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Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA usually has a bit of a lull every Friday before big massive weekends from the teams, but today was the exception to that rule. Rev ‘FFWD’ Run had it’s second biggest day of the entire event with 248.82 miles, just five miles off it’s high of 253.18 on May 23rd.

The biggest bump on the day went to Mojo Rising with 163.68 miles. They had the third most miles on the day, a spot behind The Metcalvary’s 167.49.

The Grapes of Rath and Tuck n’ Stroll rounded out the top five teams on Day 12.

The biggest performance of the day, once again, went to Ed ‘the Jester’ Ettinghausen with 51.30 miles. It’s like he’s in a massive hurry to get his team back to his native California and himself, hopefully, to Death Valley in early July for his 10th consecutive Badwater 135.

The Top 5 Teams on Day 12

1. Rev Run – 248.82
2. The Metcalvary – 167.49
3. Mojo Rising – 163.68
4. Grapes of Rath – 145.38
5. Tuck n’ Stroll– 123.77

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 – 2,370.30 miles (248.82)
2. The Metcalvary – 1,788.73 miles (167.49)
3. Grapes of Rath – 1,616.61 (145.38)
4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,591.26 miles (123.77)
5. Mojo Rising – 1,576.60 miles (163.68) +2
6. Crowe Bars – 1,568.36 miles (118.37) -1
7. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,547.21 miles (116.32) -1
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,481.49 miles (114.50)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,398.62 miles (102.45)
10. Peers One – 1,281.11 miles (85.09)
11. The Beetroots – 1,272.50 miles (98.11)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,231.57 miles (93.26)

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

Wayne McComb is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the Day with 22.88 miles for Peers One. He led PO with the most miles on the day. Wayne has quietly been battling some health issues with his pleasant, kind, and relentless spirit for the past couple of years. But those that know Wayne know he’s going to bring it. He has really dug deep for Peers One, especially over the last week after their stud Thomas Fowler succumbed to an injured foot. Wayne has 153.53 miles for the race and really epitomizes what this event is all about.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 51.30
2. JR Reynolds (MR) – 33.09
3. Lisa Devona (REV) – 32.31
4. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 32.00
5. Emily Ryan (REV) – 31.49
6. Randy Broadway (MET) – 31.38
7. Amy Costa (BR) – 30.35
8. Elissa Higgins (MET) – 30.24
9. Audrey Davis (MR) – 30.09
10. Andy Glaze (MET) – 29.53

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 12: 248.82 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

Rev Run is FFWDing across the country at a speed that would make Chuck Yeager jealous. Ed Ettinghausen continued his nitro-laced streak with 51.30 miles. It’s his third consecutive day of 40+ miles and fourth time in the last seven days to do so. He has 134.90 miles over the last three days. But Ed, nor anyone else on Rev, is ever alone with mega-miles. His top lieutenants on the ‘Race Force’ were Lisa Devona with 32.31 miles and Emily Ryan. Today’s miles from Lisa made her the first runner in the race to reach 400 miles since we began. She did it in just 12 days. An average of 33.38 miles/per day. Emily had her biggest output of the race with 31.49 miles.

The team had eight runners record 20+ miles on day 12.

The team is currently in Winslow, Arizona.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen – 51.30 miles
2. Lisa Devona – 32.31 miles
3. Emily Ryan –  31.49 miles
4. David Pharr – 26.32 miles
5. Rich Gapasin – 26.21 miles
6. Sherry Meador – 23.56 miles
7. Jeremy Reed – 22.80 miles
8. Steve Snyder – 19.68 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 12: 167.49 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

After a sublime day yesterday, The Mets bounced back to the top of the race with a second place day of 167.49 miles. The Mets top three runners combined for 91.15 miles from Randy Broadway (31.38), Elissa Higgins (30.24), and Andy Glaze (29.53).

The team once again had contributions from A-Z.

The team is currently at the VW Slug Bug Ranch in Claude, Texas

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Randy Broadway – 31.38 miles
2. Elissa Higgins- 30.24 miles
3. Andrew Glaze – 29.53 miles
4. Jen Metcalf – 20.05 miles
5. Erik Pascual – 19.02 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 12: 145.38 Miles (4th) – 3rd overall

GOR padded it’s lead on TNS with a solid 145.38 mile day. They were led by Chris Clemens with 32.00 miles, along with Elva Matamoros (26.07) and Tom Orr (20.95). Team captain Scott Kufferath also got a big contribution from Rebecca Sunday’s 16.34 mile day.

The team is in at the Sugar Creek Casino in Hydro, Oklahoma.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 32.00 miles
2. Elva Matamoros – 26.07 miles
3. Tom Orr – 20.95 miles
4. Rebecca Sunday – 16.34 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 12: 123.77 Miles (5th) – 4th overall

Mick Jagger once said, “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” Ximena Kriete continued to rock n’ roll on day 12 with 26.24 miles giving her the second most miles in the race with 343.45. Donna Bullington, who has reached double-digits every day so far, landed 17.04 for the Tuck today. Henriette Blodgett was great again with 15.00 miles.

The team is currently at the Lake El Reno RV Park in El Reno, Oklahoma.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 26.24 miles
2. Donna Bullington – 17.04 miles
3. Henriett Blodgett – 15.00 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 12: 163.68 Miles (3rd) – 5th overall

“I am the lizard king. I can do anything.” Mojo returning, mojo rising, the lizard king starting to regenerate back to early race form. They jumped Alfa and the Bars up into 5th place overall.

Today they were led by JR Reynolds with a lumberjack haul of 33.09 miles. Audrey Davis nearly matched him with 30.09 miles. Lindsay Phenix was great once again with 23.71 miles, her 11th consecutive day of 20+ miles.

The team is at a Dairy Queen in Westgate, Oklahoma.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. JR Reynolds – 33.09 miles
2. Audrey Davis – 30.09 miles
3. Lindsay Phenix – 23.71 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 12: 118.37 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

Tanner Lee with 28.36 miles for the entire race coming into today, found his running shoes and phone this morning and ran 21.51 miles for team captain Seth Crowe. A big contribution from Tanner. The team was led once again by Steve Troxel with 23.09 miles. Amy Hazlewood went over 20 miles for the second time in the race.

