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Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA saw another team finish on Day 24 when Kicking Glass reached the Santa Monica Pier in 23 Days, 16 Hours, 46 Minutes.

Kicking Glass finished 8th overall.

They were led by team captain Tiffani Glass who covered 450.70 miles in leading her team by example. KG had two other runners crack over 400 big miles with Lisa Van Wolde at 438.81 miles and Yvette Campos with 408.00 miles.

The team was solid throughout and got stronger as the event unfolded. Captain Glass got great output from everyone on the team, in what was for sure one of the more balanced and driven teams we had take part.

8) Kicking Glass- 23 Days, 16 Hours, 46 Minutes – Captain, Tiffani Glass
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Tiffani Glass – 450.70 miles (18.78)
2. Lisa Van Wolde – 438.81 miles (18.28)
3. Yvette Campos – 408.00 miles (17.00)
4. Barry Reece – 297.72 miles (12.41)
5. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 270.13 miles (11.26)
6. Aaron Debord – 246.08 miles (10.25)
7. Rose Hennessey – 235.29 miles (9.80)
8. Brendon Chiu – 179.89 miles (7.50)
9. Megan Maiser – 141.08 miles (5.88)
10. Stacy King – 131.56 miles (5.48)
11. Justin Chiu – 123.68 miles (5.15)

KICKING GLASS- Day 24: 119.04 Miles (FINISHED) – 8th overall

Impressive days from team captain Tiffani Glass, Yvette Campos, and Rose Hennessey helped Kicking Glass reach the finish today.

The team is finished on the Santa Monica Pier after 2,907.00 miles.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tiffani Glass – 38.09 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 26.34 miles
3. Rose Hennessey – 17.37 miles

Top Teams on Day 24

1. The Beetroots – 149.94
2. Trip 2 My Lou – 144.63
3. Kicking Glass – 119.04 (FINISHED)
4. Eli’s PR Ice – 118.13
5. Peers One – 94.23

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 – 2,907.00 – FINISHED – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes
7. Mojo Rising – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 22 Days, 10 Hours, 28 Minutes
8. Kicking Glass – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 23 Days, 16 Hours, 46 Minutes
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,830.71 miles (144.63)
10. The Beetroots – 2,763.86 miles (149.94)
11. Peers One – 2,465.03 miles (94.23)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 2,461.83 miles (118.13)

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

Yvette Campos is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 26.34 miles for Kicking Glass.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Laura Eriks (LOU) – 43.33
2. Tiffani Glass (KG) – 38.09
3. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 30.00
4. Yvette Campos (KG) – 26.34
5. Francesca Muccini (ELI) – 23.49
6. Amy Costa (BR) – 22.04
7. Brenda Cross (BR) – 20.47
8. Sue Stephens-Wright (BR) – 20.37
9. Steve Durbin (ONE) – 20.34
10. Lance McDermott (BR) – 20.24

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
6. GRAPES OF RATH – FINISHED – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes
7. MOJO RISING – FINISHED – 22 Days, 10 Hours, 28 Minutes
8. KICKING GLASS – FINISHED – 23 Days, 16 Hours, 46 Minutes

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 24: 144.63 Miles (2nd) – 9th overall

A big day from Trip 2 My Lou putting them in a prime spot to finish it’s race tomorrow needing just 76.29 miles. They are in that great spot  because of big days from Laura Eriks with 43.33 miles and team captain Marylou Corino’s 30.00 miles. They also had 15.00 miles from Jeremy Kluttz.

The team is currently in Scotland, California.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Laura Eriks – 43.33 miles
2. Marylou Corino – 30.00 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz – 15.00 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 24: 149.94 Miles (1st) – 10th overall

Another monster day from The Roots as they try to track down Trip 2 My Lou. The Roots had the most miles on the day with 149.94. They were led by the power trio-women of Amy Costa (22.04), Brenda Cross (20.47), and Sue Stephens-Wright (20.37). With another repeat of today’s miles they will reach the Santa Monica Pier tomorrow night. They likely will finish tomorrow but will they go all out to try to catch The Trips before they can make it to the finish will be a developing story line.

