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Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Audrey’s Crossing

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA has come to a close on Day 18. A day that has put The Metcalvary on the brink of reaching the Santa Monica Pier for a decisive 2nd place finish. They have just 88.30 miles to go.

The day was won by Alfa’s Omegas once again, for the third consecutive day with 155.88 miles. Mojo Rising had a strong second place finish on the day with 145.58 miles led by Audrey Davis’ 40.03 miles, the most on the day.

The only movement in the standings came from Trip 2 My Lou moving up a spot to take 8th place away from Kicking Glass that rented it out for just a day.

Three runners went over 500 miles for the race today. Congrats to Ximena Kriete, Marylou Corino, and Chris Clemens.

Top Teams on Day 18

  1. Alfa’s Omegas – 155.88
  2. Mojo Rising – 145.58
  3. The Metcalvary – 136.36
  4. Tuck n’ Stroll– 127.79
  5. Crowe Bars – 122.47
  6. Trip 2 My Lou – 112.57
  7. Peers One – 108.34
  8. Grapes of Rath – 107.77
  9. Kicking Glass – 103.02
  10. The Beetroots – 72.33
  11. Eli’s PR Ice – 66.38

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

  1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
  2. The Metcalvary – 2,818.70 miles (136.36)
  3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,592.27 miles (155.88)
  4. Crowe Bars – 2,487.27 miles (122.47)
  5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,477.33 miles (127.79)
  6. Grapes of Rath – 2,386.77 (107.77)
  7. Mojo Rising – 2,335.65 miles (145.58)
  8. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,095.52 miles (112.57) +1
  9. Kicking Glass – 2,086.72 miles (103.02) -1
  10. The Beetroots – 1,963.39 miles (72.33)
  11. Peers One – 1,925.94 miles (108.34)
  12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,817.81 miles (66.38)

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

Audrey Davis is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 40.03 miles for Mojo Rising.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

  1. Audrey Davis (MR) – 40.03
  2. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.34
  3. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 30.05
  4. Alfa Severino (AO) – 28.42
  5. Elissa Higgins (MET) – 27.14
  6. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 27.01
  7. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 27.01
  8. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 23.96
  9. Steve Troxel (CB) – 22.58
  10. Amy Costa (BR) – 21.02

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

  1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

THE METCALVARY – Day 18: 136.36 Miles (3rd) – 2nd overall

Team Captain Jen Metcalf has really inspired and gotten so much out of her team every day and tomorrow will be the day they wrap it all up for an impressive 2nd place finish. They were led today by Elissa Higgins with 27.14 miles, Metcalf added 18.18, and Heather McComb had 15.57.

The team is currently in Hesperia, California.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Elissa Higgins – 27.14 miles
  2. Jen Metcalf- 18.18 miles
  3. Heather McComb – 15.57 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 18: 155.88 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall

Third consecutive day at the top of the daily leader-board for the Alfa’s. They continue to impress and are the hottest team in the race currently. They were led by team captain Alfa Severino with 28.42 miles. She got great help from David Essary (20.36) and Allison Barcelona (17.06). They should finish on Saturday.

The team is currently in Yucca, Arizona.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Alfa Severino – 28.42 miles
  2. David Essary – 20.36 miles
  3. Allison Barcelona – 17.06 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 18: 122.47 Miles (5th) – 4th overall

Solid day in and day out are the Crowe Bars. They were led by familiar names today as Steve Troxel laid down 22.58 miles, Cathy Downes 20.03 miles, and team captain Seth Crowe with 16.20 miles.

The team is currently in Crookton, Arizona.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Steve Troxel – 22.58 miles
  2. Cathy Downes – 20.03 miles
  3. Seth Crowe – 16.20 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 18: 127.79 Miles (4th) – 5th overall

Team captain Shane Tucker basically knows he is starting every day with a gimme 30 miles because of the amazing Ximena Kriete. She did it again with 31.34 on Thursday. Small, but packing a mighty punch, Jess Britt ran 20.00 miles, and Rene Fosdal-Griffin was a lead pipe once again with 18.65 miles.

The team is currently in Ash Fork, Arizona.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

  1. Ximena Kriete – 31.34 miles
  2. Jess Britt – 20.00 miles
  3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 18.65 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 18: 107.77 Miles (8th) – 6th overall

The team is in currently in Meteor Crater National Park, Arizona.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Chris Clemens – 27.01 miles
  2. Lisamarie Griffin – 23.96 miles
  3. Kimberly Atkins- 19.37 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 18: 145.58 Miles (2nd) – 7th overall

One of the strongest days of the race from Mojo and in huge part thanks to Audrey Davis. She led the entire race field today with 40.03 miles. She had stellar help with 27.01 miles from Lindsay Phenix. And making his presence felt, JR Reynolds put down 17.67 miles after some heavy curls at the gym.

