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. Bill Berenson (MM1461)- Proud to run my 55th BQ by 30 minutes (thanks to being almost 69) and a nine yearContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 14”
Tag Archives: Illinois
Running Pinetum Mind Games
Tim Mullican (MM7665)- I ran in the Pinetum Mind Games Endurance Event in Dixon, IL on Friday and Saturday. It was run in Lowell Park on a 0.411 mile paved loop. Almost exactly on the 7 pm start, a thunderstorm blew in and pounded us with rain which soaked my shoes and socks. After dark,Continue reading “Running Pinetum Mind Games”
Run Family at the Chicago Marathon
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 and internationally. They took a quick photo before the Chicago Marathon on October 9, 2022. Photo Credit Bryan Anderson, Paul Maguire, Natan Edelsburg
Becoming a Marathoner in Chicago
Jolanta Thorburn (HF18464) What a great first Marathon experience! Everyone told me I would love this Marathon and they were right! The city views, the spectators in all different neighborhoods and the volunteers – this awesome city shows up for this Marathon.Thank you Chicago! You will forever hold a special place in my heart! ♥️Continue reading “Becoming a Marathoner in Chicago”
20 Tales From Medal Monday Chapter 6
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. Mark Jennings (HF13602) Lots of Mt. Rainier runners posting today! I’ll jump in too. 5K and Half done. State #32 forContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Chapter 6”
Christie Clinic Illini Challenge
Ruthie E Maldonado-Delwiche (HF17679) – Just got home from running the Christie Clinic Illini Challenge in Urbana, Champaign. All I can say is Christie Clinic got it right. From start to finish … OMG! The customer service was amazing; the 5k on Friday night was so fun and spectators unbelievable. The course was great andContinue reading “Christie Clinic Illini Challenge”
Publix Georgia Half/Full Marathon Weekend, Group Photo Announcements
Atlanta From Barabara Blackford (MM9635) Atlanta Area Regional Ambassador On February 27th GROUP PICTURE ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIX GEORGIA HALF/FULL MARATHON WEEKEND, If you are running the Publix Georgia Half/Full Marathon Weekend, make sure to register as your club. (Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics) The club will have a tent and also do a pre-race picture there. The more members thatContinue reading ” Publix Georgia Half/Full Marathon Weekend, Group Photo Announcements”
Baltimore and Chicago Marathon Group Photo Announcements
Baltimore From David Larson MM8051 Baltimore Marathon / Half Marathon Maniac/Fanatic Picture on Oct 9 at 7:30 AM. Chicago From JM Gabriel (MM9970) On October 10th (Sunday) Group photo won’t be at the Buckingham Fountain unlike in the past. Let’s meet at the Roosevelt University corner of S. Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway. Same cornerContinue reading “Baltimore and Chicago Marathon Group Photo Announcements”