Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA concluded it’s third week of action on Sunday with two of our top teams reaching the finish line of the Santa Monica Pier above the Pacific Ocean.
The first of those teams, the Crowe Bars finished it’s last 44.37 miles of the race this morning. They finished with a total time of 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes for an impressive 4th place finish. They were captained by Seth Crowe and Steve Troxel put down the most miles for the Crowe Bars with 562.85 miles, an average of 26.80/day.
4) Crowe Bars – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner
- Steve Troxel – 562.85 (26.80)
- Cathy Downes – 429.78 (20.47)
- Marj Mitchell – 403.87 (19.23)
- Seth Crowe – 375.76 (17.89)
- Amy Hazlewood – 357.13 (17.01)
- Jimmy Girten – 184.55 (8.79)
- Tanner Lee – 183.80 (8.75)
- Adam Holloway – 145.91 (6.95)
- Drew Cox – 122.94 (5.85)
- Brittany Pendley – 73.07 (3.48)
- Troy Harp – 70.27 (3.35)
CROWE BARS – Day 21: 44.37 Miles (FINISHED) – 4th overall
The team has reached the Santa Monica Pier after 2,907.00 miles.
CB’s Top of the Day
- Seth Crowe – 10.25 miles
- Amy Hazlewood – 8.39 miles
- Cathy Downes – 6.22 miles
And that leaves our other team that reached the pier today. That would be Tuck n’ Stroll which made it to the Pacific Ocean in 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes. They were captained by Shane Tucker, who has been one of the very best captains we have had in both editions of our cross-country race. He really has a knack for getting the most out of his teams. TNS was led in miles for the race by the great Ximena Kriete with 596.62 miles, an average of 28.41/day.
5) Tuck n’ Stroll – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner
- Ximena Kriete – 596.62 (28.41)
- Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 447.75 (21.32)
- Donna Bullington – 348.77 (16.61)
- Henriett Blodgett – 348.55 (16.60)
- Shane Tucker – 318.95 (15.19)
- J.d. Barnette – 266.97 (12.71)
- Jess Britt – 257.71 (12.27)
- George Buse – 132.82 (6.32)
- Kim Crowe – 125.68 (5.98)
- Doug Barnette – 41.98 (1.99)
- June Uhlig – 27.93 (1.33)
TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 21: 119.74 Miles (FINISHED) – 5th overall
The team has reached the Santa Monica Pier after 2,907.00 miles.
TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.
- Ximena Kriete – 31.32 miles
- Henriett Blodgett – 25.00 miles
- Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 18.14 miles
Top Teams on Day 21
- The Beetroots – 167.28
- Trip 2 My Lou – 155.87
- Grapes of Rath – 144.67
- Mojo Rising – 134.87
- Kicking Glass – 119.88
- Tuck n’ Stroll– 119.74 (FINISHED)
- Eli’s PR Ice – 106.27
- Peers One – 101.59
- Crowe Bars – 44.37 (FINISHED)
- Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
- The Metcalvary – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
- Alfa’s Omegas – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 00 Minutes
- Crowe Bars – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
- Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 hours, 03 Minutes
- Grapes of Rath – 2,783.32 (144.67)
- Mojo Rising – 2,736.69 miles (134.87)
- Trip 2 My Lou – 2,494.14 miles (155.87) +1
- Kicking Glass – 2,485.74 miles (119.88) -1
- The Beetroots – 2,412.60 miles (167.28)
- Peers One – 2,199.94 miles (101.59)
- Eli’s PR Ice – 2,155.82 miles (106.27)
New York City to Santa Monica Pier Distance: 2,907.00 Miles
Russ Metteer is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 50.50 miles for Trip 2 My Lou.
Top 10 Miles of the Day
- Russ Metteer (LOU) – 50.50
- Chris Clemens (GOR) – 36.50
- Marylou Corino (LOU) – 35.00
- Yvette Campos (KG) – 31.82
- Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.32
- Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 30.14
- Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 30.01
- Sofie Romero (ONE) – 29.21
- Amy Costa (BR) – 28.08
- Sue Stephens-Wright (BR) – 27.65
The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps
- REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
- THE METCALVARY – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
- ALFA’S OMEGAS – FINISHED – 19 Days, 08 Hours, 00 Minutes
- CROWE BARDS – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
- TUCK N’ STROLL – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
GRAPES OF RATH – Day 21: 144.67 Miles (3rd) – 6th overall
The three-headed monster reappeared for GOR consisting of Chris Clemens, Elva Matamoros, and Lisamarie Griffin that combined for 93.70 miles. Unless disaster strikes, the Grapes will finish tomorrow before the clock strikes midnight.
The team is in currently in Barstow, California.
GOR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Chris Clemens – 36.50 miles
- Elva Matamoros – 30.14 miles
- Lisamarie Griffin – 27.06 miles
MOJO RISING- Day 21: 134.87 Miles (4th) – 7th overall
The most consistent team for the weekend. The Mojo matched yesterday’s 134.34 miles with 134.87 miles today. They were led by Lindsay Phenix who hit 30 miles for the first time of the race. It was the twenty-fist consecutive day of increased race mileage for Phenix. Kevin Lashley had one of his larger days, of the race, with 19.01 miles. Anthony Ohrey had an impressive day with 13.48 miles. With a big total tomorrow Mojo can finish but odds are on a Tuesday morning arrival at the Santa Monica Pier.
