Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287) To say the Flying Marathon on May 7 was an adventure would be an understatement. But there is a bit of a build up to get to that point. I started Marathoning 10 years ago. I have never completed this race. I have heard about the hills and how “legendary”Continue reading “My Flying Pig Marathon Adventure”
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20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 7
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. Paul Vining (MM15580, DA3647, HF18444) This past Sunday I completed the very wet Flying Pig Marathon, took me a long timeContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 7”
Run Family at the Flying Pig
Before we race, we like to do a “Family Photo” if we can. The Marathon Maniac/Half Fanatic Run Family can be found at races all over the country. There are a series of Photos of Marathon Maniacs before and During the Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon in Cincinnati on May 7, 2023 Photo Credit Brian Johnson,Continue reading “Run Family at the Flying Pig”
Lightning, Thunder and a “Shelter in Place” at the Flying Pig Marathon
Olivia Medina (MM7842) – State #31 – OhioFlying Pig MarathonAt the start, hoards of runners staged in corrals expressed concern about whether the race would be canceled. It began to rain at 6:30am, same as the race start time. Around mile three, lightning and thunder rolled overhead. I later came to learn race officials hadContinue reading “Lightning, Thunder and a “Shelter in Place” at the Flying Pig Marathon”