Alexis Davidson participated in the Vatican Express Marathon, walking in chilly conditions between 43-62F. Starting at St. George Square, the course included 13 loops along the Tiber River, totaling 423 ft elevation gain. Despite feeling under the weather and fatigued from the previous day, Alexis aimed for a time under 6:30. Struggling by the seventh loop, she pushed through, finishing 15th out of 18 participants. Acknowledgment was given to fellow participant Alexandra Molina for her support.
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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.
Rome Marathon Pacer Story: Balloons, Shawarma, Beer & World Record
Paul Vining(MM15580) – Late post, but been busy.Friday: Arrived in Rome, picked up race packets, attended pacer technical briefing, walk around a bit, went to bed a bit early to recover from jetlag. 27,500 stepsSaturday: Ran a 5k Fun Run in Rome, kind of a shakeout run, lots of families, kids, dogs, and all sortsContinue reading “Rome Marathon Pacer Story: Balloons, Shawarma, Beer & World Record”
LA Marathon 2025 Race Report – Why I’ll Always Run the LA Marathon
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”
Rome Marathon Revisited
Deo Jerome shared his experience running the Rome Marathon for the second time, having previously participated in 2003. He reflected on the beautiful scenery of the city, mentioning that it remains an enjoyable course despite the challenging cobblestones. He emphasized the perfect running conditions during the marathon while also acknowledging how the race has become more difficult over the years. The post was accompanied by a photo, credited to himself.
Meet Merry Mullins, MM 15936
Merry Mullins shares her journey of turning grief into strength by starting to run marathons at 48 after the death of her mother. Despite lacking proper training or equipment, she completed her first marathon to cope with her loss and began a quest to run in all 50 states. Over 32 months, she faced various challenges but learned that persistence and the will to continue were key. Her experiences taught her that it’s never too late to start, emphasizing that every step counts, regardless of the pace.
Run Family at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and Half Marathon
Prior to the start of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, VA, on March 22, 2026, the Marathon Maniac and Half Fanatic running family took a group photo. This tradition of capturing a “Family Photo” is a common practice among members of this running community, which participates in races across the country. The moment was documented by Gregory Rouson, highlighting the camaraderie and spirit of the event.
Run Family at the Zydeco Marathon/Half Marathon
Before the start of a race, the Marathon Maniac and Half Fanatic running family makes it a tradition to take a ‘Family Photo.’ On March 8, 2026, they gathered for a quick group picture at the Zydeco Marathon/Half Marathon in Lafayette, LA. This event highlights their presence at races across the nation, showcasing the camaraderie and spirit within their community. The photo was credited to Jennifer Clark, capturing this special moment before the race began.
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.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 4
Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are recent stories from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, as told by you, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. 2026 National Meet-Up at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon National Meet Up Schedule – Capital City Half Marathon Weekend (Race onContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 4”