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Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA has heated up for Alfa’s Omegas and The Metcalvary as both can smell the ocean air. The Alfa’s won the day by a handful of miles and likely clinched a podium spot with their impressive 191.97 mile day.

The Metcalvary was excellent with 183.16 miles. They could reach the pier tomorrow with a mega-strong day. The Mets are only 224.66 miles from finishing this epic journey and securing an impressive second place finish.

The Crowe Bars had a nice bounce back day with 139.73 miles.

The only movement in the standings today came from Kicking Glass moving up a spot over Trip 2 My Lou. The two teams are only separated by 3/4ths of a mile.

Top Teams on Day 17

1. Alfa’s Omegas – 191.97
2. The Metcalvary – 183.16
3. Crowe Bars – 139.73
4. Tuck n’ Stroll– 129.96
5. Grapes of Rath – 125.84
6. The Beetroots – 120.77
7. Mojo Rising – 120.29
8. Kicking Glass – 104.64
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 87.45
10. Peers One – 81.38
11. Eli’s PR Ice – 77.74

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,682.34 miles (183.16)
3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,436.39 miles (191.97)
4. Crowe Bars – 2,364.80 miles (139.73)
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,349.54 miles (129.96)
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,279.00 (125.84)
7. Mojo Rising – 2,190.07 miles (120.29)
8. Kicking Glass – 1,983.70 miles (104.64) +1
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,982.95 miles (87.45) -1
10. The Beetroots – 1,891.06 miles (120.77)
11. Peers One – 1,817.60 miles (81.38)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,751.43 miles (77.74)

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

Jaime Grammer is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 32.37 miles for Alfa’s Omegas.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 37.02
2. Elissa Higgins (MET) – 35.76
3. Jaime Grammer (AO) – 32.37
4. Fiona McMillen (AO) – 32.33
5. Alfa Severino (AO) – 32.04
6. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.52
7. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 30.00
8. Andy Glaze (MET) – 28.42
9. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 26.30
10. Erik Pascual (MET) – 25.75

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

THE METCALVARY – Day 17: 183.16 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

I am not sure if Enron is doing The Mets books, or not, because this team gets big miles from a potpourri of it’s runners. Today, Elissa Higgins went off with 35.76 miles. Then we had Andy Glaze with 28.42, and Erik Pascual with 25.75 miles. Randy Broadway broke 20 miles, as well. Kelly Tipple has 103.73 miles over the past six days. Impressive numbers from everyone on this team putting in the miles.

The team is currently in Granite Peak, California.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elissa Higgins – 35.76 miles
2. Andy Glaze- 28.42 miles
3. Erik Pascual – 25.75 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 17: 191.97 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall

What a magical day with three Omegas running for 32 miles. Jaime Grammer led the team with 32.37 miles. Right there with her was Fiona McMillen with 32.33 and team captain Alfa Severino with 32.04 miles. The team dominated the day once again with 191.97 miles. They now have a firm grip on third place and seem focused on finishing this race ASAP.

The team is currently in Parks, Arizona.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Jaime Grammer – 32.37 miles
2. Fiona McMillen – 32.33 miles
3. Alfa Severino – 32.04 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 17: 139.73 Miles (3rd) – 4th overall

A nice third place finish on the day for The Bars. Steve Troxel set the tone with 25.17 miles. Marj Mitchell was smoother than South African tea with 20.45 miles. Jimmy ‘Dirt’ Girten did his part with 19.13.

The team is currently in Winslow, Arizona.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 25.17 miles
2. Marj Mitchell – 20.45 miles
3. Jimmy Girten – 19.13 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 17: 129.96 Miles (4th) – 5th overall

For the 10th time in 17 days, Ximena Kriete ran 30+ miles with 31.52. She has run a total of 479.51 miles over those 17 days. Captain Tucker got big miles as well from Donna Bullington with 17.17 and Rene Fosdal-Griffin’s 17.06.

The team is currently in Holbrook, Arizona.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 31.52 miles
2. Donna Bullington – 17.17 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.06 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 17: 125.84 Miles (5th) – 6th overall

Elva Matamoros was huge saving the day for GOR as she led the entire race in miles with 37.02. Chris Clemens added a marathon, and Lisamarie Griffin ran 23.48 miles.

The team is in currently in Sanders, Arizona.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elva Matamoros – 37.02 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 26.30 miles
3. Lisamarie Griffin – 23.48 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 17: 120.29 Miles (7th) – 7th overall

Mojo seems to be on a cruise control and enjoying the ride across the Midwest. They were led on the day by Lindsay Phenix’s 25.56 miles. Kit Brazier nearly clipped 20 with 19.88 (Taylor approved), and Audrey Davis added 15.16 miles.

The team is currently in Prewitt, New Mexico.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 25.56 miles
2. Kit Brazier- 19.88 miles
3. Audrey Davis – 15.16 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 17: 104.64 Miles (8th) – 8th overall

The Glass is a team on the rise with it’s move up in the standings to 8th place. They were led by Lisa Van Wolde with 21.12 miles. Yvette Campos dug deep for 15.14 to help the cause, along with Joan Lamayo-Buse’s 14.07 miles.

The team is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 21.12 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 15.14 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 14.07 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 17: 87.45 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

The Trips had to know it was coming with the rise of Kicking Glass over the last week combined with their own faltering totals during the same time, but today was the day KG skirted past them and into the 8th spot. The good news is they are only 0.75 miles back of Glass. The Lou’s were led today by Marylou Corino’s 30.00 miles.

The team is currently in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 30.00 miles
2. Russ Metteer – 14.00 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz – 12.18 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 17: 120.77 Miles (6th) – 10th overall

120.77 BPM from The Beets on Day 17. A great team effort led by team captain Lance McDermott’s 20.26 miles. Brenda Cross and Amy Costa added 20’s to the team log, as well. Stewart Crouch battling back from injury had 10.12 miles.

The team is currently in San Jon, New Mexico.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lance McDermott- 20.26 miles
2. Brenda Cross – 20.08 miles
3. Amy Costa – 20.06 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 17: 81.38 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

Captain Rich Peers led the team today with 16.09 miles. Peers got help from Wayne McComb with a big 15.80 mile day and Steve Durbin who nailed 13.32 miles. A solid day for Peers One.

The team is in Amarillo, Texas.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Rich Peers – 16.09 miles
2. Wayne McComb – 15.80 miles
3. Steve Durbin – 13.32 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 17: 77.74 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

Amidst the low numbers for PR Ice today was a bright ray of sunshine from Veronique Bourbeau who led the team in miles with 15.21.