The team is currently in Minneola, California.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Amy Costa – 22.04 miles
2. Brenda Cross – 20.47 miles
3. Sue Stephens-Wright – 20.37 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 34: 94.23 Miles (5th) – 11th overall

Who ever knew you could feel such heat from ICE? Peers had a solid day almost cracking 100 miles, but Eli’s PR Ice made up almost 24 miles and are now just 3.2 miles behind Peers. ONE was led today by Steve Durbin with 20.34 miles. The great Karla Kent added 20.11 more miles to the cause and captain Rich Peers ran 15.52 miles.

The team is in Williams, Arizona.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Durbin – 20.34 miles
2. Karla Kent – 20.11 miles
3. Rich Peers – 15.52 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 24: 118.13 Miles (4th) – 12th overall

Another great day from PR Ice has then just a 5K away from moving out of the cellar and into 11th place. Francesca Muccini led the team with 23.49 miles. Veronique Bourbeau added 15.29 miles along with Ed Barnette’s 14.34. Will they leapfrog Peers tomorrow?

The team is in Williams, Arizona.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 23.49 miles
2. Veronique Bourbeau – 15.29 miles
3. Ed Barnette – 14.34 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

1) Rev Run’s – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes – Captain, David Pharr
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 – Captain, Jen Metcalf
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 – Captain, Alfa Severino
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)

4) Crowe Bars – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes – Captain, Seth Crowe
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)

5) Tuck n’ Stroll – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes – Captain, Shane Tucker
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)

6) Grapes of Rath – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes – Captain, Scott Kufferath
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Chris Clemens – 617.51 miles (28.07)
2. Lisamarie Griffin – 571.34 miles (25.97)
3. Elva Matamoros – 451.37 miles (20.52)
4. Tom Orr – 356.96 miles (16.23)
5. Kimberly Atkins – 281.13 miles (12.78)
6. Scott Devona – 180.92 miles (8.22)
7. Trent Rosenbloom – 139.92 miles (6.36)
8. Rebecca Sunday – 128.70 miles (5.85)
9. Greta Reed – 104.90 miles (4.77)
10. Yoka Christopher – 54.13 miles (2.46)
11. Jolea Stone – 32.22 miles (1.46)

7) Mojo Rising – 22 Days, 10 Hours, 28 Minutes – Captain, Joshua Holmes
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Lindsay Phenix – 570.80 miles (24.82)
2. Audrey Davis – 368.22 miles (16.01)
3. JR Reynolds – 354.13 miles (15.40)
4. Joshua Holmes – 347.28 miles (15.10)
5. Kit Brazier – 343.22 miles (14.92)
6. Kevin Lashley – 243.57 miles (10.59)
7. Mark Atkins – 184.27 miles (8.01)
8. Donna Burns – 180.74 miles (7.86)
9. Kelli Brown – 160.04 miles (6.96)
10. Anthony Ohrey – 150.30 miles (6.53)
11. Jill Williams – 70.02 miles (3.04)

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 24: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Dancing On Glass
• Day 23: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mojo Breaks On Through
• Day 22: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – California Raisins
• 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 is ten days in the bag now. Our top team, Rev Run, won the day once again, but the team of the day is Kicking Glass with 141.37 miles. We have a couple of teams on the bottom side of our standings battling injuries. They are going to have to bond together, enjoy the journey, and encourage each other over the remaining states.

