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Below are the results from the Jackass Virtual Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/5K that took place over the June 27-28, 2020 weekend.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, but a big round of applause to Marylou Corino, Karl Studtmann, Donna Bullington, and Henriett Blodgett for completing all four distances over the weekend.

1. Joshua Holmes – 1M – 3:43:46
2. Marylou Corino – 1F – 3:56:28
3. Lindsay Phenix – 2F – 4:08:11
4. Elva Matamoros – 3F – 4:15:24
5. Karl Studtmann – 2M – 4:57:06
6. Jacob Shatzer – 3M – 4:59:38
7. Tiffani Glass – F – 5:24:12
8. Leslie Studtmann – F – 5:26:07
9. Marj Mitchell – F – 5:46:30
10. Donna Bullington – F – 6:11:32
11. Melissa Price – F – 6:22:04
12. Henriett Blodgett – F – 6:48:55
13. Renee Holcomb – F – 10:03:52

1. Marylou Corino – 1F – 1:43:40
2. Jacob Shatzer – 1M – 2:11:35
3. Jess Britt – 2F – 2:14:54
4. Karl Studtmann – 2M – 2:20:13
5. Christy Correa – 3F – 2:27:46
6. Scott Vallier – 3M – 2:30:40
7. April Adair – F – 2:34:37
8. Henriett Blodgett – F – 2:54:13
9. Mark Hellenthal – M – 3:02:56
10. Marty Goodlett – M – 3:07:02
11. Donna Bullington – F – 3:08:41
12. Lynette Stevens – F – 3:09:31
13. Sue Stephens-Wright – F – 3:29:05
14. Renee Holcomb – F – 4:08:03

1. Karl Studtmann – 1M – 48:13
2. Marylou Corino – 1F – 53:12
3. Scott Vallier – 2M – 1:02:38
4. Mark Hellenthal – 3M – 1:17:17
5. April Adair – 2F – 1:19:11
6. Jeff Reisdorfer – M – 1:19:16
7. Cristy Cooper – 3F – 1:23:37
8. Sue Stephens-Wright – F – 1:28:26
9. Rachel Craig – F – 1:34:05
10. Ruth Thomas – F – 1:47:18
11. Donna Bullington – F – 1:49:58
12. Michelle Talbott – F – 1:50:29
13. Melissa Price – F – 1:54:45
14. Carrie Petty – F – 1:59:20
15. Henriett Blodgett – F – 2:08:45
16. Kristy Sherrod – F – 2:22:16

1. Joshua Holmes – M – 19:06
2. Lindsay Phenix – F – 19:20
3. Audrey Davis – F – 19:46
4. Karl Studtmann – M – 21:09
5. Marylou Corino – F – 21:58
6. Stewart Crouch – M – 26:12
7. Rob Kelly – M – 27:47
8. Phoenix Holmes – M – 28:37
9. Lynette Stevens – F – 29:46
10. Hayley Richardson – F – 30:44
11. Cristy Cooper – F – 33:31
12. Marty Goodlett – M – 35:48
13. Mark Hellenthal – M – 37:06
14. Jill Williams – F – 40:59
15. Scott Stevens – M – 43:07
16. Sue Stephens-Wright – F – 44:43
17. Scott Kufferath – M – 45:24
18. Lily Williams – F – 45:51
19. Henriett Blodgett – F – 47:39
20. Yvette Campos – F – 49:06
21. Sheri Roberts – F – 53:15
22. Michelle Talbott – F – 53:50
23. Cliff Roberts – M – 54:07
24. Maliyah Holmes – F – 54:30
25. Tennessee Holmes – M – 54:30
26. Donna Bullington – F – 58:20
27. Melissa Price – F – 58:20
28. Renee Holcomb – F – 59:51
29. Granny Cakes Benson – F – 1:01:25
30. Robin Mitchell – F – 1:01:55
31. Greg Snow – M – 1:05:55

1. Marylou Corino – F – 6:55:18
2. Karl Studtmann – M – 8:26:41
3. Donna Bullington – F – 12:08:32
4. Henriett Blodgett – F – 12:39:32

Congrats to everyone who ran the Jackass Virtual.

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

1. Steve Troxel – 562.85 (26.80)
2. Cathy Downes – 429.78 (20.47)
3. Marj Mitchell – 403.87 (19.23)
4. Seth Crowe – 375.76 (17.89)
5. Amy Hazlewood – 357.13 (17.01)
6. Jimmy Girten – 184.55 (8.79)
7. Tanner Lee – 183.80 (8.75)
8. Adam Holloway – 145.91 (6.95)
9. Drew Cox – 122.94 (5.85)
10. Brittany Pendley – 73.07 (3.48)
11. 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

1. Seth Crowe – 10.25 miles
2. Amy Hazlewood – 8.39 miles
3. 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

1. Ximena Kriete – 596.62 (28.41)
2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 447.75 (21.32)
3. Donna Bullington – 348.77 (16.61)
4. Henriett Blodgett – 348.55 (16.60)
5. Shane Tucker – 318.95 (15.19)
6. J.d. Barnette – 266.97 (12.71)
7. Jess Britt – 257.71 (12.27)
8. George Buse – 132.82 (6.32)
9. Kim Crowe – 125.68 (5.98)
10. Doug Barnette – 41.98 (1.99)
11. 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.

1. Ximena Kriete – 31.32 miles
2. Henriett Blodgett – 25.00 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 18.14 miles

 

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Top Teams on Day 21

1. The Beetroots – 167.28
2. Trip 2 My Lou – 155.87
3. Grapes of Rath – 144.67
4. Mojo Rising – 134.87
5. Kicking Glass – 119.88
6. Tuck n’ Stroll– 119.74 (FINISHED)
7. Eli’s PR Ice – 106.27
8. Peers One – 101.59
9. Crowe Bars – 44.37 (FINISHED)

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USARace Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 00 Minutes
4. Crowe Bars – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 hours, 03 Minutes
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,783.32 (144.67)
7. Mojo Rising – 2,736.69 miles (134.87)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,494.14 miles (155.87) +1
9. Kicking Glass – 2,485.74 miles (119.88) -1
10. The Beetroots – 2,412.60 miles (167.28)
11. Peers One – 2,199.94 miles (101.59)
12. 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

1. Russ Metteer (LOU) – 50.50
2. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 36.50
3. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 35.00
4. Yvette Campos (KG) – 31.82
5. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.32
6. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 30.14
7. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 30.01
8. Sofie Romero (ONE) – 29.21
9. Amy Costa (BR) – 28.08
10. Sue Stephens-Wright (BR) – 27.65

