Tonisia Billups recounted her experience of racing at the Amica Newport Half Marathon after a hectic travel weekend. Squeezing in events around work, she flew into Rhode Island, raced in Massachusetts, and returned to Newport, tackling an uphill start that challenged her. Despite the logistical hurdles and an irritating runner who kept cutting her off, she ultimately found her rhythm. After finishing, she enjoyed stunning beach views and celebrated with a colleague who surprised her with a treat, marking her 49th state completed in races.
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Run Family at the Red Island State Marathon
The Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics run family gathered for a pre-race family photo at the Red Island State Marathon in Warwick, RI on May 31, 2026.
Meet Jay Gibson
Jay Gibson from Beaufort, South Carolina, MM# 1223.I ran my first marathon at the St. Jude Marathon in Memphis, TN, in December of 2005. I became a Marathon Maniac in 2008 after completing three marathons in three months: the Air Force Marathon, Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, and Las Vegas Marathon.In 2013, I completed my first back-to-backContinue reading “Meet Jay Gibson”
Going Iridium at Cheap Marathon
Rachel Morrow (MM15280, DA3706, HF18630) reached Marathon Maniacs Iridium at the Cheap Marathon in New Hampshire.
6 Days in New England
Brian Johnson (MM8807, DA707, HF7287) ran marathons 34-38 and states 19-23 across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, 144.1 miles in six days.