The Top 5 Teams on Day 10

1. Rev Run – 178.75
2. Kicking Glass – 141.37
3. The Metcalvary – 138.82
4. Grapes of Rath – 131.20
5. Trip 2 My Lou – 122.68

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 1,927.78 miles (178.75)
2. The Metcalvary – 1,499.36 miles (138.82)
3. Grapes of Rath – 1,343.37 (131.20)
4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,306.79 miles (112.76)
5. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,297.77 miles (118.94) +1
6. Mojo Rising – 1,289.39 miles (109.68) -1
7. Crowe Bars – 1,288.31 miles (110.95)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,281.21 miles (122.68)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,181.15 miles (141.37)
10. Peers One – 1,084.09 miles (57.88)
11. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,046.39 miles (92.54) +1
12. The Beetroots – 1,038.68 miles (69.76) -1

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

Ed Ettinghausen is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the day with 41.60 miles for the Rev Run.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 41.60
2. Lisa Devona (REV) – 31.93
3. Laura Eriks (LOU) – 28.09
4. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 27.20
5. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 26.18
6. Lisa Van Wolde (KG) – 25.12
7. Steve Troxel (CB) – 24.33
8. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 23.52
9. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 23.02
10. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 22.22

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 10: 178.75 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

The Jester, Ed Ettinghausen, had a big 40+ mile day that helped Rev Run keep up with it’s high octane reputation. Lisa Devona was wonderful once again going for 31.93 miles. Karl Studtmann added a 20 piece as well.

The team is less than 1,000 miles from the finish and currently near Amarillo, Texas. They should be there by morning.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen – 41.60 miles
2. Lisa Devona – 31.93 miles
3. Karl Studtmann –  20.09 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 10: 138.82 Miles (3rd) – 2nd overall

The Mets were third on the day still putting miles on the teams closest to them. Erik Pascual was money with 21.36 miles. He was joined by Randy and Andy who combined for nearly 42 miles. Big, bad Randy Marks hit double figures early in the day with 10.50 miles.

The team is in Ozark, Arkansas.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Erik Pascual – 21.36 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 21.08 miles
3. Andrew Glaze – 20.80 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 10: 131.20 Miles (4th) – 3rd overall

GOR was led by Lisamarie Griffin who never really took a chill day after her big 67.08 mile day just 96 hours ago. She has combined for over 50 miles the last two days. Rebecca Sunday stepped up with 12.56 miles. Elva Matamoros continued her great race with 19.60 miles on the day.

The team is in Clarksville, Arkansas.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin – 26.18 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 23.02 miles
3. Elva Matamoros – 19.60 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 10: 112.76 Miles (7th) – 4th overall

Ximena Kriete has been the MVP for The Tucks so far leading the team in miles eight of the first ten days. She did so once again on Wednesday with 22.22 miles. Donna Bullington added 15.00 miles. Rene Fosdal-Griffin had nearly twenty miles after his epic 66.10 mile performance just four days ago.

The team is in London, Arkansas.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 22.22 miles
2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 19.44 miles
3. Donna Bullington – 15.00 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 10: 118.94 Miles (6th) – 5th overall

The Alfa’s rise in the standings is no fluke. Everyone showed up for work again today for a solid 6th place finish. It was enough to move the team up a spot in the overall standings. They were led once again by team captain Alfa Severino. Her top helpers on the day were Ryan Malecha (15.30) and Kelly Paul (13.21).

The team is in Pottsville, Arkansas.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 20.05 miles
2. Ryan Malecha – 15.30 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 13.21 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 10: 109.68 Miles (9th) – 6th overall

The team is getting contributions from everyone, but the big-mileage power punch just hasn’t been there the last few days. Lindsay Phenix was solid increasing her mileage once again with 23.52 miles. Mojo is in 6th overall but just 53 miles behind third place. Still a lot of days left in the race to make up that distance.

The team is in Happy Bend, Arkansas.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 23.52 miles
2. Joshua Holmes – 18.10 miles
3. Audrey Davis – 11.02 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 10: 110.95 Miles (8th) – 7th overall

The Bars are in that similar funk Mojo seems to be in. They are getting bigger contributions, but not getting them from everyone the last few days. Steve Troxel led CB again with 24.22 miles. Marj ‘The Queen of Pinson Mounds’ Mitchell had 17.11 miles. Amy Hazlewood once again put down big miles going double-dime for the day.

