Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 9

Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are recent stories from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, as told by you, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages.

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Featured Runner: Sandy Straley(MM7675)– I started running when I was 25 because I wanted to get in better shape. Luckily, my sister-in-law and husband had a track club called the Larchmont Track Club (motto: “A mile in 12 or a six-pack in 30”). I started running with them. At first, it was around the track at the Field House at the U of U. Then we moved outside and ran on Sundays—5 to 6 miles—then celebrated our run with coffee and donuts.
My first race was the Classic Memorial Day Run from Main Street in SLC to Liberty Park, 6 miles. We also ran the Halloween race around Liberty Park as a centipede (we were all tethered together), dressed as Brigham and his wives. Another centipede race we did was the Classic Memorial Day Run, all tethered together with telephone cord to represent Cellular One—the first wireless phone company in SLC.
I then started training for the half marathon in Moab, Utah. We ran this many times, camping out in the canyon the night before, then running down to the start of the race. I eventually began running marathons, and the Deseret News Marathon was my first. This year, it will be my 100th.
With the Larchmont Track Club, we ran Hood to Coast twice. We also ran Mt. Rainier to the Coast. I had my 7-month-old baby with me, nursing between my turns to run.
In the fall, I would go down and run the St. George Marathon—I’ve completed 24 of these. I also ran the New York Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon with my lady friends. We were asked to represent the Fisher House and raise donations; all proceeds went to the Fisher House built in SLC by the U of U. We attended the opening celebration, and it was so heartwarming knowing all our efforts had helped build this great place for veterans’ families to stay while the veterans were in the hospital.
I have also run the Boston Marathon twice—once representing Clif Bars. I ran the Chicago and Philadelphia Marathons with my niece (daughter of my sister-in-law and husband). I recently ran the Berlin Marathon with a group of ladies I met in Park City while training for the Mid Mountain Trail Marathon twelve years ago.
I love running because it benefits both my physical health and my community. My most inspirational run was Canyon de Chelly—you can feel the ancestors actually guide you out of the canyon through 3 miles of sand…

Michelle Migneault Cox(HF17353)- Yesterday I finished my 130th half marathon. My very first one was in 2016. I only did 5 my first 2 years, but if you go Jan 2018 to Jan 2025 my average is over 17 halfs/year! Crazy!
Winnipeg is an ok place. Their roads are horrible so I have no idea where all their road taxes are going, but every single road I drove on was the worst, I mean comparable or worse than New Orleans. 😂
The race was a decent size with a marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k with almost 9,000 runners. The course was new this year and I don’t know if it’s better or worse than previous years. The course went through a lot of neighborhood’s and crowd support was ok(it was no OKC or Lincoln for sure). Be warned the roads were atrocious and I was afraid of spraining my ankle and tripping at any moment. The course was mostly flat except for 2 small bridges/overpasses. The after race party was lacking. They had a huge area for the full marathoners only (food wasn’t much better) and the half,10k and 5k runners had to go to another area where there was only mini bagels, chips, very green bananas, popsicles and chocolate milk. It was warm and I have no idea why summer races don’t all start by 6am to help avoid the heat, however there was plenty of shade on the course. The best part was finishing in the stadium. Fair warning, many were talking abt weather and smoke in the air and they do post air quality advisories and talks of cancelling if air quality was bad, just a chance you would have to take.
So far Winnipeg is my least favorite between Vancouver, Banff and Regina. I’m looking forward to my next Canadian Province in Oct. at the NiagaraFalls Half.
My next half is Aug 2 at Galloping Gertie where I will meet up with my cousin Dan and a new cousin found through AncestryDNA!

Micheal Watson(HF18526) – Vacation Races Grand Quad!

Jennifer Clark(HF16743, DA3643, MM#15623)- Medal Monday!!
Half #346 Saturday June 14
Love to Run St Charles Marathon and Half, St Charles MO. Nice run utilizing parts of the Katie Trail as well as other areas of St Charles.
Half #347 Sunday June 15
Hometown Half , St Charles MO. All Katie Trail out and back and it was a beautiful run overall!
It was also my Birthday Run! I won’t say want age I am but it will be the last year of this particular age group!
Reviews to come this week!

