Medal Monday highlights recent achievements in marathoning from members of the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Notable stories include Steve Walters’ 15th Seattle Ghost Marathon, Tony Phillippi’s fastest marathon in six years, and several members completing various races across the U.S. and beyond. Congratulations to new Hall of Fame inductees Eddie Hahn and Sherry Gottlieb for completing 333 marathons.
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Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 19
Medal Monday highlights recent achievements in marathoning from members of the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Notable stories include Steve Walters’ 15th Seattle Ghost Marathon, Tony Phillippi’s fastest marathon in six years, and several members completing various races across the U.S. and beyond. Congratulations to new Hall of Fame inductees Eddie Hahn and Sherry Gottlieb for completing 333 marathons.
Chasing Stars: Devesh Khatu’s Sydney Marathon Adventure
Devesh Khatu completed his second Sydney Marathon, marking his 157th overall, with a strong race experience unlike his first in 2015. The event grew from under 5,000 to over 30,000 participants, featuring a scenic yet challenging course, excellent crowd support, and strong organization. Despite missing his 4:30 goal, he achieved his best time since 2024.
Shawshank Hustle & Rock & Roll HOF Half Marathon Weekend Adventure
Amy Sea(HF18410, DA3652, MM15648)-My 3 favorite hobbies are running, movies and music so why not have a race weekend that combines them all!Saturday I did the Shawshank Hustle in Mansfield, OH which starts and finishes at the prison where Shawshank Redemption was filmed. The course is ~7K (between 4.5 and 5 miles) so not aContinue reading “Shawshank Hustle & Rock & Roll HOF Half Marathon Weekend Adventure”
Missoula Marathon Memories: Running, Fishing, and Hiking in Montana’s Scenic Splendor
Christopher Riff Browning reminisces about the Diehl family while recalling his experiences in Missoula, Montana. He describes the picturesque Missoula marathon, the challenge of hiking the M trail, and his enjoyable fishing trip with a guide. Browning cherishes the memories made and expresses a desire to return to Montana.
Tackling Winnipeg’s Rough Roads at the 2025 Half Marathon
Michelle Migneault Cox recently completed her 130th half marathon, reflecting on her running journey since 2016. Despite enjoying the atmosphere, she criticized Winnipeg’s poor road conditions and inadequate race amenities. While the course was mostly flat with minimal crowd support, she looks forward to future races, particularly in Niagara Falls.
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.
Conquering the Bermuda Triangle Challenge
Amy Seagroves completed Half Marathon #161 as part of the Bermuda Triangle Challenge with family. Despite challenging weather and hilly courses, the event featured beautiful scenery and strong crowd support. Roads were narrow, but overall, it was a fun weekend with great medals. Recommended for those near Boston or New York.