Alexis Davidson celebrated an eventful 80th birthday by participating in the Midnight Marathon during the Sri Chinmoy 24HR/12HR/M/HM event. This marked her first June marathon with Sri Chinmoy and sixth overall at Rockland Lake. Despite initially feeling sleepy, she maintained consistent lap times and completed the run on a flat course with a sub 5:47 finish. The experience was enhanced by good weather and the excitement of learning about the Knicks’ win afterward. Overall, it was a fulfilling marathon experience.
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Danzig Maraton 2026 Race Report – Flat Course, Paving Stones & Windchill
Alexis Davidson walks the 2026 Danzig Maraton in Gdansk, Poland: a flat loop course with paving stones, chilly windchills and a 5:30 time limit to beat.
What We Do for a Country – Vatican Express Marathon Story
Alexis Davidson participated in the Vatican Express Marathon, walking in chilly conditions between 43-62F. Starting at St. George Square, the course included 13 loops along the Tiber River, totaling 423 ft elevation gain. Despite feeling under the weather and fatigued from the previous day, Alexis aimed for a time under 6:30. Struggling by the seventh loop, she pushed through, finishing 15th out of 18 participants. Acknowledgment was given to fellow participant Alexandra Molina for her support.
Myrtle Beach Marathon Walk: Heat Beaten, Friends Greeted!
Alexis Davidson participated in the Myrtle Beach Marathon, experiencing humid weather with temperatures between 61-75F. The mostly flat course had heavy traffic and required significant police presence. Davidson improved from last week’s performance, finishing with splits of 2:41 and 5:39, and noted the irony of wearing a long-sleeve race shirt in the heat.
50K Success at the Westfield Ultra
Alexis Davidson completed the MissionCleanWater Westfield Ultra, choosing the 9-hour option to aim for a 50K. The weather was favorable, with temperatures between 69-80°F. He maintained a strong pace initially but slowed down due to foot fatigue. His final times were 6:49:36 for the 50K and 6:51:32 for 31.2 miles.
Conquering the Enschede Marathon’s Historic Course
Alexis Davidson (MM926)- Walked the Enschede Marathon on Sunday. It was my 500th just a marathon. It’s the second oldest marathon in Europe, established in 1947. Run semi-annually until 1991, so this was the 55th edition. 54-63F windchills and average 15 mph winds. A one loop course with an out/back from 2-6K. Mix of countryContinue reading “Conquering the Enschede Marathon’s Historic Course”
From Penguins to Peaks: Antarctica and South America Half Marathon Triumphs
Amy Sea completed two marathons on her Marathon Tours trip to Antarctica, achieving half #169 in Antarctica and half #170 in South America within 13 days. Despite challenges with weather and terrain, she enjoyed incredible excursions and stunning views. This adventure allowed her to check off two continents on her running journey.