Author: Andy Sandrik

You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to appreciate the holiday’s sense of warmth and togetherness, you just have to take a jog through town. Of the four seasons, winter is the one that sees the most runners mail it in. It’s a shame, but I get it. It is miserably cold with biting winds, and you can never tell for sure when you’re about to step on an icy patch. But one thing that keeps me going outside (in layers) is the Christmas spirit. Particularly with the lights and decorations. I love the effort, creativity, passion, and unity shown by…

Shippensburg Turkey Trot 5K Thursday, Nov. 24, in Shippensburg Runners: 573 Winner: Hayden Hunt, Shippensburg, 16:03; Top Female: Alex Orr, Arlington, Va., 18:07 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Ben Colli (3rd in 17:05), Gabriel Brandt (6th in 17:32), Samuel Kinton (19:46, 3rd in 10-14 AG), Jason Huber (20:23, 3rd Masters), Hank Stouffer (20:29), Owen Keath (21:19), Josh Lehman (21:33), Stan Vaughn (21:45), James Kinton (22:02), Olivia Colli (22:15, 1st in 15-19 AG), Camryn Kiser (22:15, 2nd in 15-19 AG), Maya Lehman (22:16, 2nd in 10-14 AG), Kevin Way (22:21, 1st in 50-59 AG), Jeremy Hawk (22:28), Mason Lehman (22:30), Brad Evans (22:36, 2nd in 50-59 AG), Olivia…

I don’t know how the seasonal depression hit me so hard and suddenly, but I can pinpoint when. I was driving the back roads of Perry County from one of my last landscaping jobs of the season and could just feel a chill run through my body. The cold seems to sting more with each passing year, and this time, not even the last sip of my lukewarm coffee could thwart the shiver running up my spine. The deadness of the outside, the dimming of the sunlight, the uncertain driving surface: All of it just made me feel sick to…

BOONSBORO, MD–Local runners competed recently in the JFK 50 Mile: Runners: 966 Winner: Garrett Corcoran, Baltimore, Md., 5:29:46; Top Female: Sarah Biehl, Columbus, Ohio, 6:05:41 Local.News Finishers Waynesboro: Luke Manning (8:38:47), Linden Showalter (10:37:07), Clark Kreitzer (10:37:07), Jeremy McQueen (11:35:32), Christina Manning (11:55:23), Mark King (12:43:46) Chambersburg: Laurie Dymond (8:59:49, 1st in 50-59 AG), Trentin Overcash (9:32:10), Mike Hepner (9:44:30), Kirk Clever (10:14:49), Shelby White (10:59:43), Mark Ward (12:42:09) Smithsburg: Aaron Little (10:03:17), Aliana Havrilla (12:25:27), Lindsey Shifler (12:59:05) Greencastle: Todd Kirkwood (11:58:35), Jay Myers (11:58:35), Mandi Beckley (12:07:02), Dennis Land (12:25:26) Philadelphia Half Marathon Saturday, Nov. 19, in Philadelphia Runners: 10,096 Winner: James Ngandu, Van Wert, Ohio, 1:03:44; Top Female: Weynshet Ansa Weldetsadik,…

Saturday, Nov. 12, in Scranton Runners: 113 Winner: Robert Moulton, Edwardsville, 16:08; Top Female: Maggie Kozich, Mountain Top, 20:10 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Walter Kenosky (29:03) Friends of the National Arboretum Fall 5K Saturday, Nov. 12, in Washington, D.C. Runners: 465 Winner: Andre Miller, Washington, D.C., 17:49; Top Female: Jenna Smith, Havertown, 22:38 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Emily DeMent (42:34) Richmond Marathon Saturday, Nov. 12, in Richmond, Va. Runners: 3,386 Winner: Samuel Dodd, Washington, D.C., 2:24:27; Top Female: Sarahbeth Chargois, Richmond, Va., 2:51:02 Local.News Finishers Waynesboro: Jesse Whitney (4:33:28) Richmond Half Marathon Saturday, Nov. 12, in Richmond, Va. Runners: 6,483 Winner: Pol Domenech, Wingate, N.C., 1:07:50; Top Female: Mindy Mammen, Woodbridge, Va., 1:18:48 Local.News Finishers Waynesboro: Kyle Phillips (12th in 1:12:41) Outer…

It feels weird when I say it out loud, but I’m feeling more pressure than ever to put on my best video game tournament yet. What started out many years ago as an XBOX party with a couple of friends and a case of beer has somehow evolved into this multi-game marathon, complete with a garage full of TVs and gaming consoles manned by 32 players. Our most recent tournament raised $2,300 for Extra Life Hershey, which benefits PSU Children’s Hospital. This is a great thing, obviously, but I think it was Notorious B.I.G. who wrote the song, “Mo Money,…

WCPS Employee 5K, Saturday, Nov. 5, in Hagerstown Runners: 92 Winner: Titus Muniz, Boonsboro, Md., 18:59; Top Female: S. Clipp, Keedysville, Md., 21:10 Local.News Finishers Smithsburg: Rob Hovermale (7th in 21:30), Matthew Kelly (48:25), Kristen Kelly (48:25) Greencastle: Adam Seylar (24:22, 1st in 15 & Under AG), Emily Willingham (27:56), David Flowers (28:55, 2nd in 50-59 AG), J. Anderson (31:15, 3rd in 15 & Under AG), Megan Sobol-Flowers (41:50) Chambersburg: Jamille Stanley (27:49, 3rd in 30-39 AG), L. Stanley (28:48, 1st in 15 & Under AG), M. Stanley (35:20), Danielle Weaver (41:39) Battlefield Half Marathon, Saturday, Nov. 5, in Winchester, Va. Runners: 226 Winner: Kevin Konyar, Winchester, Va., 1:11:34; Top…

CHAMBERSBURG–It was a big day for Chambersburg’s Dann family at the Lupus Loop 5K in Philadelphia. Bill Dann, left, finished second overall in 20:15, while his daughter Carolyn Dann, center, claimed top female in 23:39. Also pictured is Philadelphia’s Hannah Gilliam, who was the third female in 23:46.

TrailFest Half Marathon Sunday, Oct. 23, in Shippensburg Runners: 36 Winner: Joshua McAlister, Waynesboro, 1:37:02; Top Female: Ava Franklin, Newburg, 1:45:18 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Brad Evans (10th in 1:54:56), Steve Vanscyoc (1:55:19, 2nd in 50-59 AG), Craig Leisher (2:01:38, 1st in 60-69 AG), Ginny Owen (2:05:43, 1st in 60-69 AG), Hannah Carbaugh (2:20:46, 1st in 19 & Under AG), Lori Helman (2:51:21, 3rd in 50-59 AG) TrailFest 5K Sunday, Oct. 23, in Shippensburg Runners: 85 Winner: Trevor Grohowski, Nanticoke, 17:58; Top Female: River Burrows, Shippensburg, 23:31 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Kirk Clever (3rd in 20:37), Kim Bard (24:21, 1st Masters), Christine Metcalfe (25:23, 2nd in 30-39 AG), Brandon Sherman (25:45, 2nd…

I’m two years into this whole run-streaking thing and I’m still not sure if I’m an “elite” runner or one who is just too stubborn to quit. In mid-October of 2020, I laced ‘em up and went for a run. And in the 729 days that have followed, I’ve repeated the process. Never in my wildest running dreams did I think I could make it this far on a run streak. Why? Because it can be a risky proposition. There are plenty of doctors that will tell you that running a mile or more every single day can cause breakdown…