Medal Monday highlights various achievements among Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Members share experiences from recent marathons, including the challenging Bahamas Marathon and the beautiful Louisiana Marathon. Celebrations include significant milestones, personal records, and appreciation for supportive communities, showcasing the dedication and camaraderie in the running culture.
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Crushing it at the Chevron Houston Marathon
Nick Polanowski achieved an impressive 3:15:25 finish at the Chevron Houston Marathon, qualifying for Boston and improving his personal record by 15 minutes. He experienced strong pacing throughout, energizing support from his wife during the race, and a motivating atmosphere that fueled his performance. Overall, it was a memorable race experience in Houston.
Finishing State 41 At the Honolulu Marathon
Randy Woodward (MM15271) –State #41 is completed.Very fun marathon. Terribly humid before the start at 5am. Turned terribly hot in the sunlight a couple of hourslater. Hearing reports of a few people that fell out from being overheated. Almost 30 thousand runners. Honolulu ranks as the 4th largest marathon in the U.S.There was no timeContinue reading “Finishing State 41 At the Honolulu Marathon”
Running the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in India
Congratulations to Sivabalan Pandian (MM13150) who recently completed the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India on Dec 10, 2023. This was his 757th Marathon distance or longer. From Sivabalan, “Dear All , Successfully finished Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon on Dec 10, 2023.One of the best organized marathon in India with allContinue reading “Running the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Marathon in India”
Finishing 50 States For The First Time (Half-Marathon)
Congratulations to Gina Forestieri (HF18136) – who finished her first round of 50 States earlier this month at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Biloxi. From Gina, “50th state ✅ , Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, MS… 61st lifetime half… next… on to 100😀😀 This was a very nice race. The weather was coldContinue reading “Finishing 50 States For The First Time (Half-Marathon)”
Finishing 50 States for a Combined 13th Total Time
Congratulations to Glen Anderson (MM2674) & Karen Murray Anderson (MM8075, DA576, HF5492)- who finished another round of 50 states this past weekend at the Four Corners Quad Keyah in New Mexico. This is Glen’s 8th round of 50 states and Karen’s 5th round of 50 states. Congratulations! From Karen, ” Day 4 of 4 atContinue reading “Finishing 50 States for a Combined 13th Total Time”
Running for a Cause at the Memphis St. Jude Half
Jennifer Clark (MM15623, DA3643, HF16743) – Medal Monday!!Half 259 is in the books.St. Jude Half Marathon, Memphis, TN, December 2.This past Saturday I had the privilege of running in the St. Jude Half. I cannot say enough good things about this race and everything connected with it. I learned that it is the single largestContinue reading “Running for a Cause at the Memphis St. Jude Half”
Having an Amazing Day at the CIM
Gysel Parajon (MM8995, DA3751, HF18751)– What can I say about CIM yesterday. It was a great, beautiful day for a marathon from Folsom to the Capitol, my 12th and last one of the year. My nutrition was en pointe, the volunteers were amazing, the spectators were fantastic, including those that offered extra nutrition other thanContinue reading “Having an Amazing Day at the CIM”
20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 18
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. Gysel Parajon (MM8995, DA3751, HF18751)– What can I say about CIM yesterday. It was a great, beautiful day for a marathonContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 18”
Running with Friends at Revel Big Bear
Gysel Parajon (MM8995, DA3751, HF18751)– HAPPY MEDAL MONDAY MANIACS!!Where do I begin? On Saturday I completed my 59th lifetime marathon, (62nd lifetime long distance race), at the 2023 Revel Big Bear along with many other maniacs! This was my third time running it and despite the delays with shuttle buses and the start, amongst anotherContinue reading “Running with Friends at Revel Big Bear”