Meet John Shangin – Maniac 15948

My running story began with a trip to my doctor for a checkup on my blood pressure. I had been seeing spots, light headed and generally not feeling well. My doctor confirmed that I had extremely high blood pressure and elevated A1C. Pre-diabetic. I was confused and scared. For the first time in my life I didn’t know what to do. My doctor recommended a gym membership and gave me some medication for the high blood pressure. My wife signed me up for my first 5K in 2018. I finished it but had to run very slow. I was 330 lbs. I then decided that everyday I was going to start walking 3-5 miles. My wife talked me into signing up for a 15K next. I finished that but needed to start trying to run more. I then spent 6-8 months of running. My third race was the Everett half marathon with Snohomish Running Company. I did much better this time. 1 year after that finish,I completed the Hershey Half Marathon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I knocked 45 minutes off my time! I felt ready for my first full. November 2019 I completed the Philadelphia Marathon. I had heard about marathon maniacs through some conversations I had heard in Pennsylvania during packet pickup. They sounded crazy! I wanted to see if I could do it!
In 2022 I completed the Portland, Oregon Marathon, Seattle, Wa. Marathon and Last Chance Marathon in Bellingham,Wa.to finally Qualify for Marathon Maniacs! Over the last 3 years I have completed 26 full marathons and my first 50K this year! My next goals are to complete a 50 miler and to continue to check off each state. I’m already up to 20 states! I have gotten off all medications and lost 85 pounds in my journey for a healthier life. Marathon Maniacs has changed my life!

Ed Toews(MM9501, DA3146, HF16852)- Medal Monday

Manitoba Marathon is over for another year and what a great way to celebrate Father’s Day. Always grateful when I can spend time with my girls. What a great event this is and I especially liked the changes to the course. As usual the volunteers were fantastic, keeping us safe and hydrated. A special thanks to all the volunteers that work tirelessly behinds scenes. I was actually thinking to myself when I was running the amount of course setup that had to be done at night, incredible.

Anyway, another marathon done and I am forever grateful that I can still do this, there will come a day when I cannot do this, today is not that day!

Lisa Wilkins Wiedower(HF16948) – A week of 5 half marathons! East Bay Half, East Providence, RI AND 4 mainly marathon races, New England Series: CT, MA, Vt, NH!

Clyde Shank(MM1383) – Finished a marathon in all 50 states for the 9th time!!! Yahoo!!
MainlyMarathons New England Series day 11 of 11 marathons in 11 states in 11 days completed. Course was all nice asphalt with rolling hills. Had temps in mid 50’s at the start and upper 50’s at the finish with light rain about half way through but stopped after that remaining cloudy.

Gina Forestieri(MM16172,DA3808, HF18136) – I haven’t posted official race pics in a while, 3 weeks worth, Fargo Marathon 4:30, Utah Valley 4:40 Marathon & Hatfield & McCoy Marathon 5:42, ugh! I do remember smiling for a few, but this is all I found, and yes, I really felt like I looked at those last couple after Hatfield & McCoy!

Kevin Costello Jr.(MM15806) – Marathon #42, State #25. Toughest one yet, but a fun race in a beautiful area

Sandi Googs(HF9218) – It worked out that today I was able to pace the 2:20 half instead of the 2:10. The humidity was just as bad as yesterday and I didn’t want to risk missing my time two days in a row. Instead today I came in at 2:18:39 and felt amazing at the finish. My amazing friends Karen and Micah surprised me with my own box of Slim Jim’s as a prize for making it through both days upright. It sure pays to have great friends. Now time to relax before tackling the next one—because it’s me and there is always a next one

Meet Enid Crawford– HF#11285 since 2015 (Neptune)
I started out walking the Susan B Komen Breast Cancer race every year at age 42 transitioned into run/walking. After moving from Tulsa, Oklahoma I learned about Black Girls Run one of our members pushed me from only running 5K’s to longer distances my first half was Running with the Cows 2013. In 2015 my years resolution was to do 12 Half Marathons in a year that’s the year I was introduced to Half Fanatic Program. Since becoming a HF i have completed four marathons but half marathons are my sweet spot. I will continue to run along as my legs hold out. Running is my outlet my peace. Enid can be found on Instagram too! https://www.instagram.com/craweni1

