Ann Malz completed the Sioux Falls Half Marathon, beating her previous month’s time by over a minute. She enjoyed the course, which featured hills, a long downhill stretch, and scenic views, including Falls Park and the river. The clean park bathrooms and bridges added to the experience. The weather was pleasant with a slight chill towards the end. Ann also received a kindness bracelet from a fellow runner and met some people participating in the 50 state challenge.
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“It Was Not 99.9 Degrees”: A Sioux Falls Half Marathon Recap
Scott Pearson shares his experience running the Sioux Falls half marathon, noting the pleasant 58-degree start temperature. After two hot races, he was relieved by the cooler weather. His primary goal was to finish safely, ideally around 2:45, and he successfully used a run-walk method despite some soreness. He mentions that Garmin is displeased due to his recent rest after the Blood Run ultra, but he remains optimistic. Pearson looks forward to a double race in two weeks and enjoyed a pre-race meal with fellow runners.
Beautiful Weather, Questionable Hill, Orca Half Done
Latonya MJ(HF17757) – 🐋 ORCA HALF MARATHON — WASHINGTON 9/19/26🏃🏾♀️State #34 ✔️ | Half Marathon #61 ✔️ ❤️✈️ FRIDAY — SEATTLEFlew DFW ➡️ Seattle and Ubered to our Airbnb. We purposely stayed close to the race transportation, and that turned out to be a GREAT decision!🍜 Friday night, we Ubered to Spring Vietnamese & ThaiContinue reading “Beautiful Weather, Questionable Hill, Orca Half Done”
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 14
Medal Monday showcased the inspiring achievements of members from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Highlights included Pam Whittington’s 6 half marathons across three states, Charlene Mercer’s completion of 7 halves in 6 days, and Amy Sea’s participation in the Canada Army Run. Other notable accomplishments came from Amanda Keich, completing her 106th half in Seattle, while several others celebrated milestones, including 100-mile runs and participation in various marathons across North America. The sense of community among runners was evident throughout, with shared experiences fostering camaraderie.
2026 Moonlight on the Falls Marathon Recap
Hank OnThe Hill participated in the Moonlight on the Falls Marathon in West Virginia, his second night marathon within 30 days. The race began at 10 PM, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. Although the event was well-organized with impressive LED lighting, Hank reflected on whether the marathon itself or the journey to the event was more significant. He enjoyed the humid and cool atmosphere and reconnected with friends during the experience.
Sunrise Over the Smoke: Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon
Katie Galvin shared her recent experience at the Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon after a 13-hour drive with her dog to the Townsend/Great Smoky KOA, which she highly recommends. She attended the race expo and an evening 5k despite the hot and humid weather. On race day, they enjoyed a beautiful sunrise and the sounds of nature before competing in a challenging yet scenic half marathon. Katie completed the Black Bear Challenge and celebrated visiting her 31st state.
Beach-to-Dirt Double: Far Rockaway + Green River
Karen and Glen Anderson recently completed a double marathon, starting at Far Rockaway Beach, NY, followed by the Green River Marathon in Marlboro, VT. They enjoyed a refreshing ocean dip after the NY race and ran part of the distance with Julia, expressing gratitude for her support over the years. Despite tough conditions in Vermont, where Keenan helped make the miles easier, they celebrated their achievements, with Karen beating Glen on Day 1, while he returned the favor on Day 2. They also enjoyed family time during their trip.
2026 Sydney Marathon Recap: 40,000 Runners, One Amazing Day
Maricris Lu shared her experience of completing the 2026 Sydney Marathon, marking her 84th marathon, which is also the third World Major event she participated in. Despite feeling underprepared due to shifting life priorities, she expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to cross the finish line. Running with 40,000 fellow participants made the experience remarkable. She thanked everyone for their well wishes and inspirations while mentioning her plans to share photos soon, even though she is still feeling jet lagged.
Sydney Marathon 2026: Heather Zeigler’s 7th Star
Heather Zeigler(MM3086) – I had a blast pacing the 5 hour marathon at Sydney today!! Oh, and it was my 7th Star!! I loved ❤️ it!! #sydneymarathon #pacing #marathonmaniacs Photo and post credit Heather Zeigler(MM3086)
7th Star in Sydney–Mid-Race Burger and a World Major Medal
Dana Pistole celebrates completing her seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors event, expressing gratitude for the support she received from Jan Morris Gronemeyer and her family during the race. Highlighting the sense of community, she appreciates her son’s gesture of providing her with a burger during the event. Dana also extends thanks to her donors from Smile Train, recalling a wonderful breakfast meetup the day before the marathon. She emphasizes the joy of these experiences as motivation to keep pushing forward.