Gysel Parajon shared her experience of running the Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon after her plans to run a local 50K fell through due to sell-out. Tapering for two weeks, she found the downhill marathon challenging yet rewarding. She enjoyed dinner with fellow runners before the race and appreciated the camaraderie during the event. Despite facing some distress that slowed her down, Gysel completed the race, finding the cold weather preferable to a previous heatwave. Overall, she relished the experience and support from friends and family.
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LA Marathon 2025 Race Report – Why I’ll Always Run the LA Marathon
Lea Reyes shares her LA Marathon race report: her 15th straight LA, a weekend 5K, parking tips, heat, fueling, and why she’ll always come back to run it.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 4
Tales From Medal Monday Vol. 5 Ch. 4: 2026 National Meet-Up details for Capital City Half Marathon weekend, plus member race stories and new medals.
Louisiana Marathon 15th: Maniacs & 50 Staters Unite in the Cold
The Louisiana Marathon celebrated its 15th anniversary, and Jun Ulama proudly completed it for the third time. Many friends from the Marathon Maniacs and 50 States Marathon Club participated, despite the unusually cold weather. Ulama expressed enjoyment of the event and offered special congratulations to his friend Cade Remsburg, who achieved the remarkable milestone of finishing the 50 States Marathon for the sixth time. Ulama’s post reflects camaraderie and enthusiasm within the running community, highlighting both personal and shared achievements.
Perfect Weather, Personal Record: Sadie Smith’s Winning Run at Marshall University
Sadie Smith (MM12709) won her age group at the Marshall University Marathon in perfect weather.