Jun Ulama(MM12617) – I guess it’s not going to be always “Medal Monday”, and sometimes there can also be “Medals Sunday”!
This week I hopped on to the struggle bus, then moved on to the pain train as days went by (well, if you know, you know🤪), when I joined my crazy but legendary running friends at the MainlyMarathons New England Series . Lots of cool kids did the 2nd MM Running Ragged of the year which is a combination of 2 series of races – the Independence and New England – with a total of 11 races in 11 consecutive days in 11 different states. I only did the second half of Ragged which is “just” 6 races in 6 days in 6 states and was really exhausted after finishing 3 full marathons and 3 50K ultras.
Really proud of the Running Ragged Loony Liberty batch 2025 finishers and achievers! You are all rockstars!!! Congratulations also to the rest of the amazing participants in either series! Thank you again to the wonderful Rueckert brothers, Jesse and Daniel, for putting up all of these challenging, even life-altering, yet so enjoyable races!👍🏽👏🏽🎊

Tahira Bland(HF18830) – I‘ve been so sad about my last 2 “did not start” races that only now I found out I leveled up!! 🤯
In case you are thinking “what the hell is she talking about?” Sun is the highest level of Half Fanatics. Before that is Mercury and before that, Venus. I met this criteria by doing 20 half marathons in 20 states within 365 days.
This is just a friendly competition among approximately 18,000 other insane people in the group. 😊

Steve Walters(MM338, DA9, HF21) – Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 At high altitude (4000’) it took all I had to get a sub-4:00 at the Pacific Crest Marathon in Bend Oregon. This was my first marathon 20 years ago, today it was my 562nd marathon/ultra (I’ve now run it 14 times). Overall it was a solid run, clear and sunny with a cool start (50°F), but warmed up (70°F). Ran pretty close to even splits (1:58/2:00). Finished 11th overall, 8th male, 1st in my age group.

Tony Phillippi(MM3, DA3, HF3)-Medal Monday’s. Catching up, so here’s 2. June 1st Newport Half Marathon & June 7th Rainier to Ruston Relay with Team Start Slow and Back Off.

From Patti Randall Krebsbach-I did not know until this morning when I picked up my pacer tank that they had “Andy Fritz Pace Team” (MM660, DA82, HF497) – on the back. If I would have known, I would have brought my Andy bib. It was a good reminder of a great PNW runner.

Luther Hill(MM9045, DA1429, HF7963) – 50th state completed – South Dakota!!! Mickelson Trail marathon ending in Deadwood South Dakota marks the completion of 50 states in my 50s and signals a new chapter and course to be plotted for the future. Thanks to all who I have met on the way and encouraged me in this journey, it has been EPIC, shout out especially to Janie and her siblings and spouses who were present at the finish.
The temps were hot and some runners were cramping and puking. False flats (uphill) for the first half then followed with a rewarding downhill into Deadwood.

Congratulations to Debbie Del Favero(HF18611, DA3782, MM16014) – who finished her finished her 300th half marathon at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Montgomery, NY on June 8th!

Congratulations Debbie!

Congratulations to Liz Gmerek (MM6413, DA383, HF382) who finished another round of 50 States at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Maryland on June 5, 2025.

This is Liz’s 8th Round of 50 states.

Congratulations Liz!

Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics at the Hatfield Mccoy Marathon/Blackberry Mountain Half Marathon.

Hank OnThe Hill(MM14044, DA3029, HF16561) – Greater Lowell is in the house! Mainly Marathons New England Series: Massachusetts, Marathon #109. A favorite, very scenic course, 4th time here. Met up with and shared Mile 23 with TRI-Athletes AT1K+300 Marathons (Angela Tortorice) and Jun Ulama!!

Alexis Davidson(MM926) – Walked the Half Sauer Half Kraut Marathon yesterday in Philadelphia. 69-75F, humid with 2 hour light rain. Course was a 13.1M out/back entirely in the park with 1M that was on the bike path going out and on single track trail coming back. 2 loops for the full. Non stop rolling hills with a few steep hills. Strava says 955ft elevation gain. Definitely not an easy course. Race organizer works with a local German American club and the theme is German. Some runners wore dirndl dresses or lederhosen pants.
This was never going to be a fast race. My first half time was 112th of 114, but I rallied in the second half with 88th of 114. Positive split was only 207 seconds! Beat 6 runners. I was ODF (oldest decrepit) by 2 years. Sub 5:49. Good to get the first summer marathon out of the way! Didn’t see him, but did share the course with Dan Oh. #marathonmaniacs

Amy Michele Lambert(MM12758) – I had so much fun during my trail adventure. I have never seen so much mud. The course was beautiful but i stopped at 12 hours, 36 miles was enough. I did one loop in the dark and decided my goal is to have fun and not get hurt.