The team is currently in Holbrook, Arizona.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Audrey Davis – 40.03 miles
  2. Lindsay Phenix – 27.01 miles
  3. J.R. Reynolds- 17.67 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 18: 112.57 Miles (6th) – 8th overall

Nearly 80 of the teams 112.57 miles came from it’s top three runners on the day. Marylou Corino had 30.05 miles, followed by Laura Eriks with 20.20, and Russ Metteer with 19.00.

The team is currently in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

  1. Marylou Corino – 30.05 miles
  2. Laura Eriks – 20.20 miles
  3. Russ Metteer – 19.00 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 18: 112.57 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

WHOAAA! Where did this Brendon Chiu come from? He’s lit it up over the past week and led KG today with 21.01 miles. Yvette Campos and Joan Lamayo-Buse added healthy half marathons to help team captain Tiffani Glass’s team on the day.

The team is in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Brendon Chiu – 21.01 miles
  2. Yvette Campos – 13.55 miles
  3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 13.43 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 18: 72.33 Miles (10th) – 10th overall

A down day for The Beetroots which means one thing…tomorrow will be a big day for The Roots. Today though, they were led by Amy Costa’s 21.02 miles.

The team is currently in New Kirk, New Mexico.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Amy Costa – 21.02 miles
  2. Sue Stephens-Wright – 11.26 miles
  3. Stewart Crouch- 10.32 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 18: 108.34 Miles (7th) – 11th overall

The team is in San Jon, New Mexico.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Steve Durbin – 20.56 miles
  2. Wayne McComb – 17.00 miles
  3. Rich Peers – 15.73 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 18: 66.38 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

Eli’s is in a slump, but one they will be breaking out of soon. This is the same team that ran 202.68 miles just five days ago. They just need to regroup and put it together once again, and they will. Today they were led by John Leighton’s 13.15 miles. Also, the team got a strong 9.31 miles from Ruth Thomas. A bigger and better day is in store for Eli’s PR Ice tomorrow. Mark it down!

The team is in Amarillo, Texas.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

  1. John Leighton – 13.15 miles
  2. Melissa Price – 10.31 miles
  3. Ruth Thomas – 9.31 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

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)

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Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Country Grammer

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA has heated up for Alfa’s Omegas and The Metcalvary as both can smell the ocean air. The Alfa’s won the day by a handful of miles and likely clinched a podium spot with their impressive 191.97 mile day.

The Metcalvary was excellent with 183.16 miles. They could reach the pier tomorrow with a mega-strong day. The Mets are only 224.66 miles from finishing this epic journey and securing an impressive second place finish.

The Crowe Bars had a nice bounce back day with 139.73 miles.

The only movement in the standings today came from Kicking Glass moving up a spot over Trip 2 My Lou. The two teams are only separated by 3/4ths of a mile.

Top Teams on Day 17

  1. Alfa’s Omegas – 191.97
  2. The Metcalvary – 183.16
  3. Crowe Bars – 139.73
  4. Tuck n’ Stroll– 129.96
  5. Grapes of Rath – 125.84
  6. The Beetroots – 120.77
  7. Mojo Rising – 120.29
  8. Kicking Glass – 104.64
  9. Trip 2 My Lou – 87.45
  10. Peers One – 81.38
  11. Eli’s PR Ice – 77.74

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

  1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
  2. The Metcalvary – 2,682.34 miles (183.16)
  3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,436.39 miles (191.97)
  4. Crowe Bars – 2,364.80 miles (139.73)
  5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,349.54 miles (129.96)
  6. Grapes of Rath – 2,279.00 (125.84)
  7. Mojo Rising – 2,190.07 miles (120.29)
  8. Kicking Glass – 1,983.70 miles (104.64) +1
  9. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,982.95 miles (87.45) -1
  10. The Beetroots – 1,891.06 miles (120.77)
  11. Peers One – 1,817.60 miles (81.38)
  12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,751.43 miles (77.74)

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

Jaime Grammer is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 32.37 miles for Alfa’s Omegas.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

  1. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 37.02
  2. Elissa Higgins (MET) – 35.76
  3. Jaime Grammer (AO) – 32.37
  4. Fiona McMillen (AO) – 32.33
  5. Alfa Severino (AO) – 32.04
  6. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.52
  7. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 30.00
  8. Andy Glaze (MET) – 28.42
  9. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 26.30
  10. Erik Pascual (MET) – 25.75

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

  1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

THE METCALVARY – Day 17: 183.16 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

I am not sure if Enron is doing The Mets books, or not, because this team gets big miles from a potpourri of it’s runners. Today, Elissa Higgins went off with 35.76 miles. Then we had Andy Glaze with 28.42, and Erik Pascual with 25.75 miles. Randy Broadway broke 20 miles, as well. Kelly Tipple has 103.73 miles over the past six days. Impressive numbers from everyone on this team putting in the miles.

