Van Phan, Maniac 27 Huge Congratulations to our friend Van Phan! Completing 100, 100 mile races! Van is the latest member of the 100×100 club. Van “Pigtails” Phan (100 finishes), age 52 in 2023, from Lakewood, Washington, finished her 100th 100-miler at Hamster 32 Hour Endurance Run in Bellingham, Washington. She began running ultras inContinue reading “Becoming the Latest Member of the 100×100 club”
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Coming in First at the Pirate Half
Steve Walters (HF21, DA9, MM338)– A fun morning at the Pirate Half Marathon in Everett Washington. Lorinda Hagstrom (MM3865, DA1981, HF13328) and I were the first place male and female finishers. But we were all there to cheer on Gretchen Tapp (HF2402, DA812, MM9550) at her 297th half marathon as she counts down to #300!Continue reading “Coming in First at the Pirate Half”
20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 11
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. Sarita Kinney (MM15083) – Madison Mini half marathon Lea Reyes (MM13731, DA2891, HF16015) – Long Beach. Some of my best timesContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 11”
Haulin Aspen in Oregon
Merry Mullins-(MM15936) – Well I have so much to say about this trail Marathon that I did. it is the first and will be the last trail race I participate in on purpose anyway. lol. Haulin Aspen was a difficult run for me. As a road race racer , my mindset always goes to timeContinue reading “Haulin Aspen in Oregon”
Going for the Podium Finish at the Akron Goodyear Half
Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432)– Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k I’ve competed in this Akron, OH Half Marathon all 8 years they’ve held it and it’s always been my nemesis. I’ve tried my best to AG podium finish and never quite made it, finishing 4th several times. I started strong today but the 3 H’sContinue reading “Going for the Podium Finish at the Akron Goodyear Half”
Gopher to Badger Half
Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) – State #41 Minnesota with the Gopher to Badger Half. This race starts in Minnesota and ends in Wisconsin so it can count for either state. I need both states but am registered for another race in Wisconsin which is why I am using this for Minnesota. Overall this wasContinue reading “Gopher to Badger Half”
Continuing Her 50 State Quest in the Pacific Northwest
Mannetta Piggee (HF17093) – Quest continued to conquer these 50 states, with back to back half marathons on Saturday and Sunday in #34 Washington and #35 Oregon.The Northwest is very picturesque!! Camera enthusiasts would love this part of the country.Flew into Seattle. Got a rental and booked the Holiday Inn in Tacoma. Used points soContinue reading “Continuing Her 50 State Quest in the Pacific Northwest”
Thirty Hours at The Badger 100 Trail Race
Glenn Richardson (MM14162, DA3076, HF16007) – Badger 100 is primarily on the Badger State Trail (rail trail) in Wisconsin but crosses into Illinois for a few miles. A few detours due to trail issues gave the course most of its elevation and without the detours it is flat and completely runnable. The swag is awesomeContinue reading “Thirty Hours at The Badger 100 Trail Race”
A Marathon Milestone Completed At The Rodeo Valley Trail 50K
Denis McCarthy (MM853) – 500th Marathon/Ultra Race Completed at Rodeo Valley Trail 50K on the Marin headlands in California. It was a family affair with Clare and Shane running the half marathon and Robert doing the 8k. Shane took 4th overall, Clare 4th in Age Group and Robert took 8th overall and 2nd in AgeContinue reading “A Marathon Milestone Completed At The Rodeo Valley Trail 50K”
Running the Hills at the Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon
Shanae Rivers (HF15418) – Soooooo, the 61st Ocean Beach/John and Jessie Kelley Half Marathon kicked my a$$!!It was hillier than I expected and seemed so looooong! I’m congested, I 💩3 times before race start, didn’t have my earbuds ‘cause I left the case on the plane—NOTHING was normal😩It was 🔥as the basement of Hades outsideContinue reading “Running the Hills at the Ocean Beach/John & Jessie Kelley Half Marathon”