Coverage

Nearly 40 years after the boom: Bill Rodgers shares thoughts (P&C) Apr 04, 2014

When the big bang for running in the United States took place in the mid-1970s, the icons of the sport were "Complete Book of Running" author Jim Fixx, physician and author George Sheehan, Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter and four-time Boston and New York City marathon winner Bill Rodgers. (via www.charlestonscene.com)

Bridge Run's pioneer wheelchair racer continues to blaze a trail for others Apr 04, 2014

Genie Wellons has always loved life, and in many ways, life loved him right back. In 1990, Wellons' life took a detour when he broke his back in an automobile accident. He was 41 at the time, a machinist in Shop 30 at the Navy Yard, with a well-earned reputation for driving in life's fast lane. (via The Post and Courier)