The team is in McLean, Texas.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Veronique Bourbeau – 15.21 miles
2. Francesca Muccini- 13.48 miles
3. Melissa Price – 12.47 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

Rev Run’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

1. Lisa Devona – 500.78 miles (35.77)
2. Ed Ettinghausen – 426.62 miles (30.47)
3. David Pharr – 329.28 miles (23.52)
4. Emily Ryan – 307.73 miles (21.98)
5. Karl Studtmann – 266.80 miles (19.06)
6. Steve Snyder – 265.83 miles (18.99)
7. Sherry Meador – 237.99 miles (17.00)
8. Reich Gapasin – 227.40 miles (16.24)
9. Jeremy Reed – 225.44 miles (16.10)
10. Jeff Lea – 86.94 miles (6.21)
11. Renee Holcomb – 83.51 miles (5.97)

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Country Grammer
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Dawgs
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Queen of Pinson
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run’s Record Setting Win
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – All Hell Breaks Loose
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – FFWD Run
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Pouring Out 40’s
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jester’s White Gloves
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

 

Day 16 of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA is in the books. Today we saw Alfa’s Omegas put down the most miles with 161.72.  The Alfa’s jumped up two spots to third in the overall standings.

The Metcalvary second on the day, second overall, second in our hearts.

Top Teams on Day 15

1. Alfa’s Omegas – 161.72
2. The Metcalvary – 140.65
3. Tuck n’ Stroll– 132.34
4. Mojo Rising – 129.11
5. Kicking Glass – 128.21
6. Grapes of Rath – 122.91
7. Crowe Bars – 118.38
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 115.05
9. The Beetroots – 94.64
10. Peers One – 84.37
11. Eli’s PR Ice – 63.24

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,499.18 miles (140.65)
3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,244.42 miles (161.72) +2
4. Crowe Bars – 2,225.07 miles (118.38) -1
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,219.58 miles (132.34) -1
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,153.16 (122.91)
7. Mojo Rising – 2,069.78 miles (129.11)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,895.50 miles (115.05)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,879.06 miles (128.21)
10. The Beetroots – 1,770.29 miles (94.64)
11. Peers One – 1,736.22 miles (84.37)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,673.69 miles (63.24)

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

Tiffani Glass is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 31.59 miles for the Kicking Glass.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 32.30
2. Tiffani Glass (KG) – 31.59
3. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 31.39
4. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 31.12
5. Alfa Severino (AO) – 31.03
6. Steve Troxel (CB) – 25.40
7. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 25.31
8. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 22.62
9. Amy Costa (BR) – 22.06
10. Rene Fosdal-Griffin (TNS) – 21.84
11. Heather McComb (MET) – 21.84

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

THE METCALVARY – Day 16: 140.65 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

Humming right along…  At this point they are just rotating people in behind the wheel for giggles as they be off-roading through Arizona. Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb led the team with 21.84 miles. Then there was the big-haired lady with the whip, team captain Jen Metcalf, showing everyone how easy it is to put down 20.10 miles while jacked up on four double espresso lattes. Randy Broadway was the workhouse stud he’s been all race with 19.12 miles.

The team is currently in Crookton, Arizona.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Heather McComb – 21.84 miles
2. Jen Metcalf – 20.10 miles
3. Randy Broadway – 19.12 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 16: 161.72 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall

This poll has 1-2% margin of error, but it clearly states that the Alfa’s are clicking on all cylinders. They started the race at the bottom of the standings, but after jumping two spots today are in third place overall. They were led by team captain Alfa Severino with 31.03 miles. David Essary contributed 17.08 miles, and Jaime Grammer went big with 16.53 miles.

The team is currently in Gallup, New Mexico.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 31.03 miles
2. David Essary – 17.08 miles
3. Jaime Grammer – 16.53 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 16: 118.38 Miles (7th) – 4th overall

Finishing 7th on the day and being passed by the Alfa’s hasn’t deterred team captain Seth Crowe who stated to race officials, “They can’t finish the race without going through another weekend, and that’s exactly where we will unload our ‘hole-and-corner.’

The team is currently in Fort Wingate, New Mexico.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 25.40 miles
2. Marj Mitchell – 19.23 miles
3. Seth Crowe – 15.41 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 16: 132.34 Miles (3rd) – 5th overall

The team is currently Jamestown, New Mexico.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 22.62 miles
2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 21.84 miles
3. Jess Britt – 19.00 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 16: 122.91 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

The Lisamarie Griffin and Chris Clemens duo combined for 62.51 miles for GOR. Kimberly Atkins ran 20.04 miles giving her 50+ over the last two days.

The team is in currently in Paraje, New Mexico.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin – 31.39 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 31.12 miles
3. Kimberly Atkins – 20.04 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 16: 129.11 Miles (4th) – 7th overall

A solid day for the Mr. Mojo Rising. MR was led again by Lindsay Phenix with 25.31 miles, her 16th consecutive day of increasing her mileage. Kit Brazier was wonderful with 16.49 miles. Anthony Ohrey stepped up with 10.59 miles.

The team is currently in Edgewood, New Mexico.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 25.31 miles
2. Joshua Holmes – 20.10 miles
3. Kit Brazier- 16.49 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 16: 115.05 Miles (8th) – 8th overall

Captain Run-ch Marylou Corino continues to throw down big miles day after day. She had 32.30 on Tuesday and has 452.85 over the last 16 days. She got help from Jeremy Kluttz with 17.07 miles and Laura Eriks (16.30).

The team is in San Jon, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 32.30 miles
2. Jeremy Kluttz – 17.01 miles
3. Laura Eriks – 16.30 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 16: 128.21 Miles (5th) – 9th overall

Tiffani: “Knock, Knock!”
Marylou: “Who’s there?”
Tiffani: “9th…..”
Marylou [Slams Door]

Glass made up even more ground today on Trip 2 My Lou with a big 128.21 miles. They are currently in 9th but very easily could finally move out of the 9 hole tomorrow to pass Trips.

The Glass was led by Tiffani Glass with 31.59 miles. She had great help from Yvette Campos with 18.15 miles and Joan Lamayo-Buse with 14.67

Tiffani: “I’ll be back tomorrow, Marylou.”

The team is in Boise, Texas.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tiffani Glass – 31.59 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 18.15 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 14.67 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 16: 94.64 Miles (9th) – 10th overall

Estrogen be thy root of thy success. The Beets were led by Amy ‘Estrone’ Costa (22.06), Brenda ‘Estradiol’ Cross (13.12), and Kendra ‘Estriol’ Schoffstall (10.51). Triple E helped the team grab 9th on the day.

The team is currently in Claude, Texas.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Amy Costa – 22.06 miles
2. Brenda Cross – 13.12 miles
3. Kendra Schoffstall- 10.51 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 16: 84.37 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

A solid day from Peers led by Diane ‘SOS’ Taylor with 18.28 miles. Team captain Rich Peers went half on a baby. Steve Durbin hit double-digits for the 6th day in a row with 11.06 miles.

