Troy Hoffland, who began running on April 9, 2024, transformed from a non-runner at 194 pounds to a passionate marathoner weighing 160 pounds. Inspired by a friend, he embraced running, aiming to compete in the historic Boston Marathon. After following a training plan and facing an injury, he secured a spot as a charity runner, raising over $15,400 for Fisher House. Troy has since participated in multiple marathons, achieving personal records and plans to run London in 2026, motivated and supported by a community of fellow runners.
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Marathon Maniacs Class of 2025
Welcome to the new members of the Marathon Maniacs for the year 2025. The community is excited to have you join, and we look forward to sharing experiences and supporting each other in our marathon journeys. Photo credit goes to the Marathon Maniacs Asylum website.
Benalmadena Blitz: 10 Marathons, 10 Days, One Goal
Sivabalan Pandian completed an impressive feat of running 10 full marathons in 10 consecutive days from May 23 to June 1, 2025, in Benalmádena, Spain. Despite a prior injury, he maintained consistent finish times and enjoyed the experience with fellow runners, achieving a total of 915 marathons completed.
Reaching An Epic Milestone: 700th Marathon and 9th 50 State Finish
Clyde Shank (MM1383) celebrated completing his 700th full marathon and achieving his 9th round of finishing marathons in all 50 states. He completed the MainlyMarathons New England Series, running 11 marathons in 11 days. The final course featured asphalt with rolling hills, experiencing mid-50s temperatures and light rain along the way.
Welcome to the Asylum, Danny Terpstra: Marathon Maniac & Double Agent!
Danny Terpstra has achieved Marathon Maniacs status by completing two marathons in under 16 days, earning the title of “Double Agent.” His journey began with his first marathon on May 4 and includes a fun fact about running a 5K on July 4, 2023. Welcome, Danny!
From Iridium to Ruthenium: Olivia Medina’s 13-State Marathon Triumph
Olivia Medina (MM7842) has achieved the Ruthenium Maniac Level by completing 13 marathons in 13 states within a year. Upon logging into her Maniac profile, she recognized her advancement from 4-Star Iridium to 5-Star Ruthenium Maniac. Congratulations to Olivia for this impressive accomplishment!
Oslo Marathon Memories: Proudly Representing Marathon Maniacs!
Lawrence Allie (MM16304) shares his official photos from the Oslo Marathon, where he proudly wore his MARATHON MANIACS shirt. Despite the event being challenging, he enjoyed the experience thoroughly. The photos epitomize his accomplishment and passion for marathon running. Post and photo credited to Lawrence Allie (MM16304).