The team is in Happy Bend, Arkansas.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 24.33 miles
2. Amy Hazlewood – 20.32 miles
3. Marj Mitchell – 17.11 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 10: 122.68 Miles (5th) – 8th overall

The Lou’s Laura Eriks had a big day with 28.09 miles to help out team captain Marylou Corino who was splendid once again with 27.20 miles. She now has 285.28 miles for the race. Mare also got help from the reliable Jeremy Kluttz with 18.02 miles.

The team is in Blackwell, Arkansas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Laura Eriks – 28.09 miles
2. Marylou Corino – 27.20 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz- 18.02 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 10: 141.37 Miles (2nd) – 9th overall

What a wonderful day for The Glass. They were 2nd place on the day beating everyone but Rev Run. It came from strong performances by Lisa Van Wolde (25.12 miles), Tiffani Glass (20.24), and Joan Lamayo-Buse (14.52). The Chiu brothers, Brendan and Justin, combined for 22.67 miles which really helped KG knock on Reverend’s door.

The team is in Biscoe, Arkansas.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 25.12 miles
2. Tiffani Glass – 20.24 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 14.52 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 10: 57.88 Miles (12th) – 10th overall

Team morale is down for  P-1 with the race ending injury to it’s big miler Thomas Fowler. Captain Rich Peers continues to lead by example, but he might need to dig deep for a Knute Rockne speech to amp up the rest of the team to help make up Fowler’s missing miles. Steve Durbin got in 8.18 on the day, and Diane Taylor landed on 6.49 miles.

The team is in Germantown, Tennessee.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Rich Peers – 16.93 miles
2. Steve Durbin – 8.18 miles
3. Diane Taylor- 6.49 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 10: 92.54 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

A good day for the Ice Squad finishing 10th on the day. They were led by Francesca Muccini’s 20.12 miles. Melissa Price was perfect with her 15-spot again and John Leighton added 10.73 miles.

The team is in Mason, Tennessee.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 20.12 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.08 miles
3. John Leighton – 10.73 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 10: 69.76 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

The Beetroots get a race report today. The good news is Brenda Cross (22.01), Lance McDermott (20.13), and Leslie Studtmann (13.10) contributed wonderfully for The Roots today. The bad news is those three made up 55.24 of the team’s 69.76 miles. As in the other eight members of the team contributed 14.52 miles total. Is this the same team that had 145.86 miles this past Sunday?

The team is in Brownsville, Tennessee being chased by a swarm of killer hornet bees.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Brenda Cross – 22.01 miles
2. Lance McDermott – 20.13 miles
3. Leslie Studtmann- 13.10 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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 was dominated on Day 4, once again, by Rev Run. At this point, they could take tomorrow off and still likely be in first place to start the following day.

Two super strong individual performances today. The first by Rev’s Lisa Devona. Some how she has increased her mileage each of the first four days of the race 33.03, 35.04, 38.21, and 42.85 today. he other was by GOR’s Chris Clemens who led all runners today with 45.05 miles.

The Top 6 Teams on Day 4

1. Rev Run – 197.18
2. Grapes of Rath – 162.93
3. Tuck n’ Stroll – 153.27
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 148.16
5. Trip 2 My Lou – 146.48
6. Crowe Bars – 143.85

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 754.37 miles (197.18)
2. Mojo Rising – 593.06 miles (133.09)
3. The Metcalvary – 546.65 miles (106.41)
4. Grapes of Rath – 536.73 (162.93) +2
5. Trip 2 My Lou – 535.46 miles (146.48) -1
6. Crowe Bars – 531.54 miles (143.85) -1
7. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 505.04 miles (153.27) +1
8. Alfa’s Omegas – 480.36 miles (148.16) +2
9. Kicking Glass – 453.63 miles (85.22) -2
10. Peers One – 443.77 miles (125.67) +1
11. The Beetroots – 438.63 miles (92.62) -2
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 410.00 miles (96.13)