Old Japanese Proverb: What comes before and after 35?   7.  A number that is considered lucky in western culture.

The team is at the Redneck Yacht Club just west of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 23.09 miles
2. Tanner Lee – 21.51 miles
3. Amy Hazlewood – 20.57 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 12: 116.32 Miles (7th) – 7th overall

The Omegas got a big day from Fiona McMillen with 21.50 miles. Alfa Severino and Ryan Malecha were top performers once again.

The team is currently in Pine Tree, Oklahoma

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Fiona McMillen – 21.50 miles
2. Alfa Severino – 16.39 miles
3. Ryan Malecha – 13.62 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 12: 114.50 Miles (8th) – 8th overall

Team captain Marylou Corino and Christy Brewer combined for just under 50 miles. Russ Metteer added 13.60. The team keeps rolling with the punches as a thunderstorm hit them late in the afternoon slowing them nearly to a crawl as they tried to take safety precautions to keep everyone safe.

The team is in Pharoah, Arkansas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 28.50 miles
2. Christy Brewer – 20.44 miles
3. Russ Metteer – 13.60 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 12: 102.45 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

When near Hennessey, Oklahoma and you are led by Rose Hennessey’s 18.80 miles on the day one starts to feel that there are no real coincidences, but that there just might be an architect with a greater plan that we are usually so micro-involved in, to see how it is truly unfolding.

Pass the plates.

The team is in Hennessey, Oklahoma.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Rose Hennessey – 18.80 miles
2. Lisa Van Wolde – 15.00 miles
3. Tiffani Glass – 13.20 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 12: 85.09 Miles (12th) – 10th overall

The good news on the day for Peers One is that Wayne McComb lifted them up and kept them from finishing in 13th place. Peers continues to grit and grind with a small-donut tire on the back-left wobbling the locomotion across the Ozarks.

The team is in Happy Bend, Arkansas.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Wayne McComb – 22.88 miles
2. Rich Peers – 14.37 miles
3. Karla Kent – 10.26 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 12: 98.11 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

Another great day from Amy Costa with 30.35 miles. Brenda Cross played Pippen to Amy’s Jordan with 20.42 strong miles of her own. Sue Stephens-Wright hit double-digits for the fourth time in the Race Across the USA.

The team is currently in Conway, Arkansas (hometown of the great Scottie Pippen).

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Amy Costa – 30.35 miles
2. Brenda Cross – 20.42 miles
3. Sue Stephens-Wright- 12.28 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 12: 93.26 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

The women are filling the leader-board for PR ICE. They were lead again by Francesca Muccini’s 24.23 miles. Francesca has been wonderful every day of the race. She had some solid help from team captain Melissa Price and Brittany Aussieker.

The team is in Little Rock, Arkansas. We remember the heroic Little Rock Nine and the major impact their bravery had in our nation’s history.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 24.23 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.01 miles
3. Brittany Aussieker – 13.51 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

 

The Beetroots went from worst to first on Day 3 of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA. The team flipped the table with a race leading 176.51 miles for Wednesday after an abysmal, last place total of 67.55 the day before. The big day helped them jump from 12th place to 9th overall.

The top 3 teams remain in tact, but the nine below them have been reshuffled. The overall race miles for the league increased for the third consecutive day.

The Top 5 Teams on Day 3

1. The Beetroots – 176.51
2. Rev Run – 175.53
3. The Metcalvary – 167.40
4. Mojo Rising – 164.08
5. Trip 2 My Lou – 137.42

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 – 557.19 miles (175.53)
2. Mojo Rising – 459.97 miles (164.08)
3. The Metcalvary – 440.24 miles (167.40)
4. Trip 2 My Lou – 388.98 miles (137.42) +2
5. Crowe Bars – 387.69 miles (121.96) -1
6. Grapes of Rath – 373.80 miles (135.05) +1
7. Kicking Glass – 368.41 miles (121.93) -2
8. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 351.77 miles (135.22) +1
9. The Beetroots – 346.01 miles (176.51) +3
10. Alfa’s Omegas – 332.30 miles (111.21) -2
11. Peers One – 318.10 miles (107.47)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 313.87 miles (112.89) -1

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

Marylou Corino is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the day with a smooth 40.00 miles for Trip 2 My Lou.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 40.00
2. Lisa Devona (REV) – 38.21
3. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 32.13
4. Thomas Fowler (ONE) – 32.12
5. JR Reynolds (MR) – 31.12
6. Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.12
7. Francesca Muccini (ELI) – 30.13
8. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 30.04
9. Carrie O’Bryan (BR) – 29.56
10. Lisa Van Wolde (KG) – 25.20

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 3: 175.53 Miles (2nd) – 1st overall

Another superb day from Rev Run and just a mile below The Beetroots explosion. Rev was able to pad it’s lead over all the other teams in the competition. They were led once again by the great Lisa Devona with 38.21 miles. Team Captain David Pharr (24.11 miles) and Ed ‘The Jester’ Ettinghausen (24.35) really solidified the Rev’s for a third consecutive day.

The team had dinner at the Dip Dog Stand (website) in Marion, Virginia where Captain Pharr was able to procure a discount of 75% off if they’d in return bread and fry their own corndogs, along with posing for a team photo with owners. The team was in good spirits after the fair-like food and stories from their successful day on the road. Pharr was vocal in the captain’s meeting telling the other teams to stop by Dip Dog as well and to tell owner Pam Hall he sent them. He also added to be sure to sign DD’s guest book.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 38.21 miles
2. Ed Ettinghausen – 24.35
3. David Pharr – 24.11

MOJO RISING- Day 3: 164.08 Miles (4th) – 2nd overall

After Kit Brazier’s 60% drop-off in production today compared to yesterday, Mojo held a team meeting to try to decide her fate on the team moving forward.

Seriously, she delivered once again with 24.49 miles and has 106.35 miles over the first three days of the race, more than any other runner.

