Steve Walters (HF21, DA9, MM338)– A fun morning at the Pirate Half Marathon in Everett Washington. Lorinda Hagstrom (MM3865, DA1981, HF13328) and I were the first place male and female finishers. But we were all there to cheer on Gretchen Tapp (HF2402, DA812, MM9550) at her 297th half marathon as she counts down to #300!Continue reading “Coming in First at the Pirate Half”
Tag Archives: Half Marathon
20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 11
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. Sarita Kinney (MM15083) – Madison Mini half marathon Lea Reyes (MM13731, DA2891, HF16015) – Long Beach. Some of my best timesContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 11”
Going for the Podium Finish at the Akron Goodyear Half
Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432)– Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k I’ve competed in this Akron, OH Half Marathon all 8 years they’ve held it and it’s always been my nemesis. I’ve tried my best to AG podium finish and never quite made it, finishing 4th several times. I started strong today but the 3 H’sContinue reading “Going for the Podium Finish at the Akron Goodyear Half”
Gopher to Badger Half
Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) – State #41 Minnesota with the Gopher to Badger Half. This race starts in Minnesota and ends in Wisconsin so it can count for either state. I need both states but am registered for another race in Wisconsin which is why I am using this for Minnesota. Overall this wasContinue reading “Gopher to Badger Half”
Continuing Her 50 State Quest in the Pacific Northwest
Mannetta Piggee (HF17093) – Quest continued to conquer these 50 states, with back to back half marathons on Saturday and Sunday in #34 Washington and #35 Oregon.The Northwest is very picturesque!! Camera enthusiasts would love this part of the country.Flew into Seattle. Got a rental and booked the Holiday Inn in Tacoma. Used points soContinue reading “Continuing Her 50 State Quest in the Pacific Northwest”
Run Family at the Bridge of the Gods
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. They took a quick photo before the Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon & 10K in Oregon on August 6th Photo Credit Gregg LeBlanc
Running the Hills at the Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Shanae Rivers (HF15418) – Soooooo, the 61st Ocean Beach/John and Jessie Kelley Half Marathon kicked my a$$!!It was hillier than I expected and seemed so looooong! I’m congested, I 💩3 times before race start, didn’t have my earbuds ‘cause I left the case on the plane—NOTHING was normal😩It was 🔥as the basement of Hades outsideContinue reading “Running the Hills at the Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon”
St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
Dani Shown (HF4557, MM8045, DA565)– Completed State #37 for 50 States round 2 in Stillwater, MN. St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon. Great little race – well organized, beautiful scenery and great aid station and pacer support. First half in quite a while that my youngest son joined me for. Was great to have him outContinue reading “St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon”
20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 10
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. Robert Manon (MM6700, DA431, HF3646) -This morning I ran Day 2 of the Summer Camp series put on by Mainly Marathons.Continue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 10”
Running The Alaska Skinny Raven Half Marathon
Tina “Luvs-Torun” Lam (HF16109 MM15672 DA3665) –Skinny Raven Half Marathon & 10k was yesterday. In Anchorage, we have two races named the Skinny Raven Half. The July race is hosted by Skinny Raven Sports Running store and the August race is hosted by the Anchorage Running Club, but sponsored by Skinny Raven during Anchorage RunFest.Continue reading “Running The Alaska Skinny Raven Half Marathon”