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

Lisa Devona is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the day with a smooth 42.85 miles for Rev Run. Lisa leads the entire race with 149.13 miles.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 45.05
2. Lisa Devona (REV) – 42.85
3. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 35.03
4. Shane Tucker (TNS) – 33.70
5. Thomas Fowler (ONE) – 33.13
6. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 32.67
7. Laura Eriks (LOU) – 32.59
8. Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.20
9. Tom Orr (GOR) – 28.16
10. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 27.50

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 4: 197.18 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

An epic powerhouse. It’s repetitive, but this team is clicking on all cylinders. To even make the top performers of the day for Rev you have to run a marathon distance. They’ve been perfect so far. They entered team captain David Pharr’s home state of Tennessee today, but they won’t be there long.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 42.85 miles
2. Ed Ettinghausen – 32.67 miles
3. David Pharr – 26.97 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 4: 133.09 Miles (7th) – 2nd overall

A middle of the pack day for Mojo, but they held onto second place overall. Ultrarunner in the making Audrey Davis continues to put down more and more miles. Today she landed on 24.20.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Audrey Davis – 24.20 miles
2. Lindsay Phenix – 21.34 miles
3. Joshua Holmes – 15.72 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 4: 106.41 Miles (9th) – 3rd overall

Elissa Higgins and her 20.76 miles were the bright spot for The Mets on a otherwise bleak day that saw them barely cross over 100 miles. They finished 9th for the day. They still remain in third place overall.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elissa Higgins – 20.76 miles
2. Jen Metcalf – 18.02 miles
3. Randy Broadway – 15.64 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 4: 162.93 Miles (2nd) – 4th overall

A statement day made by The Grapes and powered by Chris Clemens’ mammoth 45.05 miles. GOR finished second on the day and jumped two spots overall to 4th place.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 45.05 miles
2. Tom Orr – 28.16 miles
3. Lisamarie Griffin- 22.73 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 4: 146.48 Miles (5th) – 5th overall

Breakout star Laura Eriks led The Lou’s on day four with 32.59 miles providing a great boost to team captain Marylou Corino’s 27.50 miles.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Laura Eriks – 32.59 miles
2. Marylou Corino – 27.50 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz – 16.30 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 4: 143.85 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

Steve ‘Professor Fartlek’ Troxel laid down the perfect run/walk combo once again today to land on 31 miles. The Bars were solid on the day, and they are in a great spot heading into the weekend windup.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 31.20 miles
2. Cathy Downes – 16.07 miles
3. Amy Hazlewood – 16.03 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 4: 153.27 Miles (3rd) – 7th overall

There are not enough adjectives to describe how strong Ximena Kriete has been every day of the race so far. Today she put down 35.03 miles and inspired team captain Shane Tucker to nearly match with 33.70 miles.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ximena Kriete – 35.03 miles
2. Shane Tucker – 33.70 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.34 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 4: 148.16 Miles (4th) – 8th overall

David Essary broke 20 miles for the first time in the race with 20.22 miles. His strong miles helped boost the team to a 4th place finish on the day that now has them in 8th place overall.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. David Essary – 20.22 miles
2. Alfa Severino – 16.41 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 16.40 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 4: 85.22 Miles (12th) – 9th overall

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KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Barry Reece – 15.72 miles
2. Tiffani Glass – 13.56 miles
3. Yvette Campos – 12.29 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 4: 125.67 Miles (8th) – 10th overall

Thomas ‘the Night Train’ Fowler no doubt cuts his pizza’s in thirds. 33.13 miles on the road again today for Thomas. A great bounce back day for Peers One.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Thomas Fowler – 33.13 miles
2. Rich Peers – 18.84 miles
3. Karla Kent – 16.03 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 4: 92.62 Miles (11th) – 11th overall

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Leslie Studtmann – 20.04 miles
2. Michael Racine – 14.89 miles
3. Stewart Crouch – 12.56 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 4: 96.13 Miles (10th) – 12th overall

A 10th place day for Eli’s which is a better day than they thought they had. Francesca Muccini led the way with 17.18 miles. Melissa Price and Ed Barnette worked hard to hit double-digits today.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 17.18 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.41 miles
3. Ed Barnette – 12.24 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

Here is a quick look at the Top 30 Individual Miles after the first 3 days of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA.