Mojo was led today by a strong performance from JR Reynolds with 31.12 miles. Former college cross-country star Audrey Davis had her biggest day of the race with 24.82 miles.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. JR Reynolds – 31.12 miles
2. Audrey Davis – 24.82 miles
3. Kit Brazier – 24.49 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 3: 167.40 Miles (3rd) – 3rd overall

The Met’s biggest strength so far seems to be it’s consistency and daily contributions from everyone on the team. They were led once again by Andy Glaze with 23.32 miles. Downtown Randy Broadway must have been wearing his UNC baby blue shorts, under his running shorts, as he recorded a smooth 23.00 miles. Erik Pascual doubled his mileage from yesterday with 22.21 miles.

The Mets are currently in Fincastle, Virginia getting a night of sleep at the Bethel Ridge Assisted Living Center where team captain Jen Metcalf had a connection from her work back home in the same industry. A security guard at the center did catch Randy Marks ‘sneaking’ chocolate milk out of the cafeteria refrigerator around 2am. (Jen’s connection isn’t that good, Randy).

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andrew Glaze – 23.32 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 23.00 miles
3. Erik Pascual – 22.21 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 3: 137.42 Miles (5th) – 4th overall

The Lou’s were led by captain Marylou Corino 40.00 miles (~ 178 kilometers). She had everyone show up for work today, and it was huge as it moved the team all the way up to 4th place from 6th.

Mare had help from the 17-club consisting of Laura Eriks (17.36 miles) and Christy Brewer (17.12). Jeremy Kluttz just missed initiation with 16.01.

After Mare’s team never surfaced above last place in our initial voyage across the states, she’s not used to the phenomena of teams being in front and behind her…but that’s the novelty she is currently trying to adjust to. She’s almost like an owl with this current swiveling neck action she’s unlocked.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 40.00 miles
2. Laura Eriks – 17.36 miles
3. Christy Brewer – 17.12 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 3: 121.96 Miles (8th) – 5th overall

The Crowe Bars dropped from 4th to 5th place after recording the 8th most miles on the day. They had a couple mates not run, and that fact with the midsection of this race being tighter than Billy Blank’s abs it made the difference.

Steve Troxel, whom captain Seth Crowe winds up and the start of the day and let’s wander down the highway, knocked out another 31+ mile day. Crowe added 20.76 miles and was joined by South African native Marj Mitchell with 20.19 miles.

CB is on Lou’s heels. Matthew McConaughey’s younger brother has pissed over objects further away than Lou’s team van currently sits from the CB’s.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 31.12 miles
2. Seth Crowe – 20.76 miles
3. Marj Mitchell – 20.19 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 3: 135.05 Miles (7th) – 6th overall

GOR lives by the four absolutes in life: Death, Taxes, Chris Clemens, and Tom Orr. Clemens did Clemens things with 30.04 miles. Orr made it look easy, as he has so many days over the past month with 21.26 miles. Lisamarie Griffin rounded out GOR’s top 3 with 19.04.

The Grapes are stationed at the Augusta Woods Manufactured Home Park. Now, I am just the balladeer, but how many people had Staunton, Virginia down in their pool for the most likely place in America for a trailer park to be so modernly and sensitively named a manufactured home park? It does make it a lot more difficult to call someone, “manufactured home park trash!”

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 30.04 miles
2. Tom Orr – 21.26 miles
3. Lisamarie Griffin- 19.04 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 3: 121.93 Miles (9th) – 7th overall

Yesterday would have been Malcolm X’s 95th birthday, but it was today that KG captain Tiffani Glass told David Pharr, “Enjoy your lead while it lasts because soon Chick-fil A chicken biscuits are going to be coming home to roost.”

Glass and Lisa Van Wolde combined for 50 miles, but the team as a whole had a down day as the miles simply weren’t there as a collective unit. Joan Lamayo-Buse added 15.07 miles.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 25.20 miles
2. Tiffani Glass – 24.83 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 15.07 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 3: 135.22 Miles (6th) – 8th overall

TNS was once again Dyna-Kriete as Ximena Kriete ran 32.13 miles (87.29 over the last 3 days). Rend Fosdal-Griffin added 18.33 and Donna Bullington was solid with 18.04 miles.

The team is currently at Funky’s Skate Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They moved up a spot in the overall standings.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ximena Kriete – 32.13 miles
2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 18.33 miles
3. Donna Bullington – 18.04 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 3: 176.51 Miles (1st) – 9th overall

The story of the day for sure belonged to The Beetroots as they bounced back from a horrific Day 2 to finish 1st place in miles for Day 3. They finished the day wit 176.51 miles. A total of 110 miles over yesterday’s output. They improved three spots in the overall standings.

Today they had several huge performances. The largest coming from Carrie O’Bryan with 29.56 miles. Badwater vet Amy Costa added 25.01 miles. Stewart ‘Lone Star’ Crouch added 25.00 as well.

Team captain Lance McDermott went over 20, too. Whatever he told his team after yesterday, he should bottle up and sell on QVC or TBN.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Carrie O’Bryan – 29.56 miles
2. Amy Costa – 25.01 miles
3. Stewart Crouch – 25.00 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 3: 111.21 Miles (11th) – 10th overall

The Alfa’s were a bit off today but still got 20.13 miles from captain Alfa Severino. Kelly Paul added 15.46 and Ryan Malecha donated a half marathon to the cause.

The team is currently in New Market, Virginia.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 20.13 miles
2. Kelly Paul – 15.46 miles
3. Ryan Malecha – 13.11 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 3: 107.47 Miles (12th) – 11th overall

PO was more boy than box today, but Thomas Fowler still showed up, Danzig blasting, as he ran 32.12 miles. It’s the third consecutive day of 30+ miles for Thomas.

Team captain Rich Peers accumulated 16.30 miles. Diane ‘Song of the South’ Taylor clocked in with 12.07 miles. Wayne McComb made his presence known with 11.57 miles.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Thomas Fowler – 32.12 miles
2. Rich Peers – 16.30 miles
3. Diane Taylor – 12.07 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 3: 112.89 Miles (10th) – 12th overall

The Virginia heat and P.R. Ice didn’t get along today. Francesca Muccini led the team with 30.13 miles. Melissa Price (15.00) and Ed Barnette (12.54) made solid contributions as well. The team fell to 12th place, but the race standings are very fluid and will be changing day-to-day.

