Julia K Garling shares her experience of completing her 10th Sri Chinmoy half marathon in Queens, NY, where she placed third in her age group. After a 5-week break to heal, she enjoyed a slower race in the typical summer humidity. Garling expressed gratitude for this event’s convenience compared to longer travel for races and highlighted the joy of reconnecting with an old friend. She emphasized the essence of running as a personal journey rather than just competition.
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Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 11
Medal Monday showcases inspiring achievements from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Recent highlights include Tahira Bland running her 85th Half Marathon in Minnesota, Amy Sea completing her 225th Half amidst challenging air quality in NY, and Pam Whittington participating in a series across seven states. Dr. Bryon Solberg completed his 50th state milestone and was inducted as a Mainly Marathons Legend. Each runner shared personal stories about their experiences, races, and the supportive community, celebrating both personal and collaborative accomplishments in running.
Jennifer & David Clark Celebrate Loony & Little Loony Legend
Jennifer Clark recounts her extensive running achievements in a late Medal Monday post. She completed the Mainly Marathon Impendence Series, finishing with races in NJ and NY, and then switched to the New England Series, taking part in a Half Marathon and a 5K across multiple states. This marked her achievement of becoming a Loony Legend, with a total of 422 Half Marathons. The post also highlights a celebratory ceremony, including a cake and signs, and recognizes David for his own running accomplishments.
Beautiful Lake & Superior Views at Grandma’s Half
Tonisia Billups shares her experience participating in the Grandma’s Half Marathon in Minnesota. She flew from Orlando to Minneapolis and highlighted the need for caution regarding airport logistics. Staying in college dorms proved convenient, and the pre-race expo catered to 24,000 runners, featuring a spaghetti dinner. The race began at 6:00 AM, showcasing picturesque Lake Superior views, with manageable elevation changes. Despite some challenges with post-race food and shirt availability, she recommends the event but advises early planning.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 10
Medal Monday highlights numerous achievements from the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics members, shared via their Facebook pages. Notable activities include group photos taken at various race events and individual accomplishments, such as Heather completing her 49th state and Maricris participating in her 138th half marathon. Many members shared their experiences at iconic races like Grandma’s Marathon and the Hatfield McCoy Marathon, each reflecting the camaraderie and dedication within this vibrant running community.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 9
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. Claire Gladstone(MM12421)- Here is my #Medalmonday on Thursday😜Actually ran 30 Miles, but they were gracious enough to give me this gorgeousContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 9”
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 8
Medal Monday highlights inspiring achievements of Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Recent stories celebrate participants completing various milestones, including Jennifer Durenberger’s 50-state journey, Liz Gmerek’s 1,000th marathon, and other notable accomplishments at recent races. Members shared insights about race experiences, including the Eau Claire Half Marathon’s unique features and scenic courses. The community spirit was prevalent, with members supporting each other through challenges. Anniversaries and accomplishments of various runners were acknowledged, contributing to a sense of camaraderie and perseverance among participants.
Celebrating 50 States, Titanium, Sun Status & 100th Marathon Achievements
Congratulations to Jennifer Durenberger (MM16308, DA3842, HF18959) She completed her 50-state journey at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Elkton, Maryland on June 4, 2026. Congratulations to Liz Gmerek (MM6413, DA383, HF382) on completing her 9th full round of all 50 states at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Elkton, Maryland on June 4, 2026.Continue reading “Celebrating 50 States, Titanium, Sun Status & 100th Marathon Achievements”
Dollywood Butterfly Challenge Review – Great Concept, Execution Needs Work
Nicole Charlton-Nauroth(HF7645) – Half 169 Dollywood Butterfly ChallengeThis was their first year so I’ve had a lot of people ask me to let them know how it went. Short answer: it was fine. Would I do it again? Probably not. Nothing catastrophic went wrong but they have a lot to work on. It was alsoContinue reading “Dollywood Butterfly Challenge Review – Great Concept, Execution Needs Work”
Capital City Half Marathon – A Fantastic Race Day in Columbus
Jennifer Clark participated in the Capital City Half Marathon in Columbus, Ohio, marking her 404th half marathon. She expressed gratitude for crossing the finish line in a race with nearly 12,000 runners, highlighting the excellent crowd and police support. Jennifer enjoyed an after party and a pre-race pasta dinner organized by Brian Johnson. She shared photos from the day, including the finish line and her medal, and looks forward to her next race.