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”
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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”
“Reload and Try Again”. A Story From the Pistol Ultra
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287)- This was my third year of doing this event. Before the start of the Pistol Ultra in Alcoa, Tenn. on March 18th, I wrote this. “Since I started ultra marathoning, I have wanted to try doing a 100k (62 miles). There were a lot of setbacks along the way.2020 wasContinue reading ““Reload and Try Again”. A Story From the Pistol Ultra”
Race for the Green Half-Marathon
Stefanie Holliday (MM14386, DA3313, HF17442) –Medal Monday early: Race for the Green Half-MarathonSeneca, South Carolina2:23:2910:54 pace5th place Women’s age 50-59Great HILL-TRAINING race for me!!! Been having fun training for my full marathon next weekend with running four half-marathons these last four weeks in four states! This one was where I used to live in UpstateContinue reading “Race for the Green Half-Marathon”
A Day of Peace, Love and Running at Little Rock
Jennifer Clark (HF16743, MM15623) – Groovy… Far out… Psychedelic dude!! A Day of peace, love and running!!Little Rock Marathon on Sunday.which includes a Half, as well as a 10K and 5K on Saturday is known for being a fun race and for their huge medals. The race today did not disappoint! Packet pick up onContinue reading “A Day of Peace, Love and Running at Little Rock”
Running the Mississippi Blues Half
Katina Green (HF12236, MM155380, DA3564) – MedalMonday…I survived those disrespectful Jackson, MS hills on Saturday, as I completed HM#75 at the Mississippi Blues race event. The hills just kept coming over and over again, Lol, with me not being able to see over the top of most of them. Nonetheless, I survived and it wasContinue reading “Running the Mississippi Blues Half”
200th Half and 200th Bib
Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3270, HF16432) – My 200th Half Marathon and Novant Health Wilmington NC Marathon and Half Marathon gave me bib #200. The race starts at Wrightsville Beach, the ocean is right behind us and runs to the river in downtown Wilmington. Thank you to Josie Messoria Sevelius and Jennifer Groth for coming toContinue reading “200th Half and 200th Bib”
Vacation Races Saguaro Half Marathon
Tina Torun (HF16109, MM15672, DA3665) – Medal Monday Saguaro Half Marathon in Tucson, AZ this past Saturday was a very challenging half with mixed terrain. First 7 miles or so on roads with rolling hills and then the next 6 miles was on single track trails, sandy trails, few rocky trails. The finish line areaContinue reading “Vacation Races Saguaro Half Marathon”