Jennifer Clark recounts her extensive running achievements in a late Medal Monday post. She completed the Mainly Marathon Impendence Series, finishing with races in NJ and NY, and then switched to the New England Series, taking part in a Half Marathon and a 5K across multiple states. This marked her achievement of becoming a Loony Legend, with a total of 422 Half Marathons. The post also highlights a celebratory ceremony, including a cake and signs, and recognizes David for his own running accomplishments.
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Celebrating 50 States, Titanium, Sun Status & 100th Marathon Achievements
Congratulations to Jennifer Durenberger (MM16308, DA3842, HF18959) She completed her 50-state journey at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Elkton, Maryland on June 4, 2026. Congratulations to Liz Gmerek (MM6413, DA383, HF382) on completing her 9th full round of all 50 states at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Elkton, Maryland on June 4, 2026.Continue reading “Celebrating 50 States, Titanium, Sun Status & 100th Marathon Achievements”
600th Marathon Complete
Keenan Haga (MM9947) celebrated a remarkable achievement by completing his 600th marathon at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series on June 5th in Stonersville, PA. Notably, more than a third of his marathons have been 50K or longer, showcasing his dedication and endurance in long-distance running. This milestone underscores Haga’s commitment to the sport, and the running community congratulates him on this impressive accomplishment. Photo and post credits go to Mainly Marathons.
6 States Down, Plenty of Hills Conquered
Pascal Radley (MM2051) recently completed marathons across six states in the Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series, discovering the challenging hilly terrain of Appalachia. While he felt satisfied with six marathons, some runners managed to tackle eleven in eleven consecutive days across eleven states. Radley has decided against participating in more marathons in March but has five scheduled for April, including events in Salisbury, Lexington, Charleston, Jersey City, and Oklahoma City, demonstrating his dedication to running.
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.
Level Up! Reaching Titanium and Everest.
Lisa Seidel has reached Maniac Titanium and Everest Double Agent status, completing 29 marathons and 5 ultras across 30 states, along with 68 half marathons in 18 states since September 15, 2020. The MainlyMarathons Series rewards runners who achieve these milestones with distinctive medals. For details on the criteria for leveling up, more information is available at the provided link.