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. THE METCALVARY – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
3. ALFA’S OMEGAS – FINISHED – 19 Days, 08 Hours, 00 Minutes
4. CROWE BARDS – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
5. 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

1. Chris Clemens – 36.50 miles
2. Elva Matamoros – 30.14 miles
3. 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

1. Lindsay Phenix – 30.01 miles
2. Kevin Lashley- 19.01 miles
3. 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

1. Russ Metteer – 50.50 miles
2. Marylou Corino – 35.00 miles
3. 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

1. Yvette Campos – 31.82 miles
2. Rose Hennessey – 17.15 miles
3. 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

1. Amy Costa – 28.08 miles
2. Sue Stephens-Wright – 27.65 miles
3. 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

1. Sofie Romero – 29.21 miles
2. Rich Peers – 20.60 miles
3. 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

1. Brittany Aussieker – 20.07 miles
2. Francesca Muccini – 17.37 miles
3. 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

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)

2) The Metcalvary’s – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Andy Glaze – 479.13 miles (25.22)
2. Randy Broadway – 420.02 miles (22.11)
3. Jen Metcalf – 376.42 miles (19.81)
4. Elissa Higgins – 350.68 miles (18.46)
5. Erik Pascual – 325.05 miles (17.11)
6. Heather McComb – 258.93 miles (13.63)
7. Kelly Tipple – 250.00 miles (13.16)
8. Randy Marks – 193.04 miles (10.16)
9. Lauren Glaze – 119.89 miles (6.31)
10. Taylor Dupler – 102.94 miles (5.42)
11. Brooke King – 45.00 miles (2.37)
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3) Alfa’s Omegas – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 0 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Alfa Severino – 444.70 miles (22.44)
2. Ryan Malecha – 333.71 miles (16.69)
3. Allison Barcelona – 292.43 miles (14.62)
4. Kelly Paul – 290.76 miles (14.54)
5. Fiona McMillen – 284.12 miles (14.21)
6. David Essary – 246.97 miles (12.35)
7. Houston Wolf – 245.58 miles (12.28)
8. Jaime Grammer – 245.29 miles (12.26)
9. Rob Kelly – 225.37 miles (11.27)
10. Eric McMillen – 206.04 miles (10.30)
11. 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

 

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)

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

 

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

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 (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

Lisa Van Wolde  is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 46.51 miles for Kicking Glass.

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

 

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA no doubt had a ‘Holiday Hangover’ on Day 9. The fewest total miles were recorded of the entire race to date. Some things didn’t change though. Rev Run still had the most miles for the day and padded their insurmountable lead. The Metcalvary, our second place overall team, had the second most miles on the day. So those teams were lock-n-key.

Where we saw the best performances outside of the two two came from Grapes of Rath, third place on the day with 141.64 points, and Alfa’s Omega’s 133.29, miles on the day for fourth. Both of these teams moved up two spots in the standings. GOR to third and AO to sixth. They were the only teams in the race to outperform their daily averages.

The Top 5 Teams on Day 9

1. Rev Run – 175.09
2. The Metcalvary – 144.53
3. Grapes of Rath – 141.64
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 133.29
5. Mojo Rising – 115.14

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USARace Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 1,749.03 miles (175.09)
2. The Metcalvary – 1,360.54 miles (144.53)
3. Grapes of Rath – 1,212.17 (141.64)  +2
4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,194.03 miles (95.79) -1
5. Mojo Rising – 1,179.71 miles (115.14) +1
6. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,178.83 miles (133.29) +2
7. Crowe Bars – 1,177.36 miles (91.81) -3
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,158.53 miles (94.89) -1
9. Kicking Glass – 1,039.78 miles (105.06) +1
10. Peers One – 1,026.21 miles (87.12) -1
11. The Beetroots – 968.92 miles (74.25)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 953.85 miles (92.72)

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

Tom Orr is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the day with 28.33 miles for the Grapes of Rath.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Lisa Devona (REV) – 36.09
2. Tom Orr (GOR) – 28.33
3. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 27.84
4. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 27.31
5. David Pharr (REV) – 26.60
6. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 26.50
7. Andy Glaze (MET) – 25.14
8. Francesca Muccini (ELI) – 24.32
9. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 23.96
10. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 23.35

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 9: 175.09 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

A below average day for Rev, but they still put miles on every team in the field. Lisa Devona was great once again with 30.19 miles. Team captain David Pharr repeated his marathon distance from yesterday. Emily Ryan stepped up and ran 22.61 miles.

The team is near Amarillo, Texas.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 30.19 miles
2. David Pharr –  26.60 miles
3. Emily Ryan – 22.61 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 9: 148.64 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

A great day for The Mets as they were able to avoid the holiday hangover. Andy Glaze was big once again with 25.14 miles. Randy Broadway, one of the most consistent runners in this race, ran 21.58. Elissa Higgins broke the 20-mile mark once again.

The team is near the eastern Oklahoma border.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andy Glaze- 25.14 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 21.58 miles
3. Elissa Higgins – 20.32 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 9: 141.64 Miles (3rd) – 3rd overall

A third place day for GOR that bumped them up two spots in the standings to third overall. They had a balanced attack today from Tom Orr, Elva Matamoros, and Chris Clemens. Lisamarie Griffin also contributed 23.96 miles.

The team is in Little Rock, Arkansas.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tom Orr – 28.33 miles
2. Elva Matamoros – 27.84 miles
3. Chris Clemens – 27.31 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 9: 95.79 Miles (7th) – 4th overall

Tuck dropped a spot down to 4th overall after a down day. It followed several really strong days for the team. They were led today by Rene Fosdal-Griffin.

The team is in Carlisle, Arkansas.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.26 miles
2. Ximena Kriete – 16.14 miles
3. Henriett Blodgett – 15.00 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 9: 115.14 Miles (5th) – 5th overall

Not a huge day from Mojo but compared to the rest of the field it was good enough for 5th on the day and jumped them a spot in the standings up to 5th. They were led by Lindsay Phenix with 23.35 miles. Kit Brazier added 15.50 miles along with Audrey Davis’s 13.45.

