Melissa Thigpen(MM11161, DA1293, HF9945) – Saturday Miles….Ultra Marathon #5 (Marathon or higher #12) (March 28, 2026)Saturday I ran the Mulberry Mile 12 Hour Endurance Race! I didn’t hit my goal 🥺💔 and I crashed 3x 😭🙄 but…..I did it! 😉💪🏽😁It was a cool start and very windy. We started with the Star Spangled Banner thenContinue reading “44 Miles of Grace at the Mulberry Mile”
Tag Archives: Faith and Running
From Ambassador in 2016 to Pacer in 2026: My Ventura Marathon Story
Maricris Lu reflects on her role as a race ambassador for the Ventura Marathon & Half since 2016, where she has participated in various race formats with her kids. She has paced the race for four consecutive years, expressing gratitude for the experience, her co-pacer, and the enjoyable finish line treats.
Faith, Fight, and Finish: Natalie Uyeno’s Ultramarathon #3 Journey
Natalie Uyeno completed her third lifetime ultramarathon, a challenging 32.5 miles at the Silver Moon race, despite undergoing chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer. Struggling with blisters and physical pain, she persevered, finishing just under the time limit. Grateful for support from friends and prayers, she celebrated her achievement with tears of joy.