The team is in Shamrock, Texas.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Diane Taylor – 18.28 miles
2. Rich Peers – 13.10 miles
3. Steve Durbin – 11.06 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 16: 63.24 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

The team is in Elk City, Oklahoma.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini- 11.38 miles
2. John Leighton – 10.22 miles
3. Ruth Thomas – 10.06 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

Rev Run’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

1. Lisa Devona – 500.78 miles (35.77)
2. Ed Ettinghausen – 426.62 miles (30.47)
3. David Pharr – 329.28 miles (23.52)
4. Emily Ryan – 307.73 miles (21.98)
5. Karl Studtmann – 266.80 miles (19.06)
6. Steve Snyder – 265.83 miles (18.99)
7. Sherry Meador – 237.99 miles (17.00)
8. Reich Gapasin – 227.40 miles (16.24)
9. Jeremy Reed – 225.44 miles (16.10)
10. Jeff Lea – 86.94 miles (6.21)
11. Renee Holcomb – 83.51 miles (5.97)

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 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

 

After the first two weeks of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA, we have seen some truly amazing performances and massive miles from all 132 runners on our twelve teams. Those 132 runners have run a combined 24,046.74 miles over the first fourteen days of the race, an average of 182.17 miles per runner. For perspective it’s 24,901 miles around the world.

We are extremely proud of every runner on this list. Thanks for making the race a major success.

	Name	team	overall	Finished
1	Lisa Devona	(REV)	500.78	14 days, Finished
2	Ed Ettinghausen	(REV)	426.62	14 days, Finished
3	Ximena Kriete	(TNS)	425.37
4	Chris Clemens	(GOR)	423.69
5	Marylou Corino	(LOU)	420.55
6	Steve Troxel	(CB)	416.86
7	Andrew Glaze	(MET)	389.56
8	Randy Broadway	(MET)	352.54
9	Lisamarie Griffin	(GOR)	348.66
10	Francesca Muccini	(ELI)	342.96
11	Lindsay Phenix	(MR)	340.52
12	David Pharr	(REV)	329.28	14 days, Finished
13	Jen Metcalf	(MET)	314.21
14	Alfa Severiono	(AO)	313.41
15	Lisa Van Wolde	(KG)	313.01
16	Rene Fosdal-Griffin	(TNS)	312.64
17	Emily Ryan	(REV)	307.73	14 days, Finished
18	Cathy Downes	(CB)	306.6
19	Elva Matamoros	(GOR)	301.97
20	Marjorie Mitchell	(CB)	291.34
21	Tom Orr	(GOR)	289.96
22	Seth Crowe	(CB)	278.1
23	Elissa Higgins	(MET)	267.54
24	Amy Costa	(BR)	267.32
25	Karl Studtmann	(REV)	266.88	14 days, Finished
26	Steve Snyder	(REV)	265.83	14 days, Finished
27	Rich Peers	(ONE)	265.32
28	Erik Pascual	(MET)	259.7
29	Tiffani Glass	(KG)	259.19
30	Laura Eriks	(LOU)	256.9
31	Amy Hazlewood	(CB)	255.71
32	Shane Tucker	(TNS)	250.67
33	JR Reynolds	(MR)	250.48
34	Ryan Malecha	(AO)	248.7
35	Thomas Fowler	(ONE)	248.3
36	Melissa Price	(ELI)	246.33
37	Henriett Blodgett	(TNS)	243.95
38	Sherry Meador	(REV)	237.99	14 days, Finished
39	Donna Bullington	(TNS)	235.54
40	Kit Brazier	(MR)	234.36
41	Joshua Holmes	(MR)	230.74
42	Reich Gapasin	(REV)	227.4	14 days, Finished
43	Audrey Davis	(MR)	226.67
44	Jeremy Reed	(REV)	225.44	14 days, Finished
45	Leslie Studtmann	(BR)	222.19
46	Yvette Campos	(KG)	218.31
47	Kelly Paul	(AO)	211.67
48	Christy Brewer	(LOU)	210.94
49	Allison Barcelona	(AO)	203.66
50	Heather McComb	(MET)	202.34
51	Jd Barnette	(TNS)	202.01
52	Wayne McComb	(ONE)	200.98
53	Kelly Tipple	(MET)	198.05
54	Lance McDermott	(BR)	195.17
55	Barry Reece	(KG)	195.04
56	Kimberly Atkins	(GOR)	193.04
57	Houston Wolf	(AO)	190.86
58	Karla Kent	(ONE)	189.98
59	Fiona McMillen	(AO)	188.84
60	Brenda Cross	(BR)	185.84
61	Jeremy Kluttz	(LOU)	185.38
62	Diane Taylor	(ONE)	178.16
63	Kevin Lashley	(MR)	176.66
64	Russ Metteer	(LOU)	172.34
65	Jess Britt	(TNS)	168.6
66	John Leighton	(ELI)	165.27
67	Ed Barnette	(ELI)	162.73
68	Jaime Grammer	(AO)	162.68
69	David Essary	(AO)	162.2
70	Rob Kelly	(AO)	160.55
71	Aaron Debord	(KG)	157.51
72	Kendra Schoffstall	(BR)	156.5
73	Randy Marks	(MET)	155.5
74	Sofie Romero	(ONE)	151.77
75	Eric McMillen	(AO)	151.62
76	Glenn Richardson	(BR)	149.13
77	Joan Lamayo-Buse	(KG)	140.44
78	Donna Burns	(MR)	132.86
79	Steve Durbin	(ONE)	132.7
80	Sue Stephens-Wright	(BR)	130.72
81	Jimmy Girten	(CB)	129.98
82	Adam Holloway	(CB)	128.52
83	Ruth Thomas	(ELI)	128.32
84	Scott Devona	(GOR)	126.64
85	Rose Hennessey	(KG)	124.34
86	Carrie O’Bryan	(BR)	123.83
87	Abbi Auger	(ELI)	121.98
88	Tanner Lee	(CB)	115.67
89	Mark Atkins	(MR)	114.5
90	Veronique Bourbeau	(ELI)	109.73
91	Kelli Brown	(MR)	109.71
92	Rachael Howard	(LOU)	108.88
93	Gregory Hart	(LOU)	107.72
94	Stacy Saunders	(ONE)	106.65
95	George Buse	(TNS)	104.52
96	Megan Maiser	(KG)	103.58
97	Charles Roberts	(ONE)	101.67
98	Michael Racine	(BR)	100.46
99	Kim Crowe	(TNS)	100.43
100	Trent Rosenbloom	(GOR)	96.76
101	Brittany Aussieker	(ELI)	96.3
102	Lauren Glaze	(MET)	95.76
103	Rebecca Sunday	(GOR)	95.7
104	Crystal Baumberger	(ELI)	93.3
105	Drew Cox	(CB)	91.08
106	Brendon Chiu	(KG)	89.19
107	Gibson Kelley	(AO)	88.41
108	Taylor Dupler	(MET)	88.31
109	Jeff Lea	(REV)	86.94	14 days, Finished
110	Lori Robinson	(BR)	85.34
111	Megan Chiu	(LOU)	85.19
112	Ray Berlanga	(LOU)	84.87
113	Anthony Ohrey	(MR)	84.56
114	Renée Holcomb	(REV)	83.51	14 days, Finished
115	Greta Reed	(GOR)	81.3
116	Justin Chiu	(KG)	75.94
117	Amy Cummings	(LOU)	75.83
118	Sharon Carver	(ELI)	75
119	Stacy King	(KG)	74.31
120	Adam Boyd	(LOU)	71.85
121	Hannah Faulkner	(ELI)	68.53
122	Brittany Pendley	(CB)	59.58
123	Stewart Crouch	(BR)	59.15
124	Troy Harp	(CB)	46.35
125	Yoka Christopher	(GOR)	40.31
126	Juleann Roberts	(ONE)	39.93
127	Jill Williams	(MR)	39.61
128	Eryn Tyner	(ONE)	36.39
129	Brooke King	(MET)	35.02
130	Jolea Stone	(GOR)	32.22
131	Doug Barnette	(TNS)	21.97
132	June Uhlig	(TNS)	21.54

