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”
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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”
From Florida to Hawaii: 80-year-old Melbourne Beach man completes marathons in all 50 states
Slow and steady wins the race for Bob Sielski, (MM14290) who has accomplished the rare ironman-esque feat of finishing marathons in all 50 states — at age 80. The energetic octogenarian flew to Hawaii in December and completed the Honolulu Marathon, crossing the finish line in 7 hours, 11 minutes and 55 seconds. After addingContinue reading “From Florida to Hawaii: 80-year-old Melbourne Beach man completes marathons in all 50 states”
Running the 3M Austin Half
Joanne Blatchley (HF14845) – Medal Monday, HF 14845 This weekend I checked Texas off the list!I ran the 3M Austin 1/2 Marathon.My excitement and expectations were high due to the big name sponsor, and everything is always bigger in Texas. I will honestly say this race left me disappointed overall.The expo was held at theContinue reading “Running the 3M Austin Half”
Pacing at the Carlsbad Half
Natalie Uyeno(MM15186, HF17314, DA3505)– Lifetime half marathon #240 is in the books! ✅ The In Motion Events Carlsbad Half was my 2nd lifetime half back in 2018. I was so impressed with the spectator support and course support that I fell in love with the city of Carlsbad and this race! ❤️Who would’ve thought thatContinue reading “Pacing at the Carlsbad Half”
Running the Rock n Roll Arizona Half
Katie Galvin (HF18478, DA3721, MM15882) – #medalmonday I had a great time completing the Rock n Roll Arizona 5k and Half Marathon this weekend. Half #34 and state #22 for me! A little stressful ahead of time when I found out that they didn’t complete the transfer of my registration from the canceled Atlantic CityContinue reading “Running the Rock n Roll Arizona Half”