Sadie Smith wins Steamtown in 2:52:31, becoming its oldest winner and adding her 44th sub-three-hour state on a rainy, memorable race day.
Tag Archives: Running achievements
Working Through a Tough Day at the Marine Corps Marathon
Gina Forestieri finishes lifetime marathon 49 at the Marine Corps Marathon, working through discomfort with her 50th marathon planned for New York City.
Joining the Half-Marathon Comma Club in Oregon
Victoria Carroll completes her 1,000th half marathon at the NW Series in Oregon on September 19, celebrating an extraordinary running milestone.
Pushing to the Finish at Navy Mid-South Half Marathon
Stefanie Holliday celebrates half marathon 71 with a 2:40:17 finish and fourth place in her overall division after seven months away from the distance.
From the PEI Half Marathon to Lighthouses and Local Food
Michelle Migneault Cox finishes half marathon 145 in her seventh Canadian province, then explores Prince Edward Island’s lighthouses and local food.
Mountain Views and Marathon Miles in Wyoming
Lea Reyes completes marathon 141 in her 32nd state in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, enjoying mountain views before exploring the Tetons and Yellowstone.
A Strong Start and a Sofia Marathon Finish
Alexis Davidson walks the Sofia Marathon in under 5:14, sharing course details, pacing strategy and observations about the 5:30 time limit.
Meet Club Member: Melinda Langlois
Melinda Langlois, a breast cancer survivor, transformed her life through running after her diagnosis in 2012. Initially using running as a coping mechanism for depression, it evolved into a deep passion and a path to healing. She joined the San Francisco Road Runners Club, completed multiple marathons, and achieved significant milestones, including running on all seven continents and finishing marathons in all 50 states. Melinda emphasizes that her journey was about reclaiming her life and encourages others facing challenges that strength can be found by taking the first step.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 5 Chapter 6
Medal Monday highlights recent achievements from members of the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics. Notable successes include Lisa Rice Seidel reaching Sun Status for the twelfth time and completing her 700th half marathon, while Jennifer Durenberger achieved the same status for the second time. Sivabalan Pandian completed the Dusk to Dawn Ultra 50K, marking his 1007th ultra marathon. Other members celebrated various milestones, races, and personal achievements, emphasizing community and encouragement within the running family.
Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 21
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. Thank you all for making 2025 a great year! As an end-of-year reminder: If you wish to join the team forContinue reading “Tales From Medal Monday Volume 4 Chapter 21”