Maricris Lu shared her experience of completing the 2026 Sydney Marathon, marking her 84th marathon, which is also the third World Major event she participated in. Despite feeling underprepared due to shifting life priorities, she expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to cross the finish line. Running with 40,000 fellow participants made the experience remarkable. She thanked everyone for their well wishes and inspirations while mentioning her plans to share photos soon, even though she is still feeling jet lagged.
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Six Star Finisher: Completing the World Marathon Majors at Boston 2026
Jolanta Thorburn began her marathon journey in 2022 with the Chicago Marathon. She went on to run additional marathons, including New York, Seattle, Tokyo, and Berlin, all while fundraising. In 2024, she completed the London Marathon and aimed to qualify for the Boston Marathon, achieving this goal in 2025. By June 2026, she completed her 50 states + DC challenge and crossed the finish line of the 130th Boston Marathon, marking the completion of the Six World Marathon Majors.
From Drizzle to Determination: Olivia Medina’s Haunted 26.2 Marks Florida Marathon #5 of 51
Olivia Medina completed the Haunted 26.2 marathon in Ocala, Florida, marking her fifth Florida marathon on October 4, 2025. Despite only six participants finishing the official distance, she embraced the experience, relished the peaceful course, and found motivation from unexpected support. Olivia placed second overall, celebrating personal achievement in a small race.
Sioux Falls Marathon: Running for Mom, Battling Travel Woes
Christopher Riff Browning shares pride in his mother, Bethany, for hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. He recounts his experience at the Sioux Falls Marathon, detailing canceled flights, a change of airlines, and delays before finally arriving home. He expresses gratitude to his wife for support during his travels.
Sioux Falls Half Marathon: Beauty, Hills, and a Lesson in Honesty
Michelle Migneault Cox(HF17353) – Yesterday I did the Sioux Falls Marathon(half) for the 2nd time and it was my 133rd half marathon!! When I did this race in Sep 2019 it was my 25th state and 37th total half…time goes when you’re having fun!The course has changed since then and I think it was better.Continue reading “Sioux Falls Half Marathon: Beauty, Hills, and a Lesson in Honesty”
Chasing Stars: Devesh Khatu’s Sydney Marathon Adventure
Devesh Khatu completed his second Sydney Marathon, marking his 157th overall, with a strong race experience unlike his first in 2015. The event grew from under 5,000 to over 30,000 participants, featuring a scenic yet challenging course, excellent crowd support, and strong organization. Despite missing his 4:30 goal, he achieved his best time since 2024.
Boston Marathon Conquered: Gregory Rouson’s Six Star Medal Celebration
Gregory Rouson celebrates completing his 26th lifetime marathon and finishing the Boston Marathon, marking his achievement in the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal Challenge. He describes the Boston course as the toughest of all majors, appreciating the immense crowd support. Despite a long journey, he finds it rewarding.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 4
Medal Monday showcases inspiring achievements from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Members share stories of completing multiple marathons across states, personal milestones, and camaraderie in their running journeys. Highlights include Karen Murray’s transformation into a 50-stater and achievements of others like Jennifer Clark and Gysel Parajon, celebrating continuous dedication in running.
Racing Toward 1,000 Marathons: 116.54 KM Victory at Tuffman’s 24-Hour Chandigarh Run
Sivabalan Pandian recently completed his third 24-hour stadium run organized by Tuffman in Chandigarh, achieving a personal best of 116.54 km. At age 66, he surpassed his previous distances from 2021 and 2024. He is now close to his goal of completing 1000 full and ultra marathons, having reached 885.
Flight Delays, Falls, and Finish Lines: A Marathon Weekend to Remember
Gysel Parajon experienced a challenging running weekend that included flight delays and race difficulties. After a delayed journey to Cotter, AR, Parajon completed the White River Marathon while facing stomach issues and an injury. Despite difficulties at the Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon, Parajon finished, marking state 23 in a rewarding adventure.