The team is near Biscoe, Arkansas.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 23.35 miles
2. Kit Brazier – 15.50 miles
3. Audrey Davis – 13.45 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 9: 133.29 Miles (4th) – 6th overall

Team captain Alfa Severino is really doing a great job leading this team as they have been moving up the standings and getting stronger as the race unfolds. She has been leading by example with her big miles and did again today.

The team is near Biscoe, Arkansas.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 20.00 miles
2. Ryan Malecha – 15.05 miles
3. Eric McMillen – 13.44 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 9: 91.81 Miles (10th) – 7th overall

After a really nice weekend, the Crowe Bars took a rest day on Tuesday finishing 10th on the day. They dropped in the standings but are in good shape, in the thick of the field, as we move into Day 10.

The team is near Biscoe, Arkansas.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 20.41 miles
2. Marj Mitchell – 19.61 miles
3. Amy Hazlewood – 11.10 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 9: 94.89 Miles (8th) – 8th overall

Once upon a time Marylou Corino said she was going to take it a bit easier on ‘The Return Voyage’ after a massive amount of miles on the initial journey. Instead she’s turned it up even more. She led her team once again today with 26.50 miles. She had help from Jeremy Kluttz (18.50) and Christy Brewer (15.00).

The team is near Wheatley, Arkansas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 26.50 miles
2. Jeremy Kluttz- 18.50 miles
3. Christy Brewer – 15.00 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 9: 105.06 Miles (6th) – 9th overall

A 6th place day for Tiffani’s team. They were led today by Lisa Van Wolde with 23.10 miles.

The team is near Brownsville, Tennessee.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 23.10 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 11.73 miles
3. Barry Reece – 10.27 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 9: 87.12 Miles (11th) – 10th overall

A devastating day for Peers One. They finished 11th on the day but that wasn’t the bad news. Thomas Fowler, their team leader in miles with 208.57 miles, is injured and likely out for the rest of the journey. He will be driving the team RV and in charge of making the grilled cheeses and milkshakes the rest of the way to Cali…barring a miracle.

Diane ‘Song of the South’ Taylor was big for the team making up some of Fowler’s slack today with 17.16 miles.

The team is near Jackson, Tennessee.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Rich Peers – 17.72 miles
2. Diane Taylor – 17.16 miles
3. Wayne McComb – 13.98 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 9: 74.25 Miles (12th) – 11th overall

• The first oranges weren’t orange
• There is only one letter that doesn’t appear in any state name – Q
• Johnny Appleseed’s apples weren’t grown to be eaten. He grew them to be made into hard apple cider
• Octopuses lay 56,000 eggs at one time
• That tiny pocket in jeans was designed to hold pocket watches
• Avocados were named after testicles. The Nahuatl word āhuacatl means both “testicles” and “avocado”

The team is near Sugar Tree, Tennessee.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Leslie Studtmann- 12.67 miles
2. Amy Costa – 10.34 miles
3. Lance McDermott – 10.02 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 9: 92.72 Miles (9th) – 12th overall

A bounce day for Eli as they finished 9th on the day, a great day for the team that is currently in 12th place overall. They were led by Francesca Muccini with 24.32 miles. Melissa Price contributed 15.00, along with John Leighton’s 10.59.

The team is near Bucksnort, Tennessee.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 24.32 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.00 miles
3. John Leighton – 10.59 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

 

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA now has 5 days in the bag. Friday is always a low mileage day for most teams and runners before the weekend splurge. Of course this formula held true today with the exception of Rev ‘EPO’ Run that was wonderful once again. As far as the mortal teams, The Metcalvary made a strong charge with the most miles amongst the mortals. They are now knocking on the door of second place overall. The Grapes of Rath have really been humming along nicely the last two days as well.  All the numbers and highlights below.

The Top 6 Teams on Day 5

1. Rev Run – 176.89
2. The Metcalvary – 141.21
3. Grapes of Rath – 132.68
4. Tuck n’ Stroll – 122.60
5. Crowe Bars – 121.36

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 – 931.26 miles (176.89)
2. Mojo Rising – 693.32 miles (100.26)
3. The Metcalvary – 687.86 miles (141.21)
4. Grapes of Rath – 669.41 (132.68)
5. Crowe Bars – 652.90 miles (121.36) +1
6. Trip 2 My Lou – 649.26 miles (113.80) -1
7. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 627.64 miles (122.60)
8. Alfa’s Omegas – 574.21 miles (93.85)
9. Kicking Glass – 551.46 miles (97.83)
10. The Beetroots – 544.80 miles (106.17) +1
11. Peers One – 541.97 miles (98.20) -1
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 506.96 miles (96.96)

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

Elva Matamoros is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the day with 33.56 miles for the Grapes of Rath.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Lisa Devona (REV) – 36.99
2. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 33.56
3. Randy Broadway (MET) – 31.66
4. Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.50
5. Francesca Muccini (ELI) – 30.05
6. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 29.05
7. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 25.00
8. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 24.30
9. Emily Ryan (REV) – 22.77
10. Alfa Severino (AO) – 22.60

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 5: 176.89 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

Train kept a rollin’ all night long. Lisa Devona kept her Floridian hot streak going into Day 5 with 36.99 miles. Emily Ryan was strong with 22.77 miles and Steve Snyder landed on 21.15 without busting. Sherry Meador also cracked open a 20.07 today, which was also her 115,331 lifetime mile on Tennessee asphalt.

The team is currently in the Harpeth Hills of Tennessee after a quick stop for some Prince’s Nashville Hot Chicken. No word if team captain, Steve Kerr was able to talk Prince’s into a team discount.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 36.99 miles
2. Emily Ryan – 22.77 miles
3. Steve Snyder – 21.15 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 5: 100.26 Miles (8th) – 2nd overall

Mojo falling fast after a strong start to the race. They were led by Lindsay Phenix’s 22.21 miles and hope to rise up out of the ashes tomorrow to a better result. JR Reynolds, always solid, put down 15.63 miles in the rain. The Skins remain in second place, but not by much, as The Metcalvary is charging towards them.

The team is currently in Learn, Pond, Tennessee.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 22.21 miles
2. JR Reynolds – 15.63 miles
3. Joshua Holmes – 15.10 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 5: 141.21 Miles (2nd) – 3rd overall

Everyone contributed today for The Mets, and behind ‘Rowdy’ Randy Broadway’s 31.66 miles they made up substantial ground on 2nd place. Today alone they gained 41 miles on Mojo. Andy Glaze added 21.25 miles and the race had a re-appearance from Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb with 20.43 miles. Kelly Tipple added 15.35. The Mets have all the momentum heading into Day 6.