The team is currently in Woodstock, Virginia.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 30.13 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.00 miles
3. Ed Barnette – 12.54 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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‘ went boom, boom, shake the room on Day 13 with the Suzy Michelson Team exploding for 331.52 miles. This was fueled by major outbursts from Texan Alex Barrientos with 69.06 miles, Tennessean Thomas Fowler with 50.01 miles, and Kentuckian David Nichols with 41.20 miles.  The Suzys won the day, by far, by over a 100 miles, but there were other standout performances from the other teams as well that we will get to in a moment.

The Jeffrey Price Team rebounded after a rough week with 228.68 miles to finish second for the day. The Hope Shull Team had their very best day of the entire race with 205.43 miles and finished in third today. The Charlie Taylor Team went over 200 miles, with 201.00, but were at the rear of the chow line today.

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

Day 13 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 331.52 miles (22.10 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 228.68 miles (15.25 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 201.00 miles (13.40 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 205.43 miles (13.70 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,582.75 miles (198.67/day, 88.9% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,136.29  miles (164.33 mi/day, 73.5% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,010.96 miles (154.69 mi/day, 69.2% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 1,723.58 miles (132.58 mi/day, 59.3% completed)

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

Suzy Michelson Team: Today, Anthony Ohrey did zero miles.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 13 Miles: 331.52 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,582.75

Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 13)

1. Alex Barrientos – 69.06
2. Thomas Fowler – 50.01
3. David Nichols – 41.20
4. Chris Clemens – 32.95
5. JR Reynolds – 30.21

Jeffrey Price Team: The Weekend Warriors is an apt name for the Jeffs. They always put down a lot of miles on the weekend. Mama Bear Melissa Price inspired her team today putting down a marathon of miles (26.18). While the team still got their usual 20’s from Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb (20.60) and Tom Orr (20.44), the team got a massive boost today from Sofie Romero with a big 34.00 mile day and Alicja G. Miles with 25.15 miles.

The team was able to pad their lead over the third place team by 27 miles today, gaining back some ground they lost earlier in the week.

The Jeffs are currently in Crab Orchard, Tennessee. Tomorrow, they aim to make it to Johnson City near the Virginia border.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 13 Miles: 228.68 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,136.29
Miles Back: -446.46

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 13)

1. Sofie Romero – 34.00
2. Melissa Price – 26.18
3. Alicja G. Miles – 25.15
4. Heather McComb – 20.60
5. Tom Orr – 20.44

Charlie Taylor Team: The Chucks finished last for the day, but still roamed for over 200 miles. They would have been lost in the kiddie pool without arm floaties today though if it were not for 35.42 miles from Elva Matamoros and 26.29 miles from, the Queen of Pinson Mounds, Marj Mitchell.

The team continued to rely on Steve Acciarito’s hot streak (20.75), and got one of Aimee Shilling’s biggest days of the race with 17.12 miles. Renee Holcomb dug deep to contribute 10.01 miles.

The Chucks have stopped at Jill Williams’ house for a BBQ and to hang out with her family Her daughter Lily volunteered to do the next leg for the team. The Chucks are about 10 miles shy of downtown Nashville and restarting in the morning.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 13 Miles: 201.00 (4th)
Total Miles: 2,010.13
Miles Back: -571.79

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 13)

1. Elva Matamoros – 35.43
2. Marj Mitchell – 26.39
3. Steve Acciarito – 20.75
4. Aimee Shilling – 17.12
5. Joshua Holmes – 15.21

Hope Shull Team:  The best day of the race for the Hopes, and they deserved it. They’ve battled the entire race chugging-a-long up the mountain, but never giving up. They had five team members go over 20 miles today which was the reason for their big output.

They were led by Lori Robinson with 26.25 miles. Captain ‘Lou added 25.00 miles and her tag-team partner Kit Brazier nearly matched her with 24.92. Sub-18 hour 100-miler Cathy Downes finished the afternoon with 22.02 miles and Downtown Randy Broadway held the gas handle a millisecond too long and ended the day with 20.01 miles.

The team is just crossed the White River (which was not white) and is now in Biscoe, Arkansas. All eyes are on Memphis, Tennessee tomorrow.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 13 Miles: 205.43 (3rd)
Total Miles: 1,723.58
Miles Back: -859.17

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 13)

1. Lori Robinson – 26.25
2. Marylou Corino – 25.00
3. Kit Brazier – 24.92
4. Cathy Downes – 22.02
5. Randy Broadway – 20.01

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Alex Barrientos (69.03 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Sofie Romero (34.00 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Elva Matamoros (35.43 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Lori Robinson (26.25 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 69.03
2. Thomas Fowler (SMT) – 50.01
3. David Nichols (SMT) – 41.20
4. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 35.43
5. Sofie Romero (JPT) – 34.00
6. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 32.95
7. JR Reynolds (SMT) – 30.21
8. Barry Reece (SMT) – 27.06
9. Marj Mitchell (CTT) – 26.39
10. Lori Robinson (HST) – 26.25
11. Melissa Price (JPT) – 26.18

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 334.98
2. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 278.68
3. David Nichols (SMT) – 278.52
4. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 272.44
5. Heather McComb (JPT) – 272.33
6. Tom Orr (JPT) – 269.65
7. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 255.40
8. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 252.80
9. Kit Brazier (HST) – 236.68
10. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 225.62

Alex Barrientos, with his 69.06 miles for the Suzy Michelson Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. The biggest single-day mark in the race so far.

The Suzys: Truly a remarkable day. The performances from Alex, Thomas, David, along with their thoroughbred Chris Clemens going for 32.95 miles. Barry Reece chipped in 27.06 as well. They had 10 members contribute 13 miles or more…which is astonishing.

