Congratulations to Craig Swanson(MM399), the newest inductee to the Marathon Maniacs Hall of Fame. With a MM number of 399, this has been a long-fought journey to HOF. Craig’s brother Michael Swanson has even a lower club number; and together, they have kept marathon running in the family. Big Congratulations Craig!! Post Credit Cassandra WhitleyContinue reading “August Hall of Fame Inductee Craig Swanson”
Category Archives: Profiles
Reaching the Sun
Barbara Rausch (HF16197 MM14998 DA3530) – 🌻☀️🌻☀️🌻☀️ I really don’t know what to say. 🥰 After 2020 derailed my quest for the Half Fanatic Sun Level, I honestly didn’t think I would gain the momentum to run 52 half marathons in 365 days again. I wasn’t 100% sure races would be a go because ofContinue reading “Reaching the Sun”
Half Fanatics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inductee Mary Albrecht
Mary Albrecht has been inducted into the Half Fanatic Hall of Fame, becoming its first member from North Dakota. She is recognized for her achievements as a prominent runner at Mainly Marathon events. Congratulations, Mary, on joining the HF HOF Class of 2022! Photo credit to Cassandra Whitley.
Going to Jupiter
Congratulations to Tricia Davis (HF18538), 6 Half Marathons in 6 months in 6 different states and 2 Half Marathons in 2 days! I’m having a great year! I’m so excited and only half crazy. #HF18538 #halffanatics Photo and Post Credit Tricia Davis
Running to the Sun
Today the Fanatics have new members of the Sun status. Gretchen Tapp (HF2402, DA812, MM9950) and Kandi Lowry (MM12227, HF13600) ran their 52 half marathon in 12 months at my race, the Summerlake Loopy Half Marathon. Celebration was had by all. Good job ladies! Photo and Post Credit Steve Walters
Congratulations Michelle for Completing 50 States!
Michelle Cox (HF17353) #medalmonday is here for my 50th state! On June 18th I finished the Anchorage Mayor’s Half Marathon for my 50th state! It was the most awesome trip so far and we are already planning a trip back in late Sept early Oct. We’ll go to Fairbanks next time to see the northernContinue reading “Congratulations Michelle for Completing 50 States!”
Finishing 100 in Ireland
Ted Hobart (MM3754) -I did it – I completed my 100th marathon today at the Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon in Killybegs, Ireland. Hoping to see you all at my celebration party at the Route 66 Half Marathon on Tulsa, Oklahoma later this year. Photo and Post Credit Ted Hobart
Marathon Maniacs Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductees Shawn Aebi & Jean-Gael Reboul
Jean-Gael Reboul and Shawn Aebi have been inducted into the Marathon Maniacs Hall of Fame Class of 2022. They achieved this honor by completing over 333 lifetime marathons and ultras. Congratulations to both runners for their remarkable accomplishments! Photo credit goes to Cassandra Whitley.
Celebrating an Anniversary
Julia Garling (MM3960, DA2566, HF15262)A very special #tbt today, warning, it’s a long one! Everyone needs a support system, some call it a tribe, or a gang, or a clan; I call it a running family, whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. I found my running family 11 years ago, today,Continue reading “Celebrating an Anniversary”
Becoming an Ultra Marathoner
Natalie Uyeno(MM15186, HF17314, DA3505) I’M AN ULTRAMARATHONER!!! Completed 32 miles (a little over a 50K) in under 9 hours!!! Lifetime marathon or longer #8 (1st ultra) is in the books! I was way undertrained, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity when I was gifted a race entry to the Nanny Goat 12-hour race byContinue reading “Becoming an Ultra Marathoner”