The team is currently in Kodak, Tennessee

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Randy Broadway – 31.66 miles
2. Andy Glaze – 21.25 miles
3. Heather McComb – 20.43 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 5: 132.68 Miles (3rd) – 4th overall

GOR is on a mission. After a slow start they have found their groove. Today they were led by Elva Matamoros and her 33.56 miles. Tom Orr delivered 18.10 miles, and Chris Clemens covered 24.30 miles. Saturday could be very interesting for GOR. If they have a super strong day they could all the way to 2nd at the rate Mojo has fallen off the last two days.

The team is currently in Blue Hole Spring, Tennessee.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elva Matamoros – 33.56 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 24.30 miles
3. Tom Orr – 18.10 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 5: 121.36 Miles (5th) – 5th overall

We are a couple days away from 50K’s being renamed to ’50 Troxel’s.’ Steve with a brilliant 31.50 miles once again for the Bars. Marj Mitchell, who has really shined this week contributed a massive 20.24 miles. Rookie-to-the-race Amy Hazlewood added 18.06 important miles to her team.

The team is currently in Mohawk, Tennessee.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 31.50 miles
2. Marj Mitchell – 20.24 miles
3. Amy Hazlewood – 18.06 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 5: 113.80 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

Lou is now playing leap frog with the Crowe Bars, and Crowe did the leaping on Friday. Lou was led on Friday by team captain Marylou Corino’s 25.00 miles. Tennesseans Christy Brewer and Jeremy Kluttz almost 38 miles combined.

The team is currently in Lick Branch, Tennessee.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 25.00 miles
2. Christy Brewer – 19.32 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz – 18.51 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 5: 122.60 Miles (4th) – 7th overall

The women brought it for TNS on Friday behind Ximena Kriete (29.05 miles), Jess Britt (16.01), and Donna Bullington (15.01). They had a 4th place finish on the day with everyone contributing to the cause. Tuck has put together a strong 3-day run.

They are currently in Jearoldstown, Tennessee.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 29.05 miles
2. Jess Britt – 16.01 miles
3. Donna Bullington – 15.01 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 5: 93.85 Miles (12th) – 8th overall

Team captain Alfa Severino sets the example for this team every day, and she did again today with 22.60 miles. She had solid contributions from Kelly Paul (13.56 miles) and Houston Wolf (12.59). However, the team opted to be the Omegas for the day.

The team is currently in first place of the teams not in Tennessee. Their current location is Meadowview, Virginia.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 22.60 miles
2. Kelly Paul – 13.56 miles
3. Houston Wolf – 12.59 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 5: 97.83 Miles (10th) – 9th overall

For both of our cross country races, Tiffani Glass has given it her all for both her teams the entire way. She was great once again with 21.13 miles today. Lisa ‘No Photo Available’ Van Wolde was a steady sidekick with 15.20 miles. Barry ‘Rocketman’ Reece added 15 as well.

The team is currently in Goodpasture Hollow, Virginia.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tiffani Glass – 21.13 miles
2. Lisa Van Wolde – 15.20 miles
3. Barry Reece – 15.12 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 5: 106.17 Miles (7th) – 10th overall

The Roots after an early week ‘beetdown’ have responded in an inspirational way. Today they were led by Brenda Cross with 20.91 miles. Amy Costa broke 20 with 20.09, and Glenn Richardson contributed a half marathon’s worth. The Roots jumped up a spot in passing Peers One.

The team is currently in Atkins, Virginia.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Brenda Cross – 20.91 miles
2. Amy Costa – 20.09 miles
3. Glenn Richardson- 13.15 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 5: 98.20 Miles (9th) – 11th overall

The other McComb, Wayne McComb, broke out his old Louisville Slugger from deep in his closet to lay down 17.59 miles. Las Vegas native Karla Kent assisted the team with 17.30 miles, and team captain Rich Peers was good for 16.04 miles.

The team is currently in Retreat, Virginia. (no jokes please!)

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Wayne McComb – 17.59 miles
2. Karla Kent – 17.30 miles
3. Rich Peers – 16.04 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 5: 96.96 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

In ancient Greek lore double-96’s are good luck. This could be a good sign for PR Ice heading into the weekend. They might be in the rear, but they did have the 11th most miles on the day. Francesca Muccini led the team with 30.05 miles. Team captain Melissa Price laid down her 15-spot, and Brittany Aussieker had 12.67.

The team is currently in Last, Place.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 30.05 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.00 miles
3. Brittany Aussieker – 12.67 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

 

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ put it’s third team in the ‘New York Groove’ today as the Charlie Taylor Team made it to Battery Park when Jill Williams speed-blitzed walked the last mile to the finish. We now have three teams that have reached the Big Apple. The only three teams in race history ever to do so. More men have been to the moon than that. The team didn’t stop at the finish line though, they kept running to some of the hottest tourist spots on the map (for nearly 40 more miles) before calling it a day and trying to find some oil for Steve Acciarito’s knees. Big congrats to The Chucks.

Day 19 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Charlie Taylor Team – 77.83 miles
• Hope Shull Team – 100.78 miles

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,907.00 miles, FINISHED – 14 Days, 21 Hours, 10 Minutes
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,907.00  miles, FINISHED – 17 Days, 15 Hours, 28 Minutes
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,907.00 miles, FINISHED – 18 Days, 17 Hours, 33 Minutes
4. Hope Shull Team – 2,416.11 miles (127.16 mi/day, 83.1% completed)

Click HERE to view where the teams are on the Google Map

Let’s get into the stats, standings, and recaps from the road…

Charlie Taylor Team: The Chucks are the one team that appeared to be paced perfectly for a 4,000 mile race. Which would have been great if this wasn’t a 2,907 mile race. But with that said, the team appeared to be getting stronger as the race went on. It had major performances most days and only a couple of dud days. The team was extremely evenly balanced from top to bottom with a strong median engine that churned relentlessly.

The most impressive part about this team is that every runner contributed very day over the course of 19 days. That’s right, a perfect 285 for 285. 100% participation for the entire event. Truly mind-blowing, as the team, like others had a lot of life and loss happen during the event.

The Chucks had four runners eclipse 300 miles for the race – Seth Crowe (331.43), Joshua Holmes (331.43), Steve Acciarito (323.54), and Jeremy Reed (312.62). Then the team had three runners with strong 200+ mile performances – Elva Matamoros (287.64), Tiffani Glass (281.17), and Jen Metcalf (216.78).