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Day One of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA started as the twelve teams left Battery Park in New York City on their 2,907 mile epic journey towards the West Coast. These teams seem to be, by and large, evenly match as they are filled with some of the most driven people from across the globe. We started with 132 runners from sixteen states and four countries.

All the teams were revved up out of the starting corrals, but Rev Run took off and made it all the way to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Day 1 to take the early lead. They finished the day with 172.83 miles and were led by Lisa Devon’s 33.03 miles.

About forty miles back of Rev Run there was a cluster of teams that included The Metcalvary, Mojo Rising, Breaking Glass, Crowe Bars, and Grapes of Rath all within 10 miles of each other.

All twelve teams are roughly between Allentown and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with Alfa’s Omegas deciding to be the Omegas…at least for today.

Race Across the USA Overall Standings

1. Rev Run – 172.83 miles
2. The Metcalvary – 130.92 miles
3. Mojo Rising – 128.92 miles
4. Kicking Glass – 126.69 miles
5. Grapes of Rath – 121.35 miles
6. Crowe Bars – 120.60 miles
7. Trip 2 My Lou – 115.56 miles
8. The Beetroots – 104.30 miles
9. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 101.56 miles
10. Peers One – 90.95 miles
11. Eli’s PR Ice – 87.69 miles
12. Alfa’s Omegas – 87.36 miles

Laura Eriks, of Trip 2 My Lou, was the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the day with her massive 50.02 mile day.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Laura Eriks (LOU) – 50.02 miles
2. Lisa Van Wolde (KG) – 35.13 miles
3. Lisa Devona (REV) – 33.03 miles
4. Thomas Fowler (ONE) – 31.51 miles
5. Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.00 miles
6. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 27.31 miles
7. Kimberly Atkins (GOR) – 26.28 miles
8. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 25.02 miles
9. Carrie O’Bryan (BR) – 24.99 miles
10. Andrew Glaze (MET) – 24.44 miles

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 1: 172.83 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

The odd’s on favorite wasted no time breaking loose out of New York City and claiming the yellow jersey for Day 1. They were led by a 1/3 slice of a 100 from Florida native Lisa Devona. The team had nearly half it’s members break 20 miles for the day.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 33.03 miles
2. Emily Ryan – 21.49 miles
3. Ed Ettinghausen – 21.1 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 1: 130.92 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

Team captain Jen Metcalf humbly voted her team as the favorite to win the race in a poll conducted earlier in the day. She stated, “My team doesn’t get out of bed for anything less than 1st place.” The Mets were led by Andrew Glaze with 24.44 miles. The California native started the race ‘fresh’ off a 200-mile week he completed before hopping his flight to NYC. The team is bedded down at the Lamp Lighter for the night.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andrew Glaze – 24.44 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 20.00 miles
3. Elissa Higgins – 19.16 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 1: 128.82 Miles (3rd) – 3rd overall

This team must have thought it was bad mojo to hit 20 miles or more as all their top runners for the day stopped in the 19’s. They were led by Lindsay Phenix with 19.51 miles and got contributions from all everyone on their team today. They are two miles down the road from The Mets by the Penn Jersey Pork & Beef Farms. By the smell of things, there is no meat shortage as reported by several media outlets.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 19.51 miles
2. Joshua Holmes – 19.11 miles
3. Kit Brazier – 19.01 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 1: 126.69 Miles (4th) – 4th overall

Kicking Glass was kicking the back heels of Mojo with a really strong first day. They are just two miles off the podium, and were led by Canadian Lisa Van Wolde’s 35.13 miles.  She had great support from Tiffani Glass with 21.08 miles and Barry Reece with 20.31. Both of them put up big miles on the inaugural Race Across the USA as well. They are currently positioned on the corner of Bloody Spring Rd and Power Dr.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 35.13 miles
2. Tiffani Glass – 21.08 miles
3. Barry Reece – 20.31 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 1: 121.35 Miles (5th) – 5th overall