They are looking to hopefully wrap this up on Monday. The team is currently in Woodstock, Virginia which is close to Washington, DC.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• 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‘ continued across three states on Thursday. Our race leaders, the Suzy Michelson Team, blazed an amazing mid-week total of 201.62 miles that took them a third of the way across the Volunteer State. It might be the final blow that the competition might not be able to come back from. Second place for the day went to the Charlie Taylor Team with 144.06 miles after a slow start to the day. They were followed closely by the Jeffrey Price Team with 141.24 miles. The Hope Shull Team put down 129.00 miles as they had a solid day.

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

Day 11 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 201.62 miles (13.44 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 141.24 miles (9.42 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 144.06 miles (9.60 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 129.00 miles (8.60 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,071.22 miles (188.29/day, 71.3% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 1,767.07  miles (160.64 mi/day, 60.8% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 1,649.72 miles (149.97 mi/day, 56.8% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 1,379.34 miles (125.39 mi/day, 47.5% completed)

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

Suzy Michelson Team: Another blazing day for the Suzy Team with their second highest daily miles for the race. They did it on a day when the two teams behind them had sub-par days as well. They were led by Dresden, TN legend JR Reynolds who pieced together several runs for 34.05 miles. JR has been strong throughout this race just months after knee surgery. He has 139.61 total miles for the race. The Sultans of Swat brought a lot of asphalt kickers to join JR today that included Alex Barrientos, with a big 33.38 miles, along with Barry Reece (27.55), Chris Clemens (26.39), and David Nichols (22.83).

The most heroic performance of the day, for the Suzys, came from Kimberly Atkins who had to go to the ER. She passed a kidney stone into her bladder. She then went home and did 8 miles to help the team out. This team is full of crazed addicts.

This team is less than 840 miles from the finish in New York City. They went over 2,000 miles today and the race is theirs to lose. Earlier today they passed Lebanon, Tennessee, where their own Jeff Lea calls home.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 11 Miles: 201.62 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,071.22
Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 11)

1. JR Reynolds – 34.05
2. Alex Barrientos – 33.38
3. Barry Reece – 27.55
4. Chris Clemens – 26.39
5. David Nichols – 22.83

Jeffrey Price Team: One of the secrets to the success of the JPT is that they know they are starting the day with an automatic 40-45 miles from Heather McComb and Tom Orr. Neither disappointed today as Heather, true to her nickname ‘Double-Dime,’ put down 20.52 miles and Tom added a cool 20.70.

A rising star on the team this week is California native Alfa Severino who contributed 17.40 miles. Karl Studtmann had 16.68 miles and John Leighton added 11.15 miles.

The team finished in 3rd again for the day by just a couple of miles. They are poised to have a big weekend. It might be too late to catch The Suzys, but I expect another strong charge at them this weekend.

The Jeffs are currently at the Madison Light Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, Arkansas.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 11 Miles: 141.24 (3rd)
Total Miles: 1,767.07
Miles Back: -304.15
Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 11)

1. Tom Orr – 20.70
2. Heather McComb – 20.52
3. Alfa Severino – 17.40
4. Karl Studtmann – 16.68
5. John Leighton – 11.15

Charlie Taylor Team: A late day surge got the Chucks over the 100-mile mark for the day and near their daily average. Today they had 144.06 total team miles. This team is gritty and grinds out what they can every day, often going out for one more run when they think they have nothing left.

Today, they were led by Steve Acciarito with 24.35 miles. Steve has had a huge week. Elva Matamoros added 18.55 miles and has 144.73 miles for the race. Seth Crowe, in between filling prescriptions, pieced together 16.29 miles. Tiffani Glass followed yesterday’s 25-miles with 14.22 today.

The team finished second for the day, a handful of miles ahead of the Jeffs. They have made up some ground on the Jeffs this week. Can they continue to make a push for 2nd place? We will have a better picture of the odds of that reality after the weekend.

The Chucks are in Conway, Arkansas, the birthplace of NBA legend Scottie Pippen. They hope to make it to Memphis tomorrow if all goes well.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 11 Miles: 144.06 (2nd)
Total Miles: 1,649.72
Miles Back: -421.50

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 11)

1. Steve Acciarito – 24.35
2. Elva Matamoros – 18.55
3. Seth Crowe – 16.29
4. Joshua Holmes – 16.0
5. Tiffani Glass – 14.22

Hope Shull Team: Team Captain Marylou Corino got her team over their daily average today with a solid 129.00 miles. They were led by Kit Brazier’s 22.41 miles. It’s Kit’s 6th performance of 20 miles or more in 11 days. Randy Broadway showed up for work with 18.02 miles. Marylou added 15.2 miles.

Jimmy Girten was a beast today for the team with 16.34 miles. His highest output of the event and in many months. It’s good to see Jimmy G running well.

The Hopes are literally stuck in Shawnee, Oklahoma after a round-robin buffet at Cracker Barrel, WhataBurger, McAllister’s Deli, and Chick-fil-A.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 11 Miles: 129.00 (4th)
Total Miles: 1,379.34
Miles Back: -691.88

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 11)

1. Kit Brazier – 22.41
2. Randy Broadway – 18.02
3. Jimmy Girten – 16.34
4. Marylou Corino – 15.2
5. Cathy Downes – 8.40

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – JR Reynolds (34.05 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Tom Orr (20.70 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Steve Acciarito (24.35 mi)
• Hope Shull Team – Kit Brazier (22.41 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. JR Reynolds (SMT) – 34.05
2. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 33.38
3. Barry Reece (SMT) – 27.55
4. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 26.39
5. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 24.35
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 22.83
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 22.41
8. Tom Orr (JPT) – 20.70
9. Heather McComb (JPT) – 20.52
10. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 18.55

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 275.61
2. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 233.56
3. Heather McComb (JPT) – 229.52
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 223.13
5. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 222.89
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 216.56
7. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 206.49
8. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 199.82
9. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 197.82
10. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 195.80

J.R. Reynolds, with his 34.04 miles for the Suzy Michelson Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• 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‘ has moved into it’s seventh day. No one on any of these teams rested though, even after yesterday’s record setting day by all four teams.

The weekend was won by the Jeffrey Price Team. For the second day in a row they made up ground on the first place Suzy Michelson Team. The Jeffs compiled 461.61 miles over the two days with 190.95 coming today after their race high of 270.66 miles on Saturday. With this strong push they’ve gained 24 miles on The Suzys.

