Volume 15, Number 8

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

Signature Race Series 2

New Upgrade Process 3

Regional Ambassador Program 4

Half Fanatics 5

Mini-Maniacs 5

Social Networking 6

Double Agents 7

New Maniac Gear 7

Maniac Criteria 8

New Maniacs 8

Calendar 9

Discounts 10 Monte Brian

Miranda and Alicia

Cathy

Have you signed up for these races yet? Don't miss out on participating in the Signature Race Series. Members participating in the races will receive a special club medal! For more info visit our website: http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/signature-race-series/ http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 2 How to Upgrade Your Level Have you run enough races to have earned a Level Upgrade? Congratulations on your race finishes, however your work is not quit finished.

In order to maintain the integrity of the club, in April of 2018 we have implemented a review board of fellow Maniac volunteers that review each and every one of your races to ensure it meets the criteria.

You may be asking why we implemented this? Unfortunately we’ve had many members that were taking advantage of the “honor system” process we had in place for many years. In order for the new review process to work correctly, we need to set a few guidelines

Please visit the following web page to see the details of the new process: http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/how-to-upgrade-your-level/ http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 3 Lynne and Bart Gysel

We now have chapters throughout the U.S. that are run by our Regional Ambassadors to help connect local runners together. Find one in you area by visiting our website.

Interested in becoming an ambassador? Send an email to [email protected]

http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/Regional-Ambassador/ http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 4 Get your child moving! An 8 week running program with Eddie Carla fun and challenging running activities. After you sign your child up you will receive the following.

1. Tri-Fold brochure map to track your child's fitness journey. 2. Access to an interactive online map to track miles. 3. Sublimated Mini Maniac kids tech tee. 4. Mini Maniac Finisher Medal. 5. Mini Maniac official club number inside The Cave.

http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/mini-maniacs Bart and Gabriel

Marathon Maniacs running half … YES, it’s true!

Tired of running marathons and ultras (HA!!)? Need to back down on that weekly mileage and concentrate on getting faster? Then join the Half Fanatics (halffanatics.com). There are currently over 17,000+ members in the Fanatic Asylum, and I’m sure you’ll recognize a few names in the group. So jump on the bandwagon now, get your qualifying races in and join this new, zany group!

www.halffanatics.com http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 5 Alan and tp!

Dan and Denis

Across all social networks use the hash tag: #marathonmaniacs http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 6 Since the formation of the Half Fanatics in 2009, a runner who is a member of both clubs is called a Double Agent.

The Main Maniacs decided to create an asylum dedicated to those who are Double Agents. In order to be assigned a Double Agent number you must have your dues paid and updated in both the MM and HF. Your name and e-mail address must match both clubs. Each day a program will run to generate new members.

New gear is available for Double Agents as well as a whole new set of challenges as you climb peaks.

For more information visit the Maniacs web site.

NEW DOUBLE AGENTS IN AUGUST:

Steven Hill (#3300) Shannon Hays (#3301) Sharon Almond (#3302) Abby Dupuis (#3303) jenny adams (#3304) Thomas Marnoch (#3306) Ryan Hoffman (#3307)

New Gear!

NEW! Maniac shirts and singlets are available now online! The newly designed shirts feature a new color scheme. Available in both Men's & Women’s in short sleeve, long sleeve and singlets.