GOR was a fierce 3-headed monster consisting of Kimberly Atkins 26.28 miles, Chris Clemens 25.02, and Tom Orr 24.23. Atkins and Clemens were on the same team of our last cross country journey and are heavy hitters. It would appear they packed the lumber for this race too. Orr was the breakout star last round, and he delivered today for his new team. GOR is only about a kilometer ahead of the Crowe Bars.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Kimberly Atkins – 26.28 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 25.02 miles
3. Tom Orr – 24.23 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 1: 120.60 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

The Crowe Bars were led on day one by Steve Troxel with 31 miles.  Steve really set the tone for the team with his strong effort, but kept them loose with his newly braided pigtails. The Queen of Pinson Mounds, Marj Mitchell got all her gardening done over the weekend, because she made it clear she was going to bring the hammer starting on Monday morning for her new team. Did she ever…with 18.08 miles. The Bars are chasing GOR and plan to keep the heat on them tomorrow.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 31.00 miles
2. Marj Mitchell – 18.08 miles
3. Seth Crowe – 17.38 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 1: 115.56 Miles (7th) – 7th overall

A 50-spot on Day 1, much less from a rookie – Laura Eriks, is something to behold. Laura and team captain, Marylou Corino combined for 77.31 of the team’s 115.56 miles for the day. Their two-person total would have put them just 10 miles behind our 12th place team on the day. Quite appropriately, Laura’s legs and the team currently are positioned next to Lehigh Cement.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Laura Eriks – 50.02 miles
2. Marylou Corino – 27.31 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz – 13.09 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 1: 104.30 Miles (8th) – 8th overall

The Roots were led by Carrie O’Bryan with a quarter spot. A strong race debut that helped her team break the century spot for the day. She had help from Florida native Amy Costa with 17.11 miles and Brenda Cross with 15.00. After dinner, the team spent a couple hours touring the Old Spokes Car Museum in New Smithville.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Carrie O’Bryan – 24.99 miles
2. Amy Costa – 17.11 miles
3. Brenda Cross – 15.00 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 1: 101.56 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

X marked the spot for TNS on Day 1 with 24.03 miles from Ximena Kriete. Ironically, our 9th place team is showing up on the map at Cloud Nine Pet Services. Hopefully, TNS will unleash the greyhounds tomorrow as they try to move into the top half of the field.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ximena Kriete – 24.03 miles
2. Donna Bullington – 15.02 miles
3. Jd Barnette – 12.15 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 1: 90.95 Miles (10th) – 10th overall

Thomas Fowler did his part for Peers with a 31.51 mile marker. He told his teammates in their pre-race pep talk to get on his back and he’d carry them on Day 1. Perhaps he forgot to buckle them in before his torrid rampage. The team is camped out for the night by the Little Lehigh Creek.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Thomas Fowler – 31.51 miles
2. Diane Taylor – 10.96 miles
3. Sofie Romero – 10.08 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 1: 87.69 Miles (11th) – 11th overall

Former Vol State 500K winner Francesca Muccini led Eli’s PR Ice with 20.10 miles. The team got off to a bit of a slow start. Team captain Melissa Price contributed 15.50 miles. Eli’s is just south of Harrisburg with the Omegas tight on their tail.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 20.10 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.50 miles
3. Ruth Thomas – 10.26 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 1: 87.36 Miles (12th) – 12th overall

This race is all about pacing. It will test you as it’s relentless day, after day, after day. With that said, the Alfa’s should be fresh for Day 2. They were low on the totem pole today, but they can see teams in front of them they will be chasing tomorrow. They were led on Day 1 by team captain, Alfa Severino with 13.1 miles.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 13.1 miles
2. Kelly Paul – 10.35 miles
3. Houston Wolf – 10.33 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC