Brian Johnson participated in the Tough Ruck event on April 20, 2025, honoring fallen service members from his National Guard unit. After a long drive from Columbus to Boston, he completed the 26.2-mile course while carrying names of the deceased. Despite the pain, he expressed a desire to participate again for the cause.
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Featured Club Member: Dr. Bryon Solberg, M.D.
Dr. Bryon Solberg, M.D. Hometown: San Diego, CA MM: 12350 HF: 18903 DA: 3819 Spinal Cord Injury Survivor/Thriver. Dad, Eagle Scout/Scouter, Marathoner, Volunteer, Doctor. 50 States Of Marathons. Q: You definitely are noticeable out on the race course. A: Yes…there are not a lot of us using a cane and leg braces out on course. I had an upper spinal cord injury 25Continue reading “Featured Club Member: Dr. Bryon Solberg, M.D.”
Boston Marathon Conquered: Gregory Rouson’s Six Star Medal Celebration
Gregory Rouson celebrates completing his 26th lifetime marathon and finishing the Boston Marathon, marking his achievement in the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal Challenge. He describes the Boston course as the toughest of all majors, appreciating the immense crowd support. Despite a long journey, he finds it rewarding.
Featured Club Member: Gregory Rouson
Gregory Rouson serves as the regional ambassador for the Washington DC Metro Area. He began running marathons in 2013, initially intending only to race half marathons. Rouson completed the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge by 2021 and aims to achieve his final Abbott World Marathon Majors star at the Boston Marathon.
Running For The Pure Joy Of It: A Boston Marathon 2024 Story
Karen Gordon (MM12170, DA2028, HF13486) – Feeling super grateful for my Boston #10 and Marathon #70! Running for the pure joy of it. 💙💛 Fun to see friends on the course. A huge thanks to all the awesome spectators and amazing volunteers. Especially my Boston family who cheered me on in Wellesley. A special shoutContinue reading “Running For The Pure Joy Of It: A Boston Marathon 2024 Story”
A Tale of Gratitude at the Boston Marathon
Angela Treleven Persich (MM9705, DA837, HF837)– Gratitude. This was the word of the weekend for me as I embarked on my 11th consecutive Boston marathon and am flying home with a shiny new Boston PR of 3:20:31 for marathon overall #78. I’m so thankful to see so many friends from around the country (and world)Continue reading “A Tale of Gratitude at the Boston Marathon”
Medal Monday: Boston Marathon
Tony Phillippi (MM3, HF3, DA3)- Medal Monday: Boston Marathon..Around mile 10ish I realized it was too warm for me to keep my goal pace, so I high-fived the kids and ran until my heart rate told me not to, and no, I didn’t kiss any girls at Wellesley, but I high-fived a lot of them!.It’sContinue reading “Medal Monday: Boston Marathon”
Run Family at the Boston Marathon
Before we race, we like to do a “Family Photo” if we can. The Marathon Maniac/Half Fanatic Run Family can be found at races all over the country. They took their traditional Sunday Noon photo before the Boston Marathon the next day April 15, 2024 Photo Credit Marathon Maniacs Facebook Page
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”