Nearly everyone else on the team had a personal high or record for number of miles over the course of the 19 days including Jill Williams who recorded miles for a career high 19 straight days. Renee Holcomb had her most miles in a month with 88.43.

Robin Robbins, Marj Mitchell, Greta Reed, Jemal Swoboda, Aimee Shilling, and Sharon Carver also made big contributions that helped The Chucks get to NYC a lot faster than they originally estimated it would take them.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance 
Place: 3rd
Time: 18 Days, 17 Hours, 33 Minutes
Averaged: 153.01 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA, 3rd Place

The Charlie Taylor Team (Joshua Holmes, captain)

• Seth Crowe – 331.44
• Joshua Holmes – 331.43
• Steve Acciarito – 323.54
• Jeremy Reed – 312.62
• Elva Matamoros – 287.64
• Tiffani Glass – 281.17
• Jen Metcalf – 216.78
• Robin Robbins – 151.81
• Marj Mitchell – 132.46
• Greta Reed – 125.77
• Jemal Swoboda – 107.74
• Aimee Shilling – 101.51
• Renée Holcomb – 88.43
• Sharon Carver – 79.17
• Jill Williams – 77.70

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 19)

1. Steve Acciarito – 18.75
2. Joshua Holmes – 15.72
3. Jeremy Reed – 15.56
4. Elva Matamoros – 11.14
5. Tiffani Glass – 9.70

Hope Shull Team:  The Chucks only needed 77+ miles, so Hope’s team won the day with their 100.78 miles. Analysts predict they have great odds to win every day the rest of the way now.

Just a 100 miles today for The Hopes. It was a rest day for most of the team as Friday, Monday, and Wednesday’s usually are.

The usual suspects were at the top of the HOPE leader-board for Friday –  Kit Brazier with 15.51 miles, Sherry Meador 15.06 miles, Randy Broadway 15.00 miles, Marylou Corino 13.20 miles, and Rachael Anderson with 10.50 miles.

A member of the Suzy Michelson Team driving back home after three days of partying in NYC came across the Hope RV and stopped to wish them luck the rest of the way. In a secretly recorded video that was sent in to Mission Control (and since destroyed), it caught the team in a huddle chanting the following over and over before their first miles of the day:

“We are good enough, we are smart enough, we are good looking enough, we run enough, we are fun to be with, we might finish the race, and doggone it, people like us.”

We believe you will as well. Keep truckin’!

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 19 Miles: 100.78 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,416.11
Miles From NYC: -490.89

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 19)

1. Kit Brazier – 15.51
2. Sherry Meador – 15.06
3. Randy Broadway – 15.00
4. Marylou Corino – 13.20
5. Rachael Anderson – 10.50

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – FINISHED – Champions
• Jeffrey Price Team – FINISHED – 2nd Place
• Charlie Taylor Team – Steve Acciarito (18.75 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Kit Brazier (15.51 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 18.75
2. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 15.72
3. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 15.56
4. Kit Brazier (HST) – 15.51
5. Sherry Meador (HST) – 15.06
6. Randy Broadway (HST) – 15.00
7. Marylou Corino (HST) – 13.20
8. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 11.14
9. Rachael Anderson (HST) – 10.50
10. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 9.70

Top Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33 (15 days/finished)
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 380.42 (18 days/finished)
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 371.61 (18 days/finished)
4. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 362.99
5. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 349.15 (18 days/finished)
6. Kit Brazier (HST) – 339.61
7. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 331.44
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 331.43
9. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 323.54
10. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 312.62
11. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54 (15 days/finished)
12. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63 (15 days/finished)
13. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 287.64
14. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87 (15 days/finished)
15. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 281.17
16. Cathy Downes (HST) – 271.89
17. Alfa Severino (JPT) – 271.84 (18 days/finished)
18. Melissa Price (JPT) – 260.84 (18 days/finished)
19. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 248.63 (15 days/finished)
20. Randy Broadway (HST) – 241.01

Jill Johnson, of the Charlie Taylor Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. She ran the team across the finish in New York City today and also put down miles for a personal high of 19 consecutive days. In addition, she was ‘Mission Control’ for the race that helped keep the data straight and teams on target. A major thank you from everyone involved.

Suzy Michelson Team
Place: 1st
Time: 14 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes
Averaged: 193.80 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA Champions

The Suzy Michelson Team (Shane Tucker, captain)

• Chris Clemens – 393.33
• Barry Reece – 309.54
• David Nichols – 293.63
• Alex Barrientos – 286.87
• Kimberly Atkins – 248.63
• Thomas Fowler – 230.10
• JR Reynolds – 203.67
• Shane Tucker – 181.93
• Leslie Studtmann – 168.60
• Violeta Heisler – 127.05
• Eryn Tyner – 114.81
• Kim Crowe – 108.41
• Anthony Ohrey – 99.35 (so, Anthony!)
• Jeff Lea – 83.32
• Trent Rosenbloom – 65.29

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance 
Place: 2nd
Time: 17 Days, 15 Hours, 28 Minutes
Averaged: 161.51 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA, Runner-Up

The Jeffrey Price Team (Melissa Price, captain)

• Heather McComb – 380.42
• Tom Orr – 371.61
• Karl Studtmann – 349.15
• Alfa Severino – 271.84
• Melissa Price – 260.84
• Karla Kent – 224.27
• John Leighton – 196.79
• Sofie Romero – 154.19
• Lance Forest – 140.46
• Darrell Richardson – 137.19
• Donna Burns – 119.17
• Alicja G Miles – 112.13
• Eric Spencer – 107.34
• Aaron Braunstein – 76.73
• David Oglesby – 40.93

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 19: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 3 Doors Down
• Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Black Diamond
• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Getting Downes to It
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Kid Danger
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Suzy Michelson Team 1st to NYC
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ had it’s second team reach New York City when team captain, Melissa Price, ran the last leg for the Jeffrey Price Team across the finish. It was a moment that brought a smile to everyone’s face. The team finished in 17 days, 15 hours, 28 minutes.

On down the road, the Charlie Taylor Team had a monster day with 195.96 miles, bringing them to the brink of finishing this race as well. They are just a stone throw away from doing that tomorrow. The Hope Shull Team paced well today and made great progress.