Congrats to every runner on this list.

#RunItFast #RaceAcrossTheUSA #RATUSA #RIFRATUSA

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA became a 11-team race on Monday after Rev Run finished first last night. A rough day for several teams and more of the usual from the top of the leader-board today.

Mojo Rising moved the most spots up in the daily standings. The only movement in the overall standings came from Tuck n’ Stroll, after the strongest day of any team on the day, moving up a spot over Alfa’s Omegas.

The Metcalvary has a firm  grasp on the Tier-2 race lead by 252 miles ahead of the Crowe Bars. After The Mets, it’s a log jam to the 7th place team. A lot of tired legs, but a lot of great racing still left to go.

Top Teams on Day 15

1. Tuck n’ Stroll– 167.39
2. The Metcalvary – 148.73
3. Mojo Rising – 131.28
4. Grapes of Rath – 127.76
5. Alfa’s Omegas – 127.53
6. Crowe Bars – 117.56
7. Peers One – 108.33
8. Kicking Glass – 100.09
9. The Beetroots – 97.52
10. Eli’s PR Ice – 77.51
11. Trip 2 My Lou – 73.97

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,358.53 miles (148.73)
3. Crowe Bars – 2,106.69 miles (117.56)
4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,087.24 miles (167.39) +1
5. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,082.70 miles (127.53) -1
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,030.25 (127.76)
7. Mojo Rising – 1,940.67 miles (131.28)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,780.45 miles (73.97)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,750.85 miles (100.09)
10. The Beetroots – 1,675.65 miles (97.52)
11. Peers One – 1,651.85 miles (108.33)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,610.45 miles (77.51)

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

Marj Mitchell is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 20.55 miles for the Crowe Bars.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Shane Tucker (TNS) – 33.79
2. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 31.11
3. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 30.30
4. Kimberly Atkins (GOR) – 30.16
5. Amy Costa (BR) – 27.25
6. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 26.52
7. Steve Troxel (CB) – 26.22
8. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 25.38
9. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 25.23
10. Alfa Severino (AO) – 24.63

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

THE METCALVARY – Day 15: 148.73 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

Another great day for The Mets. Randy Broadway led them today with 22.03 miles after he put down big weekend miles. Team captain Jen Metcalf, leading by example, ran 21.52 miles, and got a gutty 20.72 miles from Elissa Higgins.

The team is currently in Winslow, Arizona.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Randy Broadway – 22.03 miles
2. Jen Metcalf – 21.52 miles
3. Elissa Higgins – 20.72 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 15: 117.56 Miles (6th) – 3rd overall

Another fine day from The Bars led by Steve Troxel’s 26.22 miles. Marj Mitchell, our Peak Performer of the Day, has been a spark plug for this team every day. She ran 20.55 miles today. Amy Hazlewood had 18.51 miles.

The team is currently in Albuquerque, New Mexico at a Buffalo Wild Wings.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 26.22 miles
2. Marj Mitchell – 20.55 miles
3. Amy Hazlewood – 18.51 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 15: 167.39 Miles (1st) – 4th overall

What a big week-day total for Tuck. Shane Tucker didn’t let his team lay flat, after a big weekend, leading them with 33.79 miles. The X-Factor Ximena Kriete broke 30 again with 30.30 miles. Rene Fosdal-Griffin had 20.50.

The team is currently Tijeras, New Mexico.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Shane Tucker – 33.79 miles
2. Ximena Kriete – 30.30 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 20.50 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 15: 127.53 Miles (5th) – 5th overall

The Alfa’s got solid performances once again from top to bottom. Alfa Severino led them with 24.63 miles. The team dropped a spot down to 5th overall but are just 5 miles behind the Tucks.

The team is currently in Sedillo, New Mexico.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 24.63 miles
2. Ryan Malecha – 15.48 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 15.17 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 15: 127.76 Miles (4th) – 6th overall

Three great performances from GOR today. They were led by Chris Clemens with 31.11 miles. Closely behind him, Kimberly Atkins ran 30.16 miles and Lisamarie Griffin added 25.38.

The team is in currently in Clines Corners, New Mexico.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 31.11 miles
2. Kimberly Atkins – 30.16 miles
3. Lisamarie Griffin – 25.38 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 15: 131.28 Miles (3rd) – 7th overall

The women led Mojo on Day 15. Lindsay Phenix was splendid once again with 25.23 miles on the day. Audrey Davis was back with big miles at 19.53. Kit Brazier rounded out Mojo’s top 3 with 18.51 miles.

The team is currently in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 25.23 miles
2. Audrey Davis – 19.53 miles
3. Kit Brazier- 18.51 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 15: 73.97 Miles (11th) – 8th overall

After a strong start to the race, the Lou’s have hit a very rough stretch over the past week. They registered just 73.97 miles on the day and nearly 50 of those came from Marylou Corino (26.52) and Laura Eriks (23.30). More people are going to have to step up for the team to maintain their spot in the standings as Kicking Glass is about to knock their glass in from behind.

The team is in Amarillo, Texas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 26.52 miles
2. Laura Eriks – 23.30 miles
3. Amy Cummings – 5.50 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 15: 100.09 Miles (8th) – 9th overall

KG is chasing Trip 2 My Lou and they are making ground, a lot of it today, even as they barely broke 100 miles as a team. They were led by Brendon Chiu with 15.92 miles and his brother Justin Chiu with 12.12. Yvette Campos added 12.49 miles as well. They are right at 30 miles behind The Trips.