Karen Johnson Derrick(MM12489, DA3640HF18426) – The Utah Valley Marathon has been accomplished, signifying my 48th state in completing a marathon in each of the states for the 3rd time and my 214th lifetime marathon. I persuaded Bret to join me, and he finished the half marathon. The marathon began in Wallsburg and Provo Canyon and ended in Provo, UT. The scenery was picturesque. Bret and I are extending our trip to include biking excursions in the Bear Lake and Jackson, WY areas. I have included pictures with descriptions.

Eddie Hahn(MM184) – Marathons for me (at least these days)-don’t happen in a vacuum.
There were a few years when I did not train specifically for them (in the late 2000s/early 2010s) -ostensibly while adding US States in a quest for the goal and running to finish.
This was not the case with the Original San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon 2025.
I live and train on a mountain- about 1500 meters, and I incorporate hill repeats into my work outs. I also have a physical blue-collar job at Amazon-where I am on my feet 10 hours a shift moving freight of up to 50 pounds. Until now, I have essentially argued that tough work supplements my mental and physical fitness for marathons. (Although there is zero cardio component).
Going into the marathon I would classify myself as moderately confident that I could run under 4 hours. I had run my previous three in just slightly under 4 hours, but I knew those were favorable course (net decent of about 1K in two of them and very slight decent in the other).
I also completed a 19 mile hash house harriers event last week on pretty tough terrain in the Hollywood Hills above Griffith Park, which wouldn’t normally factor, but these events encomapss a lot more leg time due to their nature, than would a 19 mile training run.
It was also not lost on me that I had blown up in 2024 of this race and finished in 4:25 (after having been solidly under 4 in 2022 and 2023).
I tried as best I could to run a controlled pace with high 8 minutes per mile and low 9s with a few low 8s on the steeper declines and mid to high 9-minute mile range on a few of the ascents through the half marathon, which I arrived at in 1:56.
Between 13 and 15 miles I started noticing a headwind as we performed our slingshot on the opposite side of SeaWorld where I made my first porta john stop. I started thinking “I hope that is a tail wind on the other side.”
I also noticed, for the first time in quite a few marathons, my lower back aching-as it has in other marathons but usually only after the “marathon drive” events to locations 10 or 12 hours away, not 2. I began to think, maybe working on my feet long shifts is having the opposite effect. Not sure. Just seemed like I needed a handful of “Doan’s” (back ache meds) (I’ve never used).
I never really felt hot, but I could tell the air was very thick. My breathing was much more labored than it should have been. Wait I live and train and altitude, I shouldnt be struggling like this-that’s when I realized the high humidity was totally crushing me.
I completely “blew up” at mile 18, about where I did in 2024.
By mile 21 I was reduced to a walk-and produced a 17-minute mile. From there on out, my goal become simply to stay hydrated and out of medical trouble-especially when I saw at least one runner being evacuated on the Hwy 163 hill.
I am not a hot or humid weather runner.
Just a few of the hot weather injuries that immediately come to mind and factored into my mindset to adjust my goal to instead go for sub 5 hours.:
o Fulda Germany Run with the Blackhorse, Aug 1990, 11 ACR Marathon, heat exhaustion
o Helena Montana Ghost town Marathon, 2000, heat cramps.
o Grandma’s Marathon Duluth MN 2006, heat cramps
o Mosul, Iraq, July 4th, 2005, 4-mile race, heat stroke
o Nanny Goat 24H, 2016, Riverside CA, heat cramps
o Honolulu HI Marathon 2022, heat cramps
Sundays finish, 4:53. Photo with the classy DJ from the 163 Freeway Hill. (Marathon #316, Marathon plus ultra #325)