Day 18 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Jeffrey Price Team – 100.86 miles (6.72 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 195.96 miles (13.06 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 120.37 miles (8.02 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,907.00 miles, FINISHED – 14 Days, 21 Hours, 10 Minutes
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,907.00  miles, FINISHED – 17 Days, 15 Hours, 28 Minutes
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,829.40 miles (157.19 mi/day, 97.3% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 2,315.33 miles (128.63 mi/day, 79.7% completed)

Click HERE to view where the teams are on the Google Map
Let’s get into the stats, standings, and recaps from the road…

Jeffrey Price Team: Everyone that participated in this entire event was all smiles to hear that team captain Melissa Price ran the last few miles to the finish of this race in New York City earlier today. The team is named in memory of Melissa’s husband Jeffrey who passed away from cancer just weeks ago.

Melissa took this task on very soon after Jeffrey’s death and thrived leading and inspiring her team the entire way. Melissa put down big double-digit miles every single day. Such big miles at such a frequency she had never done before. It was obvious she was being shined down on and inspired from above. We are thankful for the Price family.

The Jeffrey Price Team was a force from the start. They kept pushing the team in front of them, and when the team behind them started sneaking up on them at the end, they floored the accelerator and finished the race with an impressive finish in 17 days, 15 hours, and 28 minutes.

Everyone on the team contributed and many runners stood out, but none no more impressive than Heather McComb who recorded 18 consecutive days of 20+ miles for this team. She finished the race with 380.42 miles.

Tom Orr was close on Heather’s heels every day and had the race of his life. He finished with 371.61 miles.

Karl Studtmann had multiple, massive mileage explosions of 60 miles.

The Jeffrey Price Team (Melissa Price, captain)

• Heather McComb – 380.42
• Tom Orr – 371.61
• Karl Studtmann – 349.15
• Alfa Severino – 271.84
• Melissa Price – 260.84
• Karla Kent – 224.27
• John Leighton – 196.79
• Sofie Romero – 154.19
• Lance Forest – 140.46
• Darrell Richardson – 137.19
• Donna Burns – 119.17
• Alicja G Miles – 112.13
• Eric Spencer – 107.34
• Aaron Braunstein – 76.73
• David Oglesby – 40.93

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance 
Place: 2nd
Time: 17 Days, 15 Hours, 28 Minutes
Averaged: 161.51 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA, Runner-Up

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 18)

1. Alfa Severino – 23.24
2. Heather McComb – 21.98
3. Tom Orr – 15.17
4. Melissa Price – 14.06
5. Aaron Braunstein – 13.01

Charlie Taylor Team: An explosive day from The Chucks as they attacked two-days worth of miles and tried to slam them down in one day. The end result was one of the highest mileage weekday totals of the entire race from any team. They finished the day with 195.96 miles.

The onslaught was led by Seth ‘Black Diamond’ Crowe, who in Gene Simmons fashion, promoted himself to 42.23 big miles. This guy is as tough as they come. Word on the street is that Seth eats nails for breakfast and sheet’s metal the rest of the day. Get all your metal needs at Reed’s Metals of Jackson, TN.

Seth had help, with double-30’s, from Elva Matamoros (30.58) and Tiffani Glass (30.40). Both of these women have been so strong day after day for The Chucks.

RIF #33 Robin Robbins dedicated his 13.59 miles for the day to the kids of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Robin has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude over the years and through many races he has participated in.

The Chucks are just 77.60 miles away from the finish in New York City. Tomorrow they will arrive and celebrate. It’s been a fun and encouraging journey the entire way for the team. Friendships have been made that will last for years. Epic performances were put down that will be remembered for several lifetimes.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 18 Miles: 195.96 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,829.40
Miles From NYC: -77.60

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 18)

1. Seth Crowe – 42.23
2. Elva Matamoros – 30.58
3. Tiffani Glass – 30.40
4. Joshua Holmes – 20.01
5. Robin Robbins – 13.59

Hope Shull Team:  Step-by-step, the Hope Shull Team will one day, perhaps, leave the great state of Tennessee. They were solid today behind Marylou Corino’s 30.37 miles and Kit Brazier’s 23.11 miles.

The team got double-digit miles from Megan Chiu (12.15), Ben Herron (11.62), and Randy Broadway (10.00).

Whoa…late word that The Hopes crossed the Tennessee border, near Bristol, and are now into Virginia. That’s great news.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 18 Miles: 120.37 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,315.33
Miles From NYC: -591.67

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 18)

1. Marylou Corino – 30.37
2. Kit Brazier – 23.11
3. Megan Chiu – 12.15
4. Ben Herron – 11.62
5. Randy Broadway – 10.00

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – FINISHED – Champions
• Jeffrey Price Team – Alfa Severino (23.24 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Seth Crowe (42.23 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Marylou Corino (30.37 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 42.23
2. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 30.58
3. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 30.40
4. Marylou Corino (HST) – 30.37
5. Alfa Severino (JPT) – 23.24
6. Kit Brazier (HST) – 23.11
7. Heather McComb (JPT) – 21.98
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 20.01
9. Tom Orr (JPT) – 15.17
10. Melissa Price (JPT) – 14.06

Top Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33 (15 days/finished)
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 380.42
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 371.61
4. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 349.79
5. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 349.15
6. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 329.39
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 324.10
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 315.71
9. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54 (15 days/finished)
10. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 304.79
11. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 297.06
12. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63 (15 days/finished)
13. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87 (15 days/finished)
14. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 276.50

Seth Crowe, of the Charlie Taylor Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. He ran 42.23 miles for the day and now has 266.28 miles for the race.

Suzy Michelson Team
Place: 1st
Time: 14 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes
Averaged: 193.80 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA Champions

The Suzy Michelson Team (Shane Tucker, captain)

• Chris Clemens – 393.33
• Barry Reece – 309.54
• David Nichols – 293.63
• Alex Barrientos – 286.87
• Kimberly Atkins – 248.63
• Thomas Fowler – 230.10
• JR Reynolds – 203.67
• Shane Tucker – 181.93
• Leslie Studtmann – 168.60
• Violeta Heisler – 127.05
• Eryn Tyner – 114.81
• Kim Crowe – 108.41
• Anthony Ohrey – 99.35 (so, Anthony!)
• Jeff Lea – 83.32
• Trent Rosenbloom – 65.29

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Black Diamond
• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Getting Downes to It
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Kid Danger
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Suzy Michelson Team 1st to NYC
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ had two themes on Day 17. The first being the strong day the Jeffrey Price Team put down with 183.82 miles to bring them just a 100 miles from reaching New York City tomorrow. The other one being the massive day that Cathy Downes threw down for the Hope Shull Team with 62.00 monster miles in one big bite. It led her team to a second place finish on the day. The Charlie Taylor Team battled through some injuries and grinded for 144.80 miles.

