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
- Rev Run – 178.75
- Kicking Glass – 141.37
- The Metcalvary – 138.82
- Grapes of Rath – 131.20
- Trip 2 My Lou – 122.68
Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)
- Rev Run – 1,927.78 miles (178.75)
- The Metcalvary – 1,499.36 miles (138.82)
- Grapes of Rath – 1,343.37 (131.20)
- Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,306.79 miles (112.76)
- Alfa’s Omegas – 1,297.77 miles (118.94) +1
- Mojo Rising – 1,289.39 miles (109.68) -1
- Crowe Bars – 1,288.31 miles (110.95)
- Trip 2 My Lou – 1,281.21 miles (122.68)
- Kicking Glass – 1,181.15 miles (141.37)
- Peers One – 1,084.09 miles (57.88)
- Eli’s PR Ice – 1,046.39 miles (92.54) +1
- 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
- Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 41.60
- Lisa Devona (REV) – 31.93
- Laura Eriks (LOU) – 28.09
- Marylou Corino (LOU) – 27.20
- Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 26.18
- Lisa Van Wolde (KG) – 25.12
- Steve Troxel (CB) – 24.33
- Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 23.52
- Chris Clemens (GOR) – 23.02
- 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
- Ed Ettinghausen – 41.60 miles
- Lisa Devona – 31.93 miles
- 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
- Erik Pascual – 21.36 miles
- Randy Broadway – 21.08 miles
- 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
- Lisamarie Griffin – 26.18 miles
- Chris Clemens – 23.02 miles
- 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.
- Ximena Kriete – 22.22 miles
- Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 19.44 miles
- 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
- Alfa Severino – 20.05 miles
- Ryan Malecha – 15.30 miles
- 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
- Lindsay Phenix – 23.52 miles
- Joshua Holmes – 18.10 miles
- 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
- Steve Troxel – 24.33 miles
- Amy Hazlewood – 20.32 miles
- 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
- Laura Eriks – 28.09 miles
- Marylou Corino – 27.20 miles
- 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
- Lisa Van Wolde – 25.12 miles
- Tiffani Glass – 20.24 miles
- 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
- Rich Peers – 16.93 miles
- Steve Durbin – 8.18 miles
- 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
- Francesca Muccini – 20.12 miles
- Melissa Price – 15.08 miles
- 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
- Brenda Cross – 22.01 miles
- Lance McDermott – 20.13 miles
- 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
