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Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA had it’s third finisher early this morning when Alfa’s Omegas reached the Santa Monica Pier in 19 Days, 8 Hours, 0 Minutes.

The podium finish for the Omegas is a sweet finish for this rags to riches team. They covered just 87.36 miles and sat in dead last place after leaving New York City nearly three weeks ago. Led by team captain Alfa Severino’s steady stream of encouragement, inspiration, and big miles she put down every day, the Omegas got stronger and grew as a team as they climbed the standings while crossing the country.

Alfa’s Omegas – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 0 Minutes
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)

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 20: 98.63 Miles (FINISHED) – 3rd overall

The team has reached the Santa Monica Pier after 2,907.00 miles.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ryan Malecha – 23.14 miles
2. Houston Wolf – 20.39 miles
3. Allison Barcelona – 20.06 miles

Congrats to Alfa and Alfa’s Omegas!

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Top Teams on Day 20

1. Crowe Bars – 242.95
2. Tuck n’ Stroll– 171.81
3. Trip 2 My Lou – 158.59
4. Kicking Glass – 158.34
5. The Beetroots – 153.19
6. Mojo Rising – 134.34
7. Grapes of Rath – 129.64
8. Eli’s PR Ice – 125.91
9. Peers One – 104.63
10. Alfa’s Omegas – 98.63

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 – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 0 Minutes
4. Crowe Bars – 2,862.63 miles (242.95)
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,787.26 miles (171.81)
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,638.65 (129.64)
7. Mojo Rising – 2,601.82 miles (134.34)
8. Kicking Glass – 2,365.86 miles (158.34)
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,338.27 miles (158.59)
10. The Beetroots – 2,245.32 miles (153.19)
11. Peers One – 2,098.35 miles (104.63)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 2,049.55 miles (125.91)

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

Donna Bullington is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 32.33 miles for Tuck n’ Stroll.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Cathy Downes (CB) – 66.54
2. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 45.30
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin (TNS) – 41.64
4. Seth Crowe (CB) – 36.22
5. Steve Troxel (CB) – 35.78
6. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 35.00
7. Jimmy Girten (CB) – 33.22
8. Donna Bullington (TNS) – 32.33
9. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.27
10. Marj Mitchell (CB) – 31.21

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

CROWE BARS – Day 20: 242.95 Miles (1st) – 4th overall

The Crowe Bars had it’s biggest total of the entire race on the 20th day, and they’ve had some big days. Today it seems as if every runner just emptied the tank for miles, and miles, and miles.

They were led by the exquisite Cathy Downes with 66.54 miles, by far the most by anyone today. Behind her was team captain Seth Crowe with 36.22 miles and trusty Steve Troxel with 35.78 miles.

And just to show the depth of firepower on the team Jimmy Girten threw up 3’s and 2’s along with Marj Mitchell’s 50K day. They should make it to the pier by noon tomorrow.

The team is currently in San Dimas, California just 44.37 miles from the finish.

CB’s Top of the Day

1. Cathy Downes – 66.54 miles
2. Seth Crowe – 36.22 miles
3. Steve Troxel – 35.78 miles
4. Jimmy Girten – 33.22 miles
5. Marj Mitchell – 31.21 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 20: 171.81 Miles (2nd) – 5th overall

Tuck put it’s self in position to finish tomorrow with a monster day of 171.81 miles. They were led by Rene Fosdal-Griffin with 41.64 miles. But Tuck’s star for the day was Donna Bullington with 32.33 miles, a race high for her. And as always Ximena Kriete was a 50K machine. Tomorrow is their day to finish this amazing, beautiful journey.

The team is currently in Barstow, California just 119.74 miles from the finish.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 41.64 miles
2. Donna Bullington- 32.33 miles
3. Ximena Kriete – 31.27 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 20: 129.64 Miles (7th) – 6th overall

The two heavy-hitters on this team hit again today,big time as Lisamarie Griffin went long and deep for 45.30 miles. Chris Clemens hit 20+ miles for the 1,452,111th consecutive day. Scott Devona, whose wife Lisa has been waiting on the beach in Santa Monica for him over a week, had 13.32 miles.

