Tina Torun details her wild experience at the 8th Honolulu Marathon. After only 2 hours of sleep and facing torrential rain, she started the race in high humidity. Despite initial challenges, including wet toes and missed aid stations, she maintained a strong pace, even spotting top finishers. Although she faced obstacles like changing socks at mile 17 and multiple restroom breaks, she achieved a personal best, finishing in 7:19:20, 2 hours and 9 minutes faster than the previous year.
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Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 17
Medal Monday showcases the achievements of Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, sharing inspiring stories from various marathons. The community emphasizes fundraising for charity runs and encourages members to support each other. Several runners reflect on their experiences, finishing milestones and personal bests, while celebrating camaraderie and resilience in the sport.
Running Through the Night: Devil After Dark Marathon Recap
Eddie Hahn recounts his experience at the Devil After Dark marathon, detailing his training, race strategy, and challenges faced during the run. Despite physical setbacks, such as cramps and encountering a pothole, he triumphed, finishing first in his age group at 4:14, dedicating his win to family.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 8
Medal Monday features inspiring stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, showcasing achievements like Karen’s hot Montana Marathon completion, Eddie’s camaraderie at San Diego, and Amy’s sub-4 hour finish at Fargo. Highlights include milestones featuring ultramarathoners, personal bests, and reflections on the joy of running and camaraderie in the community.
Welcome to the Asylum, Danny Terpstra: Marathon Maniac & Double Agent!
Danny Terpstra has achieved Marathon Maniacs status by completing two marathons in under 16 days, earning the title of “Double Agent.” His journey began with his first marathon on May 4 and includes a fun fact about running a 5K on July 4, 2023. Welcome, Danny!
Featured Runner: Roger Macmillan
At 51, Roger Macmillan began his running journey after being inspired by a friend. Over 15 years, he completed numerous races, eventually running his first marathon at 68. Joining the Marathon Maniacs, he appreciated community support while enjoying various marathons. In total, he completed 115 marathons, cherishing each experience.
From Iridium to Ruthenium: Olivia Medina’s 13-State Marathon Triumph
Olivia Medina (MM7842) has achieved the Ruthenium Maniac Level by completing 13 marathons in 13 states within a year. Upon logging into her Maniac profile, she recognized her advancement from 4-Star Iridium to 5-Star Ruthenium Maniac. Congratulations to Olivia for this impressive accomplishment!
Conquering Georgia: My Publix Atlanta Marathon Journey
Brian Johnson participated in the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend in March 2025, marking his second trip to Atlanta since 2020. Facing cold and windy conditions, he completed the race, supporting another runner during the challenging final miles. Johnson enjoyed exploring Atlanta’s historical sites and achieved his goal of finishing the marathon.
Málaga Milestone: Personal Best and a Year of Achievements
Jolanta Thorburn celebrates achieving a personal best of 2:00:12 at the Generali Half Maratón Málaga. This event marks her final race of 2024, concluding a remarkable year with 25 half marathons and 1 Marathon Major. Spain is now the eighth country where she has raced. She wishes everyone a successful 2025.
Fall Classic Half Marathon: A Flat, Fast Course and a Personal Victory
Randy Riley participated in the Fall Classic Half Marathon in Strongsville, OH, a flat and wide course perfect for all runners. He achieved a personal best time of 2:25:42, completing the second half faster than the first. Riley finished first in his age group, marking his 21st half marathon of the year.