Medal Monday features inspiring stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, showcasing achievements like Karen’s hot Montana Marathon completion, Eddie’s camaraderie at San Diego, and Amy’s sub-4 hour finish at Fargo. Highlights include milestones featuring ultramarathoners, personal bests, and reflections on the joy of running and camaraderie in the community.
Tag Archives: Kansas
A Rainy Adventure in Kansas: Salina Crossroads Half Marathon
Tina Torun participated in the Salina Crossroads Marathon in Kansas on November 2nd, marking her 34th state and 80th half marathon. Despite rain during the race, the organizers kept participants informed and provided ample support. The course was scenic with sufficient aid stations and a celebratory finish with food, making it a recommended event.
Run Family Around the Country
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. Here are some of the photos they took before races during October-November 2023 Salina Crossroads! Half Fanatic/maniac picture at Basspro in Springfield, MO. Silver FallsContinue reading “Run Family Around the Country”
Run Family Around the Country
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. Here are some of the photos they took before races during March-April 2023 Day Before the Boston Marathon (April 16) Before the Gamin Olathe Marathon/HalfContinue reading “Run Family Around the Country”
At the I-35 Challenge
Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) Another B2B weekend with the I-35 challenge. Saturday was state #30 half #60 Kansas City half in Missouri. This was a nice but extremely hilly tour of the city. Sunday was state #31 half #61 Des Moines half in Iowa. This was a great and very flat, fast course andContinue reading “At the I-35 Challenge”
Marathoning in The Land of Oz
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287) Marathon Distance or Better Race 33State 18 (Kansas)Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz. This year’ s theme was “The Wicked Witch of the West” Let me say this…my word it was windy! The race took place at the Garmin World Headquarters in Kansas. Winds were a constant 20Continue reading “Marathoning in The Land of Oz”
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”
More March Run Family Sightings
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. Here are some of the run family sightings from the month of March, 2022 Before the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Before the T-Town Half (Tulsa, Oklahoma)Continue reading “More March Run Family Sightings”
November Run Family Sightings
Before we race, we like to do a “Family Photo” if we can. Here are some of the run family sightings from November 5-7, 2021 Before the Garmin Olathe Marathon/Half Marathon in the Land of Oz (Kansas) At the Gobbler Grind Marathon/Half Marathon (Overland Park, KS) At the Los Angeles Marathon At the Marshall Marathon/HalfContinue reading “November Run Family Sightings”
Prairie Fire (the race)
Jennifer Clark (MM15623 DA3643 HF16743 ) & Tracy Strub (MM999–DA2549–HF15201) took some great photos of the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics in action at the Prairie Fire Marathon in Kansas on October 10th Photo Credit Jennifer Clark & Tracy Strubb