John Conceison

2 weeks ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

As the Worcester Firefighters 6K celebrates its 25th anniversary of its first running next month, participants are appreciating the long and short of the event. To the 5K enthusiasts, the extra kilometer could present pause, a possible turnoff, throwing the system out of rhythm, questioning whether there would be enough in the proverbial tank to finish. Many would stop after the first 3K and call it a day.

2 weeks ago | thegardnernews.com | John Conceison

As the Worcester Firefighters 6K celebrates its 25th anniversary of its first running next month, participants are appreciating the long and short of the event. To the 5K enthusiasts, the extra kilometer could present pause, a possible turnoff, throwing the system out of rhythm, questioning whether there would be enough in the proverbial tank to finish. Many would stop after the first 3K and call it a day.

1 month ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

Since that day in 1954 when Sir Roger Bannister became the first to run the mile in under 4 minutes, the number of his followers to the milestone has burgeoned exponentially. Still, the achievement remains one attained remarkably by athletes, as it requires clockwork consistency, averaging under a minute over four consecutive laps around an outdoor track. Holy Cross junior track captain Liam Lyons continues to humbly shake his head over his recent accomplishment.

1 month ago | thegardnernews.com | John Conceison

Since that day in 1954 when Sir Roger Bannister became the first to run the mile in under 4 minutes, the number of his followers to the milestone has burgeoned exponentially. Still, the achievement remains one attained remarkably by athletes, as it requires clockwork consistency, averaging under a minute over four consecutive laps around an outdoor track. Holy Cross junior track captain Liam Lyons continues to humbly shake his head over his recent accomplishment.

1 month ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

For the third time, Colin Bennie ran the Boston Marathon as a professional runner. And for the third time, the former Wachusett Regional High standout finished in the top 20. After passing the halfway point in 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds, Bennie crossed the finish line at the Boston Public Library in 2:11:46, good for 18th on April 21. He finished sixth among U.S. runners. John Korir of Kenya pulled away from the pack in the 20th mile and breezed to victory in 2:04:45, winning by 19 seconds.