The team is in McLean, Texas.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Brendon Chiu – 15.92 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 12.49 miles
3. Justin Chiu – 12.12 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 15: 97.52 Miles (9th) – 10th overall

After a big weekend, the Roots had a solid Monday. They were led by Amy Costa with 27.25 miles. Brenda Cross was great with 23.77. Kendra Schoffstall added 12.10 to the cause.

The team is currently in Erick, Oklahoma.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Amy Costa – 27.25 miles
2. Brenda Cross – 23.77 miles
3. Kendra Schoffstall- 12.10 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 15: 108.33 Miles (7th) – 11th overall

A very strong day for Peers One finishing 7th on the day. They were led by Badwater vet Karla Kent with 21.06 miles. She was joined by Diane ‘Song of the South’ Taylor who broke the 20-mile mark on the day. Wayne ‘Honey’ McComb did more than his part with 19.24 miles.

The team is in Clinton, Oklahoma.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Karla Kent – 21.06 miles
2. Diane Taylor – 20.02 miles
3. Wayne McComb – 19.24 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 15: 77.51 Miles (10th) – 12th overall

Eli had an amazing 202.68 miles on Saturday. If you add those 202.68 miles to today’s total and divide by two it averages out to a really nice number for the two days. The team is averaging 126.29 miles over the last three days.

The team is in Hinton, Oklahoma.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini- 15.60 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.10 miles
3. John Leighton – 10.50 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

Rev Run’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes

1. Lisa Devona – 500.78 miles (35.77)
2. Ed Ettinghausen – 426.62 miles (30.47)
3. David Pharr – 329.28 miles (23.52)
4. Emily Ryan – 307.73 miles (21.98)
5. Karl Studtmann – 266.80 miles (19.06)
6. Steve Snyder – 265.83 miles (18.99)
7. Sherry Meador – 237.99 miles (17.00)
8. Reich Gapasin – 227.40 miles (16.24)
9. Jeremy Reed – 225.44 miles (16.10)
10. Jeff Lea – 86.94 miles (6.21)
11. Renee Holcomb – 83.51 miles (5.97)

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 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

 

The first week of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA (New York City to Los Angeles) saw a lot of big miles and contributions from every runner, on every team, from 1 to 132. This is just simply a summary look at all amazing 132 runners and walkers that 11,318.17 miles over the first 7 days of the race. A truly great job by everyone.

	Overall Mileage
	Name	Team	Week 1
1	Lisa Devona	(REV)	238.01
2	Steve Troxel	(CB)	218.27
3	Ximena Kriete	(TNS)	214.97
4	Mare Cara	(LOU)	204.38
5	Thomas Fowler	(ONE)	200.11
6	Chris Clemens	(GOR)	199.94
7	Andrew Glaze	(MET)	182.56
8	Ed Ettinghausen	(REV)	173.09
9	Francesca Muccini	(ELI)	171.88
10	David Pharr	(REV)	157.10
11	Lisamarie Griffin	(GOR)	156.55
12	Randy Broadway	(MET)	154.44
13	Lindsay Phenix	(MR)	149.93
14	Seth Crowe	(CB)	149.91
15	Tom Orr	(GOR)	149.74
16	Rene Fosdal-Griffin	(TNS)	149.71
17	Jen Metcalf	(MET)	146.78
18	Alfa Severiono	(AO)	143.86
19	Lisa Van Wolde	(KG)	142.00
20	Laura Eriks	(LOU)	137.06
21	Kit Brazier	(MR)	135.62
22	Emily Ryan	(REV)	134.91
23	Elva Matamoros	(GOR)	131.85
24	Cathy Downes	(CB)	131.47
25	Steve Snyder	(REV)	130.71
26	Marjorie Mitchell	(CB)	130.60
27	Karl Studtmann	(REV)	129.80
28	Rich Peers	(ONE)	125.54
29	Sherry Meador	(REV)	121.23
30	Elissa Higgins	(MET)	121.07
31	JR Reynolds	(MR)	120.70
32	Tiffani Glass	(KG)	120.18
33	Melissa Price	(ELI)	117.38
34	Shane Tucker	(TNS)	114.59
35	Joshua Holmes	(MR)	112.74
36	Jeremy Reed	(REV)	111.88
37	Ryan Malecha	(AO)	111.28
38	Henriett Blodgett	(TNS)	107.80
39	Amy Hazlewood	(CB)	107.14
40	Jeremy Kluttz	(LOU)	105.76
41	Yvette Campos	(KG)	105.69
42	Amy Costa	(BR)	105.50
43	Barry Reece	(KG)	105.50
44	Audrey Davis	(MR)	103.08
45	Christy Brewer	(LOU)	102.99
46	Kelly Paul	(AO)	102.86
47	Russ Metteer	(LOU)	102.45
48	Reich Gapasin	(REV)	100.45
49	Donna Bullington	(TNS)	100.15
50	Heather McComb	(MET)	96.58
51	Erik Pascual	(MET)	92.63
52	Houston Wolf	(AO)	90.09
53	Sofie Romero	(ONE)	89.08
54	Leslie Studtmann	(BR)	88.84
55	Kimberly Atkins	(GOR)	88.68
56	Lance McDermott	(BR)	88.61
57	Brenda Cross	(BR)	86.94
58	Ed Barnette	(ELI)	85.85
59	Allison Barcelona	(AO)	85.39
60	Carrie O’Bryan	(BR)	84.32
61	Kevin Lashley	(MR)	83.58
62	Wayne McComb	(ONE)	83.01
63	Kelly Tipple	(MET)	82.51
64	Karla Kent	(ONE)	81.21
65	Glenn Richardson	(BR)	81.16
66	John Leighton	(ELI)	75.78
67	Fiona McMillen	(AO)	75.54
68	Donna Burns	(MR)	73.23
69	Rob Kelly	(AO)	72.09
70	Jess Britt	(TNS)	71.60
71	Rachael Howard	(LOU)	70.10
72	Jd Barnette	(TNS)	69.63
73	Jaime Grammer	(AO)	68.10
74	Ruth Thomas	(ELI)	67.48
75	David Essary	(AO)	66.96
76	Eric McMillen	(AO)	66.92
77	Diane Taylor	(ONE)	66.33
78	Kendra Schoffstall	(BR)	65.98
79	Gregory Hart	(LOU)	64.57
80	Taylor Dupler	(MET)	64.08
81	Randy Marks	(MET)	63.49
82	Rose Hennessey	(KG)	60.78
83	Jimmy Girten	(CB)	60.29
84	Aaron Debord	(KG)	58.53
85	Scott Devona	(GOR)	56.51
86	Joan Lamayo-Buse	(KG)	55.68
87	Mark Atkins	(MR)	55.07
88	Adam Holloway	(CB)	54.75
89	Kim Crowe	(TNS)	54.30
90	Michael Racine	(BR)	53.86
91	Veronique Bourbeau	(ELI)	53.69
92	Stewart Crouch	(BR)	53.13
93	Kelli Brown	(MR)	50.85
94	George Buse	(TNS)	50.39
95	Jeff Lea	(REV)	50.06
96	Amy Cummings	(LOU)	49.06
97	Drew Cox	(CB)	48.60
98	Charles Roberts	(ONE)	48.02
99	Steve Durbin	(ONE)	47.57
100	Abbi Auger	(ELI)	47.33
101	Lauren Glaze	(MET)	46.72
102	Trent Rosenbloom	(GOR)	45.22
103	Adam Boyd	(LOU)	45.10
104	Megan Maiser	(KG)	44.54
105	Stacy Saunders	(ONE)	44.40
106	Gibson Kelley	(AO)	44.19
107	Lori Robinson	(BR)	44.05
108	Sue Stephens-Wright	(BR)	42.11
109	Megan Chiu	(LOU)	41.26
110	Brittany Aussieker	(ELI)	39.63
111	Brendon Chiu	(KG)	39.11
112	Crystal Baumberger	(ELI)	38.95
113	Rebecca Sunday	(GOR)	38.91
114	Ray Berlanga	(LOU)	36.40
115	Greta Reed	(GOR)	36.27
116	Renée Holcomb	(REV)	33.09
117	Sharon Carver	(ELI)	32.80
118	Justin Chiu	(KG)	32.17
119	Stacy King	(KG)	32.07
120	Brittany Pendley	(CB)	30.82
121	Hannah Faulkner	(ELI)	26.44
122	Troy Harp	(CB)	26.32
123	Anthony Ohrey	(MR)	25.35
124	Yoka Christopher	(GOR)	24.64
125	Juleann Roberts	(ONE)	24.08
126	Jill Williams	(MR)	22.60
127	Jolea Stone	(GOR)	19.60
128	Eryn Tyner	(ONE)	16.74
129	Brooke King	(MET)	16.51
130	June Uhlig	(TNS)	15.02
131	Doug Barnette	(TNS)	12.64
132	Tanner Lee	(CB)	11.08
	Total Miles		11,318.87