The Suzy’s still hold a comfortable overall lead of 150.65 miles. However, after smashing the first five days with the most daily miles every day, they’ve been beaten the last two days, and today two teams finished with more miles than they did. The resurgent Hope Shull Team tallied 178.74 miles today just edging the Suzys. The Suzys ended up with 175.03.

The Charlie Taylor Team had what they thought was a strong day, with 157.03, until they heard what the other three teams recorded for the day. They had the fourth most miles for the day, but they remain a strong hold of third place over the fourth place team.

Day 7 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 175.03 miles (11.67 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 190.95 miles (12.73 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 157.03 miles (10.47 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 178.74 miles (11.92 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 1,332.13 miles (192.85/day, 45.8% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 1,181.48  miles (165.09 mi/day, 40.6% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 1,012.67 miles (142.61 mi/day, 34.8% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 914.33 miles (122.6 mi/day, 31.5% completed)

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

The four teams currently are split into three states. The Suzy Michelson Team, currently in 1st place, is already in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Jeffrey Price Team is in Shamrock, Texas and getting very close to the ‘Sooner State.’ Our third and fourth place teams, the Charlie Taylor Team and the Hope Shull Team, are still in New Mexico with the Chucks practically nestled up on the barbed wire of the Texas border.

Suzy Michelson Team: Any true criticism of this team would be nitpicking. They dominated this week with 1,332.13 miles over seven days. They have a 150 mile lead, and they have heavy hitters that would make the 1932 New York Yankees envious.

Today they had the third most miles with 175.03 but were just 15 miles off the top team of the day. They were led once again by the ‘Tullahoma Tornado’ Chris Clemens with 24.1 miles. He’s had a remarkable 172.86 miles since the start of the race a week ago, the most of any runner on any team. His main support today came from JR Reynolds with 20.41 miles, his third 20 mile day of the week.

Other strong efforts for the race leaders today came from Barry Reece (17.01 mi), Leslie Studtmann (15.25), and Kimberly Atkins (15.14).

Violeta Heisler, who has been burning the candle at both ends while working herself back into shape from an injury, rocked out with 29.09 miles for the weekend. So many stories like Violeta’s have uplifted and inspired so many people this week.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 7 Miles: 175.03 (3rd)
Total Miles: 1,332.13
Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 7)

1. Chris Clemens – 24.1
2. JR Reynolds – 20.41
3. Barry Reece – 17.01
4. Leslie Studtmann – 15.25
5. Kimberly Atkins – 15.14

Jeffrey Price Team: The Jeffs shoot 20-mile bombs out of a cannon day in and day out. Heather McComb finished her week of 20+’s with 21.04 miles. She had an astounding 148.08 miles this week. She has set the early tone, day in and day out. Tom ‘Stairway’ Orr took a step down today, but he still knocked out 20.37 miles. He finished the week with 141.7 miles, the biggest mileage week of his life. Heather and Tom have provided a consistent base every day that the team built on this weekend that led this team to the most miles of the weekend.

Karl Studtmann had a cool 20.53 miles after his 57.2 megatron bomb yesterday that reset the narrative of the race between the Jeffs and Suzys. Alfa Severino also contributed 20.01 miles.

Team captain Melissa Price finished the week with 15.01 miles topping off with the week with 102.96 miles. A epic week from this entire team, top to bottom. Can they keep it up and catch the leaders? Week two will tell a lot.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 7 Miles: 190.95 (1st)
Total Miles: 1,181.48
Miles Back: -150.65
Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 7)

1. Heather McComb – 21.04
2. Karl Studtmann – 20.53
3. Tom Orr – 20.37
4. Alfa Severino – 20.01
5. Alicja Miles – 16.30

Charlie Taylor Team: Today the CTT team got a major performance from Elva Matamoros with 32.02 miles. Those big miles gave her 90.53 miles for the week. Her miles were a major boost to the Chucks today after many members of this team were sore and hobbled today. The team also got help from Seth Crowe  with 29.25 miles. Seth’s 131.1 miles easily made him the team’s MVP of the Week. Team captain Joshua Holmes rounded out his week with 21.7 miles.

The Chucks once again had everyone contribute and finished the week a perfect 105 for 105.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 7 Miles: 157.03 (4th)
Total Miles: 1,012.67
Miles Back: -319.46
Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 7)

1. Elva Matamoros – 32.02
2. Seth Crowe – 29.25
3. Joshua Holmes – 21.70
4. Steve Acciarito – 13.13
5. Aimee Shilling – 12.04

Hope Shull Team: Ultra veteran Ben Herron led a multi-faceted attack today for Hope’s team. He rolled off 32.42 miles, by far his most miles of the race to this point. He was joined by team captain Marylou Corino who nailed 25.0 miles, her third 25+ mile performance of the week. More help came from Cathy Downes with 20.16 miles which gave her an impressive 51.51 miles for the weekend. Arizona native Lori Robinson was also superb today with 20.22 miles making a strong two day contribution of 38.36 miles. Sherry Meador’s 15.08 miles topped off a nice weekend for her, and Jimmy Girten ran 10.07 miles today. His longest run since the inception of the iPhone.

The Hopes had 380.06 miles over the two day weekend. They have a lot of momentum going into the new week as they try to chase down the Charlie Taylor Team that is in front of them.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 7 Miles: 178.74 (2nd)
Total Miles: 914.33
Miles Back: -417.8
Top 5 HST Runners (Day 7)

1. Ben Herron – 32.42
2. Marylou Corino – 25.00
3. Lori Robinson – 20.22
4. Cathy Downes – 20.16
5. Sherry Meador – 15.08

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Chris Clemens (24.10 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Heather McComb (21.04 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Elva Matamoros (32.02 mi)
• Hope Shull Team – Ben Herron (32.42 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Ben Herron (HST) – 32.42
2. Elva Matamoros – (CTT) – 32.02
3. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 29.25
4. Marylou Corino (HST) – 25.00
5. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 24.1
6. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 21.7
7. Heather McComb (JPT) – 21.04
8. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 20.53
9. JR Reynolds (SMT) – 20.41
10. Tom Orr (JPT) – 20.37

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 172.86
2. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 153.87
3. Heather McComb (JPT) – 148.08
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 141.70
5. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 140.40
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 131.15
7. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 131.10
8. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 125.60
9. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 120.78
10. Thomas Fowler (SMT) – 120.02

Ben Herron (HST) is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day with his 32.42 miles.

