Lea Reyes(MM13731,DA2891,HF16015) – 132 marathon. #15 consecutive LA. #3 consecutive 5k. Let’s talk about it. 5k on Saturday. Almost missed it. Planned on getting up at 4:30 but was so tired from travel, woke up 10 to six. Quickly left the house, arrived at 7:25, parked and ran to get my bib. Whew!I always getContinue reading “LA Marathon 2025 Race Report – Why I’ll Always Run the LA Marathon”
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Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 5
Medal Monday highlights recent achievement stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics members, showcasing their personal experiences during various races. Alexis Davidson tackled the Vatican Express Marathon despite challenging conditions, while Sue Stevens enjoyed a scenic half marathon after recent weather setbacks. Notable finishes included Jennifer Clark in the Zydeco Marathon, Gysel Parajon in the Rattlesnake Dick 50k, and several others at iconic events like the NYC Half Marathon and races in Rome. Each member expressed enthusiasm and camaraderie in their running journeys.
Running Family Photo: Maniacs & Fanatics Before the Los Angeles Marathon
Before the Los Angeles Marathon on March 16, 2025, the Marathon Maniac and Half Fanatic running family took a ‘Family Photo’ together. This tradition of capturing group shots is a cherished practice among the community, as they participate in races across the nation, celebrating their shared passion for running.
Finishing the LA Marathon
Gysel Parajon celebrated her 65th marathon on the LA Marathon day, noting improvements in parking, shuttle service, and overall enjoyment despite course changes. She ran her fastest time since 2017 while managing challenges during her menstrual cycle. Gysel expressed gratitude to supporters and is motivated to plan her 100th marathon soon.
Maniac Sightings at the Los Angeles Marathon
Eddie Hahn (MM184) – Marathon Maniac Hall of Famer Pascal Radley (MM2051) and I managed to locate each other despite not knowing each would be costumed and only having met in person once previously. Maniac Australian-American Andrew Cox (MM8604) and I have run plenty of regional marathons together, but we really had a blast thisContinue reading “Maniac Sightings at the Los Angeles Marathon”