Author: Andy Sandrik

Tiki Trot 5KSaturday, Aug. 26, in Williamsport, Md.Runners: 139Winner: Devin Morris, Bedford, 18:02; Top Female: Andrea Dodson, Boonsboro, Md., 19:07Local.News FinishersChambersburg: Dallon Espinosa (26:35), Alexis Espinosa (28:51), Onawa Fann (43:16), Sierra Reyes (53:52)Smithsburg: Michael Morgan (27:26, 3rd in 50-59 AG), JR Bowers (28:34), Scott Ciccarelli (28:37), Lisa Morgan (33:12), Eliza Lovell (36:07)Waynesboro: Jeffrey Hein (28:31), Jennifer Adler (36:49) Tiki Trot Beer MileSaturday, Aug. 26, in Williamsport, Md.Runners: 42Winner: Graham Peck, Baltimore, Md., 6:58; Top Female: Farrah Douglas, Frederick, Md., 10:07Local.News FinishersChambersburg: Craig Leisher (9th in 11:32), Dallon Espinosa (12:18)Fayetteville: Fred Nimmon (12:49)Waynesboro: Jeffrey Hein (17:26) Run Wild for Wildwood 5KSaturday,…

We only have so much energy to devote to exercise each day. We all hit the wall eventually, right? Our bodies and minds protect us by establishing limitations and giving us hints when we start to push ourselves too hard. But it’s wild how all of this logic can get tossed right out the window when we are thrust into a desperate situation. If you’re being chased by an alligator, for example, it’s remarkable how long you can maintain that 40-yard dash pace. I found myself in such a situation last week, when I had to bear the unbearable weight…

Local Running ResultsCook Forest 25K Trail ChallengeSaturday, Aug. 19, in LeeperRunners: 211Winner: Josh Woodford, Kersey, 2:05:19; Top Female: Roxanne McFarland, Tylersburg, 2:45:43Local.News FinishersGreencastle: Heidi Hade (5:48:11) Gettysburg Brewfest Trail 5KSaturday, Aug. 19, in GettysburgRunners: 213Winner: Lukas Raullerson, New Oxford, 19:00; Top Female: Kris Beckert, Lemoyne, 23:55Local.News FinishersWaynesboro: Davey Miller (29:28), Jennifer Miller (29:28, 3rd in 30-39 AG), Julia Barnes (33:46), Matt Schramm (40:20), Jessica Schramm (40:20), Kelly Dennis (1:02:36)Greencastle: Eric Kiefer (34:13), McKenzie Bowser (34:13)Fayetteville: Richard Stempien (1:03:13, 2nd in 70-100 AG), Suzanne Stempien (1:03:19) Gary Brown Memorial 5 MilerSaturday, Aug. 19, in Williamsport, Md.Runners: 107Winner: Will Merritt, Smithsburg, Md.,…

Krumpe’s Donut Alley Rally 5K Friday, Aug. 11, in Hagerstown, Md. Runners: 680 Winner: Will Merritt, Smithsburg, Md., 14:53; Top Female: Julien Webster, Thurmont, Md., 16:59 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Ari Snyder (3rd in 15:11), Jason Ackerman (21:22), Matt Baker (25:52), Montana Duty (26:07), Luke Myers (27:05), Jessica Banzhoff (36:14), Brittni Helman (39:21), Kelly Morrow (48:48), Jess Morrow (55:03), Jean Casbeer (55:15, 1st in 70+ AG), James Neville (55:16) Smithsburg: Jonah Smith (5th in 15:58), Rob Hovermale (19:47), Daniel Krumpe (21:22), Michael Morgan (26:11), Steve Shifflett (26:23), Anne Shubert (29:17), Lisa Morgan (31:14), L. Krumpe (32:36), H. Krumpe (33:29), A. Pate…

Out for a run on a sweltering hot August day, I heard the sound of the marching band practicing. It was all I needed to hear to forget about the temps and how summer still has more than a full month remaining before the seasons turn: In my mind, it’s already fall. Someone get me a pumpkin spiced latte! The band sounds disjointed and off beat at this stage of the game, but as the days progress into weeks, this group will evolve into a well-oiled machine that entertains crowds and provides musical inspiration to the football team. Of course,…

You can almost feel it in the air: Fall sports are nearly upon us. But before we dive into the world of football, let’s give both the leaves and temperatures a chance to fall as we shift our monthly College Corner coverage to Chambersburg and remember the season that was last spring. Across the board, ex-Trojans performed exceptionally well at the collegiate level. Karter Reath, a freshman at Geneva, won a national championship in the steeplechase, while at PSU Mont Alto, a group of five former Chambersburg players helped lead their school’s baseball program to the USCAA Small College World…

Fred Kaley Road Race 5K Saturday, Aug. 5, in Greencastle Runners: 44 Winner: Jonah Smith, Smithsburg, 16:53; Top Female: Michelle VanHorn, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., 23:44 Local.News Finishers Greencastle: Jarrett Gelsinger (2nd in 18:49), Chloe Parks (2nd female in 26:05), Brett Kagarise (26:13), Mark Singer (26:25), Ariel Sherrill (27:02, 1st in 30-34 AG), Robb Hand (28:37), Ben Flory (29:14), Liana Spessard (31:04, 1st in 3-12 AG), Kelly Ott (31:30, 1st in 45-49 AG), Tammy Felmlee (31:37, 1st in 55-59 AG), Dawn Bergquist (32:06, 1st in 50-54 AG), Aiden Bergquist (32:06, 1st in 16-19 AG), Eric Bergquist (32:06), Ryan Yost (32:23, 2nd…

North Carolina’s Greensboro Aquatic Center was jam-packed with the best swimmers in the nation at last week’s YMCA National Long Course Championships. Among the standouts was a quartet of Chambersburg Memorial YMCA swimmers — Amir Tasker, Jed Ritchie, Alex Kaczmark, and Cullen McGraw — who teamed up for an eighth-place finish in 8:00.02 in the 800 freestyle relay. The lightning-fast relay team highlighted a Chambersburg squad that posted 56 points in the team standings, good enough for 20th in the nation. The Chambersburg girls did not score any points, but the championship meet proved to be a great experience for…

I was about three years into my marriage when I first met her. We clicked in an instant, and from the beginning, I knew she’d be with me every step of the way. When I shattered my knee playing tennis, she patiently and soothingly walked me through rehab until I was stronger than ever. She introduced me to running and later took my breath away when she guided me to a PR in the 5K. For years it was a match made in heaven. We went run-streaking together, broke two hours in the half marathon, and even shared a few…

Chuck Lesher Shippensburg Fair 5K Saturday, July 29, in Shippensburg Runners: 143 Winner: Shane May, Bedford, 17:59; Top Female: Chloe May, Bedford, 19:19 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Andreas Dunkel (2nd in 18:20), Kieran Dunkel (22:09), David Bubak (23:34), Christian Madrigal (23:35), Mallory Neus (23:41), Derek Book (23:57), Jeremy Hawk (25:04), Craig Leisher (25:16), Dustin Timmons (25:35), Matthew Baker (27:38), Tesa Stinson (28:56), Jennifer Einherst (29:49), Rosanna Book (30:39), Sara Grove (31:15), Amanda Strock (31:16), Chloe Martin (31:18), Jackie Moore (31:58), Barbara Harshman (32:05), Aimee Melius (32:06), Allison Besore (33:58), Alaina Moore (34:06), Zoey Williamson (34:32), Donald Grier (35:36), Lori Helman (36:51),…