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Picture This: Runner’s View, Mile 12.6 – Market Street

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PARKERSBURG — A large footprint in the middle of Market Street will lead runners and walkers toward the finish line at Sixth and Market streets during Saturday’s News and Sentinel Half Marathon. Dozens of footprints painted on the road guide the racers around the 13.1 mile course. ...

Casteel making sure WVU bandits are physical

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MORGANTOWN — On the West Virginia practice field, Jeff Casteel has his arm around one of his players, and the next minute, he’s spitting everywhere, chewing out one of his players for messing up, similar to Rich Rodriguez. Casteel has to be tough, though. He’s in charge of the bandit ...

Pace Negotiations: Stay comfy on race day

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The News and Sentinel Half Marathon is a few days away, and it is a good time to get your race day outfit in order. It is very important that you choose comfort over fashion and in a lot of instances old over new. We will start at ground level and work our way up. Pay a lot of attention ...

Picture This: Runner’s View, Mile 5 – Lost Pavement Road

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PARKERSBURG — Common Queen Anne’s lace bloom near the intersection of Lost Pavement and Gihon roads recently. Runners will pass the area during a long section of the News and Sentinel Half Marathon that later turns into Rayon Drive. Registration for the race is available at ...