Sadie Smith wins Steamtown in 2:52:31, becoming its oldest winner and adding her 44th sub-three-hour state on a rainy, memorable race day.
Category Archives: marathon
Working Through a Tough Day at the Marine Corps Marathon
Gina Forestieri finishes lifetime marathon 49 at the Marine Corps Marathon, working through discomfort with her 50th marathon planned for New York City.
Mountain Views and Marathon Miles in Wyoming
Lea Reyes completes marathon 141 in her 32nd state in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, enjoying mountain views before exploring the Tetons and Yellowstone.
A Strong Start and a Sofia Marathon Finish
Alexis Davidson walks the Sofia Marathon in under 5:14, sharing course details, pacing strategy and observations about the 5:30 time limit.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 16
Medal Monday stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, including Victoria Carroll’s 1,000th half, plus Berlin, Chicago and Steamtown race recaps.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 15
Medal Monday stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, including Jun Ulama’s 333rd marathon and Hall of Fame induction, plus Chicago, Berlin, Lisbon and Long Beach race recaps.
Donuts, Trolls, and State 49 at the Boring Marathon
Debby Cannon (MM15148) ran the Boring Marathon for marathon #238 and state #49. A late flight meant she missed the early start, so she ran the double out-and-back mostly on her own, passing friends on the trail and hitting aid stations stocked with donuts, Goldfish, and candy.
Back Where It Started: Ed Toews at the Queen City Marathon
Ed Toews (MM9501, DA3146, HF16852) returned to the Queen City Marathon, his first marathon back in 2012, and finished in 5:59, just inside the 6-hour cutoff. Mostly speed walking, a tight finish after a little back trouble, and a reminder that today was not the day he could not do this.
Goal Met at Altitude
Devesh Khatu (MM10488) finished the Ladakh Marathon, his 174th marathon and the highest he has run at 11,155 feet. He also hit his 2026 goal of 12 marathons in a year. Altitude made him about 25 minutes slower than Hyderabad two weeks earlier, but the weather was perfect, and he plans to go back for this race or one of their ultras.
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.