Volume 15, Number 7

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

Signature Race Series 2

New Upgrade Process 3

700 (Angela Tortorice) 4

Hall of Fame (Evelyn Smith) 5

Half Fanatics 7

Mini-Maniacs 9

Social Networking 10

Regional Ambassador Program 11

Double Agents 12

New Maniac Gear 12

Maniac Criteria 13

New Maniacs 13

Calendar 14

Discounts 15 Ajay

Chrep Julia

Leilani Tricia Jennifer

Brian

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: Barbara http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/signature-race-series/ http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 2 Mike Jan Karey

Gary Amy 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 Sarah Seret and Steven

Karen Robert

David

700 MARATHONS! On July 8th Angela Tortorice (MM 2543) ran her 700th at the Stars and Stripes Marathon near Portland, Oregon. http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 4 Janice

Sandy

INTRODUCING THE THIRD MEMBER OF THE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2018: of EVELYN SMITH (MM#1019)

The Main Maniacs would like to official introduce you to the newest member of the Marathon Maniac Hall of Fame. Evelyn Smith becomes the 34th member to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the ninth class of Hall of Famers.

Evelyn (MM#1019) who lives in Illionis has been a Maniac since June 2008 and has run 348 marathons (as of August 5, 2018). She has earned Titanium status.

She joins David Holman and Karen Vollen in the Hall of Fame class of 2018.

Dan Bob Hearn at the Badwater 135 Marie Charlotte http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 5 Cade Ray Shane and Julia

Jill Martha

Maria Cyndie

Ed Carrie http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 6 Angela and Carla

Henry and Vincent Eddie

Marathon Maniacs running half marathons… 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 7 Bill and Angela

Roger Ed Lisa and Kimberlee Jennifer

Pascal Robert Kristy http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 8 Mimi

Kim

Melinda

Get your child moving! An 8 week running program with 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 Christy http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 9 Jill

Mary

Dan

Across all social networks use the hash tag: #marathonmaniacs Patti http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 10 Arnold Sean

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 11 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 JULY: Kelli Finney (#3283) Anne Marie Wotkyns (#3284) Travelling Saint (#3285) Andrew Wetterer (#3286) Lindsey Morris (#3287) Jennifer Tyron (#3288) Kelli Schulte (#3289) Lisa Schamus (#3290) Gert Sporl (#3291) Marion Hoffman (#3292) Chris Knaff (#3293) Holly Jette (#3294) Othman Doubiany (#3295) Christine Murasaki Ainsworth (#3296) CHERYL VANN (#3297) Amanda Bradford (#3298) Robert Sanders (#3299) 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 12 MARATHON MANIACS CRITERIA New Maniacs in July 2018 TITANIUM - 52 Marathons or more within 365 days. Nicole Dieckow (#14633) Mitchell Carlton (#14648) - 30 Marathons in 30 different US states within 365 days. - 20 Countries within 365 days. Kelli Finney (#14634) Topher Slade (#14649) PLATINUM Anne Marie Wotkyns Celia Ho (#14650) - 45 - 51 Marathons within 365 days. (#14635) - 23 Marathons in 23 different US states within 365 days. Megan Dant (#14651) - 28 Marathons within 183 days. Stefanie Perri (#14636) Nicoleta Firtat (#14652) PALLADIUM Lindsey Morris (#14637) - 38 - 44 Marathons within 365 days. David Harrigan (#14653) - 20 Marathons in 20 different US states within 365 days Jamie Hildage (#14638) - 13 Marathons within 79 days. Joel Royston (#14654) Lisa Schamus (#14639) OSMIUM Paul Mueller (#14655) - 31 - 37 Marathons within 365 days. - 16 Marathons in 16 different US states within 365 days. Gert Sporl (#14640) - 6 Marathons within 16 days. CHERYL VANN (#14656) - 4 Marathons in 4 days = QUADZILLA. Dan Rodell (#14641) Mary Miller (#14657) RUTHENIUM Dana Fenske (#14642) - 26 - 30 Marathons within 365 days. Sean Aherne (#14658) - 13 Marathons in 13 different US states within 365 days. Maria Johnson (#14643) - 4 Marathons within 9 days. Angie Carlton (#14659) - 3 Marathons in 3 days Eliza Philpott (#14644) IRIDIUM S. Angeline Saferight Lloyd - 4 Marathons in 23 days. Mike Garrett (#14645) (#14660) - 19 - 25 Marathons within 365 days. - 2 Marathons in 2 days (or 48 hours) Chase Strub (#14646) Jodi Sanders (#14661) - 9 Marathons in 9 different US states within 365 days. GOLD Ken Richardson (#14647) Robert Sanders (#14662) - 4 Marathons within 37 days. - 12 - 18 Marathons within 365 days. - 4 Marathons in 4 different US states within 51 days SILVER - 3 Marathons within a 16 day time frame. - 6 Marathons in 6 consecutive calendar months. NEW TITANIUM MANIACS - 8 - 11 Marathons within 365 days. BRONZE Azadeh - 2 Marathons within a 16 day time frame. Smeltzer-Azad - 3 Marathons within a 90 day time frame.