A big thank you to Mission Control (Jill Williams), all the team captains, and runners.

#RunItFast #RaceAcrossTheUSA #RATUSA #RIFRATUSA

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

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

The Top 5 Teams on Day 9

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

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

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

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

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

Top 10 Miles of the Day

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

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

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

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

The team is near Amarillo, Texas.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near the eastern Oklahoma border.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Little Rock, Arkansas.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Carlisle, Arkansas.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

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

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

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

The team is near Biscoe, Arkansas.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Biscoe, Arkansas.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Biscoe, Arkansas.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Wheatley, Arkansas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Brownsville, Tennessee.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

The team is near Jackson, Tennessee.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Sugar Tree, Tennessee.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Bucksnort, Tennessee.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

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

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

 

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA paused today to remember those that have fallen serving our country and thank everyone that has to protect our land and freedoms.

On the road today, the Harlem Globetrotters were up to their usual tricks and domination of their opponents. They ended the day with 193.61 miles which is about their magic spot during the workweek.

In the Washington Generals division, the race saw The Metcalvary continue to create separation from the other ten teams. Currently the Rev’s are on another planet, then there is The Metcalvary creating it’s own modular radius around them.

The biggest bounce up today came from Kicking Glass that finished 3rd on the day with 138.48 miles, a 40-mile jump from yesterday.

[aside: Tuck n’ Stroll’s Doug Barnette played several years on the Washington Generals, never once beating the Globetrotters. As a member of the Generals, they were something like 0-345.]

The Top 5 Teams on Day 8

1. Rev Run – 193.61
2. The Metcalvary – 148.64
3. Kicking Glass – 138.48
4. Tuck n’ Stroll – 137.44
5. Mojo Rising – 131.82

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 – 1,573.94 miles (193.64)
2. The Metcalvary – 1,216.01 miles (148.64)
3. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,098.24 miles (137.44) +1
4. Crowe Bars – 1,085.55 miles (116.30) -1
5. Grapes of Rath – 1,070.53 (122.62) +1
6. Mojo Rising – 1,064.57 miles (131.82) +1
7. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,063.64 miles (104.51) -2
8. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,045.54 miles (118.16)
9. Peers One – 939.09 miles (113.00)
10. Kicking Glass – 934.72 miles (138.44)
11. The Beetroots – 894.67 miles (100.17)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 861.13 miles (103.92)

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

Today on Memorial Day we had two veterans that really above and beyond their normal mileage to remember those who have fallen in combat for our freedom. Two truly amazing performances today.

J.d. Barnette (Tuck n’ Stroll) and David Essary (Alfa’s Omega’s, photographed above) are the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performers of the day with 31.20 and 32.20 miles, respectively. A big thank you to both of these guys along with all the other men and women in our race who have served or are serving to protect us.

J.d. Barnette photographed with his dad, Doug Barnette, both team members of Tuck n’ Stroll.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Lisa Devona (REV) – 36.09
2. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 33.00
3. David Essary (AO) – 32.20
4. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.55
5. J.d. Barnette (TNS) – 31.20
6. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 27.20
7. David Pharr (REV) – 26.55
8. Tiffani Glass (KG) – 26.41
9. Karl Studtmann (REV) – 26.31
10. Leslie Studtmann (BR) – 26.27

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 8: 193.61 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

Lisa Devona was back at the top of the board for the Rev’s on Day 8 with 36.09 miles. She leads the entire event with 274.1 miles. Team Captain David Pharr got in on the big-mile action with 26.55 miles. Dr. Karl Studtmann went for a marathon distance with 26.31 miles. Emily Ryan and Steve Snyder went for 20+ as the team has been flawless every single day.

The team is currently about 1/3 a nation ahead of the other teams and is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 36.09 miles
2. David Pharr –  26.55 miles
3. Karl Studtmann – 26.31 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 8: 148.64 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

Jen Metcalf has captained The Mets into a strong grip of 2nd place overall. They likely won’t catch Rev Run, but she has the team in a spot where no team behind them will likely catch them, as well.

Not a massive day from anyone, but really solid days from so many that gave them the 2nd most miles on the day. Elissa Higgins, a rising star, led the team with 22.08 miles. She was followed by Erik Pascual with 21.48, and Randy ‘Mustaine’ Broadway has been rock (n’ roll) solid every day.