Lea Reyes(MM13731, DA2891,HF16015) – 1st 50k. Malibu Canyon trails. Let’s talk about it, because, OMG!
I thought I would sign up for a 50K since I’ve been running halfs and marathons for years and I did very well at the marathon at Griffith Park in LA. What’s six more miles right? I was hoping for a 7 to 7 1/2 hour finish, that was my goal. Piece of cake so I thought.
I packed really well, watched some videos to learn a few things about ultramarathons and trail running, got a good night rest in 7 1/2 hours of sleep. The night and morning routine was perfect.
I get to the race and the adrenaline rush starts coming. Expected weather was cool and overcast with no sun until the late afternoon. I talked with the runners asked a few questions and we’re on our way at 7 o’clock. I felt really good but under estimated the mountain climbs. I knew the elevation was going to be high, but I didn’t realize the climbs were going to be miles and miles long. We were on an individual trail a lot of the race so you had to have proper runners etiquette, and let people pass accordingly. Multiple distances were going on and that first climb was packed. 2 1/2 miles in a lady fell and had a deep inch gash in her knee. She asked if anyone had a Band-Aid and I had packed a first aid kit as well as another gentleman so we stopped to help her out Band-Aids, and KT tape, we said tape it up. As we were climbing, I just kept looking up and it looked like a bunch of ants, climbing up a hill in marching order. It was pretty cool. The aid stations and volunteers were phenomenal. Had everything you needed. Since I packed really well, I didn’t need much, but I still took a baggie with me and grabbed a lot of fruit, PB&J, and lots of potatoes. Overall, I had six Ucans, two energy waffles, lots of fruit, three tangerines, one package of shot blocks, four package of energy jellybeans, lots of electrolytes, four vegan miniature blueberry muffins, and a bag of vegan jerky. Had to pull to the side a few times to go pee, but I had wipes with me so I was good. When you gotta go you gotta go.
Heading back after mile 16 it was at mile 24 when we started climbing back up again. 28 and on was absolutely brutal the last part of the race. Throughout the race, I felt extremely well. My heart rate was good, my energy level was up, my legs felt great and I didn’t have to use my poles climbing those hills. That’s because of all the weightlifting I do. I felt all the pain in my feet. I was in my trail running shoes, but running on trails is so different. There’s rocks, lots of rocks and uneven ground so you have to watch your footing. I can’t tell you how many times I almost ate it stubbing the front of my shoe on rocks. It hurt so bad my poor toes are in so much pain. But, I have no blisters on my feet and overall they’re in great shape. I have a little chaffing on my back and my leg, but that’s it.
As I started descending towards the finish line, with 1.5 miles left, I could hear the spectators and everyone waiting at the finish line cheering you on. They could see you coming down the hill. They were shouting and hollering, and the cowbells were going. I got a little emotional, considering how I was feeling at that moment. Getting to the finish was such an accomplishment and very emotional. Ultramarathon finish lines are more intimate. It’s a smaller crowd and they’re all there to support you and your accomplishment right as you cross the finish line. I felt great to have that kind of support. My unofficial time was 08:18 averaging a 15 minute pace. I will take it. Because climbing those hills, I thought it was gonna take take me 10 hours. I didn’t focus much on my time. Just watched my heart rate.
The Malibu canyons, Point Magu was absolutely beautiful. You can only see the beauty of nature when you’re on your feet or biking. So I will continue these adventures as long as I can. One foot at a time.

Fanatic/Maniac Photo at the Hometown Half Marathon Tulsa

Sivabalan Pandian(MM13150) – Dear all well wishers ,
ONE OF THE BEST SERIES 10 IN 10 ( 10 FULL MARATHONS IN 10 CONSECUTIVE DAYS ) ran from 23 May to 1 June 2025 at BENALMADENA – Malaga, beach at SPAIN with consistent finish timing and never felt tired at all .
Direct SUN on head always ( getting with full of vitamin D) ,around of tourists on beach side and had a lot of fun .
Always calm of BLUE SEA on your eyes which was motivating me to perform well after severe injury occurred while running series at England in April 2025 .
It was very well organized with proper aid station and Marathon Distance was covered by 21 laps .
I had very good company of co runners of SERIES MARATHONS SPECIALIST Mr.Pascal Komte , Mr.Karl and Mr.Basit who made this series of 10 in10 is very special with discipline of running.
The results of 10 marathons of 42.195 K each which were very consistent and are as follows
Day 1 , Finish Time – 7:28:55
Day 2 , Finish Time – 7:26:57
Day 3 , Finish Time – 7:22:02
Day 4 , Finish Time – 7:20:10
Day 5 , Finish Time – 7:27:50
Day 6 , Finish Time – 7:27:01
Day 7 , Finish Time – 7:21:58
Day 8 , Finish Time – 7:18:57
Day 9 , Finish Time – 7:27:46
Day 10, Finish Time – 7:27:48
Happy to finish 915 marathons ( 42.195 K and above only ) and only 85 left to touch 1000 .
I love to run again and again this Marathon series at BENALMADENA ( Malaga- SPAIN) .
Happy Running