Julia Marino http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 13 UPCOMING RACES!

Marathon/Ultra Calendar between August 25 – September 16 8/25 Almaden Hills Trail Run 26.2 CA 9/8 Run Woodstock 50K MI 8/25 Bulldog 50K 50K CA 9/8 The Hawk 100, 50 Mile & 26.2 50mi KS 8/25 Green Lakes Endurance Runs Ultra NY 9/8 Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon 26.2 IA 8/25 Mesa Falls Marathon 26.2 ID 9/9 Maratona Internacional de Manaus 26.2 BRA 8/25 Mt Nebo Marathon 26.2 UT 9/9 GMS Queen City Marathon 26.2 CAN 8/25 Nebraska State Fair Marathon 26.2 NE 9/9 Marathon 26.2 EST 8/25 North Country Trail Run 26.2 MI 9/9 Boulder Backroads Marathon 26.2 CO 8/25 Shawnee Hills 100Mi, 100K & 50K 50K IL 9/9 Bozeman Marathon 26.2 MT 8/25 Wausau Marathon 26.2 WI 9/9 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle 26.2 PA 8/26 Maratona Internacional de Floripa 26.2 BRA 9/9 Holland Haven Marathon 26.2 MI 8/26 Run the Rock Marathon 26.2 CAN 9/9 Ironman Wisconsin 26.2 WI 8/26 Guernsey Marathon 26.2 GGY 9/9 Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Mar 26.2 PA 8/26 Telcel Mexico City Marathon 26.2 MEX 9/9 Masters of All Terrain Marathon 26.2 FL 8/26 ET Full Moon Marathon 26.2 NV 9/9 Sioux Falls Marathon 26.2 SD 8/26 Millennium Meadows Marathon 26.2 MI 9/9 Skagit Flats 26.2 WA 8/26 New England Green River Marathon 26.2 VT 9/10 Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation (Day 1) 26.2 MT 8/26 Santa Rosa Marathon 26.2 CA 9/11 Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation (Day 2) 26.2 ND 8/31 CCC 100K ITA 9/11 Patriots' Run 26.2 KS 9/1 Petra Desert Marathon 26.2 JOR 9/12 Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation (Day 3) 26.2 SD 9/1 Mainly Marathons Northwest (Day 1) 26.2 OR 9/13 Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation (Day 4) 26.2 WY 9/1 Backcountry Rise 50K WA 9/14 Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation (Day 5) 26.2 NE 9/1 Badgerland Strider 24/12/6 hour Ultra WI 9/15 Maritime Race Weekend Marathon 26.2 CAN 9/1 East Canyon Marathon 26.2 UT 9/15 That Dam Hill 26.2 CAN 9/1 Hamilton NightGlow Marathon 26.2 OH 9/15 8 Hours of Hell-September Ultra FL 9/1 Jackson Hole Marathon 26.2 WY 9/15 Air Force Marathon 26.2 OH 9/1 Marquette Marathon 26.2 MI 9/15 Barkley Fall Classic 50K TN 9/1 Pocatello Marathon 26.2 ID 9/15 Beat The Blerch 26.2 WA 9/1 Rockin' Chocolate Marathon 26.2 WI 9/15 Bismarck Marathon 26.2 ND 9/1 San Luis Obispo Ultra and Marathon 26.2 CA 9/15 Black Hills Veteran March and Marathon 26.2 SD 9/2 Frankische Schweiz Marathon 26.2 DEU 9/15 Devil After Dark 26.2 NV 9/2 Skovløberen Marathon 26.2 DNK 9/15 Echo Summit Trail Run Challenge 26.2 CA 9/2 Fenton Flatlanders 6 hr/12 hr race 26.2 MO 9/15 Equinox Marathon 26.2 AK 9/2 Kauai Marathon 26.2 HI 9/15 Flagstaff Marathon 26.2 AZ 9/2 Labor Pains Ultra Ultra PA 9/15 Free to Run 50mi MA 9/2 Mainly Marathons Northwest (Day 2) 26.2 OR 9/15 Huntsville Marathon 26.2 UT 9/2 Sporty Diva's Bad Azz 26.2 WA 9/15 IMTUF 100 100mi ID 9/2 Star of the North 26.2 NY 9/15 Lapham Peak Trail Races 26.2 WI 9/2 Tupelo Marathon 26.2 MS 9/15 Los Pinos 50k 50K CA 9/3 Huffin' Puffin Marathon 26.2 CAN 9/15 Mainly Marathons Center of the Nation (Day 6) 26.2 CO 9/3 American Discovery Trail Marathon 26.2 CO 9/15 North country marathon 26.2 MN 9/3 Heart of America Marathon 26.2 MO 9/15 North Face End Chal. (WI) 26.2 WI 9/3 Mainly Marathons Northwest (Day 3) 26.2 WA 9/15 Old Cascadia 100mi OR 9/4 Mainly Marathons Northwest (Day 4) 26.2 WA 9/15 Pacific Northwest Marathon 26.2 OR 9/5 Mainly Marathons Northwest (Day 5) 26.2 ID 9/15 Run Rabbit Run 50 Mile/ 100 Mile 50mi CO 9/6 Mainly Marathons Northwest (Day 6) 26.2 ID 9/15 Sandia Crest Marathon 26.2 NM 9/7 Hallucination 100 100mi MI 9/15 Trash Panda 26.2 TN 9/7 Run Woodstock 50K MI 9/15 Walker North Country Marathon 26.2 MN 9/7 Superior Fall Trail Races 100mi MN 9/16 BLACKMORES 26.2 AUS 9/7 Tahoe 200 Ultra CA 9/16 26.2 DEU 9/7 Wasatch 100 100mi UT 9/16 Appletree Marathon 26.2 WA 9/8 Lake to Lake Marathon 26.2 CAN 9/16 Beyond the Beach 26.2 IN 9/8 Jungfrau Marathon 26.2 CHE 9/16 Boring Marathon 26.2 OR 9/8 Patagonia Marathon 26.2 CHL 9/16 Caribou Maine Marathon 26.2 ME 9/8 Marathon du Medoc 26.2 FRA 9/16 Fox Valley Marathon 26.2 IL 9/8 Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon 26.2 UT 9/16 HITS Omaha Marathon 26.2 NE 9/8 Abebe Bikila Day Int Peace Marathon 26.2 DC 9/16 Montana Marathon 26.2 MT 9/8 American Heroes Run Ultra CO 9/16 Morgantown Marathon 26.2 WV 9/8 Elroy apple dumpling day races 26.2 WI 9/16 Tunnel Light Marathon 26.2 WA 9/8 Groton Forest Trail Run 26.2 VT 9/16 Two Bear Marathon 26.2 MT 9/8 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon 26.2 IL 9/8 McKenzie River 50K 50K OR 9/8 Middle Fork Trail Run 50K 26.2 WA 9/8 Pine to Palm 100-Mile 100mi OR http://www.marathonmaniacs.com 14 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.

