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. 2026 National Meet-Up at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon National Meet Up Schedule – Capital City Half Marathon Weekend (Race onContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 4”
Category Archives: ultramarathon
Redemption on the Trails: Conquering Mammoth Trailfest 50k
Gysel Parajon reflects on her experience completing the Mammoth Trailfest 50k after a previous DNF. Despite menstrual cramps and shoe chafing, she met all cutoffs and felt emotional reaching the finish line. Grateful for support from friends and volunteers, she looks forward to improving her time in future races.
Chief Ladiga 100: Rick Albanese’s Inspiring Post-Cancer Comeback
Rick Albanese shares his journey to completing the Chief Ladiga 100-mile ultra marathon after battling cancer. Despite facing physical challenges and doubts, he pushed through, motivated by the camaraderie of fellow runners and his vow to return to racing. He crossed the finish line, reclaiming his life and earning the coveted buckle.
Conquering 100 Miles – A Journey of Grit and Gratitude
Claire Gladstone recounts her challenging journey during a 100-mile race in Phoenix. Despite a late start, blister issues, and fatigue, she persevered after a brief sleep break. With just minutes remaining, she completed the race, expressing gratitude for her friends, support team, and the experiences that fueled her determination.
Dream Fulfilled at the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs
Gysel Parajon(MM8995)– It has been a dream of mine since I started running races to run a 50-miler and this last weekend I did!! I started the race on Saturday with stomach and gut problems on top of having my period but I promised myself I would see where my body could take me. IContinue reading “Dream Fulfilled at the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs”
The Bryce Canyon Ultra
Dailyn Valdez (MM15916, DA3732, HF18660) & Tony Valdez(HF18746) – (May 19, 2024) We conquered just about 42 miles in 13 hours and 46mins. Nice temps at start at 38 degrees which is perfect ! Dry heat is no joke. My mouth felt like sandpaper the whole time. Yikes. Just felt like the impossible on theContinue reading “The Bryce Canyon Ultra”
The Silver State 50/50
Gysel Parajon (MM8995, DA3751, HF18751)-HAPPY MEDAL MONDAY!! Each and every single one is special to me but this past Saturday I earned an extra special one!On Saturday, 5/18/2024, I embarked on an epic foot journey on the trails NW of Reno to test my endurance to race again on Tahoe Rim Trail in a coupleContinue reading “The Silver State 50/50”
Three Days At the Fair
Claire Gladstone(MM12421)– Three Days At The Fair has been on my list for a while. I had planned to run it last year with 🐞Cathy Troisi, but that didn’t happen. So I decided to run it in her memory this year. This race was full of runners in every age group from across the countryContinue reading “Three Days At the Fair”
Running the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in India
Congratulations to Sivabalan Pandian (MM13150) who recently completed the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India on Dec 10, 2023. This was his 757th Marathon distance or longer. From Sivabalan, “Dear All , Successfully finished Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon on Dec 10, 2023.One of the best organized marathon in India with allContinue reading “Running the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in India”
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim
Abbi Beuby Auger (MM5102, DA225,HF933) & Glenn Richardson (MM14162, DA3076, HF16007) Glenn and I ran the rim 2 rim 2 rim at the Grand Canyon yesterday (September 23) . Our only 2 goals were to finish and have a good time, we succeeded!We ran from the cabins at bright angel lodge to the south kaibabContinue reading “Grand Canyon Rim to Rim”