Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432)– Drake Well Marathon and Half. I remember in 4th grade learning about Drake Well being the very first oil well in the USA. Why would I remember that? It was “on the test.” So when I saw they hold a half marathon starting right in front of the museum itContinue reading “The Drake Well Half”
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The Area 13.1 Half Marathon in Roswell, Georgia
Charlene Board (HF7024) – Race #103✔️Anita Burns (HF7613) and I ran the 13.1 Alien race in Roswell, Georgia last night. It was about 90 degrees out but it still felt cooler than it was last year. This is a well organized race, and probably the flattest races in the Atlanta area. 👽 13.1I met aContinue reading “The Area 13.1 Half Marathon in Roswell, Georgia”
200th Half Marathon Complete at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Salt Lake City Half
Kevin Gonzalez (HF613, DA413, MM6572) – #MedalMonday Today I Finished My 200th Half Marathon at the Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Salt Lake City Half Marathon. It was one of the toughest Half Marathon courses which I have endured particularly within the early portion of the race, but it was also one that I was proudContinue reading “200th Half Marathon Complete at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Salt Lake City Half”
Becoming the Latest Member of the 100×100 club
Van Phan, Maniac 27 Huge Congratulations to our friend Van Phan! Completing 100, 100 mile races! Van is the latest member of the 100×100 club. Van “Pigtails” Phan (100 finishes), age 52 in 2023, from Lakewood, Washington, finished her 100th 100-miler at Hamster 32 Hour Endurance Run in Bellingham, Washington. She began running ultras inContinue reading “Becoming the Latest Member of the 100×100 club”
Coming in First at the Pirate Half
Steve Walters (HF21, DA9, MM338)– A fun morning at the Pirate Half Marathon in Everett Washington. Lorinda Hagstrom (MM3865, DA1981, HF13328) and I were the first place male and female finishers. But we were all there to cheer on Gretchen Tapp (HF2402, DA812, MM9550) at her 297th half marathon as she counts down to #300!Continue reading “Coming in First at the Pirate Half”
20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 11
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. Sarita Kinney (MM15083) – Madison Mini half marathon Lea Reyes (MM13731, DA2891, HF16015) – Long Beach. Some of my best timesContinue reading “20 Tales From Medal Monday Volume 2 Chapter 11”
Haulin Aspen in Oregon
Merry Mullins-(MM15936) – Well I have so much to say about this trail Marathon that I did. it is the first and will be the last trail race I participate in on purpose anyway. lol. Haulin Aspen was a difficult run for me. As a road race racer , my mindset always goes to timeContinue reading “Haulin Aspen in Oregon”
Going for the Podium Finish at the Akron Goodyear Half
Randy Riley (MM14470, DA3218, HF16432)– Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k I’ve competed in this Akron, OH Half Marathon all 8 years they’ve held it and it’s always been my nemesis. I’ve tried my best to AG podium finish and never quite made it, finishing 4th several times. I started strong today but the 3 H’sContinue reading “Going for the Podium Finish at the Akron Goodyear Half”
Gopher to Badger Half
Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) – State #41 Minnesota with the Gopher to Badger Half. This race starts in Minnesota and ends in Wisconsin so it can count for either state. I need both states but am registered for another race in Wisconsin which is why I am using this for Minnesota. Overall this wasContinue reading “Gopher to Badger Half”
Continuing Her 50 State Quest in the Pacific Northwest
Mannetta Piggee (HF17093) – Quest continued to conquer these 50 states, with back to back half marathons on Saturday and Sunday in #34 Washington and #35 Oregon.The Northwest is very picturesque!! Camera enthusiasts would love this part of the country.Flew into Seattle. Got a rental and booked the Holiday Inn in Tacoma. Used points soContinue reading “Continuing Her 50 State Quest in the Pacific Northwest”