The team is in currently in Klinefelter, California.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin – 45.30 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 22.20 miles
3. Scott Devona – 13.32 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 20: 134.34 Miles (6th) – 7th overall

Another day, another step up in miles for Lindsay Phenix. She had 29.01 miles on the day and has 475.42 for the race. Mark Atkins ran a heavy half marathon to help the team. They remain consist come rain or shine or 7th. Anthony Ohrey was just short of a half marathon with 12.55 miles.

The team is currently in Powell, Arizona.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 29.01 miles
2. Mark Atkins- 13.75 miles
3. Joshua Holmes – 12.76 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 20: 158.34 Miles (4th) – 8th overall

In the Devil’s Canyon, Kicking Glass kicked up enough hell and brimstone to stay just ahead of Trip 2 My Lou. They were led by Yvette Campos’s big 30.12 mile day. Yvette has had double-digit miles every day of the race so far. She was assisted by Joan Lamayo-Buse’s 25.32 miles and Lisa Van Wolde’s 23.10 miles.

The team is in Canyon Diablo, Arizona.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Yvette Campos – 30.12 miles
2. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 25.32 miles
3. Lisa Van Wolde – 23.10 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 20: 158.59 Miles (3rd) – 9th overall

A major bounce today from the Trips with a big mile day from Christy Brewer with 31.10 miles, along with Jeremy Kluttz’s 23.81 miles provided the help team captain Marylou Corino has been needing the last few days. Corino was wonderful again going for 35.00 miles. She now has 585.40 miles in the race.

The team is currently in Joseph City, Arizona.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 35.00 miles
2. Christy Brewer – 31.10 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz – 23.81 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 20: 153.19 Miles (5th) – 10th overall

Back to back really strong days for The Roots. Today, Glenn Richardson dug deep to deliver team captain Lance McDermott a 50K of work. He wasn’t alone with big miles though as Sue Stephens-Wright ran 28.12 miles. Amy Costa was wonderful once again going for over 20 miles.

The team is currently in Gallup, New Mexico.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Glenn Richardson- 31.10 miles
2. Sue Stephens-Wright – 28.12 miles
3. Amy Costa – 20.31 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 20: 104.63 Miles (9th) – 11th overall

Big days from Wayne McComb with 25.01 miles and Sofie Romero with 21.00 helped Peers go over 100 miles on the day. Rich Peers was great again with 19.63 miles.

The team is in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Wayne McComb – 25.01 miles
2. Sofie Romero – 21.00 miles
3. Rich Peers – 19.63 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 20: 125.91 Miles (8th) – 12th overall

A really great day for The Ice. They were led by Francesca Muccini’s 30.09 miles. She had some amazing support from Veronique Bourbeau who walked 28.06 massive miles to help the team. Crystal Baumberger also stepped up with 12.31 miles. A big day that this team needed for morale.

The team is in Corners, New Mexico.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 30.09 miles
2. Veronique Bourbeau – 28.06 miles
3. Crystal Baumberger – 12.31 miles

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

1) Rev Run’s – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
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
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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Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

 

Rev Run blistered 2,907 miles over the course of 13 days, 20 hours, 17 minutes to win Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA. The great Lisa Devona ran her team onto the Santa Monica Pier in California in reaching the Pacific Ocean. The entire team was waiting and holding a ‘2,907 Miles – Sub-14 Days’ banner that Lisa tore through. It was fitting considering her phenomenal 500-mile performance over the past two weeks.

The powerhouse led by team captain David Pharr had daily contributions from every runner. A team of superstars that lifted up and inspired each other from #1 o- # 11 on their daily scorecard.

We all remember where we were when Michael Jordan hit ‘The Shot,’ and we all will always remember the hour and minute that this team finished the most perfect race in U.S.A. running history.

On a day of national upheaval, Rev Run finished on the Santa Monica Pier less than 45 minutes before the 6pm curfew city officials had put in place just a hour before.

The 11-person team averaged 207.64 miles per day, a daily average of 18.88 miles/per runner.

