Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA was dominated on Day 4, once again, by Rev Run. At this point, they could take tomorrow off and still likely be in first place to start the following day.
Two super strong individual performances today. The first by Rev’s Lisa Devona. Some how she has increased her mileage each of the first four days of the race 33.03, 35.04, 38.21, and 42.85 today. he other was by GOR’s Chris Clemens who led all runners today with 45.05 miles.
The Top 6 Teams on Day 4
- Rev Run – 197.18
- Grapes of Rath – 162.93
- Tuck n’ Stroll – 153.27
- Alfa’s Omegas – 148.16
- Trip 2 My Lou – 146.48
- Crowe Bars – 143.85
Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)
- Rev Run – 754.37 miles (197.18)
- Mojo Rising – 593.06 miles (133.09)
- The Metcalvary – 546.65 miles (106.41)
- Grapes of Rath – 536.73 (162.93) +2
- Trip 2 My Lou – 535.46 miles (146.48) -1
- Crowe Bars – 531.54 miles (143.85) -1
- Tuck ‘n Stroll – 505.04 miles (153.27) +1
- Alfa’s Omegas – 480.36 miles (148.16) +2
- Kicking Glass – 453.63 miles (85.22) -2
- Peers One – 443.77 miles (125.67) +1
- The Beetroots – 438.63 miles (92.62) -2
- Eli’s PR Ice – 410.00 miles (96.13)
New York City to Santa Monica Pier Distance: 2,907.00 Miles
Lisa Devona is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the day with a smooth 42.85 miles for Rev Run. Lisa leads the entire race with 149.13 miles.
Top 10 Miles of the Day
- Chris Clemens (GOR) – 45.05
- Lisa Devona (REV) – 42.85
- Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 35.03
- Shane Tucker (TNS) – 33.70
- Thomas Fowler (ONE) – 33.13
- Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 32.67
- Laura Eriks (LOU) – 32.59
- Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.20
- Tom Orr (GOR) – 28.16
- Marylou Corino (LOU) – 27.50
The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps
REV RUN- Day 4: 197.18 Miles (1st) – 1st overall
An epic powerhouse. It’s repetitive, but this team is clicking on all cylinders. To even make the top performers of the day for Rev you have to run a marathon distance. They’ve been perfect so far. They entered team captain David Pharr’s home state of Tennessee today, but they won’t be there long.
RR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Lisa Devona – 42.85 miles
- Ed Ettinghausen – 32.67 miles
- David Pharr – 26.97 miles
MOJO RISING- Day 4: 133.09 Miles (7th) – 2nd overall
A middle of the pack day for Mojo, but they held onto second place overall. Ultrarunner in the making Audrey Davis continues to put down more and more miles. Today she landed on 24.20.
MR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Audrey Davis – 24.20 miles
- Lindsay Phenix – 21.34 miles
- Joshua Holmes – 15.72 miles
THE METCALVARY – Day 4: 106.41 Miles (9th) – 3rd overall
Elissa Higgins and her 20.76 miles were the bright spot for The Mets on a otherwise bleak day that saw them barely cross over 100 miles. They finished 9th for the day. They still remain in third place overall.
MET’s Top Performers of the Day
- Elissa Higgins – 20.76 miles
- Jen Metcalf – 18.02 miles
- Randy Broadway – 15.64 miles
GRAPES OF RATH – Day 4: 162.93 Miles (2nd) – 4th overall
A statement day made by The Grapes and powered by Chris Clemens’ mammoth 45.05 miles. GOR finished second on the day and jumped two spots overall to 4th place.
GOR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Chris Clemens – 45.05 miles
- Tom Orr – 28.16 miles
- Lisamarie Griffin- 22.73 miles
TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 4: 146.48 Miles (5th) – 5th overall
Breakout star Laura Eriks led The Lou’s on day four with 32.59 miles providing a great boost to team captain Marylou Corino’s 27.50 miles.
LOU’S Top Performers of the Day
- Laura Eriks – 32.59 miles
- Marylou Corino – 27.50 miles
- Jeremy Kluttz – 16.30 miles
CROWE BARS – Day 4: 143.85 Miles (6th) – 6th overall
Steve ‘Professor Fartlek’ Troxel laid down the perfect run/walk combo once again today to land on 31 miles. The Bars were solid on the day, and they are in a great spot heading into the weekend windup.
CB’s Top Performers of the Day
- Steve Troxel – 31.20 miles
- Cathy Downes – 16.07 miles
- Amy Hazlewood – 16.03 miles
TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 4: 153.27 Miles (3rd) – 7th overall
There are not enough adjectives to describe how strong Ximena Kriete has been every day of the race so far. Today she put down 35.03 miles and inspired team captain Shane Tucker to nearly match with 33.70 miles.
TNS’s Top Performers of the Day
- Ximena Kriete – 35.03 miles
- Shane Tucker – 33.70 miles
- Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.34 miles
ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 4: 148.16 Miles (4th) – 8th overall
David Essary broke 20 miles for the first time in the race with 20.22 miles. His strong miles helped boost the team to a 4th place finish on the day that now has them in 8th place overall.
AO’s Top Performers of the Day
- David Essary – 20.22 miles
- Alfa Severino – 16.41 miles
- Kelly Paul – 16.40 miles
KICKING GLASS – Day 4: 85.22 Miles (12th) – 9th overall
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KG’s Top Performers of the Day
- Barry Reece – 15.72 miles
- Tiffani Glass – 13.56 miles
- Yvette Campos – 12.29 miles
PEERS ONE- Day 4: 125.67 Miles (8th) – 10th overall
Thomas ‘the Night Train’ Fowler no doubt cuts his pizza’s in thirds. 33.13 miles on the road again today for Thomas. A great bounce back day for Peers One.
PR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Thomas Fowler – 33.13 miles
- Rich Peers – 18.84 miles
- Karla Kent – 16.03 miles
THE BEETROOTS – Day 4: 92.62 Miles (11th) – 11th overall
BR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Leslie Studtmann – 20.04 miles
- Michael Racine – 14.89 miles
- Stewart Crouch – 12.56 miles
ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 4: 96.13 Miles (10th) – 12th overall
A 10th place day for Eli’s which is a better day than they thought they had. Francesca Muccini led the way with 17.18 miles. Melissa Price and Ed Barnette worked hard to hit double-digits today.
ELI’S Top Performers of the Day
- Francesca Muccini – 17.18 miles
- Melissa Price – 15.41 miles
- Ed Barnette – 12.24 miles
Daily Updates and Standing Archive
- Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
- Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
- Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
- Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC
