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Amy Compston in December Runner’s World magazine

By |November 14th, 2014|

ASHLAND, Ky. – Amy For Africa co-founder Amy Compston is in the December issue of Runner’s World magazine. The marathoner who is the face and feet behind the Amy For Africa mission was eighth in community voting for a cover contest last summer. Compston was third among women in the [...]

Recap of Amy For Africa marathon season

By |November 7th, 2014|

Chris and Amy Compston in Chicago. Amy Compston at NYC Marathon on Nov. 2. Amy Compston in Erie. Chris and Amy Compston. Amy Compston at the Gnaw Bone Marathon on May 10, 2014. Amy with her Boston Marathon medal. [...]

A 5K walk to remember

By |November 6th, 2014|

By MARK MAYNARD/ The Independent Let’s face it: You have to be opportunistic in life. I mean, how many times, if ever, do you have the chance to walk hand in hand with the love of your life down the middle of the road in New York City? It happened for [...]

AFA runner Chris Compston sizzles in NY 5K

By |November 5th, 2014|

NEW YORK ­– Chris Compston was 301st out of 7,424 finishers in the Dash to the Finish Line 5K at the New York City Marathon last weekend. Ten runners representing Amy For Africa participated in the 5K a day before the NYC Marathon. The race took runners through downtown New [...]

Compston top 10 percent at NYC Marathon

By |November 4th, 2014|

Amy Compston at NYC Marathon on Nov. 2. NEW YORK – New York was introduced to Amy For Africa. Marathoner Amy Compston was among the top 10 percent of all finishers in the 2014 New York City Marathon on Sunday in blustery conditions. She finished in a time [...]

$29 for Chris and Amy’s amazing journey

By |October 23rd, 2014|

Chris and Amy Compston. ASHLAND, Ky. – After eight months and more than 340 miles, the challenge that Chris and Amy Compston gave to God as part of the Amy For Africa mission in 2014 is almost complete. Amy will be running in the New York City Marathon [...]

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