Honorable Mention: Elva Matamoros (CTT) with 32.02 miles.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• 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‘ has brought together strangers, friends, frenemies, and down-right enemies that are on four diverse teams working hard together, and for each other, to try to advance their team across the country towards the finish line in New York City.

Today was a workman/woman day on the road that was a bit boring from a spectator’s viewpoint looking at the race in a one day prism. But this race isn’t a one day event, and several performances today concluded amazing 5-Day workweek totals.

Suzy Michelson Team: The Suzy’s don’t have bad days. They have days where they inhale and other days when they exhale. Today was an inhale day for the team that included their usual impressive output from it’s very deep roster. They dipped slightly from yesterday’s record output but still easily had more miles than any other team. They finished the day with 164.93 miles. They had contributions from everyone on Day 5 and were led by Barry Reece (23.15 mi), Chris Clemens (20.73), JR Reynolds (20.06), and Kimberly Atkins (20.0). Other notable performances came from Thomas Fowler (16.01) and Alex Barrientos (13.11).

The Suzy’s put even more distance between them and the rest of the field. They are 2/3rd’s of the way through New Mexico which is amazing considering two of the four teams are still back in Arizona. They called in their miles for the day from Santa Rosa, New Mexico (population 2,848).

The Suzy’s (applying proper social distancing procedures) met with the Santa Rosa High School lawn mower racing club, one of the very first in the USA. They traded racing stories while eating pizza and drinking some awful electrolyte mix Captain Tucker has been making the team drink every night.

Our lawyers say we aren’t at liberty to discuss the special ointment Tucker has his team applying liberally to their legs every night and before they run the next day.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 5 Miles: 164.93
Total Miles: 894.71
Top 3 SMT Runners (Entire Race)

1. Chris Clemens – 112.24
2. Barry Reece – 103.35
3. Thomas Fowler – 86.27

Jeffrey Price Team: It was the fourth consecutive day output dropped for the JP’s, but they still were able to put distance on the two teams behind them. The three most developing story-lines with this team are as follows. One, Heather ‘Double Dime’ McComb shows up and knocks out 20’s daily, every day. Friday was no different as she uncorked a 21.03 mile performance. It knocked her over the century mark for the workweek. Secondly, team captain Melissa Price has been running miles at such an escalating rate that the national debt is envious. She had her strongest day of the race with 16.47 miles (and has a total of 62.06 for the race). Jeffrey is for sure shining down on Melissa and how she is inspiring her entire team.

“And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last
When all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll
And she’s buying a stairway to Heaven”

And lastly, Tom ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Orr did it yet again on Friday. Increasing his daily miles for the fifth consecutive day. He put down 22.21 miles on Friday, ending with 98.12 miles for the week. His progression this week is as follows: 16.09, 18.39, 20.29, 21.14, and 22.21.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Place: 2nd
Day 5 Miles: 126.9
Total Miles: 719.87
Miles Back: -174.84
Top 3 JPT Runners (Entire Race)

1. Heather McComb – 106.4
2. Tom Orr – 98.12
3. Karl Studtmann – 76.14

Tom Orr is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day.

Charlie Taylor Team: This gang woke up fresh, dressed, like a million bucks, threw on white socks, with their all blue chucks, stepped out the RV with no other team in sight. So, Steve Acciarito took their first asphalt bite, while the rest of the team dilly and dallied, and Ms. Marj met this exotic tea dealer, Sally, in the ally, while Greta Reed continued the team’s rally that started back in Cali.

The Chucks all showed up again, finishing the week a perfect 75 for 75 with team participation for the first 5 days of the race.

While their miles were slow to accumulate in the AM, a late day, hot baton passed back and forth that led to a respectful 110.04 miles for the day. They were led by Joshua Holmes (20.20 mi), Jeremy Reed (19.13 mi), and Elva Matamoros (16.03 mi). The Chucks are currently straddling the Arizona-New Mexico border and beyond socially distanced from the 2nd and 4th place teams.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Place: 3rd
Day 5 Miles: 110.04
Total Miles: 640.0
Miles Back: -254.71
Top 3 CTT Runners (Entire Race)

1. Seth Crowe – 80.83
2. Joshua Holmes – 78.69
3. Jeremy Reed – 78.13

Hope Shull Team: The snooze crew, after two strong days, relapsed into Napageddon with just 52.07 miles for Day 5. They were led by team captain, Marylou Corino, with 13.1 miles. Sherry Meador followed Lou with 11.11 miles. Five runners didn’t lace up today for the HST. Load management was listed as the reason in the captain’s report. We are expecting a big weekend from this team, though. They are the most rested and well fed team in the race.

The Hopes were last seen at the Love’s Travel Stop in Joseph City, Arizona where Juleann Roberts was sipping a slushie and Houston Wolf was seen bagging four Tornados.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Place: 4th
Day 5 Miles: 52.07
Total Miles: 534.27
Miles Back: -338.64
Calories Consumed: 783,193
Top 3 HST Runners (Entire Race)

1. Marylou Corino – 90.6
2. Kit Brazier – 85.48
3. Randy Broadway – 60.5

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

Day 5 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 164.93 miles (11.0 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 126.9 miles (8.46 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 110.04 miles (7.34 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 73.87 miles (3.47 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings (thru Day 5)

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 894.71 miles (180.95/day, 30.8% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 719.87  miles (143.97 mi/day, 24.8% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 640.00 miles (128.00 mi/day, 22.0% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 556.07 miles (111.21 mi/day, 18.4% completed)

