Celebrating 200 Half Marathons

Gregory Rouson (HF8068, MM12723, DA2354) -It’s fitting that my first half marathon ever (Memorial Day 2013) and my 200th half marathon this morning in Georgetown were both with Bishop’s Events. I didn’t plan it that way, but that’s the way it worked out.Travis: I know I’ve given you no end of sh*t over the pastContinue reading “Celebrating 200 Half Marathons”

Hobbler Half Marathon

Gina Forestieri- (HF18136) –Hobbler half in Springville UT wasa nice surprise! This was actually a nice race! Just wanted to get away on a short trip for the weekend, I didn’t realize Utah was so hot, but the early morning was chilly, and since we ran down the canyon, it was pretty shaded the wholeContinue reading “Hobbler Half Marathon”

Running The Wicked Worm

Amy Lambert (MM12758) – Marathon or greater # 173Wicked worm 12 hour in Grand Rapids, MiThis was last weekend. Most technical trail run in West Michigan is a good description. This is a 4.2 mile loop. I had so much fun but the one mile part that is not in the woods just heated meContinue reading “Running The Wicked Worm”

The Vancouver Half

Jolanta Thorburn (MM15959, DA3742, HF18464) – I was only going to start running the Canadian Provinces later this year, but while visiting Vancouver an ad for Vancouver Half popped up on my feed on Friday and … well twist my arm 😳 😂… I signed up right away! The race was this morning June 25thContinue reading “The Vancouver Half”

Christmas in July in Oregon

Teresa Vincent –HF16573-RSD 2954 – ran the Christmas in July Half in Eugene OR.. the awesome thing about running a small, local race is it increases the odds of me earning a medal for being the 2nd Overall Females Masters. Half 38 and new state 32.Since I’m in Eugene, I had to check out HaywardContinue reading “Christmas in July in Oregon”

The Grand Rapids Towpath Trail Half

Heidi Hammond (HF18098) – The towpath trail half in Grand Rapids, Ohio was Sunday and offered another cool day with a tree covered out and back trail along a historic canal. Flat with crushed stone made for smooth sailing…I finished with 2:11:01 and Grand Master Female which awarded a nice fold up picnic blanket andContinue reading “The Grand Rapids Towpath Trail Half”

20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 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. Nicole DeBord (MM15101) -Medal Monday! Lovell County Marathon – Mt. Charleston, NV – first in age group. Perk of small race!!Continue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 9”

Running in the Anchorage Mayor’s Half in Alaska

Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) -Half #87 state #39 Anchorage Mayor’s Half in Alaska. I really wanted to love this race given how far I traveled but I only liked it. Race is point to point and starts in a park in Anchorage and ends downtown. Weather was perfect. It is pretty much all onContinue reading “Running in the Anchorage Mayor’s Half in Alaska”

Running the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon

Scott Pearson (HF18577) – For my Birthday this year I was able to run a race I had wanted to do for quite some time. I ran the Gary Bjorklund Half marathon in Duluth MN. It runs among the edge of Lake Superior and then ends in canal park. The course is mostly flat andContinue reading “Running the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon”

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