ABOUT

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Athlete of the Week chosen?
--AotW is awarded to the West Virginia who has the most outstanding week in distance running. If an athlete gets on a roll, they can win the award several weeks in a row. This is a subjective award.

What is the "Arb?"
--The Arb is short for the Core Arboritum. The most popular running site in Morgantown, this small area of trails has seen countless workouts. The service road is the section commonly referred to as the Arb Hill.

What is the history behind the Arb... I mean the website, not the park in Morgantown.
--The Arb was started in late 2005 by a pair of post-collegiate runners in West Virginia. Over time, their interest waned and "W" picked up the AotW as well as admin of the message board. As his interest wanes, duties are passed on to other responsible runners.

I can't stand the Arb Message Board, what's the deal with it?
--The message board traces its roots back to the old WV Runners Directory, founded in 2000. It certainly has an element of anarchy to it, and is not going to suit everyone's tastes. The rules are posted in the link at the top of the board. If you get distressed about the attitudes on the board, please email the administrator and they will see what can be done. As with most things on the internet, the most effective thing to do is to not visit the board if it upsets you too much.