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Barry Reece (23.15 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Tom Orr (22.21 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Joshua Holmes (20.20 mi)
• Hope Shull Team – Marylou Corino (13.10 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Barry Reece (SMT) – 23.15
2. Tom Orr (JPT) – 22.21
3. Heather McComb (JPT) – 21.03
4. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 20.73
5. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 20.20
6. JR Reynolds (SMT) – 20.06
7. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 20.00
8. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 19.13
9. Melissa Price (JPT) – 16.47
10. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 16.03

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 112.24
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 106.4
3. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 103.35
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 98.12
5. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 90.6
6. Thomas Fowler  (SMT) – 86.27
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 85.48
8. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 85.1
9. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 82.78
10. David Nichols (SMT) – 81.08

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• 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…

Day 4 of the Run It Fast ‘Race Across the USA‘ is in the books, and we are running out of adjectives to describe these endorphin crazed road warriors.  The four teams combined for a total of 605.93 miles on Thursday, the most of any of the four days of the race. Many thought coming into today that these teams, with tired legs and life on the road setting in, would have fewer miles today. That just simply wasn’t the case. More on that below.

The front of the race to this point has been dominated by the Suzy Michelson Team and today they showed out like a 21-year old woman on Tik Tok. It would be unfair to call them a broken record, because they are knocking out hit, after hit, after hit every day on the road. The Suzy’s just missed a 200-mile day coming in at 195.77 miles. This is the most single day miles, by a team, so far in the race. The team was fueled today by…everyone.

The Suzy’s were led by David ‘5’ Nichols ‘and a penny’ today who romped to 26.32 miles (and a relaxing dip in the pool). The 20-somethings didn’t stop there as motivational speaker Chris Clemens put down 25.19 miles before retiring for the night in a van down by the river. Other 20’s from the SMT were put down by Eryn Tyner (20.03) and JR Reynolds (20.11).

The Suzy’s galloped into New Mexico and are stationed currently in the town of Grants. They have completed 25.1% of the race with 729.78 miles. They sit comfortably ahead of the field with a 136-mile lead.

David Nichols is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performance of the Day.

The other three teams were very comparable today in the amount of miles they put down.

The Hope Shull Team, building on yesterday’s strong push, had another strong day with 129.48 miles. They have now put down strong back-to-back days that has lifted team morale. They simply refuse to roll over with the rest of the roadkill on the route. Today they were lead by Captain Marylou. She followed up yesterday’s 30-piece with 25 more miles today. She has turned it up the past two days. Again, she was joined by Kit Brazier for big miles today. Kit laid down 21.6 miles and has 79.49 miles over the last four days. Ben Herron, Cathy Downes, and Randy Broadway each went over double digit miles, as well.

HST is currently at 482.2 miles. They currently are at a Wal-Mart in Flagstaff, Arizona looking for muscle rub for Kufferath, peach pies, and sweet tea (3 teammates used the electric wheelchairs – no names were given).

The Jeffrey Price Team continues to be solid and strong. They are such a fierce and strong group just like their namesake was to so many. They lost some ground to The Suzys today, but they are in a good spot where they will be able to take advantage of any misfortune that might occur on the road ahead of them. Aaron Braunstein, left for dead on the injured list back in California, had a Lazarus awakening today coming back for 3 miles. He hobbled out of the van, Willis Reed style, then hobbled back up in the RV. ‘Mr. Climbing the Stairway to Heaven’ Tom Orr did it once again today with a remarkable 21.14 miles. His daily mile progression from the start has been 16.09, 18.39, 20.29, and 21.14 today (75.79 total). Alfa Severino stepped it up a notch with 19.07 miles for JPT.

But the MVP of the race so far for JPT has been Heather ‘Double Dime’ McComb. She knocked out her fourth consecutive day of 20+ miles with 20.13 today giving her a team leading 85.37 miles. That total is also the second most by an individual in the entire race.

JPT is currently at 592.97 miles and in 2nd place overall. On the tracking map it looks like they are in the middle of a Petrified Forest National Park in New Mexico. Many of their legs are likely feeling the same.

The Charlie Taylor Team (which we are petitioning to change to the Charlie Taylor Band) did their thing today. They increased their output over yesterday by 25 miles clipping off 137.06 miles before check-in tonight. Every single runner on the team contributed for the fourth day in a row (60-60).

They were led by Seth Crowe (22.06 mi), Tiffani Glass (20.01mi), and Joshua Holmes (18.29 mi). Crowe has been the high scorer for the team so far with 70.43 miles over the four days. Tiffani, stated that she wanted to get 10 today, but that she felt so good, with the warm sun at her back, that she just kept on running for a total of 20 miles. Jen Metcalf and Jeremy Reed also reached into double figures once again.

Steve Acciarito is currently listed on the injury report with pain on the top of his foot. He is listed as day-to-day.

CTT has completed 18.2% of the race with 529.96 miles. They sit in third place, a handful of miles just west of Winslow, Arizona.

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

Day 4 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 195.77 miles (13.05mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 143.62 miles (9.57mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 137.06 miles (9.14mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 129.48 miles (8.63mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings (thru Day 4)

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 729.78 miles (182.45/day, 25.1% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 592.97  miles (148.24 mi/day, 20.4% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 529.96 miles (132.49 mi/day, 18.2% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 482.20 miles (120.55 mi/day, 16.6% completed)

 

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – David Nichols (26.32 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Tom Orr (21.14 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Seth Crowe (22.06 mi)
• Hope Shull Team – Marylou Corino (25.00 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. David Nichols (SMT) – 26.32
2. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 25.19
3. Marylou Corino (HST) – 25.00
4. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 22.06
5. Kit Brazier (HST) – 21.6
6. Tom Orr (JPT) – 21.14
7. Heather McComb (JPT) – 20.13
8. JR Reynolds (SMT) – 20.11
9. Eryn Tyner (SMT) – 20.03
10. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 20.01

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 91.51
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 85.37
3. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 80.2
4. Kit Brazier (HST) – 79.49
5. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 77.5
6. Tom Orr (JPT) – 75.91
7. David Nichols (SMT) – 74.65
8. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 70.96
9. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 70.43
10. Thomas Fowler  (SMT) – 70.26

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• 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…