http://www.databarevents.com/store/category/1/Marathon-Maniacs http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 7 MARATHON MANIACS CRITERIA New Maniacs in August 2018 TITANIUM - 52 Marathons or more within 365 days. Michael Adams (#14663) - 30 Marathons in 30 different US states within 365 days. Ashley Stevenson (#14664) - 20 Countries within 365 days. Bob Geiger (#14665) PLATINUM Ryan Hoffman (#14666) - 45 - 51 Marathons within 365 days. rene ake (#14667) - 23 Marathons in 23 different US states within 365 days. - 28 Marathons within 183 days. Yvonne dubois (#14668) Ian Rintel (#14669) PALLADIUM Leigh Barlow (#14670) - 38 - 44 Marathons within 365 days. - 20 Marathons in 20 different US states within 365 days Sharon Almond (#14671) - 13 Marathons within 79 days. Abby Dupuis (#14672) OSMIUM WELLERSON RIBEIRO (#14673) - 31 - 37 Marathons within 365 days. Regina Roberts (#14674) - 16 Marathons in 16 different US states within 365 days. (#14675) (#14675) - 6 Marathons within 16 days. - 4 Marathons in 4 days = QUADZILLA. Chewey BK Lam (#14676) Nick Stefanko (#14677) RUTHENIUM - 26 - 30 Marathons within 365 days. Mike Jensen (#14678) - 13 Marathons in 13 different US states within 365 days. Jean-Richard Chery (#14679) - 4 Marathons within 9 days. - 3 Marathons in 3 days Tye Watkins (#14680) Jimmy Fernandez (#14681) IRIDIUM Jason McBeth (#14682) - 4 Marathons in 23 days. - 19 - 25 Marathons within 365 days. Nick Nicholson (#14683) - 2 Marathons in 2 days (or 48 hours) - 9 Marathons in 9 different US states within 365 days. Christopher Devine (#14684) Troy Perrin (#14685) GOLD Jonathan Henthorn (#14686) - 4 Marathons within 37 days. - 12 - 18 Marathons within 365 days. Alexandra Christopulos (#14687) - 4 Marathons in 4 different US states within 51 days Reinhard Schaffner (#14688) SILVER - 3 Marathons within a 16 day time frame. - 6 Marathons in 6 consecutive calendar months. NEW TITANIUM MANIAC - 8 - 11 Marathons within 365 days. BRONZE - 2 Marathons within a 16 day time frame. - 3 Marathons within a 90 day time frame.

Corey Hlavacek http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 8 UPCOMING RACES!