It took a Herculean effort to finish before the weekend cascaded as the team needed 536.70 miles coming into the weekend to make it happen. True to their mutant ethos they ran 292.46 miles yesterday (average of 26.79/runner), to leave a measly chip shot of 244.24 miles from the Mojave Desert to finish today. And they did it, rather easily, with almost four hours to spare.

They were led on the final day by Ed ‘the Jester Ettinghausen’s 100K mic drop, and Lisa’s 50-mile exclamation point giving her 500.78 miles for the race. And in what would have easily led many other teams today, Rev had big miles from Sherry Meador’s 34.11, Karl Studtmann’s 32.19, and Emily Ryan’s 32.08.

Rev Run finished today with our second place team 700 miles behind in Arizona.

“I think the Suzys were a perfect storm of talent and opportunity. If you were the have that same event every year, I think that is the kind of record that would stand for a very long time.

Result of random selection, though I doubt there could have been a much stronger team if chosen on purpose. It was fun to watch. Like one of those rare sports team that is just better than everyone else. You just have to sit back and applaud.” – Karl Studtmann (May 3, 2020)

Twenty-eight days later, Rev Run, including Karl, randomly drawn together for The Return Voyage, beat the Suzy Michelson Team’s time of 14 days, 21 hours, 10 min, from the inaugural Run It Fast’ Race Across the USA, by a full day and 53 minutes – with four less runners on our teams for the return trip. It would seem highly improbable now that Rev’s time of 13 days, 20 hours, 17 min will ever be challenged but only time will tell.

REV RUN- Day 14: 244.24 Miles (1st) – 1st overall 

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen – 62.52 miles
2. Lisa Devona – 50.04 miles
3. Sherry Meador – 34.11 miles
4. Karl Studtmann – 32.19 miles
5. Emily Ryan – 32.08 miles
6. Reich Gapasin – 25.66 miles
7. David Pharr – 22.62 miles

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)

The Top 12 Teams on Day 14

1. Rev Run – 244.24
2. The Metcalvary – 184.80
3. Crowe Bars – 180.02
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 172.35
5. The Beetroots – 140.24
6. Grapes of Rath – 134.20
7. Trip 2 My Lou – 122.13
8. Tuck n’ Stroll– 120.22
9. Kicking Glass – 115.81
10. Peers One – 102.42
11. Mojo Rising – 100.14
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 98.69

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 (244.24) – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,290.80 miles (184.80)
3. Crowe Bars – 1,989.13 miles (180.02)
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,955.17 miles (172.35) +1
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,919.85 miles (120.22) -1
6. Grapes of Rath – 1,902.49 (134.20)
7. Mojo Rising – 1,809.39 miles (100.14)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,706.48 miles (122.13)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,650.76 miles (115.81)
10. The Beetroots – 1,578.13 miles (140.24) +1
11. Peers One – 1,543.52 miles (102.42) -1
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,532.94 miles (98.69)

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

Lisa Van Wolde  is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 46.51 miles for Kicking Glass.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 62.52
2. Lisa Devona (REV) – 50.04
3. Lisa Van Wolde (KG) – 46.51
4. Elva Matamoros (GOR) – 38.59
5. Andy Glaze (MET) – 37.15
6. Randy Broadway (MET) – 36.56
7. Seth Crowe (CB) – 35.17
8. Sherry Meador (REV) – 34.11
9. Karl Studtmann (REV) – 32.19
10. Emily Ryan (REV) – 32.08

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

THE METCALVARY – Day 14: 184.80 Miles (2nd) – 2nd overall

The team is currently in Church Rock, New Mexico.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andrew Glaze – 37.15 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 36.56 miles
3. Jen Metcalf – 26.55 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 14: 180.02 Miles (3rd) – 3rd overall

The team is currently in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Seth Crowe – 35.17 miles
2. Steve Troxel – 25.57 miles
3. Cathy Downes – 25.08 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 14: 172.35 Miles (4th) – 4th overall

The team is currently in Newkirk, New Mexico.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Allison Barcelona – 24.25 miles
2. Fiona McMillen – 20.11 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 18.31 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 14: 120.22 Miles (8th) – 5th overall

The team is currently Tucumcari, New Mexico.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Jd Barnette – 22.31 miles
2. Donna Bullington – 16.16 miles
3. Jess Britt – 16.00 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 14: 134.20 Miles (6th) – 6th overall

