Today the Fanatics have new members of the Sun status. Gretchen Tapp (HF2402, DA812, MM9950) and Kandi Lowry (MM12227, HF13600) ran their 52 half marathon in 12 months at my race, the Summerlake Loopy Half Marathon. Celebration was had by all. Good job ladies! Photo and Post Credit Steve Walters
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Missoula Half
Lisa Moore (HF9134) -medalmonday Missoula Half Marathon, Missoula, MT. State #46, lifetime half #82. Mostly flat course on paved highway with excellent traffic control. Runners are bussed to the start (no parking there) and run back into town. The event starts at 6 am, busses start at 4:15 am which makes for a long andContinue reading “Missoula Half”
6 Days in New England
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287)- Marathons 34-38 States 19-23 Complete. Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine 144.1 miles over 6 days. This trip to New England was a chance for me to use the last of my race deferrals from 2020. I had 2 races that I needed to use with Mainly Marathons. So,Continue reading “6 Days in New England”
New River Gorge Half
James Waddell –HF 4476 New River Gorge Half Marathon. I truly feel the things we overcome the most challenges we remember and cherish the most. Got into #fayettevillewv very late, the area was hit with severe storms no power anywhere. The #airbnb was very hot and uncomfortable. Got 3 hrs sleep. The course was veryContinue reading “New River Gorge Half”
Going the Distance at Charlevoix
Katie Galvin (HF18478)-#medalmonday State #19 and half #30 at the Charlevoix Half Marathon this weekend! An out and back course with most of the middle miles on a bike path. We had great cool weather with breezes off Lake Michigan. It was so nice getting a break from the summer heat and humidity!!! And aContinue reading “Going the Distance at Charlevoix”
20 Tales From Medal Monday Chapter 5
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. Lisa BeVirt (HF14748) State #47 Lifetime half #50 Mayor’s half marathon in Alaska. My daughter and cousin surprised me with aContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Chapter 5”
The Kettle 100
Rick Albanese (MM11181) – There is just something about the Kettle 100. A 100 mile ultramarathon race that many accomplished veteran ultarunners I respect and admire have not been able to complete for a variety of reasons over the years. The heat and mud years, relentless hills that force you to strategically insert running hardContinue reading “The Kettle 100”
Finishing 100 in Ireland
Ted Hobart (MM3754) -I did it – I completed my 100th marathon today at the Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon in Killybegs, Ireland. Hoping to see you all at my celebration party at the Route 66 Half Marathon on Tulsa, Oklahoma later this year. Photo and Post Credit Ted Hobart
Running in Deadwood
Scott Pearson (HF18577) – Completed my 25th half marathon today. Not a new state, but a beautiful race that I have been wanting to do for awhile. Mickelson Trail Half in Deadwood SD. It was appropriate that I was running it with Jeff Walls as he talked me into running my first Half Marathon andContinue reading “Running in Deadwood”
Rock n Roll San Diego
Katie Galvin (HF18478)- #medalmonday State #18 half#29 ✅️ Rock n Roll San Diego Half Marathon Most days the races go well but Sunday was not one of those days… I had too much fun exploring San Diego on Saturday and did not hydrate well after the 5k. This was a great course, lots of music,Continue reading “Rock n Roll San Diego”