Day 17 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Jeffrey Price Team – 183.82 miles (12.25 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 144.80 miles (9.65 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 152.53 miles (10.17 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,907.00 miles (193.80/day, 100.0% FINISHED)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,806.23  miles (165.07 mi/day, 96.5% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,633.44 miles (154.91 mi/day, 90.6% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 2,194.96 miles (129.12 mi/day, 75.5% completed)

Click HERE to view where the teams are on the Google Map

Let’s get into the stats, standings, and recaps from the road…

Jeffrey Price Team: Badwater vet Karla Kent drove this team hard today putting down 25.17 miles and was one of four from the team to put down 20+ miles. She was joined by Tom Orr with 21.36 miles, Alfa Severino (21.30), and Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb (20.20). Karl Studtmann also chipped in with a solid 18.11 miles.

The team finished with 183.82 miles, the most of any team on the day.

The Jeffs are just 100 miles away from celebrating a second place finish in New York City. The team is spending the night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Well, we’re living here in Allentown
And they’re closing all the factories down
Out in Bethlehem, they’re killing time
Filling out forms
Standing in line
Well, our fathers fought the Second World War
Spent their weekends on the Jersey Shore
Met our mothers at the USO
Asked them to dance
Danced with them slow
And we’re living here in Allentown

But the restlessness was handed down
And it’s getting very hard to stay

Well, we’re waiting here in Allentown

– Billy Joel

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 17 Miles: 183.82 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,806.23
Miles From NYC: -100.77

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 17)

1. Karla Kent – 25.17
2. Tom Orr – 21.36
3. Alfa Severino – 21.30
4. Heather McComb – 20.20
5. Karl Studtmann – 18.11

Charlie Taylor Team: The wear-and-tear was very visible on The Chucks today. However, they still had 100% participation. They still encouraged each other. They picked each other up. And they still pieced together 144.80 miles.

Elva Matamoros dodged mountain lions to record 18.48 miles, while Steve Acciarito dug deep to get 15.30 miles. Jen ‘Big Sexy’ Metcalf threw down a perfect 10.0.

The Queen of Pinson Mounds, Marj Mitchell, put down her second biggest mileage day of the race with 15.12 miles. Seth Crowe continued to be the rhythm of this team with 12.16 miles.

The Chucks believe they will get to NYC on Friday night.

The last mile they put down near the cut-off tonight crossed them from Virginia into West Virginia. Jeremy Reed and Jemal Swoboda herded the team into ‘Touch of Texas’ thinking it was a massage parlor with cowgirls. It turned out to be a cowboy bar with cowgirls that danced a lot more like they were from Houston than Dallas (if you know, you know). After Steve was oiled up from his rough day on the ashalt, the team was able to encourage Marj to ride the mechanical, bucking bull. Marj said as she walked up to get on, “I grew up in South Africa in the arms of lions and tigers in my bed. I don’t think this little American bull will do much.” If you haven’t by now, then you will likely see the video footage from a Chucks team member’s phone of exactly how that ride went down. Robin Robbins was vehement as he walked out that he was going to be running tomorrow in his ‘Astro-World’ cowboy hat that one of the dancers tossed his way as he was trying to finish his onion rings and strawberry malt.

I was took in Texas, I did not know her name
Lord, all these southern girls all seem the same
Down below the border in a town in Mexico
I got my job busting broncs in the rodeo

Roll me over and turn me around
Let me keep spinning ’til I hit the ground
Roll me over and let me go
Running free with the buffalo
Here I go

– Thin Lizzy

The legs might be tired, but team chemistry is at an all-time high.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 17 Miles: 144.80 (3rd)
Total Miles: 2,633.44
Miles From NYC: -273.56

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 17)

1. Joshua Holmes – 22.52
2. Elva Matamoros – 18.48
3. Steve Acciarito – 15.30
4. Marj Mitchell – 15.12
5. Seth Crowe – 12.16

Hope Shull Team:  It was the Cathy Downes’ show on Wednesday for The Hopes with her 62.00 miles…or as we Americans like to call it, a ‘Canadian 100.’ Perhaps it was a shout-out to team captain Marylou Corino, who recorded 15.00 of her own miles.

Kit Brazier was fantastic once again with 20.09 miles. Sherry Meador and Ben Herron also put up 10+ spots for the team.

The team is still in Tennessee, and being Mare’s favorite state they might just take a few more days, or a week,  mozing on through the Volunteer State.

Tennessee, Tennessee, there ain’t no place I’d rather be
Baby won’t you carry me back to Tennessee

Drink all day and rock all night
The law come to get you if you don’t walk right
Got a letter this morning, baby all it read
You better head back to Tennessee Jed

– Grateful Dead ‘Tennessee Jed’

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 17 Miles: 152.53 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,194.96
Miles From NYC: -712.04

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 17)

1. Cathy Downes – 62.00
2. Kit Brazier – 20.09
3. Marylou Corino – 15.00
4. Sherry Meador – 10.67
5. Ben Herron – 10.28

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – FINISHED – Champions
• Jeffrey Price Team – Tom Orr (21.36 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Joshua Holmes (22.52 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Cathy Downes (62.00 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Cathy Downes (HST) – 62.00
2. Karla Kent (JPT) – 25.17
3. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 22.52
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 21.36
5. Alfa Severino (JPT) – 21.30
6. Heather McComb (JPT) – 20.20
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 20.09
8. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 18.48
9. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 18.11
10. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 15.30

Top Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33 (15 days/finished)
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 358.44
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 356.44
4. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 342.91
5. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 319.42
6. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54 (15 days/finished)
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 300.99
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 295.70
9. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63 (15 days/finished)
10. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 292.36
11. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 287.16
12. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 286.93
13. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87 (15 days/finished)
14. Cathy Downes (HST) – 266.28

Three American Legends: Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Cathy Downes

Cathy Downes, of the Hope Shulls Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. She ran 62.00 miles for the day and now has 266.28 miles for the race.