The team is currently in Pisgah, California.
MR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Lindsay Phenix – 30.01 miles
- Kevin Lashley- 19.01 miles
- Joshua Holmes – 17.27 miles
TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 21: 155.87 Miles (2nd) – 8th overall
What a big second place day for Trip 2 My Lou with 155.87 miles led by 50.50 miles from Russ Metteeer. Russ had the most miles on the day. That is exactly the help team captain Marylou Corino needed, as she contributed 35.00 miles again. Laura Eriks also covered a mis-measured half.
The team is currently in Seligman, Arizona.
LOU’S Top Performers of the Day
- Russ Metteer – 50.50 miles
- Marylou Corino – 35.00 miles
- Laura Eriks – 13.04 miles
KICKING GLASS – Day 21: 119.88 Miles (6th) – 9th overall
The Glass was lost out at sea today, sent out a distress signal, and luckily Yvette Campos answered it with a mammoth 31.82 miles to help salvage the day and get her team back to shore. Rose Hennessey was solid for 17.15 miles and Lisa ‘Herron’ Van Wolde ran 15.20 for team captain Tiffani Glass.
The team is in Crookton, Arizona.
KG’s Top Performers of the Day
- Yvette Campos – 31.82 miles
- Rose Hennessey – 17.15 miles
- Lisa Van Wolde – 15.20 miles
THE BEETROOTS – Day 21: 167.28 Miles (1st) – 10th overall
The Roots have a big engine when team captain Lance McDermott revs it all the way up. Today, the Beets were impressive with a 167.28 mile, league leading 1st place day. They had big performances from Amy Costa’s 28.08 miles, Sue Stephens-Wright’s 27.65, and Brenda Cross’s 26.65.
They might run out of map before they can catch Kicking Glass/Trip 2 My Lou, but it could happen.
The team is currently in Flagstaff, Arizona.
BR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Amy Costa – 28.08 miles
- Sue Stephens-Wright – 27.65 miles
- Brenda Cross – 26.65 miles
PEERS ONE- Day 21: 101.59 Miles (8th) – 11th overall
P-1 got a massive day from Sofie Romero’s 29.21 miles. Team captain Rich Peers added 20.60, and Wayne McComb’s 18.85 miles put him over 300 miles for the race. Captain Peers didn’t get much out of the majority of his team on Sunday. The team is making solid progress across the map.
The team is in Thoreau, New Mexico.
PR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Sofie Romero – 29.21 miles
- Rich Peers – 20.60 miles
- Wayne McComb – 18.85 miles
ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 21: 106.27 Miles (7th) – 12th overall
The Ice surfaced above the 100 mark thanks to a big day from Brittany Aussieker with 20.07 miles.
The team is in Grants, New Mexico.
ELI’S Top Performers of the Day
- Brittany Aussieker – 20.07 miles
- Francesca Muccini – 17.37 miles
- Melissa Price – 11.28 miles
Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles
1) Rev Run’s – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner
- Lisa Devona – 500.78 miles (35.77)
- Ed Ettinghausen – 426.62 miles (30.47)
- David Pharr – 329.28 miles (23.52)
- Emily Ryan – 307.73 miles (21.98)
- Karl Studtmann – 266.80 miles (19.06)
- Steve Snyder – 265.83 miles (18.99)
- Sherry Meador – 237.99 miles (17.00)
- Reich Gapasin – 227.40 miles (16.24)
- Jeremy Reed – 225.44 miles (16.10)
- Jeff Lea – 86.94 miles (6.21)
- Renee Holcomb – 83.51 miles (5.97)
2) The Metcalvary’s – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner
- Andy Glaze – 479.13 miles (25.22)
- Randy Broadway – 420.02 miles (22.11)
- Jen Metcalf – 376.42 miles (19.81)
- Elissa Higgins – 350.68 miles (18.46)
- Erik Pascual – 325.05 miles (17.11)
- Heather McComb – 258.93 miles (13.63)
- Kelly Tipple – 250.00 miles (13.16)
- Randy Marks – 193.04 miles (10.16)
- Lauren Glaze – 119.89 miles (6.31)
- Taylor Dupler – 102.94 miles (5.42)
- Brooke King – 45.00 miles (2.37)
100% Full Daily Contributions Entire Race
3) Alfa’s Omegas – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 0 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner
- Alfa Severino – 444.70 miles (22.44)
- Ryan Malecha – 333.71 miles (16.69)
- Allison Barcelona – 292.43 miles (14.62)
- Kelly Paul – 290.76 miles (14.54)
- Fiona McMillen – 284.12 miles (14.21)
- David Essary – 246.97 miles (12.35)
- Houston Wolf – 245.58 miles (12.28)
- Jaime Grammer – 245.29 miles (12.26)
- Rob Kelly – 225.37 miles (11.27)
- Eric McMillen – 206.04 miles (10.30)
- Gibson Kelley – 129.41 miles (6.47)
Daily Updates and Standing Archive
- Day 21: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Strolling thru Bars
- Day 20: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Reaches Omega
- Day 19: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Metcalvary Cruises to 2nd Place
- Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Audrey’s Crossing
- Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Country Grammer
- Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Dawgs
- Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Queen of Pinson
- 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