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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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Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – All Hell Breaks Loose

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA exploded for so many runners and so many teams on Day 13. The race had it’s most total miles of any day with 2,265.75 miles. Rev Run nearly broke 300 miles with 292.46. Six total teams broke 200 miles for the day including Eli’s PR Ice, our last place team in the race. So many amazing numbers and runners mentioned below in this recap.

There is a very good chance our first place team, Rev Run, will finish tomorrow and be dipping it’s toes into the Pacific Ocean before sunset.

The Top 12 Teams on Day 13

  1. Rev Run – 292.46
  2. Crowe Bars – 241.46
  3. The Metcalvary – 236.27
  4. Alfa’s Omegas – 235.61
  5. Tuck n’ Stroll– 208.37
  6. Eli’s PR Ice – 202.68
  7. The Beetroots – 165.39
  8. Peers One – 159.99
  9. Grapes of Rath – 151.68
  10. Kicking Glass – 136.33
  11. Mojo Rising – 132.65
  12. Trip 2 My Lou – 102.86

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 – 2,662.76 miles (292.46)
  2. The Metcalvary – 2,025.00 miles (236.27)
  3. Crowe Bars – 1,809.11 miles (241.46) +3
  4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,799.63 miles (208.37)
  5. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,782.82 miles (235.61) +2
  6. Grapes of Rath – 1,768.29 (151.68) -3
  7. Mojo Rising – 1,709.25 miles (132.65) -2
  8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,584.35 miles (102.86)
  9. Kicking Glass – 1,534.95 miles (136.33)
  10. Peers One – 1,441.10 miles (159.99)
  11. The Beetroots – 1,437.89 miles (165.39)
  12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,434.25 miles (202.68)

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

Randy Marks  is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 26.47 miles for The Metcalvary.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

  1. Lisa Devona (REV) – 50.15
  2. Cathy Downes (CB) – 47.41
  3. Alfa Severino (AO) – 42.00
  4. David Pharr (REV) – 40.42
  5. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 40.29
  6. Andy Glaze (MET) – 40.13
  7. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 39.74
  8. Rene Fosdal-Griffin (TNS) – 39.28
  9. Erik Pascual (LOU) – 37.56
  10. Melissa Price (ELI) – 36.49

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 13: 292.46 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

How does a team of 11 knock on the door of 300? Well, the answer is below from 1 to 11. On a team of Ace’s the biggest one today was Rene Holcomb with 26.20 miles. Rene, who has inspired many on both treks across the country, had her biggest mileage day of either race. She was magnificent, as was every single member on this team today, and throughout the entire race.

Rev crossed the California border and is currently in the Mojave Desert on I-40.

There is a good chance they finish this thing by sunset tomorrow on the Santa Monica Pier. Only 244.24 miles to go!!

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Lisa Devona – 50.15 miles
  2. David Pharr – 40.42 miles
  3. Ed Ettinghausen – 36.00 miles
  4. Steve Snyder – 26.48 miles
  5. Rene Holcomb – 26.20 miles
  6. Emily Ryan –  25.58 miles
  7. Karl Studtmann – 21.80 miles
  8. Jeremy Reed – 20.36 miles
  9. Sherry Meador – 17.64 miles
  10. Reich Gapasin – 17.37 miles
  11. Jeff Lea – 10.46 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 13: 236.27 Miles (3rd) – 2nd overall

An amazing performance from The Mets today getting 20+ miles from seven different runners. A strong supporting cast helped the Randy-Andy-Randy Show choreographed by Jen Metcalf to an amazing 236.27 miles. A huge bounce-back from yesterday’s stinker.

The team is currently in Dahlia, New Mexico.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Andrew Glaze – 40.13 miles
  2. Erik Pascual – 37.56 miles
  3. Jen Metcalf – 31.02 miles
  4. Randy Marks – 26.47 miles
  5. Kelly Tipple – 26.43 miles
  6. Randy Broadway – 25.59 miles
  7. Heather McComb – 21.31 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 13: 241.46 Miles (2nd) – 3rd overall

Cathy Downes had the hot hand again for the Crowes with 47.41 miles. But the real story of the day was the massive output from Jimmy Girten with 26.30 miles and Tanner Lee’s 25.48. Consistent as can be, Steve Troxel and Marj Mitchell combined for 65.89 miles.

The team is currently in Amarillo, Texas.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Cathy Downes – 47.41 miles
  2. Steve Troxel – 33.21 miles
  3. Marj Mitchell- 32.68 miles
  4. Amy Hazlewood – 26.62 miles
  5. Jimmy Girten – 26.30 miles
  6. Tanner Lee – 25.48 miles
  7. Seth Crowe – 20.41 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 13: 208.37 Miles (5th) – 4th overall

Ximena Kriete ran for 40.29 miles on the day and is closing in on 400 for the race. She had great help again from Rene Fosdal-Griffin with 39.28 miles. Team captain Shane Tucker led by example with 34.24. A really strong 208.37 miles for Tuck n’ Stroll on Day 13.