The team is in Little Rock, Arkansas.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elissa Higgins – 22.08 miles
2. Erik Pascual – 21.48 miles
3. Randy Broadway – 21.16 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 8: 137.44 Miles (4th) – 3rd overall

X always marks the spot on The Tucks. Ximena Kriete had 31.55 miles on Monday, but as mentioned above, J.d. Barnette was spectacular with his 31.20 miles.

They moved up a spot in the standings since yesterday.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 31.55 miles
2. J.d. Barnette – 31.20 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.68 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 8: 116.30 Miles (8th) – 4th overall

A relaxing day of BBQ, yard-darts, and cake-pops at the Crowe Bars n’ Grill. Steve Troxel, taking a step back from his 50K-a-day, still knocked down a double-dime (20.37 miles). Amy Hazlewood was splendid again with 18.32 miles and Cathy Downes rebounded from her big Saturday to have 18.29 today.

The team is in Bartlett, Tennessee which might explain why their miles were down and spirits were high. Fleet Feet – Jackson owner Danny Crossett was reportedly seen with the team earlier and likely the leader in their Memorial Day celebration.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 20.37 miles
2. Amy Hazlewood – 18.32 miles
3. Cathy Downes – 18.29 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 8: 122.62 Miles (6th) – 5th overall

GOR tore down I-40 today between Jackson and Memphis. With the temps up, and tired legs-a-dragging, team captain Scott Kufferath decided to take the team to Adventure River to enjoy the water slides and wave pool. It seemed to work as the team had a bit more lift in their legs late in the afternoon when they got back to putting miles on the road.

They were led in miles today by Chris Clemens with 33.o0. Lisamarie Griffin ran 23.02 miles and Elva Matamoros ran 17.88.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 33.00 miles
2. Lisamarie Griffin – 23.02 miles
3. Elva Matamoros – 17.88 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 8: 131.82 Miles (5th) – 6th overall

A bit of a rebound today for Mojo Rising. After a rough weekend, the team finished 5th on the day with 131.82 miles and moved up a spot in the standings. They were led by Audrey Davis with 24.08 miles. JR Reynolds continued his shirtless work with another strong day of 23.84 miles. Lindsay Phenix upped her mileage for the 8th consecutive day to 23.24 miles.

The team is currently near Mason, Tennessee. They enjoyed dinner at the original Gus’s World Famous Chicken…sweet tea, fried pickles, chicken, and chess pie. Does it get any better?

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Audrey Davis – 24.08 miles
2. JR Reynolds – 23.84 miles
3. Lindsay Phenix – 23.24 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 8: 104.51 Miles (10th) – 7th overall

A drop in miles for the Lou’s and down two spots in the standings, but not really a huge deal as most everyone was down a bit today. They are in 7th overall but less than a mile behind Mojo.

They were led by team captain Marylou Corino’s 27.20 miles. Russ Metteer continued his 3-day hot streak with 23.03 miles. Christy Brewer, currently passing through her hometown of Memphis, contributed a total of 13.10 miles for Lou.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 27.20 miles
2. Russ Metteer – 23.03 miles
3. Christy Brewer – 13.10 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 8: 118.16 Miles (7th) – 8th overall

David ‘Five-O’ Essary really dug deep all day to compile 32.30 miles for the Alfa’s. He was magnificent, and the Alfa’s really needed those miles to save the day. Essary got to see his wife and children as the race came down I-40 close to his homestead in Lexington.

The Alfa’s miles were down a good bit from yesterday, but they still placed higher on the day than they are overall which is good.

Team captain Alfa Severino added 20.28 miles. Allison Barcelona landed on 14.93 for the day.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. David Essary – 32.30 miles
2. Alfa Severino – 20.28 miles
3. Allison Barcelona- 14.93 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 8: 113.00 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

Peers One was led on Day 8 by Sofie Romero with 20.10 miles. Captain Rich Peers ran 17.58 miles, and Diane ‘Vol State’ Taylor walked a strong 13.89 miles.

The team is currently in Bucksnort, Tennessee.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Sofie Romero – 20.10 miles
2. Rich Peers – 17.58 miles
3. Diane Taylor – 13.89 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 8: 138.48 Miles (3rd) – 10th overall

The most impressive performance of the day came from Kicking Glass with 138.48 miles, 3rd most on the day. It didn’t bump them up in the overall standings, but it moved them a lot closer to the teams ahead of them.

Team captain Tiffani Glass led the way with 26.41 miles. Canadian Lisa Van Wolde ran 22.03 miles, and Aaron Debord ran 20.05.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tiffani Glass – 26.41 miles
2. Lisa Van Wolde – 22.03 miles
3. Aaron Debord- 20.05 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 8: 100.17 Miles (12th) – 11th overall

The Roots got over 46% of it’s daily production from Leslie Studtmann (26.27) and Amy Costa (20.25). Kendra Schoffstall added 16.04 miles for the yo-yo’s as well.

The team is currently in Bell Meade, Tennessee

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Leslie Studtmann- 26.27 miles
2. Amy Costa – 20.25 miles
3. Kendra Schoffstall – 16.04 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 8: 103.92 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

An 11th place finish for the day for the Eli’s. They were led today by Francesca Muccini with 22.19 miles. Abbi Auger added 17.80, along with 15.01 from team captain Melissa Price.

The team is near Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 22.19 miles
2. Abbi Auger – 17.80 miles
3. Melissa Price – 15.01 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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 wrapped up it’s first week on Sunday. Rev Run won the day again just falling short of 200 miles on the day. The surprise team of the weekend, Alfa’s Omegas, finished second on the day with 164.06 miles with strong contributions from everyone on the team. The Metcalvary was third on the day and in second place overall.

The high mile runner on the day was Rev’s Ed Ettinghausen with 42.41 miles.

The Top 5 Teams on Day 7

1. Rev Run – 195.89
2. Alfa’s Omegas – 164.06
3. The Metcalvary – 160.91
4. Trip 2 My Lou – 160.21
5. The Beetroots – 145.86

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

1. Rev Run – 1,380.33 miles (195.89)
2. The Metcalvary – 1,067.37 miles (160.91)
3. Crowe Bars – 969.25 miles (135.67) +1
4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 960.80 miles (106.18) -1
5. Trip 2 My Lou – 959.13 miles (160.21) +2
6. Grapes of Rath – 947.91 (134.32)
7. Mojo Rising – 932.75 miles (114.11) -2
8. Alfa’s Omegas – 927.38 miles (164.06)
9. Peers One – 826.09 miles (122.07)
10. Kicking Glass – 796.24 miles (98.62)
11. The Beetroots – 794.50 miles (145.86) +1
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 757.21 miles (104.03) -1

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

Ed Barnette is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the day with 24.84 miles for Eli’s PR Ice. Ed did the most miles he has ever covered in one day in memory of David Clark, his good friend and running coach, who tragically died earlier this week from back surgery complications.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 42.41
2. Jen Metcalf (MET) – 34.00
3. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 32.12
4. Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.08
5. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 30.28
6. Ryan Malecha (AO) – 30.12
7. Steve Snyder (REV) – 29.30
8. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 29.00
9. Andy Glaze (MET) – 28.08
10. Sherry Meador (REV) – 27.15

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 7: 195.89 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

Ed Ettinghausen led Rev Run and the entire race in miles on Sunday with 42.41 miles. Ho-hum work for The Jester who has finished more 100 mile races than an ear of corn has kernels. He shows up every day and humbly does his massive amount of miles while encouraging his teammates just as relentlessly. He got a couple of big performances on Sunday from Steve Snyder with 29.30 miles and Sherry Meador with 27.15 miles.

