Several years after creating the Marathon Maniacs club, the Main Maniacs knew it was something special with so many members joining daily. Yet, something was missing. There were lots of people out there running half marathons. There were also quite a few Maniacs looking to hang up the 26.2-mile distance and sort of retire asContinue reading “Happy Birthday Half Fanatics –July 4, 2009”
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Sun Valley Revel Half Marathon — Delia Gonzalez — HF16658
This one took some dedication, commitment and tenacity! I was seriously wondering whether this would be my first DNF! I was hurting most of the way! To all of you that texted and posted THANK YOU!!! That got me through! At mile 10 with a 5K to go I was still doubting! Once I hitContinue reading “Sun Valley Revel Half Marathon — Delia Gonzalez — HF16658”
Buffalo Half Marathon — Michelle Cox — HF17353
Medal Monday! Half 65 and state 40 Buffalo was great although very humid! Seemed like a great town and Niagara Falls did not disappoint! Post Credit Michelle Cox
Happy Birthday Marathon Maniacs!
On May 25, 2003, Marathon Maniacs was born. Here is the story of how that happened. We are Steve, Chris and Tony, running marathons and beyond is our passion. The more races the better. It all started on May 25, 2003. After completing the Coeur ‘d Alene Marathon, Steve Yee, Chris Warren, Tony Phillippi &Continue reading “Happy Birthday Marathon Maniacs!”
Great Ocean Road Marathon –Australia — Zac Domagalski –MM15297
Did you run, or are you interested in running the most scenic course in Australia? Here is my recap of this weekend’s Great Ocean Road marathon, available wherever you get the Breaking the Barrier podcast from. I’m happy to answer any questions about the event that I didn’t cover in this. Post credit Zac Domagalski
Ancient Aliens Half — Dani Shown — MM 8045 – HF 4557 – DA 565
Finished Nevada for all 50 States round 2 at Ancient Aliens by Calico Racing in Las Vegas. Very HOT day for those of us from PNW. Nice race – trail loops at a park – so no traffic – which was nice. Lots of aid stations, VERY friendly race director and organization was great. HadContinue reading “Ancient Aliens Half — Dani Shown — MM 8045 – HF 4557 – DA 565”
Tomoka “Takes a Field Trip” Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K –Laura Walker — MM 15629
FINALLY! Qualified for Boston today at the Tomoka Marathon. I needed a 3:35. I ran two other marathons in November and February that ended in failure (3:36:25 and 3:35:37) due to terrible weather in the mid 70s, high humidity, and a brutal thunderstorm. I switched from a scheduled half to this full at the lastContinue reading “Tomoka “Takes a Field Trip” Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K –Laura Walker — MM 15629″
Run The Bluegrass Half — James Waddell –HF 4476
If you were at “Run the Bluegrass” in Kentucky this last weekend, did you see Fanatic James Waddell? He just finished his 106th lifetime half marathon and second half marathon this year! Great job! photos courtesy of James Waddell
T Town Half — Tulsa Oklahoma
Did you see the Fanatics & Maniacs at the T-town Half in Tulsa, OK on March 28?
Virtual Boston Update
Registration for the virtual 125th Boston Marathon opens Tuesday at 10AM Anyone can create an Athletes’ Village account at any time. For the fastest registration process, participants are encouraged to create accounts prior to March 30. Virtual 125th Boston Marathon Fact Sheet Everything you need to know about the Virtual 125th Boston Marathon, held OctoberContinue reading “Virtual Boston Update”