Suzy Michelson Team
Place: 1st
Time: 14 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes
Averaged: 193.80 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA Champions

The Suzy Michelson Team (Shane Tucker, captain)

• Chris Clemens – 393.33
• Barry Reece – 309.54
• David Nichols – 293.63
• Alex Barrientos – 286.87
• Kimberly Atkins – 248.63
• Thomas Fowler – 230.10
• JR Reynolds – 203.67
• Shane Tucker – 181.93
• Leslie Studtmann – 168.60
• Violeta Heisler – 127.05
• Eryn Tyner – 114.81
• Kim Crowe – 108.41
• Anthony Ohrey – 99.35 (so, Anthony!)
• Jeff Lea – 83.32
• Trent Rosenbloom – 65.29

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Getting Downes to It
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Kid Danger
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Suzy Michelson Team 1st to NYC
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

The Suzy Michelson Team won Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ when Barry Reece, running the last leg for the team, stepped foot into Battery Park in New York City. His team was all smiles and cheers with the Statute of Liberty in the background behind the team.

The Suzys blazed the entire route from Santa Monica, California to New York City in 14 days, 21 hours, and 10 minutes.

Team captain Shane Tucker was the ‘Zen-Master’ keeping his high-fueled, mega-mile team of egos in check as they pushed each other hard every day of the race. They completed 160.4 miles today to finish the 2,907 mile journey.

Day 15 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 160.4 miles (10.69 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 177.35 miles (11.82 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 134.12 miles (8.94 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 88.93 miles (5.93 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,907.00 miles (193.80/day, 100.0% FINISHED)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,476.27  miles (165.08 mi/day, 85.2% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,331.10 miles (155.41 mi/day, 80.2% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 1,942.98 miles (132.43 mi/day, 66.8% completed)

Click HERE to view where the teams are on the Google MapLet’s get into the stats, standings, and recaps from the road…

Suzy Michelson Team: The Suzys are living it up in New York City after an amazing run. They got here days and even weeks before the pundits and experts predicted.

The team averaged 193.80 miles a day over the ~15 days. Their biggest day came two days ago when they ran 331.52 miles. Their lowest mileage day was on April 15th when they covered 160.2 miles. The Suzys ran over 200 miles three times.

The other captains sent over their congratulations to Shane Tucker, who went nearly Canadian, almost apologizing for whipping their butts so soundly. Tucker even got out his own beat-down stick putting down 33.16 miles himself on the final day to drive the stake into the hearts of the other teams.

All of the 15 team members made a big contribution to the team. Some were heavy hitters every day, and others, juggling life and jobs, did the miles they could, when they could. A total, joint team effort.

The Suzy Michelson Team (Shane Tucker, captain)

• Chris Clemens – 393.33
• Barry Reece – 309.54
• David Nichols – 293.63
• Alex Barrientos – 286.87
• Kimberly Atkins – 248.63
• Thomas Fowler – 230.10
• JR Reynolds – 203.67
• Shane Tucker – 181.93
• Leslie Studtmann – 168.60
• Violeta Heisler – 127.05
• Eryn Tyner – 114.81
• Kim Crowe – 108.41
• Anthony Ohrey – 99.35 (so, Anthony!)
• Jeff Lea – 83.32
• Trent Rosenbloom – 65.29

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 15 Miles: 160.4 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA Champions

Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 15)

1. Shane Tucker – 33.16
2. Chris Clemens – 31.10
3. Kimberly Atkins – 18.09
4. David Nichols – 15.11
5. JR Reynolds – 10.27

Jeffrey Price Team: Big day for this team in huge part to Karl ‘Doc Hollywood Drive’ Studtmann’s 61.34 mile gallop of a day. His second massive outburst of the race. It brought his total contribution to date for the team to 319.79 miles.

But it woulnd’t be a day in the life for this team without some 20+ mile power from Heather and Tom. Heather McComb racked up 20.31 miles, her 15th consecutive double-dime of the race. Tom Orr, who has discovered the fountain of youth, hit 20.71 miles for the day.

The Jeffs just crossed the Buchanan Swinging Bridge in Buchanan, Virginia. They are 430 miles from the finish and should arrive in NYC on Thursday.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 15 Miles: 177.35 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,476.27
Miles From NYC: -430.73

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 15)

1. Karl Studtmann – 61.34
2. Tom Orr – 20.71
3. Heather McComb – 20.32
4. Alfa Severino – 13.11
5. John Leighton – 11.52

Charlie Taylor Team: A down-dip day for the Chucks, but a day closer to a Top-4 finish. Big Jeremy Reed with 24.17 miles and Steve Acciarito with 23.65 miles carried the team for the day.

Elva Matamoros dug deep to chip in 16.64 miles. Tiffani Glass hit double digits for the eighth straight day.

The Chucks are in Abingdon, Virginia with 575 miles to go. It looks like they will probably arrive to the finish on Friday.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 15 Miles: 134.12 (3rd)
Total Miles: 2,331.10
Miles From NYC: -575.9

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 15)

1. Jeremy Reed – 24.17
2. Steve Acciarito – 23.65
3. Elva Matamoros – 16.64
4. Joshua Holmes – 13.10
5. Tiffani Glass – 10.83

Hope Shull Team:  The positive today for this team was Kit Brazier’s 20.56 mile day.

Other help came from Marylou Corino (15.3), Ben Herron (11.19), Sherry Meador (9.31), and Megan Chiu (7.02)

Based on today’s miles, The Hopes are on pace to get to NYC in eleven days (mid-May).

The team just passed the Benton-Decatur Sewer Plant, and Juleann Roberts is about to run across the Tennessee River into middle Tennessee.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 15 Miles: 88.93 (4th)
Total Miles: 1,942.98
Miles From NYC: -964.02

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 15)

1. Kit Brazier – 20.56
2. Marylou Corino – 15.3
3. Ben Herron – 11.19
4. Sherry Meador – 9.31
5. Megan Chiu – 7.02

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Shane Tucker (33.16 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Karl Studtmann (61.34 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Jeremy Reed (24.17 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Kit Brazier (20.56 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 61.34
2. Shane Tucker (SMT) – 33.16
3. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 31.10
4. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 24.17
5. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 23.65
6. Tom Orr (JPT) – 20.71
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 20.56
8. Heather McComb (JPT) – 20.32
9. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 18.09
10. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 16.64

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33
2. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 319.79
3. Heather McComb (JPT) – 317.69
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 314.73
5. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63
7. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87
8. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 283.10
9. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 264.85
10. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 258.04

Karl Studtmann is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. He racked up 61.34 miles for the day and now has 319.79 miles for the race.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Suzy Michelson Team 1st to NYC
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…