The team is running away with this competition. They are currently on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen – 42.41 miles
2. Steve Snyder – 29.30 miles
3. Sherry Meador – 27.15 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 7: 160.91 Miles (3rd) – 2nd overall

Big hair, ‘Big Sexy,’ big inspiration Jen Metcalf led the way for her team today with 34.00 miles. She had her steady studs Andy Glaze 28.08 miles and Randy Broadway 23.02 miles help The Mets finish 3rd on the day and increase their 2nd place lead on the rest of the field. Brooke King nearly doubled her daily average on Sunday. Great work, Brooke.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Jen Metcalf – 34.00 miles
2. Andy Glaze – 28.08 miles
3. Randy Broadway – 23.02 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 7: 135.67 Miles (6th) – 3rd overall

The Bars overall had a bit of a dip today, but it wasn’t the fault of Steve ’50K’ Troxel and his 31.08 miles. You also can’t fault Jimmy ‘Jam’ Girten who had by far his most impressive day of the race with 21.59 miles. The queen of Pinson Mounds, Marj Mitchell was magnificent with 21.46 miles.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 31.08 miles
2. Jimmy Girten – 21.59 miles
3. Marj Mitchell – 21.46 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 7: 106.18 Miles (10th) – 4th overall

Tuck had a precipitous drop on Sunday after a massive Saturday. Ximena Kriete was brilliant again with 32.12 miles as was Henriett Blodgett with 18.00 Beyond those two, the team was just flat today.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 32.12 miles
2. Henriett Blodgett – 18.00 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 13.12 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 7: 160.21 Miles (4th) – 5th overall

Team captain Marylou Corino has different teammates who step every day to assist her, but she is the steady constant who delivers massive miles every day. It’s rubbed off on her team as they continue to make strides towards the top of the leader-board. Mare’s 29.00 miles were followed by Amy Cummings with 21.54, and Laura Eriks with 18.00.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 29.00 miles
2. Amy Cummings – 21.54 miles
3. Laura Eriks – 18.00 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 7: 134.32 Miles (7th) – 6th overall

Team Captain Scott Kufferath continues to do a great job guiding, perhaps the most apt-named team in the race, on this cross country ride. Today his big miles came from Chris Clemens with 30.28, Elva Matamoros 22.25, and Tom Orr 20.22.  It’s all about the miles.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 30.28 miles
2. Elva Matamoros – 22.25 miles
3. Tom Orr – 20.22 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 7: 114.11 Miles (9th) – 7th overall

A rough weekend for Mojo. They dropped two more spots in the standings with their 9th place finish on the day. They were led once again by Lindsay Phenix with 23.13 miles. JR Reynolds had several jaunts totaling 18.37 miles. Mojo is really looking forward to Monday.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 23.13 miles
2. Joshua Holmes – 20.00 miles
3. JR Reynolds – 18.37 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 7: 164.06 Miles (2nd) – 8th overall

The Alfa’s had the best overall weekend with a 4th and 2nd place finish after spending part of opening week in last place. They got a grandiose performance of 30.12 miles today from Ryan Malecha. Allison Barcelona and Kelly Paul combined to add 43.79 miles.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ryan Malecha – 30.12 miles
2. Allison Barcelona- 23.10 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 20.69 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 7: 122.07 Miles (8th) – 9th overall

Peers is starting to get strong contributions from most of it’s members every day now. Thomas Fowler has been special the first seven days with a total of 200.11 miles, today he had 23.66 of those. Sofie Romero had 17.49 today and 89.08 for the week. Team captain Rich Peers added 15.15 today after 31.17 yesterday.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Thomas Fowler – 23.66 miles
2. Sofie Romero – 17.49 miles
3. Rich Peers – 15.15 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 7: 98.62 Miles (12th) – 10th overall

Never a real bad day in this race, just some days you get to soak in God’s creation a bit more on the road, and what better day than a Sunday stroll through Tennessee. No big miles for anyone today, but Yvette Campos led the team for the second day in a row with 13.17 miles, following 31.13 yesterday. Megan Maiser added 11.54, and Stacy King hit double digits with 11.

The team is nearing Cookeville, Tennessee, home of the legendary Dallas Smith.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Yvette Campos – 13.17 miles
2. Megan Maiser – 11.54 miles
3. Stacy King- 11.00 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 7: 145.86 Miles (5th) – 11th overall

The Opossums, when no one was looking today, were hightailing down Tennessee black asphalt for a big 5th place day with 145.86 miles. Lori Robinson had her biggest miles of the race with 20.34. Carrie O’Bryan added 18.93 miles, and Sue Stephens-Wright had her largest mileage day with 15.99. Momentum, momentum! Hopefully, they won’t roll over tomorrow.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lori Robinson- 20.34 miles
2. Carrie O’Bryan – 18.93 miles
3. Sue Stephens-Wright – 15.99 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 7: 104.03 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

We Are Superman! Ed Barnette lost his good friend and running coach, David Clark, in an unexpected death earlier this week. Ed went out today and ran 22-miles in his memory. He added a couple more miles to total 24.84 miles on the day. I believe it’s Ed’s most miles he’s ever had in a day. An impressive feat, but more importantly, an impressive dedication to Dave.  Dave is missed by many.

Team captain Melissa Price ran 25.51 miles. Francesca Muccini, dialed it back a bit, but still finished with 21.13.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Melissa Price – 25.51 miles
2. Ed Barnette – 24.84 miles
3. Francesca Muccini – 21.13 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 7: Run It Fast’ Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

 

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

The Top 6 Teams on Day 5

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

Link to the Google Map showing where each team is on it’s Race Across the USA

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

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

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

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

Top 10 Miles of the Day

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

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

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

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

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

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Learn, Pond, Tennessee.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Kodak, Tennessee

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Blue Hole Spring, Tennessee.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Mohawk, Tennessee.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Lick Branch, Tennessee.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

They are currently in Jearoldstown, Tennessee.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

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

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

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

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

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Goodpasture Hollow, Virginia.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Atkins, Virginia.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Last, Place.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

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

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

 

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA 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

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 – 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