Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA had it’s second team finish when The Metcalvary reached the Santa Monica Pier early this afternoon. The Mets, led by captain Jen Metcalf, finished a distance second to Rev Run but blitzed the rest of the competition finishing the race in 18 days, 14 hours, 30 minutes.
An example of their consistency and strength is that the team never won a single day but was consistently in the daily top 3 that parlayed into their second place finish.
The team was led by every runner on the team and had 100% participation over the 19 days.
Mileage wise they were led over the 19 days by Andy Glaze’s 479.13 miles and Randy Broadway’s 420.02 miles.
THE METCALVARY – Day 19: 88.3 Miles (FINISHED) – 2nd overall
Congrats to The Metcalvary on it’s 2nd place finish.
The team is on the beach in Santa Monica, California.
MET’s Top Performers of the Day
- Andy Glaze – 36.53 miles
- Randy Broadway- 10.77 miles
- Randy Marks – 10.14 miles
The Metcalvary’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
- Andy Glaze – 479.13 miles (25.22)
- Randy Broadway – 420.02 miles (22.11)
- Jen Metcalf – 376.42 miles (19.81)
- Elissa Higgins – 350.68 miles (18.46)
- Erik Pascual – 325.05 miles (17.11)
- Heather McComb – 258.93 miles (13.63)
- Kelly Tipple – 250.00 miles (13.16)
- Randy Marks – 193.04 miles (10.16)
- Lauren Glaze – 119.89 miles (6.31)
- Taylor Dupler – 102.94 miles (5.42)
- Brooke King – 45.00 miles (2.37)
100% Full Daily Contributions Entire Race
Top Teams on Day 19
- Alfa’s Omegas – 216.10
- Tuck n’ Stroll– 138.12
- Mojo Rising – 131.83
- The Beetroots – 128.74
- Grapes of Rath – 122.24
- Kicking Glass – 120.80
- Crowe Bars – 119.31
- Eli’s PR Ice – 105.83
- The Metcalvary – 88.30 – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
- Trip 2 My Lou – 84.16
- Peers One – 67.78
Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)
- Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
- The Metcalvary – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
- Alfa’s Omegas – 2,808.37 miles (216.10)
- Crowe Bars – 2,619.68 miles (119.31)
- Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,615.45 miles (138.12)
- Grapes of Rath – 2,509.01 (122.24)
- Mojo Rising – 2,467.48 miles (131.83)
- Kicking Glass – 2,207.52 miles (120.80) +1
- Trip 2 My Lou – 2,179.68 miles (84.16) -1
- The Beetroots – 2,092.13 miles (128.74)
- Peers One – 1,993.72 miles (67.78)
- Eli’s PR Ice – 1,923.64 miles (105.83)
New York City to Santa Monica Pier Distance: 2,907.00 Miles
Amy Hazlewood is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 35.11 miles for the Crowe Bars. (left in photo, along with Tiffani Glass (KG), Leslie Studtmann (BR), and Melissa Price (ELI)).
Top 10 Miles of the Day
- Marylou Corino (LOU) – 37.50
- Andy Glaze (MET) – 36.53
- Amy Hazlewood (CB) – 35.11
- Alfa Severino (AO) – 34.45
- Leslie Studtmann (BR) – 32.62
- Tiffani Glass (KG) – 32.62
- Melissa Price (ELI) – 32.34
- Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.00
- Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 28.01
- Fiona McMillen (AO) – 27.45
The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps
- REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
- THE METCALVARY – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 19: 216.10 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall
The Omegas were in last place on Day 1 and have been first overall the last four days. They remain the hottest team in the race and with just 98.63 miles to the Santa Monica Pier they will be finishing tomorrow with an impressive third place finish overall.
Team captain Alfa Severino has led this team in spirit and by her legs every single day. She had the most miles for the team again with 34.45 miles. She had help from Fiona McMillen (27.45 mi), Kelly Paul (24.00 mi), and every single teammate contributed today from top to bottom.
The team is currently in Victorville, California.
AO’s Top Performers of the Day
- Alfa Severino – 34.45 miles
- Fiona McMillen – 27.45 miles
- Kelly Paul – 24.00 miles
CROWE BARS – Day 19: 119.31 Miles (7th) – 4th overall
Amy Hazlewood’s heroic day of 35.11 miles really saved The Bars on Friday. It was the most miles Amy has run in one day. Without her gallant effort The Bars would have fared much worse than 7th. They are still making it interesting as TNS gained 19 miles on them and are just 4.23 miles behind them for 4th place. Steve Troxel was great with 31.00 miles and Tanner Lee went for bust with 21.08 miles.
The team is currently in Catfish Paradise, Arizona. (AZ/CA border)
CB’s Top of the Day
- Amy Hazlewood – 35.11 miles
- Steve Troxel – 31.00 miles
- Tanner Lee – 21.08 miles
TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 19: 138.12 Miles (2nd) – 5th overall
TNS has been working hard chasing that 4th spot the Crowe Bars currently hold and they are less than 5 miles from grabbing it. Team captain Shane Tucker led the team today with his country roads marathon. He got the help he’s come to rely on from Ximena Kriete with 23.18 miles. Rene Fosdal-Griffin had 17.78 miles. Tuck is starting to smell the ocean air.
The team is currently in Powell, Arizona.
TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.
- Shane Tucker – 26.26 miles
- Ximena Kriete – 23.18 miles
- Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.78 miles
GRAPES OF RATH – Day 19: 122.24 Miles (5th) – 6th overall
Another solid day from The Grapes. Big days again from Chris Clemens, Elva Matamoros, and Lisamarie Griffin. All three have put down massive miles for team captain Scott Kufferath throughout the event.
The team is in currently in Seligman, Arizona.
GOR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Chris Clemens – 26.20 miles
- Elva Matamoros – 24.57 miles
- Lisamarie Griffin – 23.69 miles
MOJO RISING- Day 19: 131.83 Miles (3rd) – 7th overall
Mojo is never too high, never too low, and always consistent. They were third on the day with another big day from Lindsay Phenix’s 28.01 miles to lead the team. JR Reynolds buffed out 19.20 miles. Mark Atkins added a half and Donna Burns climbed up and down for 8.80 miles.
The team is currently in Ash Fork, Arizona.
MR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Lindsay Phenix – 28.01 miles
- Joshua Holmes – 20.77 miles
- J.R. Reynolds- 19.20 miles
KICKING GLASS – Day 19: 120.80 Miles (6th) – 8th overall
A great day for Kicking Glass with a massive day from Rose Hennessey with 20.43 miles, her biggest day of the cross-country journey. She now has 167.06 miles for the race. Team captain Tiffani Glass led the team with 32.62 miles. It’s her third 50k over the last seven days. Yvette Campos added 17.14 miles.
The team is in Thoreau, New Mexico.
KG’s Top Performers of the Day
- Tiffani Glass – 32.62 miles
- Rose Hennessey- 20.43 miles
- Yvette Campos – 17.14 miles
TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 19: 84.16 Miles (10th) – 9th overall
The Trips would be lost the past ten days without team captain Marylou Corino’s constant big puddle of miles. Today she ran 37.50 miles to lead the entire race. Laura Eriks was the only other Lou to reach double figures with 16.04 miles.
The team is currently in San Rafael, New Mexico.
LOU’S Top Performers of the Day
- Marylou Corino – 37.50 miles
- Laura Eriks – 16.04 miles
- Christy Brewer – 9.30 miles
THE BEETROOTS – Day 19: 128.74 Miles (4th) – 10th overall
Another great day from the women of The Roots. They were led by Leslie Studtmann’s 32.62 miles. She was boosted by a double-barrel of 20’s from Kendra Schoffstall and Amy Costa.
Michael Racine also added 14.21 miles.
The team is currently in Tijeras, New Mexico.
BR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Leslie Studtmann – 32.62 miles
- Kendra Schoffstall – 20.53 miles
- Amy Costa – 20.13 miles
PEERS ONE- Day 19: 67.78 Miles (11th) – 11th overall
The team is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
PR’s Top Performers of the Day
- Rich Peers – 13.13 miles
- Wayne McComb – 13.10 miles
- Steve Durbin – 12.37 miles
ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 19: 105.83 Miles (9th) – 12th overall
Team captain Melissa Price put her team on her back today with 32.34 miles which helped them to a 9th place finish on the day. Sharon Carver stepped up to contribute 15.00 miles. Francesca Muccini covered 15.66 for PR Ice.
The team is in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
ELI’S Top Performers of the Day
- Melissa Price – 32.34 miles
- Francesca Muccini – 15.66 miles
- Sharon Carver – 15.00 miles
Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles
Rev Run’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
- Lisa Devona – 500.78 miles (35.77)
- Ed Ettinghausen – 426.62 miles (30.47)
- David Pharr – 329.28 miles (23.52)
- Emily Ryan – 307.73 miles (21.98)
- Karl Studtmann – 266.80 miles (19.06)
- Steve Snyder – 265.83 miles (18.99)
- Sherry Meador – 237.99 miles (17.00)
- Reich Gapasin – 227.40 miles (16.24)
- Jeremy Reed – 225.44 miles (16.10)
- Jeff Lea – 86.94 miles (6.21)
- Renee Holcomb – 83.51 miles (5.97)
Daily Updates and Standing Archive
- 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
