Jolanta Thorburn began her marathon journey in 2022 with the Chicago Marathon. She went on to run additional marathons, including New York, Seattle, Tokyo, and Berlin, all while fundraising. In 2024, she completed the London Marathon and aimed to qualify for the Boston Marathon, achieving this goal in 2025. By June 2026, she completed her 50 states + DC challenge and crossed the finish line of the 130th Boston Marathon, marking the completion of the Six World Marathon Majors.
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Cap City Half Marathon Weekend 2026: Running for Fun with the Half Fanatics
Brian Johnson(MM8807, DA707, HF7287) – My thoughts on the Cap City Half Marathon weekend.This year I chose to run it as a participant instead of pacing it. I had a lot of fun.I was also able to help coordinate, with quite a lot of help from Deborah Coleman, a meet-up weekend for the Half FanaticsContinue reading “Cap City Half Marathon Weekend 2026: Running for Fun with the Half Fanatics”
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 6
Medal Monday highlights recent achievements from members of the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Notable successes include Lisa Rice Seidel reaching Sun Status for the twelfth time and completing her 700th half marathon, while Jennifer Durenberger achieved the same status for the second time. Sivabalan Pandian completed the Dusk to Dawn Ultra 50K, marking his 1007th ultra marathon. Other members celebrated various milestones, races, and personal achievements, emphasizing community and encouragement within the running family.
Earning Her 12th Sun Status: Lisa Rice Seidel
Lisa Rice Seidel has achieved Sun Status for the 12th time at the Mainly Marathons Riverboat Series, held on April 14, 2026. To attain this recognition with the Half Fanatics, runners must either complete 52 half marathons within a year or finish 30 half marathons across different locations within that same timeframe. Lisa is also approaching her 700th half marathon, with an impressive 210 of those completed in Washington. For more details on the criteria for Half Fanatics, visit their website.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 2
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. 2026 National Meet-Up at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon Join your fellow Half Fanatics for our 2026 National Meet-Up at theContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 2”
Meet Club Member: Tina from Alaska
Tina “Luvs-Torun” Lam (HF16109, MM15672, DA3665) from Anchorage, AKI was never a runner. I remember running in 5th grade and in junior high, doing a few cross country races, but I finished in last place. Running was not fun. A college friend was running the 50 states, which I thought was crazy and another friend startedContinue reading “Meet Club Member: Tina from Alaska”
Meet Lea Reyes
Lea Reyes, originally uninterested in running, transformed her life through training for half and full marathons after escaping a traumatic marriage. Running has become her passion, helping her conquer depression, connect with a supportive community, and achieve personal growth. Now at 51, she aims to complete races worldwide and cherishes each moment.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 8
Medal Monday features inspiring stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, showcasing achievements like Karen’s hot Montana Marathon completion, Eddie’s camaraderie at San Diego, and Amy’s sub-4 hour finish at Fargo. Highlights include milestones featuring ultramarathoners, personal bests, and reflections on the joy of running and camaraderie in the community.
Welcome to the Asylum, Danny Terpstra: Marathon Maniac & Double Agent!
Danny Terpstra has achieved Marathon Maniacs status by completing two marathons in under 16 days, earning the title of “Double Agent.” His journey began with his first marathon on May 4 and includes a fun fact about running a 5K on July 4, 2023. Welcome, Danny!
Ed Childress Celebrates 250 Marathons at Star Racing Granite Marathon
Congratulations to Ed Childress, our Maniac/Fanatic Austin Ambassador, for completing his 250th marathon at the Star Racing Granite Marathon in Nashua, NH. This milestone highlights his dedication and passion for running. Photo and post credit to Jc Santa Teresa.