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. Clayton Collins (HF537) Falls Creek Falls Half Marathon. First half in a while. Great to be halfing again. #25 Pat ZedakerContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Chapter 7”
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Running in the Dragons Den
Krista Shuler (HF18241) Dragons Den Half Marathon. My 15th half marathon for 2022. Jorgina Sanders and I completed this crazy tough course today. It was very challenging terrain with heat, hills and humidity. 💙💛 Jorgina Sanders (HF16456) Half #76Dragons Den Half-marathon 10k and 5kThose hills were killer Photo and Post Credit Krista Shuler & JorginaContinue reading “Running in the Dragons Den”
Akron Half
Laurie Weiner (MM15681, DA3668, HF9266) Well that is finished! I ran Akron Goodyear Half Marathon, followed by 10 more miles. The weather was chilly at the start of the race, but felt good. Can’t believe I had to wear a throw away blanket to the start. My friend and Half Fanatic Randy Riley found meContinue reading “Akron Half”
Cedar Breaks at Night
Patty Bishop (HF12118) – A very exhausting experience. I drove 7 hours from sea level, then walk/hiked the Cedar Breaks Night Half Marathon at 11,300, which then managed to finish half #197 today in Brian Head, Utah… Photo and Post Credit Patty Bishop
At the Tacoma Narrows Half
Donna Drake (HF3401)- Happy to be home after a wonderful vacation in the Pacific Northwest ! Yesterday I crossed the Tacoma Narrows bridge and completed the Tacoma Narrows half marathon. HF3401 state49 Photo and Post Credit Donna Drake
Cedar Breaks Half
Dawn Larson (HF15613) -Cedar Breaks Half: This weekend, I flew to Utah to complete the Cedar Parks National Park Half Marathon. The race was put on by @vacationraces known for their epic runs in beautiful places.While you can fly I to St. George regional airport, I chose Vegas since its much more economical and aboutContinue reading “Cedar Breaks Half”
Marathon Maniac Hall of Fame Inductee Edward Del Favero
Edward Del Favero has been inducted into the Marathon Maniac Hall of Fame as its newest member. A frequent participant in Mainly Marathon Races and numerous multi-day events worldwide, Edward joins the Maniac Hall of Fame Class of 2022, expanding the esteemed roster of runners. Congratulations, Edward!
Not the Day I Wanted…A DNF Story
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287)-July 30th. Burning River 50 mile 202227 miles completeDNF I wanted to do this race to see how I had improved over the last few years with my running. Best answer…not improved enough.This race definitely requires some skill. The Elevation change in this race can get brutal.By the time I wasContinue reading “Not the Day I Wanted…A DNF Story”
Georgetown & Carderock Charge
Gregory Rouson (HF8068, MM12723, DA2354) – Lifetime half marathons #180 (Summer Georgetown Half Marathon last weekend) and #181 (Carderock Charge Half Marathon in Potomac, MD this morning)…DONE!!! #HF8068 #MM12723 #DA2354 #bishopsevents Photo and Post Credit Gregory Rouson
Loopy Looper 12 Hour Ultra
Rachel Wilkinson (MM15280, DA3706, HF18630) The Loopy Looper 12 hour ultra was a blast! 3.75 mile loops around Cooper River Park in NJ. Do 10 loops and get this awesome bronze skeleton guy attachment for your medal (15 loops for silver and 20 for gold)! There was also a 24 hour race for those whoContinue reading “Loopy Looper 12 Hour Ultra”