Hills and Heat at the Cleveland Marathon

Laurie Weiner (HF9266, DA3668, MM15681) –Today I ran my 15th marathon at Cleveland Marathon. Today brought challenges with hills and heat. I am surprised that there was no accommodation for the marathon runners as the temps soared into the 80s. Much of the last 10 miles was in direct sun without shade. I saw mostContinue reading “Hills and Heat at the Cleveland Marathon”

The Cleveland Marathon Half

Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432) –Cleveland Marathon Half. Lined up with 5000+ runners including both full and half. Saw Laurie Weiner at the start corral. It was a beautiful sunny day and this race features many dramatic views of the city: all 3 stadiums, the flats, the Rock Hall of Fame, Tremont including the ChristmasContinue reading “The Cleveland Marathon Half”

Tales From Medal Monday Volume 3 Chapter 10

Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are recent stories from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, as told by you, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Congratulations to all of our members who ran last weekend! James Waddell(HF4476).– Joplin Memorial Run 2024. This will be the lastContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Volume 3 Chapter 10”

Gail Force Winds, Rain, and the Rock Hall Half

Laurie Weiner (MM15681, DA3668, HF9266) -I finished Rock Hall Half Marathon / Relay , 5K / 10K half marathon. Cleveland never disappoints to have extreme weather when I race here. Today temps were in mid 40s with Gail force winds. I finished in pouring down rain. Just when you felt good and in rhythm theContinue reading “Gail Force Winds, Rain, and the Rock Hall Half”

13.1 Mile Running Tour Of Cleveland

Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432) – Cleveland Marathon Half Marathon today with Britters Corrigan. This is a new course with an incredible tour of downtown Cleveland. Love that it goes into the Tremont neighborhood past The Christmas Story House And Museum that will be featured in probably the most fun 5k you can run #TheClevelandChristmasRun-Continue reading “13.1 Mile Running Tour Of Cleveland”

Run the Land East vs West Half Marathon

Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) – Half #77 Repeat state Run the Land East vs West Half Marathon in Cleveland. This is a low budget, local race. I was already planning to be in Cleveland in weekend and it was this race or nothing. It has a cheap price tag of $26.2 and is designedContinue reading “Run the Land East vs West Half Marathon”

Running at the Rock Hall Half Marathon

Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3270, HF16432) (Cleveland, Ohio) Rock Hall Half Marathon / Relay , 5K / 10K. My 4th Half Marathon in 22 days. 24 hours before I was at Sunset Beach NC which is the barrier island that connects NC and SC. 12 hours in the car, 4 hours in bed then up andContinue reading “Running at the Rock Hall Half Marathon”

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