Marathon/Ultra Calendar between September 22 – October 13 9/22 All-Out Fallfest Marathon 26.2 CO 10/5 Beaudry Fall Calssic Ultra Ultra CAN 9/22 Flagstaff to Grand Canyon 100 mile 100mi AZ 10/5 Grindstone 100 100mi VA 9/22 Los Gatos Creek Trail Run 26.2 CA 10/6 Run Galway Bay 26.2 IRL 9/22 Noble Canyon 50k 50K CA 10/6 Arkansas Traveller 100mi AR 9/22 Tick Tock Ultra 12 Hour Ultra FL 10/6 Skyline to the Sea 50K CA 9/22 Mill Race Marathon 26.2 IN 10/6 Castle Rock Trail Festival 26.2 CO 9/22 Dances With Dirt - Hell 50mi MA 10/6 Ridgeline Trail 50K 50K CO 9/22 Oktoberfest Marathon 26.2 MI 10/6 John Holmes Trail 50k 50K FL 9/22 Ely Marathon 26.2 MN 10/6 Southernmost Marathon 26.2 FL 9/22 The Baker's Revenge 50K NJ 10/6 Hennepin Hundred 100mi IL 9/22 Mountain Lakes 100 100mi OR 10/6 The Mule 50K 50K IL 9/22 Dare To Ascend Marathon 26.2 TX 10/6 Sleeping Bear Marathon 26.2 MI 9/22 Sky Island 50K TX 10/6 Yankee Springs fall trail run festival 50K MI 9/22 Fat Glass 50k 50K WA 10/6 Outdoor X 12 Hour Endurance Run Ultra OH 9/23 Maraton de Buenos Aires 26.2 ARG 10/6 Wyeast Howl 50K 50K OR 9/23 Rock N Roll Montreal 26.2 CAN 10/6 Dream Chaser 26.2 TN 9/23 Surrey Hills Challenge 26.2 GBR 10/6 St George Marathon 26.2 UT 9/23 Moscow Marathon 26.2 RUS 10/6 Baker Lake 50K 50K WA 9/23 Loch Ness Marathon 26.2 SCT 10/6 Leavenworth Marathon 26.2 WA 9/23 Truckee Marathon 26.2 CA 10/6 Freedom's Run 26.2 WV 9/23 Quad Cities Marathon 26.2 IL 10/6 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 1) 26.2 WV 9/23 Into the Wilderness Marathon 26.2 MI 10/7 Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon 26.2 CAN 9/23 Heartland Marathon 26.2 NE 10/7 Budapest Marathon 26.2 HUN 9/23 Adirondack Marathon 26.2 NY 10/7 Jersey Marathon 26.2 JEY 9/23 Rochester Marathon 26.2 NY 10/7 Lake Hodges 50k 50K CA 9/23 DoLittle Marathon 26.2 WI 10/7 Long Beach Marathon 26.2 CA 9/23 Fox Cities Marathon 26.2 WI 10/7 Boulder Rez Marathon 26.2 CO 9/23 Cheyenne Marathon 26.2 WY 10/7 26.2 IL 9/23 Sundance to Spearfish Marathon 26.2 WY 10/7 Whiskeydaddle Barrel Marathon 26.2 IL 9/23 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 26.2 ZAF 10/7 Medtronic 26.2 MN 9/23 Stone Wall Marathon 26.2 HRV 10/7 Twin Cities Marathon 26.2 MN 9/26 Brush Tunnel Marathon 26.2 MD 10/7 MO Cowbell Marathon 26.2 MO 9/27 Georgia Death Race Ultra GA 10/7 Hootenanny 100K 100K MT 9/27 Cape Fear 24-hour Ultra NC 10/7 Chis Jarvis Autumn River Run Marathon 26.2 NE 9/28 The Bear 100 100mi UT 10/7 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon 26.2 NY 9/29 BEACH BLAST MARATHON 26.2 CA 10/7 Northern Ohio Marathon 26.2 OH 9/29 Bear Chase 100K CO 10/7 Portlandathon 26.2 OR 9/29 Colorado Springs Marathon 26.2 CO 10/7 Steamtown Marathon 26.2 PA 9/29 Belleville Main Street Marathon 26.2 IL 10/7 Newport Marathon 26.2 RI 9/29 Fort4Fitness Marathon 26.2 IN 10/7 Run Crazy Horse Marathon 26.2 SD 9/29 Flatrock 50k 50K KS 10/7 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 2) 26.2 VA 9/29 Ironman Maryland 26.2 MD 10/7 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon 26.2 WI 9/29 Shepherd's Spring 50K MD 10/7 Rails to Trails Marathon 26.2 WI 9/29 Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic Ultra NC 10/7 Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 26.2 UKR 9/29 Grand Forks Marathon 26.2 ND 10/8 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 3) 26.2 TN 9/29 Platte Valley Monument Marathon 26.2 NE 10/9 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 4) 26.2 NC 9/29 New Hampshire Marathon 26.2 NH 10/10 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 5) 26.2 SC 9/29 Amish Country Running Festival 26.2 NY 10/11 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 6) 26.2 GA 9/29 Hamptons Marathon 26.2 NY 10/12 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 7) 26.2 AL 9/29 Akron Marathon 26.2 OH 10/12 Cal-Neva Marathon 26.2 CA 9/29 Crimson Canyon 26.2 UT 10/12 St. Pats 24 Hour Ultra IN 9/29 American Birkebeiner Trail Run 26.2 WI 10/13 Autumn 100 100mi GBR 9/30 Chisinau Marathon 26.2 MDA 10/13 Arkansas Marathon 26.2 AR 9/30 NipMuck Trail Marathon 26.2 CT 10/13 Canyon de chelly 50K AZ 9/30 Altis Endurance Hancock Marathon 26.2 MD 10/13 Lakeside Marathon 26.2 CA 9/30 Maine Marathon 26.2 ME 10/13 Eversource Hartford Marathon 26.2 CT 9/30 The Mother Road Marathon 26.2 MO 10/13 Mainly Marathons Appalachian (Day 8) 26.2 FL 9/30 Clarence Demar Marathon 26.2 NH 10/13 Ironman World Championship 26.2 HI 9/30 Wineglass Marathon 26.2 NY 10/13 Hayden Lake Marathon 26.2 ID 9/30 Ironman Chattanooga 26.2 TN 10/13 Des Plaines River Trail Marathon 26.2 IL 9/30 Kingdom Marathon 26.2 VT 10/13 Indiana Trail 100mi IN 9/30 Bellingham Bay Marathon 26.2 WA 10/13 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon 26.2 MN 10/3 Heart & Sole Marathon 26.2 AR 10/13 Le Grizz 50mi MT http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 9 Jeff “Boneman” Bollman (#1058)

With the new website comes a new way to identify race discounts. All discounts are now located on the race calendar page. Look for the gold coin following the race name, that signifies a discount. Click the coin and after a brief disclaimer reminding us that discounts are for members only, the code will be revealed along with the amount saved.

