Rev Run blistered 2,907 miles over the course of 13 days, 20 hours, 17 minutes to win Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA. The great Lisa Devona ran her team onto the Santa Monica Pier in California in reaching the Pacific Ocean. The entire team was waiting and holding a ‘2,907 Miles – Sub-14 Days’ banner that Lisa tore through. It was fitting considering her phenomenal 500-mile performance over the past two weeks.

The powerhouse led by team captain David Pharr had daily contributions from every runner. A team of superstars that lifted up and inspired each other from #1 o- # 11 on their daily scorecard.

We all remember where we were when Michael Jordan hit ‘The Shot,’ and we all will always remember the hour and minute that this team finished the most perfect race in U.S.A. running history.

On a day of national upheaval, Rev Run finished on the Santa Monica Pier less than 45 minutes before the 6pm curfew city officials had put in place just a hour before.

The 11-person team averaged 207.64 miles per day, a daily average of 18.88 miles/per runner.

It took a Herculean effort to finish before the weekend cascaded as the team needed 536.70 miles coming into the weekend to make it happen. True to their mutant ethos they ran 292.46 miles yesterday (average of 26.79/runner), to leave a measly chip shot of 244.24 miles from the Mojave Desert to finish today. And they did it, rather easily, with almost four hours to spare.

They were led on the final day by Ed ‘the Jester Ettinghausen’s 100K mic drop, and Lisa’s 50-mile exclamation point giving her 500.78 miles for the race. And in what would have easily led many other teams today, Rev had big miles from Sherry Meador’s 34.11, Karl Studtmann’s 32.19, and Emily Ryan’s 32.08.

Rev Run finished today with our second place team 700 miles behind in Arizona.

“I think the Suzys were a perfect storm of talent and opportunity. If you were the have that same event every year, I think that is the kind of record that would stand for a very long time.

Result of random selection, though I doubt there could have been a much stronger team if chosen on purpose. It was fun to watch. Like one of those rare sports team that is just better than everyone else. You just have to sit back and applaud.” – Karl Studtmann (May 3, 2020)

Twenty-eight days later, Rev Run, including Karl, randomly drawn together for The Return Voyage, beat the Suzy Michelson Team’s time of 14 days, 21 hours, 10 min, from the inaugural Run It Fast’ Race Across the USA, by a full day and 53 minutes – with four less runners on our teams for the return trip. It would seem highly improbable now that Rev’s time of 13 days, 20 hours, 17 min will ever be challenged but only time will tell.

REV RUN- Day 14: 244.24 Miles (1st) – 1st overall 

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen – 62.52 miles
2. Lisa Devona – 50.04 miles
3. Sherry Meador – 34.11 miles
4. Karl Studtmann – 32.19 miles
5. Emily Ryan – 32.08 miles
6. Reich Gapasin – 25.66 miles
7. David Pharr – 22.62 miles

Rev Run’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

1. Lisa Devona – 500.78 miles (35.77)
2. Ed Ettinghausen – 426.62 miles (30.47)
3. David Pharr – 329.28 miles (23.52)
4. Emily Ryan – 307.73 miles (21.98)
5. Karl Studtmann – 266.80 miles (19.06)
6. Steve Snyder – 265.83 miles (18.99)
7. Sherry Meador – 237.99 miles (17.00)
8. Reich Gapasin – 227.40 miles (16.24)
9. Jeremy Reed – 225.44 miles (16.10)
10. Jeff Lea – 86.94 miles (6.21)
11. Renee Holcomb – 83.51 miles (5.97)

The Top 12 Teams on Day 14

1. Rev Run – 244.24
2. The Metcalvary – 184.80
3. Crowe Bars – 180.02
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 172.35
5. The Beetroots – 140.24
6. Grapes of Rath – 134.20
7. Trip 2 My Lou – 122.13
8. Tuck n’ Stroll– 120.22
9. Kicking Glass – 115.81
10. Peers One – 102.42
11. Mojo Rising – 100.14
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 98.69

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles (244.24) – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,290.80 miles (184.80)
3. Crowe Bars – 1,989.13 miles (180.02)
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,955.17 miles (172.35) +1
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,919.85 miles (120.22) -1
6. Grapes of Rath – 1,902.49 (134.20)
7. Mojo Rising – 1,809.39 miles (100.14)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,706.48 miles (122.13)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,650.76 miles (115.81)
10. The Beetroots – 1,578.13 miles (140.24) +1
11. Peers One – 1,543.52 miles (102.42) -1
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,532.94 miles (98.69)

New York City to Santa Monica Pier Distance: 2,907.00 Miles

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 62.52
2. Lisa Devona (REV) – 50.04
3. Lisa Van Wolde (KG) – 46.51
4. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 38.59
5. Andy Glaze (MET) – 37.15
6. Randy Broadway (MET) – 36.56
7. Seth Crowe (CB) – 35.17
8. Sherry Meador (REV) – 34.11
9. Karl Studtmann (REV) – 32.19
10. Emily Ryan (REV) – 32.08

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

THE METCALVARY – Day 14: 184.80 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

The team is currently in Church Rock, New Mexico.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andrew Glaze – 37.15 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 36.56 miles
3. Jen Metcalf – 26.55 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 14: 180.02 Miles (3rd) – 3rd overall

The team is currently in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Seth Crowe – 35.17 miles
2. Steve Troxel – 25.57 miles
3. Cathy Downes – 25.08 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 14: 172.35 Miles (4th) – 4th overall

The team is currently in Newkirk, New Mexico.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Allison Barcelona – 24.25 miles
2. Fiona McMillen – 20.11 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 18.31 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 14: 120.22 Miles (8th) – 5th overall

The team is currently Tucumcari, New Mexico.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Jd Barnette – 22.31 miles
2. Donna Bullington – 16.16 miles
3. Jess Britt – 16.00 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 14: 134.20 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

The team is in currently in San Jon, New Mexico.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elva Matamoros – 38.59 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 25.08 miles
3. Kimberly Atkins – 14.02 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 14: 100.14 Miles (11th) – 7th overall

The team is near the Texas border in Amarillo, Texas.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 24.07 miles
2. JR Reynolds- 20.14 miles
3. Kevin Lashley- 19.55 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 14: 122.13 Miles (7th) – 8th overall

The team is in Erick, Oklahoma.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 25.50 miles
2. Christy Brewer – 22.00 miles
3. Gregory Hart- 14.10 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 14: 115.81 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

The team is in Clinton, Oklahoma.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 46.51 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 12.50 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 11.53 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 14: 140.24 Miles (5th) – 10th overall

The team is currently in Yukon, Oklahoma.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Michael Racine – 25.28 miles
2. Sue Stephens-Wright – 24.57 miles
3. Lance McDermott- 20.26 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 14: 159.99 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

The team is in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Diane Taylor – 19.24 miles
2. Steve Durbin – 15.04 miles
3. Rich Peers – 13.14 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 14: 98.69 Miles (12th) – 12th overall

The team is in Dale, Oklahoma.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Abbi Auger – 16.60 miles
2. Brittany Aussieker – 15.28 miles
3. Ed Barnette – 15.06 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run’s Record Setting Win
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – All Hell Breaks Loose
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – FFWD Run
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Pouring Out 40’s
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jester’s White Gloves
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• 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

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