The Hell of a Half marathon in Exeter, CA, on 8/7/21 was challenging due to heat and hills. The race featured excellent course support with multiple aid stations, but blisters forced a slow finish. Despite the difficulties, camaraderie, post-race festivities, and overall experience made it worthwhile. Medal and swag were highlights.
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Loopty Loop
Amy Lambert — MM12758 Finished my 149th marathon or greater Saturday in Rochester Hills, MI. Loopty Loop fixed timed endurance event. 40 trail miles in ten hours. These races are my new favorite thing. Photo and Post Credit Amy Lambert
Maniacs at the Juneau Marathon
Maniacs & 50 Staters before the start at the Juneau Marathon in Alaska yesterday, 7/31. I know there were others but we started at different times. It was a small (47 marathon finishers & around 80 half marathoners) no-frills race put on by their local run RRCA club. But it was such a beautiful, scenicContinue reading “Maniacs at the Juneau Marathon”
Shoreline Marathon
Eddie Hahn — MM184 Here is an extrapolation / summary from a comment thread I wrote to my friend Iyob Tessema in his half marathon experience at the Shoreline Marathon in Ventura on Sunday. “For me, I believed the event to be the perfect temperature (a prior 8 to 10 time heat casualty I wouldContinue reading “Shoreline Marathon”
Hall of Fame 2021 –DL “Kilted Tortoise” Dean — HF 4555 DA 1481 MM11213
Congratulations to DL “kilted,” also known as De Moe, for being recognized in the 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees. Known for his supportive presence on the racecourse, he has significantly aided many runners. This accolade celebrates his contributions and dedication to the running community. Big congratulations!
George Tchakanakis (MM#1333)
Today i celebrate my 12th year anniversary of qualifying and joining the Marathon Maniacs!!! Discovering running was one thing and this club lifted my passion and lifestyle to another level! I owe HUGE gratitudes to this organization as they helped boost and accelerate my passion for marathons. In addition to running all these marathons areContinue reading “George Tchakanakis (MM#1333)”