Team AFA runner’s profile: Gary Coovert
ASHLAND, Ky. – Gary Coovert’s goal of running a marathon before he turned 40 has become a passion in his life. Coovert, who works for State Farm Insurance, has completed 14 marathons since running that first one in 2009. “I have always considered the ability to run as a gift [...]
Nine runners part of Team Amy For Africa
ASHLAND, Ky. — Amy For Africa’s stable of runners is growing. Nine runners have committed to run for Team AFA in various races this season from 5Ks to marathons. Each runner will be seeking fundraising for the organization during events where they participate. They will be running in official Amy [...]
AFA co-founder chronicles his first 5K
By MARK MAYNARD / The Independent ASHLAND — On Friday night, at the stroke of midnight, the adventure began. It would be a short one — only 3.2 miles — but memorable just the same. It was my debut in the world of 5K running or, uh, walking. It took [...]
Morehead State student to premiere documentary on Amy For Africa
Amy Compston runs with a smile on her face in the Gnaw Bone Marathon. By TIM PRESTON / The Independent ASHLAND — Adam Black gets visibly uncomfortable when asked to talk about himself or his work as a student of convergent media at Morehead State University, although he [...]
An excerpt from the book ‘Grace Runner’
This is an excerpt from the book 'Grace Runner' about Amy Compston and the Amy For Africa mission that will be coming out in June! Be watching for announcements!! A MOMENT TO REMEMBER For about two weeks prior to the Nashville Ultra Marathon, Chris Compston began doing a little running [...]
Big Sandy Superstores to sponsor Big Boy Classic; offers chance to win recliner by voting
An example of the recliner that will be given away by Big Sandy Superstores. ASHLAND, Ky. – The 5K race between heavyweights Scott Walter and Mark Maynard next month – dubbed The Big Boy Classic – has a sponsor and a new name. It is now the Big [...]