Alexis Davidson participated in the Vatican Express Marathon, walking in chilly conditions between 43-62F. Starting at St. George Square, the course included 13 loops along the Tiber River, totaling 423 ft elevation gain. Despite feeling under the weather and fatigued from the previous day, Alexis aimed for a time under 6:30. Struggling by the seventh loop, she pushed through, finishing 15th out of 18 participants. Acknowledgment was given to fellow participant Alexandra Molina for her support.
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Rome Marathon Pacer Story: Balloons, Shawarma, Beer & World Record
Pacer Paul Vining recaps his Rome Marathon weekend: a fun 5K, pacing with balloons, a world record pace team, shawarma, beer and plenty of tiramisu.
Rome Marathon Revisited
Deo Jerome shared his experience running the Rome Marathon for the second time, having previously participated in 2003. He reflected on the beautiful scenery of the city, mentioning that it remains an enjoyable course despite the challenging cobblestones. He emphasized the perfect running conditions during the marathon while also acknowledging how the race has become more difficult over the years. The post was accompanied by a photo, credited to himself.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 5
Medal Monday highlights recent achievement stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics members, showcasing their personal experiences during various races. Alexis Davidson tackled the Vatican Express Marathon despite challenging conditions, while Sue Stevens enjoyed a scenic half marathon after recent weather setbacks. Notable finishes included Jennifer Clark in the Zydeco Marathon, Gysel Parajon in the Rattlesnake Dick 50k, and several others at iconic events like the NYC Half Marathon and races in Rome. Each member expressed enthusiasm and camaraderie in their running journeys.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 4
Tales From Medal Monday Vol. 5 Ch. 4: 2026 National Meet-Up details for Capital City Half Marathon weekend, plus member race stories and new medals.