The team is currently Amarillo, Texas.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

  1. Ximena Kriete – 40.29 miles
  2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 39.28 miles
  3. Shane Tucker – 34.24 miles
  4. Henriett Blodgett – 26.20 miles
  5. Jd Barnette – 22.58 miles
  6. Donna Bullington – 22.06 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 13: 235.61 Miles (4th) – 5th overall

Usually you can almost set your clock by team captain Alfa Severino’s 20 mile days, but she doubled that on Saturday with 42.00 miles. Ryan Malecha, who has been wonderful every day since we started, had 33.05 miles. Rob Kelly doubled his previous high mileage day with 30.01 miles providing a big boost to The Omegas.

The team is currently in Groom, Texas.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Alfa Severino – 42.00 miles
  2. Ryan Malecha – 33.05 miles
  3. Rob Kelly – 30.01 miles
  4. Eric McMillen – 21.55 miles
  5. Fiona McMillen – 20.60 miles
  6. Allison Barcelona – 20.11 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 13: 151.68 Miles (9th) – 6th overall

The Grapes fell back in the standings with all the high mileage outbursts from so many teams on the day, but Lisamarie Griffin was wonderful for GOR with just under 40 miles.

The team is in currently in Bushlick, Texas.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Lisamarie Griffin – 39.74 miles
  2. Chris Clemens – 24.45 miles
  3. Tom Orr – 20.14 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 13: 132.65 Miles (11th) – 7th overall

The team dipped after a great day yesterday. They were led by Lindsay Phenix with 23.87. Mark Atkins had his biggest contribution so far with 18.38 miles. Kit ‘Grandmother of 19’ Brazier ran for 18.14 miles.

The team is near the Texas border in Texola, Oklahoma.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Lindsay Phenix – 23.87 miles
  2. Mark Atkins- 18.38 miles
  3. Kit Brazier – 18.14 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 13: 102.86 Miles (12th) – 8th overall

A rough couple of days for Trip 2 My Lou with just 102.86 miles on a day teams really put down big miles. They were led again by Marylou Corino. Her two biggest contributors on the day were Laura Eriks (22.09) and Christy Brewer (19.71).

The team is in El Reno, Oklahoma.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

  1. Marylou Corino – 27.75 miles
  2. Laura Eriks – 22.09 miles
  3. Christy Brewer – 19.71 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 13: 136.33 Miles (10th) – 9th overall

Big matching 50K days for team captain Tiffani Glass and Aaron Debord. The Glass finished 10th on the day and continue to make up ground on Trip 2 My Lou.

The team is in Dale, Oklahoma.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Aaron Debord – 31.10 miles
  2. Tiffani Glass – 31.10 miles
  3. Yvette Campos – 23.36 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 13: 159.99 Miles (8th) – 10th overall

This team has more lives than certain politicians. They were led today by Stacy Saunders with 28.00 miles. Team captain Rich Peers had a big day as well with 27.80. And back from the abyss, Thomas Fowler covered 20.70 miles. Peers finished 8th on the day. This team has so much heart.

The team is in Checotah, Oklahoma.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Stacy Saunders – 28.00 miles
  2. Rich Peers – 27.80 miles
  3. Thomas Fowler – 20.70 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 13: 165.39 Miles (7th) – 11th overall

Truly the Yo-Yo team!!! Today, The Roots had three massive performances. They were led by Leslie Studtmann’s 36.44 miles. Carrie O’Bryan ran 32.54, along with Glenn Richardson’s 31.10 miles.

The team is currently in Shady Grove, Oklahoma.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

  1. Leslie Studtmann – 36.44 miles
  2. Carrie O’Bryan – 32.54 miles
  3. Glenn Richardson- 31.10 miles
  4. Amy Costa – 20.44 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 13: 202.68 Miles (6th) – 12th overall

Wild weekends are the best in this race. It’s then when your last place overall team can surprise the entire race with over 200 miles and a 6th place finish for the day. Eli hit 202.68 miles today after failing to crack 100 miles the last four days. They were led by near matching performances from team captain Melissa Price (36.49) and Francesca Muccini (36.48). Abbi Auger was huge for them as well with 34.11 miles.

The team is in Warner, Oklahoma.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

  1. Melissa Price – 36.49 miles
  2. Francesca Muccini – 36.48 miles
  3. Abbi Auger – 34.11 miles
  4. Ed Barnette – 22.26 miles

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