Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Jason Dennis (MM15649) MEDAL MONDAY: Here’s a funny story about how my Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego marathon went a week ago, making CA my 16th state.I missed my turn (didn’tContinue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 7”
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10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 6
October 18th Edition Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Lynne Langolis (MM12242, DA2065, HF13464) Des Moines marathon is in the books. Congratulations to all finishers. It has lots of hills but perfect weather. Great race with excellentContinue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 6”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 5 Part 2
October 11th Edition Because last weekend was such a big weekend in running, we are bring a bonus installment of “10 short stories” Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are an extra 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Katie Galvin HF18478 State #13 half#19#medalmondayContinue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 5 Part 2”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 5 Part 1
October 11th Edition Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Tim Mullican (MM7665) Mo’ Bell ultra for me. I dropped down to the 50K due to my Achille’s tendonitis. We had a choice of running a 3 mile,Continue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 5 Part 1”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 4
October 4th Edition Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Nathan Jeffrey HF18515 Belated, and long, first ever half fanatic post, and first #medalmonday post . While running my second ever half Mud Mountain Dam Marathon Sunday, my wife was talking to aContinue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 4”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 3
September 27th Edition Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Lisa Braesel –HF18508 So excited to finally qualify to become a half-fanatic !! Tried in 2020, but due to the obvious, most of my races were cancelled. HappyContinue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 3”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 2
September 20th Edition Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Steve Walters MM338 DA9 HF21 Completed my 450th marathon/ultra at the Appletree Marathon in Vancouver Washington. Tina Torun HF16109 Equinox Full Marathon Fairbanks, AK. One of the toughestContinue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 2”
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday
September 13th Edition Medal Monday brings many stories of achievement for our members. Here are 10 of them, as posted on the Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics Facebook pages. Paula Jamieson HF6154 Happy Medal Monday – Revel Big Cottonwood Half marathon in Salt Lake… Cannot say enough good things about how awesome this race is: the course,Continue reading “10 Short Stories from Medal Monday”
Hell of a Half — Natalie Uyeno — MM15186 – HF17314 – DA3505
The Hell of a Half marathon in Exeter, CA, on 8/7/21 was challenging due to heat and hills. The race featured excellent course support with multiple aid stations, but blisters forced a slow finish. Despite the difficulties, camaraderie, post-race festivities, and overall experience made it worthwhile. Medal and swag were highlights.
Skinny Raven Half
Tina Torun– HF16109 Medal Monday- my 2nd live half this year! Skinny Raven half- formerly Her Tern or Hightail half all women, but now coed. Not to be confused with Anchorage RunFest Skinny Raven Half in August. That’s my next half. Hot, new record 80F temperature and 2 wave start and 10k race. Much smallerContinue reading “Skinny Raven Half”