Debby Cannon (MM15148) ran the Boring Marathon for marathon #238 and state #49. A late flight meant she missed the early start, so she ran the double out-and-back mostly on her own, passing friends on the trail and hitting aid stations stocked with donuts, Goldfish, and candy.
Tag Archives: Marathon Running
Lifetime Half #267: Randy Riley at the Akron Marathon Half
Randy Riley ran the hilly Akron Marathon Half for lifetime half #267, finishing in 2:41:55, three minutes ahead of his goal and third in his age group.
Back Where It Started: Ed Toews at the Queen City Marathon
Ed Toews (MM9501, DA3146, HF16852) returned to the Queen City Marathon, his first marathon back in 2012, and finished in 5:59, just inside the 6-hour cutoff. Mostly speed walking, a tight finish after a little back trouble, and a reminder that today was not the day he could not do this.
Goal Met at Altitude
Devesh Khatu (MM10488) finished the Ladakh Marathon, his 174th marathon and the highest he has run at 11,155 feet. He also hit his 2026 goal of 12 marathons in a year. Altitude made him about 25 minutes slower than Hyderabad two weeks earlier, but the weather was perfect, and he plans to go back for this race or one of their ultras.
Sydney Marathon 2026: Heather Zeigler’s 7th Star
Heather Zeigler (MM3086) paced the 5-hour group at the 2026 Sydney Marathon and earned her 7th Star along the way. A Marathon Maniacs milestone Down Under!
7th Star in Sydney–Mid-Race Burger and a World Major Medal
Dana Pistole celebrates completing her seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors event, expressing gratitude for the support she received from Jan Morris Gronemeyer and her family during the race. Highlighting the sense of community, she appreciates her son’s gesture of providing her with a burger during the event. Dana also extends thanks to her donors from Smile Train, recalling a wonderful breakfast meetup the day before the marathon. She emphasizes the joy of these experiences as motivation to keep pushing forward.
New Maniac Alert: Kat Krogstadt Joins Marathon Maniacs
Tina Torun welcomes Kat Krogstadt as the latest member of the Marathon Maniacs after her participation in Humpy’s Marathon. During the bib pick-up, Tina and Brenda Folkerts, a Marathon pacer, discussed Marathon Maniac qualifications of completing three marathons in 90 days. Realizing she qualifies, Kat expressed her ambition to reach a goal of 100 marathons. The post showcases community support and excitement for new members, highlighting the camaraderie among marathon runners. Photo credits go to Tina Torun.
300th Marathon Complete
Ann Merfeld (MM9494, DA817, HF8455) celebrated a remarkable milestone by completing her 300th marathon during the Mainly Marathons Summer Camp Series on July 19, 2026. This achievement highlights her dedication and endurance in the sport of marathon running. The event is a significant marker in her athletic journey, showcasing not only her commitment but also the supportive community surrounding primarily marathons. Photo credit for this memorable moment goes to Mainly Marathons.
Leveling up to Venus
Congratulations to Donna Sarasin for achieving the Half Fanatics Venus Level at the Town & Country half marathon in Newburyport, MA. She accomplished this remarkable milestone by completing 13 half marathons within 79 calendar days, marking her 155th half marathon overall. This accomplishment highlights her dedication and commitment to long-distance running. For those interested in the criteria for leveling up within the Half Fanatics organization, additional information can be found through the provided link.
From “I’ll Never Run a Marathon” to 250th Marathon
Bob Strauss runs his 250th marathon at the Maritime Marathon along Lake Michigan, pacing a Don’t Stop Believing team, from never-a-marathon to milestone.