Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432)– Drake Well Marathon and Half. I remember in 4th grade learning about Drake Well being the very first oil well in the USA. Why would I remember that? It was “on the test.” So when I saw they hold a half marathon starting right in front of the museum itContinue reading “The Drake Well Half”
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The Area 13.1 Half Marathon in Roswell, Georgia
Charlene Board (HF7024) – Race #103✔️Anita Burns (HF7613) and I ran the 13.1 Alien race in Roswell, Georgia last night. It was about 90 degrees out but it still felt cooler than it was last year. This is a well organized race, and probably the flattest races in the Atlanta area. 👽 13.1I met aContinue reading “The Area 13.1 Half Marathon in Roswell, Georgia”
The Vancouver Half
Jolanta Thorburn (MM15959, DA3742, HF18464) – I was only going to start running the Canadian Provinces later this year, but while visiting Vancouver an ad for Vancouver Half popped up on my feed on Friday and … well twist my arm 😳 😂… I signed up right away! The race was this morning June 25thContinue reading “The Vancouver Half”
Running the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon
Scott Pearson (HF18577) – For my Birthday this year I was able to run a race I had wanted to do for quite some time. I ran the Gary Bjorklund Half marathon in Duluth MN. It runs among the edge of Lake Superior and then ends in canal park. The course is mostly flat andContinue reading “Running the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon”
The Coeur d’Alene Marathon
Sameer Khurana (MM13642, DA2835, HF15807) – Coeur d’Alene Marathon in the state of Idaho ~ 38th Lifetime Marathon, 13th State and 3rd of 2023! The weather conditions were humid due to last evening and night’s rain. Race started from McEuen Park with initial 2.5 miles running in the neighbood streets and then turning into CoeurContinue reading “The Coeur d’Alene Marathon”
Marathon Maniacs 20th Anniversary Reunion & Marathon Weekend
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287) — If you get a chance to meet members of the Marathon Maniac Community, take the opportunity. It’s something you won’t regret. As I was putting together my spring run schedule, the Tacoma Marathon wasn’t on my calendar. When Main Maniac Toni Philippi asked me if I was coming forContinue reading “Marathon Maniacs 20th Anniversary Reunion & Marathon Weekend”
The Marathon Maniacs Race and Reunion Weekend
Tina “Luvs-Torun” Lam (HF16109 MM15672 DA3665) – Friday April 28 2 mile shake out run at Dunes Peninsula Park, where I met fellow maniacs from OH, PA, CA, and WA! It was great to see the RD and #3 Maniac Tony. I finally met Brian, the MM/HF blogger and as a side gig he isContinue reading “The Marathon Maniacs Race and Reunion Weekend”
My Flying Pig Marathon Adventure
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287) To say the Flying Marathon on May 7 was an adventure would be an understatement. But there is a bit of a build up to get to that point. I started Marathoning 10 years ago. I have never completed this race. I have heard about the hills and how “legendary”Continue reading “My Flying Pig Marathon Adventure”
Lightning, Thunder and a “Shelter in Place” at the Flying Pig Marathon
Olivia Medina (MM7842) – State #31 – OhioFlying Pig MarathonAt the start, hoards of runners staged in corrals expressed concern about whether the race would be canceled. It began to rain at 6:30am, same as the race start time. Around mile three, lightning and thunder rolled overhead. I later came to learn race officials hadContinue reading “Lightning, Thunder and a “Shelter in Place” at the Flying Pig Marathon”
Becoming a Two Time 6 Star Finisher
Congratulations to Lynne Kilirnr (MM12242, DA2065, HF13464). At The Tokyo Marathon in March she became a 2-time world marathon majors 6 star ⭐️ finisher! Lynne is also a two time Seven Continents Finisher! Congratulations Lynne! Photo and Post Credit Lynne Kilirnr