Medal Monday showcases the achievements of members from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, highlighting numerous marathon finishes and personal milestones. Participants share their experiences from various races, including notable victories, challenges faced, and the joy of community support. Celebrations of personal bests and memorable moments abound in these inspiring stories.
Tag Archives: New Mexico
Finishing My 50th Marathon at Shiprock
Brian Johnson (MM8807, HF7287, DA707) –Shiprock Marathon Recap, May 4, 2024 Marathon Distance or longer 50 complete. State 26. Shiprock Marathon, Shiprock, New Mexico. I didn’t plan for this to be my 50th Marathon when I registered for it a while ago. It just happened that way. The Shiprock Marathon is in North-Western New MexicoContinue reading “Finishing My 50th Marathon at Shiprock”
At the Bataan Memorial Death March 2024
Randy Woodward participated in the challenging Bataan Memorial Death March 2024, covering 26.2 miles while carrying a 35-pound pack. Despite enduring high heart rates and difficult terrains, he finished in 11 hours and 27 minutes. After completing the march, he required medical assistance due to dehydration but recovered well.
Half 284 At the Southwest Series
Natalie Uyeno(MM15186, HF17314, DA3505)-Lifetime half marathon #284 & State #41 is in the books! ✅ I finally knocked out New Mexico and I have now completed half marathons in all states west of the Mississippi River! 😊 (I was originally scheduled to do this series in 2021, but I had just started chemo a coupleContinue reading “Half 284 At the Southwest Series”
New Year & New States In 50-State Quest
Chris Strub (HF18714) -Boom … it’s not even March and I’ve crossed four new-to-me states off the list, including a Top Male finish in New Mexico in January. New Mexico 🌴New Jersey 🥶Alabama 🐘Texas 🍖 That’s 25, 26, 27 and 28 down on the 50-state quest. Next up is Vegas this weekend (a 3x repeatContinue reading “New Year & New States In 50-State Quest”
Run Family at the Las Cruces Marathon
Before we race, we like to do a “Family Photo” if we can. The Marathon Maniac/Half Fanatic Run Family can be found at races all over the country. They took a quick photo before the State 47 Las Cruces Marathon and Half Marathon in Las Cruces, NM Sunday January 7, 2023. Photo Credit Sadie Smith
Journey Finished at the Duke City Marathon
Congratulations to Randell Hansen (MM8508, DA2931, HF16161) who finished his 50 State Marathon goal after finishing yesterday’s Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque, NM on October 16, 2022 From Randell Medal Monday. MM #8508/DA 2931 has finished his 50 State Marathon goal after finishing yesterday’s Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque, NM in 3:23:37. 🇺🇸🏁 The overcastContinue reading “Journey Finished at the Duke City Marathon”