Christine Murasaki Ainsworth completed her 7th Boston Marathon, facing significant physical challenges due to prior injuries. Despite aiming for a sub-5 hour finish, she fell behind but persevered, motivated by her supporters. The event’s crowd and volunteers uplifted her spirit, and she continues to fundraise for cancer research.
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10 Short Stories from Medal Monday First Quarter Recap
Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 8 recent story segments from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, as told by you, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages during the months of January-March, 2022. They are 10 Short Stories From Medal Monday Volume 13-20. Craig Smith (MM4430)Continue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday First Quarter Recap”
Family Photos & Tales From Medal Monday 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. Ed Childress (MM10428, DA1019, HF9881) – Country Mile 48 Hour Run, April 8-10, 2022 Ultra Madness Family Earning Buckles Kevin CostelloContinue reading “Family Photos & Tales From Medal Monday Chapter 2”
World’s Okayest Runner.
Katie Applegate (HF18527) – When I started running less than 3 years ago, my goal was to finish a half marathon. I was adamant that I would never want to run a marathon. But then life kept throwing curveballs at me and I told myself I needed to run a marathon to prove to myselfContinue reading “World’s Okayest Runner.”
Tales From Medal Monday Inaugural Edition
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. Kerri Haskins (MM1336, DA836, HF8724) -Run SBY marathon -MDHighly recommended race. And very cool Bart Yasso announcing Angela Tortorice (MM2543) -CongratulationsContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Inaugural Edition”
Run the Bluegrass
Jamicka Edwards (HF15931) medalmonday Didn’t want to miss it because this was a tough one. RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon Hardest Half Marathon for me to date Listened to my body and took my time .. Didn’t have any other option because the hills didn’t stop Didn’t train but still finishedGreat to see familiar faces and meetContinue reading “Run the Bluegrass”
Welcome Douglas
Douglas Beach (MM15796) – My first race as an official member, don’t have my shirt just yet. 3rd Marathon in 6 weeks in Salisbury, MD. I did get to chat with a few other maniacs along the way. #15796 #twentysixpointtwo Photo and Post Credit Douglas Beach
Dan Man Challenge
Randy Brinkley (MM12764, DA2381, HF4373) -I’m slowly making a comeback after my hip replacement.Saturday I did the Half Marathon at the “Dan Man Challenge”.Let me tell you about this run.No Shirts, No Medals, No Race Fees.After the run we are treated with BBQ Ribs, Brisket, Smoked Chicken, Fried Catfish and all the fixings and Pie.AndContinue reading “Dan Man Challenge”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 20
Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 recent stories from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, as told by you, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Heather Broyles (HF18483) -Medal Monday from the Liberty Hospital “hilly” Half on Saturday. Half #20 and half 1 of 3Continue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 20”
Running In The Marble City
Joanne Blatchley (HF14845) It’s Medal Monday and that means another race weekend. This weekend brought me to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Covenant Health Half Marathon. The expo/packet pick up which was kind of small was held at the Exhibit Hall at the World’s Fair Park. It was pretty organized and easy to pick up packetContinue reading “Running In The Marble City”