New discounts have a ** in front of the race name and don’t forget about the Maniac discount at The Running Warehouse www.runningwarehouse.com for all your non-Maniac branded apparel and shoe needs. • Akron Marathon (OH) 9/29/18: MANIAC SIGNATURE RACE #4: www.akronmarathon.org • Amish Country Running Fest (PA) 9/29/18: http://coachmarkwilson.com/events/amish-country-running-festival/ • Grand Forks Marathon (ND) 9/29/18: www.gfmarathon.com • New Hampshire Marathon 9/29/18: www.nhmarathon.com • Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon (NE) 9/29/18: www.monumentmarathon.com • Maine Marathon 9/30/18: http://mainemarathon.com/ • Crazy Horse Marathon (SD) 10/7/18: www.RunCrazyHorse.com • Portlandathon (OR) 10/7/18: https://runwithpaula.com/portlandathon/ • Twin Cities Marathon (MN) 10/7/18: https://www.tcmevents.org/events/medtronic-twin-cities-marathon-weekend-2018 • Whiskeydaddle Races (IL) 10/7/18: https://whiskeydaddle.com/#!river-city-half-marathon/dfpto • Arkansas Marathon 10/13/18: www.arkansasmarathon.org • DPR Trail Races (IL) 10/13/18: www.desplainesrivertrailraces.com • Hartford Marathon (CT) 10/13/18: www.hartfordmarathon.com • Hayden Lake Marathon (ID) 10/13/18: http://haydenlakemarathon.org • Prairie Fire Fall Marathon (KS) 10/14/18: www.prairiefiremarathon.com • **Springfield Marathon (IL) 10/14/18: http://springfieldmarathon.com/Elaine Green • Kansas City Marathon (MO) 10/20/18 (Perks only, no discount) MANIAC CLUB EXCLUSIVE EVENT: www.sportkc.org/marathon • 7 Bridges Marathon (TN) 10/21/18: http://sevenbridgesmarathon.com • Atlantic City Marathon (NJ) 10/21/18: www.acraceseries.com • Columbia Gorge Marathon (OR) 10/21/18: www.columbiagorgemarathon.com • Des Moines Marathon (IA) 10/21/18: www.desmoinesmarathon.com • Day of the Dead Series (NM) 10/25-10/28/18: https://www.deadrunning.net/ • Onward Shay! Boise Marathon (ID) 10/28/18: www.onwardshay.com • Charlotte Marathon (NC) 11/3/18: http://runcharlotte.com/ • City of Oaks Marathon (NC) 11/4/18: http://sevenbridgesmarathon.com • Madison Marathon (WI) 11/11/18: www.madisonmarathon.org • RDC Marathon (NC) 11/11/18: https://runrdc.com/ • White River Marathon (AR) 11/17/18: www.whiterivermarathon.com • Route 66 Marathon (OK) 11/18/18 (Perks galore!) MANIAC SIGNATURE RACE #5 http://route66marathon.com • Space Coast Marathon (FL) 11/25/18: www.spacecoastmarathon.com • Fiesta Series (NM) 11/29-12/2/18: https://www.deadrunning.net/ • **Perpetual Motion 6/12/24 Hour 12/1/18 (TX): https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Grapevine/PerpetualMotion • Rehoboth Beach Marathon (DE) 12/8/18: www.rbmarathon.com • Holiday Series (NM) 12/26/18-1/6/19: https://www.deadrunning.net/ • Spring Hill Marathon (FL) 1/6/19: www.active.com/spring-hill-fl/running/distance-running/spring-hill-marathon-mania-2019 • Charleston Marathon (SC) 1/12/19: https://charlestonmarathon.com/ • First Light Marathon (AL) 1/13/19: www.firstlightmarathon.com • 1/20/19 (Perks galore!) MANIAC CLUB EXCLUSIVE EVENT: www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com • Louisiana Marathon 1/20/19: http://thelouisianamarathon.com/ • Town of Celebration Marathon (FL) 1/27/19: www.celebrationmarathon.com

Details on how to obtain the discount/perk are in the calendar section of the Maniac web site. I post new ones in the calendar as the details are finalized, so keep an eye out. If you have questions, shoot me an email at: [email protected]

Jeff “Boneman” Bollman, MM #1058 http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 10