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”
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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
Marathon Maniacs Take On the 2023 Boston Marathon
The Marathon Maniacs recently descended on Boston to compete in the Boston Marathon on April 17th. Here is a compilation of their photos, as shared by them. The traditional group photo the day before the race (April 16) Prerace Pictures Pictures from Along the course The Medals #medalmonday Photo and Post Credit Marathon Maniacs FacebookContinue reading “Marathon Maniacs Take On the 2023 Boston Marathon”
Its All Downhill (Almost) at Revel Mt Charleston
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287)- After seeing the pictures from other Marathon Maniacs who ran this race in 2022, I immediately decided I had to do this race. It looked like a lot of fun. Besides needing Nevada for my fifty states of marathons, the biggest attraction for doing the race was running down aContinue reading “Its All Downhill (Almost) at Revel Mt Charleston”
Finishing Seven Continents
Congratulations to Patty Bishop (HF12118) who recently completed her 7th Continent in Antarctica earlier this month. From Patty, “Half way home but finally have Wi-Fi, lol…. I am official, I finished my 7th Continent and Half Marathon #205, at the Antarctica Half Marathon on King George Island, in Antarctica….” Photo and Post Credit Patty Bishop.
Maniac Sightings at the Los Angeles Marathon
Eddie Hahn (MM184) – Marathon Maniac Hall of Famer Pascal Radley (MM2051) and I managed to locate each other despite not knowing each would be costumed and only having met in person once previously. Maniac Australian-American Andrew Cox (MM8604) and I have run plenty of regional marathons together, but we really had a blast thisContinue reading “Maniac Sightings at the Los Angeles Marathon”