Tiffany TK(HF18768) – Your girl did it. I want to start off by thanking everyone who sent me love and support. (Especially my husband and Deborah Hayes ) I got in less then two minutes from my goal time. I was having major anxiety about finishing on time, but I pushed myself and got it done. This is one of my more proud moments. It wasn’t pretty, and I may have shed a few tears once I finished, but it was a win and I’m proud of myself.
Iowa can fuck off tho…. Too many bugs, homeless people acting crazy, it’s a weird vibe and I’m not a fan. Honestly, if I hadn’t finished and had to come back, I would have been deeply bothered. This state sucks. 👎
My next half is a repeat state but I absolutely couldn’t say no to Colorado. My heart belongs in the mountains.
After that I have three new states in August (Washington, Oregon and California) so June and July will be spent training my ass off. I plan to hit the local scene (if anyone is doing anything, let me know, I’d love to meet up), and explore some local trails. It’s time to step back into training mode. I have a lot of work to do…..

Amy Sea(MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) – It was a loopy weekend running in 2 different countries
Saturday was half #180 Mainly Marathon New England Series Day #6 Half Marathon in Maine. You all know how mainly races are great people, great organization but a bit repetitive with all the loops. This one had 7 loops though the loop is scenic
Sunday was half #181 Province #5 Johnny Miles Running Event in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. It was the 50th anniversary of the event. It was a smaller race but well produced. A mix of running through the city and on a well groomed gravel trail. It was a double loop course so more loops for me. It had a really fast field so I was DFL by like 25 minutes despite not being particularly slow but other than running alone most of the race I could not even tell I was last as the course remained open, all aid stations were well stocked and the finish line announcers and volunteers enthusiastically cheered for me as I finished.

Half Fanatics at the SARR Texas Sun Showdown in San Antonio, Texas

Congratulations to Clyde Shank (MM1383) – for reaching his 700th full marathon

E Del Favero(MMM11749, DA2901, HF16046) –

Debbie Del Favero(MM16104, DA3782, HF18611) –

Medal Monday – Independence and New England series’ done ✅
Our Grandson Jordan joined us again this year.

Gysel Parajon(MM8995, DA3751, HF18751) – Fresh off of running a marathon in Nebraska the weekend prior, hurting my back not once but twice, (please don’t do what I do), I embarked on an epic journey to run my second 50-mile + race and join my partner while he ran his first 100-mile race in Cool, CA!
I ran conservatively on account of what I just mentioned, my semi-behaved gut, took long breaks at our crew station, and hoped I would run into my bf somewhere along the course, which I did a number of times and even speed-hiked together for a little while.
The course consisted of a double north loop and south loop for me and quadruple that for him. It was a warm day but definitely a lot cooler than what was originally forecasted, reaching a high in the mid-80s, and for a time was slightly overcast, which for me was amazing! The course was very well-marked and was a complete 180° for me from my experience at last year’s TRTER 56-miler. This course was not easy by any means but the change in elevation, from the mountains to the foothills, but with still a gain of 6700ft in total, made this a very different experience.
It was also very different because of all the wonderful people I met, from my partner’s friends who crewed us, to the volunteers, and Martin Sengo, the RD. On my last South loop the wonderful and amazing @rebecca__vitale who I had just met paced me to the finish! I don’t know if I could’ve finished, running in a different environment overnight, in what became a cold evening, and watching the sunrise without her. Thank you again! ❤️
After finishing I grabbed my jacket, my sleeping bag and dozed off for a bit until my bf came in to rest before his final South loop run. And then I passed out and woke up in time to replenish some fluids and see his finish! I am so proud of him!! What an amazing adventure. Thank you @auburntrailrunner, @coolmoon100_, the other runners, volunteers, and my partner @latomas for making this an unforgettable experience!!
Next up Broken Arrow, just the 11k, and the Rock Tahoe Half next week weekend! 😃

Sandee Landon(MM7745) – Hatfield & McCoy Marathon #medalmonday

Brian Johnson(MM8807, HF7287, DA707)– And this happened today.
Hatfield McCoy Marathon
And Lots of hills…
7th marathon of the year
59th total marathon
Still at state 31.
The humidity was just a bear all day.
The 2 shots of pickle juice i had at mile 21 did turn my day around.

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