• Pocatello Marathon (ID) 9/1/18: http://pocatellomarathon.com • Rockin Chocolate Marathon (WI) 9/1/18: www.madisonchocolaterun.com • REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon (UT) 9/8/18 MANIAC CLUB EXCLUSIVE EVENT: www.runrevel.com • Holland Haven Marathon (MI) 9/9/18: http://hollandhavenmarathon.com/ • Queen City Marathon (SK) 9/9/18: www.runqcm.com • Sioux Falls Marathon (SD) 9/9/18: www.siouxfallsmarathon.com • Skagit Flats Marathon (WA) 9/9/18: http://skagitflats.skagitrunners.org • The Bismarck Marathon (SD) 9/15/18: https://thebismarckmarathon.com • Appletree Marathon (WA) 9/16/18: http://whyracingevents.com/event/998/#loaded • Boring Marathon (OR) 9/16/18: www.boringmarathon.com • HITS Omaha Marathon (NE) 9/16/18: http://omahamarathon.com • Ely Marathon (MN) 9/22/18: www.elymarathon.com • Fox Cities Marathon (WI) 9/22/18: http://foxcitiesmarathon.org • Cheyenne Marathon (WY) 9/23/18: www.cheyenne.org/race • Akron Marathon (OH) 9/29/18: MANIAC SIGNATURE RACE #4: www.akronmarathon.org Elaine Green • 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 • 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/ 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 15