazing event for a great cause. The 8th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot. He was joined by Jessica DeFranco a mother of a TBI survivor. Click the video to hear here story and why Adam is so passionate about the community programs like this.
Kingsland girl, 8, runs to championship at AAU National Championships
Read full article: Kingsland girl, 8, runs to championship at AAU National ChampionshipsAt the AAU National Championships and Junior Olympics, 8-year-old Josalyn Glover of Kingsland, Georgia, nearly broke the national age group record in the 400 meters as she won the title during the meet at North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina.
First Coast Cup: Davis, Jubran claim top local honors in 45th Gate River Run
Read full article: First Coast Cup: Davis, Jubran claim top local honors in 45th Gate River RunCrystal Davis claimed the women’s title and Nathan Jubran took the men’s, finishing the fastest among local competitors in the race on Saturday morning.
Defending champion Emily Sisson claims 2nd River Run title, equalizer bonus
Read full article: Defending champion Emily Sisson claims 2nd River Run title, equalizer bonusWomen’s defending champion Emily Sisson dominated for the second year in a row to claim the 2022 Gate River Run women’s title and the equalizer bonus in a time of 47:28.
Runners ready to go as milestone 45th Gate River Run arrives
Read full article: Runners ready to go as milestone 45th Gate River Run arrivesAfter two years plagued by COVID-19 precautions, the Gate River Run actually feels like the event of old. The 45th installment of the event, which will be televised on WJXT Channel 4 and streamed on News4JAX.com, is Saturday morning.
Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping in
Read full article: Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping inEither exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Year’s resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?
After limited field last year, runners clamoring to return to full-field at Gate River Run
Read full article: After limited field last year, runners clamoring to return to full-field at Gate River RunThings are getting back to normal at the Gate River Run. For the most part. One year after race organizers limited the field to 8,000 participants, about half of the usual number, they’re back to a full field, and runners are not missing their chance to be a part of it.
Two of the fastest women at the Gate River Run gave birth shortly before racing
Read full article: Two of the fastest women at the Gate River Run gave birth shortly before racingLaura Campbell (second from left) and Mae Barker (right with pink hat) both finished among the fastest female runners of the Gate River Run soon after giving birth. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – They ran the Gate River Run before their new babies could crawl. Campbell about five and a half months ago and Barker less than a month before the Gate River Run. In training, Barker ran up the day before she gave birth, while Campbell didn’t run while pregnant. Then, less than a month later, she was lined up at the Gate River Run.
Gate River Run will cap entries at 8,000 for 2021 race
Read full article: Gate River Run will cap entries at 8,000 for 2021 raceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gate River Run will limit its field to 70% capacity and put numerous other safeguards in place for its 2021 event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The biggest change is capping race entries at 8,000 for the marquee 15K event. The Gate River Run has been televised live on WJXT for years. Harroufi later failed two drug tests by USADA, including one at the River Run on March 7, and his results were scrubbed from the list. • All participants and volunteers must check their temperature on race morning prior to coming to race.