The team is currently in Granite Peak, California.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Elissa Higgins – 35.76 miles
  2. Andy Glaze- 28.42 miles
  3. Erik Pascual – 25.75 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 17: 191.97 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall

What a magical day with three Omegas running for 32 miles. Jaime Grammer led the team with 32.37 miles. Right there with her was Fiona McMillen with 32.33 and team captain Alfa Severino with 32.04 miles. The team dominated the day once again with 191.97 miles. They now have a firm grip on third place and seem focused on finishing this race ASAP.

The team is currently in Parks, Arizona.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Jaime Grammer – 32.37 miles
  2. Fiona McMillen – 32.33 miles
  3. Alfa Severino – 32.04 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 17: 139.73 Miles (3rd) – 4th overall

A nice third place finish on the day for The Bars. Steve Troxel set the tone with 25.17 miles. Marj Mitchell was smoother than South African tea with 20.45 miles. Jimmy ‘Dirt’ Girten did his part with 19.13.

The team is currently in Winslow, Arizona.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Steve Troxel – 25.17 miles
  2. Marj Mitchell – 20.45 miles
  3. Jimmy Girten – 19.13 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 17: 129.96 Miles (4th) – 5th overall

For the 10th time in 17 days, Ximena Kriete ran 30+ miles with 31.52. She has run a total of 479.51 miles over those 17 days. Captain Tucker got big miles as well from Donna Bullington with 17.17 and Rene Fosdal-Griffin’s 17.06.

The team is currently in Holbrook, Arizona.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

  1. Ximena Kriete – 31.52 miles
  2. Donna Bullington – 17.17 miles
  3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.06 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 17: 125.84 Miles (5th) – 6th overall

Elva Matamoros was huge saving the day for GOR as she led the entire race in miles with 37.02. Chris Clemens added a marathon, and Lisamarie Griffin ran 23.48 miles.

The team is in currently in Sanders, Arizona.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Elva Matamoros – 37.02 miles
  2. Chris Clemens – 26.30 miles
  3. Lisamarie Griffin – 23.48 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 17: 120.29 Miles (7th) – 7th overall

Mojo seems to be on a cruise control and enjoying the ride across the Midwest. They were led on the day by Lindsay Phenix’s 25.56 miles. Kit Brazier nearly clipped 20 with 19.88 (Taylor approved), and Audrey Davis added 15.16 miles.

The team is currently in Prewitt, New Mexico.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Lindsay Phenix – 25.56 miles
  2. Kit Brazier- 19.88 miles
  3. Audrey Davis – 15.16 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 17: 104.64 Miles (8th) – 8th overall

The Glass is a team on the rise with it’s move up in the standings to 8th place. They were led by Lisa Van Wolde with 21.12 miles. Yvette Campos dug deep for 15.14 to help the cause, along with Joan Lamayo-Buse’s 14.07 miles.

The team is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Lisa Van Wolde – 21.12 miles
  2. Yvette Campos – 15.14 miles
  3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 14.07 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 17: 87.45 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

The Trips had to know it was coming with the rise of Kicking Glass over the last week combined with their own faltering totals during the same time, but today was the day KG skirted past them and into the 8th spot. The good news is they are only 0.75 miles back of Glass. The Lou’s were led today by Marylou Corino’s 30.00 miles.

The team is currently in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

  1. Marylou Corino – 30.00 miles
  2. Russ Metteer – 14.00 miles
  3. Jeremy Kluttz – 12.18 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 17: 120.77 Miles (6th) – 10th overall

120.77 BPM from The Beets on Day 17. A great team effort led by team captain Lance McDermott’s 20.26 miles. Brenda Cross and Amy Costa added 20’s to the team log, as well. Stewart Crouch battling back from injury had 10.12 miles.

The team is currently in San Jon, New Mexico.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Lance McDermott- 20.26 miles
  2. Brenda Cross – 20.08 miles
  3. Amy Costa – 20.06 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 17: 81.38 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

Captain Rich Peers led the team today with 16.09 miles. Peers got help from Wayne McComb with a big 15.80 mile day and Steve Durbin who nailed 13.32 miles. A solid day for Peers One.

The team is in Amarillo, Texas.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Rich Peers – 16.09 miles
  2. Wayne McComb – 15.80 miles
  3. Steve Durbin – 13.32 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 17: 77.74 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

Amidst the low numbers for PR Ice today was a bright ray of sunshine from Veronique Bourbeau who led the team in miles with 15.21.

The team is in McLean, Texas.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

  1. Veronique Bourbeau – 15.21 miles
  2. Francesca Muccini- 13.48 miles
  3. Melissa Price – 12.47 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

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)

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