The team is in currently in San Jon, New Mexico.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elva Matamoros – 38.59 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 25.08 miles
3. Kimberly Atkins – 14.02 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 14: 100.14 Miles (11th) – 7th overall

The team is near the Texas border in Amarillo, Texas.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 24.07 miles
2. JR Reynolds- 20.14 miles
3. Kevin Lashley- 19.55 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 14: 122.13 Miles (7th) – 8th overall

The team is in Erick, Oklahoma.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 25.50 miles
2. Christy Brewer – 22.00 miles
3. Gregory Hart- 14.10 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 14: 115.81 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

The team is in Clinton, Oklahoma.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 46.51 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 12.50 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 11.53 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 14: 140.24 Miles (5th) – 10th overall

The team is currently in Yukon, Oklahoma.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Michael Racine – 25.28 miles
2. Sue Stephens-Wright – 24.57 miles
3. Lance McDermott- 20.26 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 14: 159.99 Miles (10th) – 11th overall

The team is in Bethel Acres, Oklahoma.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Diane Taylor – 19.24 miles
2. Steve Durbin – 15.04 miles
3. Rich Peers – 13.14 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 14: 98.69 Miles (12th) – 12th overall

The team is in Dale, Oklahoma.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Abbi Auger – 16.60 miles
2. Brittany Aussieker – 15.28 miles
3. Ed Barnette – 15.06 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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 Day 11 had a slew of 40’s thrown down by four of our runners, two of them from The Beetroots that provided an adrenaline shot to the team. Cathy Downes (CB) led the day with 45.05 miles, followed by Amy Costa (BR) with 42.74.  Ed Ettinghausen (REV) had his second day in a row of 40+ with 42.3. Kendra Schoffstall (BR) ran 40.03. Downe’s 45.05 miles follows her 52.50 from five days ago.

Rev Run was the top team again on the day. They are half way through New Mexico. The Metcalvary had an off day but easily hung onto the second spot. The Crowe Bars and Tuck n’ Stroll were neck and neck for the 2/3rd most miles on the day.

The biggest surprise came from The Beetroots fourth place day of 135.71 miles. They were led by the 1-2 punch from Costa and Schoffstall’s 40-milers.

The Top 5 Teams on Day 11

1. Rev Run – 193.70
2. Crowe Bars – 161.68
3. Tuck n’ Stroll– 160.70
4. The Beetroots – 135.71
5. Alfa’s Omegas – 133.12

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 – 2,121.48 miles (193.70)
2. The Metcalvary – 1,621.24 miles (121.88)
3. Grapes of Rath – 1,471.23 (127.86)
4. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 1,467.49 miles (160.70)
5. Crowe Bars – 1,449.99 miles (161.68) +2
6. Alfa’s Omegas – 1,430.89 miles (133.12) -1
7. Mojo Rising – 1,412.92 miles (123.53) -1
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 1,366.99 miles (85.78)
9. Kicking Glass – 1,296.17 miles (115.02)
10. Peers One – 1,196.02 miles (111.93)
11. The Beetroots – 1,174.39 miles (135.71) +1
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,138.31 miles (91.92) -1

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

Cathy Downes  is the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performer of the day with 45.05 miles for team captain Seth Crowe & the Crowe Bars.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Cathy Downes (CB) – 45.05
2. Amy Costa (BR) – 42.74
3. Ed Ettinghausen (REV) – 42.00
4. Kendra Schoffstall (BR) – 40.03
5. Seth Crowe (CB) – 35.27
6. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 32.33
7. Lisa Devona (REV) – 32.06
8. Henriett Blodgett (TNS) – 31.25
9. Tom Orr (GOR) – 28.11
10. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 27.78

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 11: 193.70 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

More of the same asphalt carnage from Rev Run’s fire and brimstone attack. They were led with another 40+ miles from Ed ‘the Jester’ Ettinghausen. Lisa Devona was great once again with 32.06 miles. Emily Ryan, an unsung star on the team, was brilliant with 24.74 miles.

Nothing can slow this team down at this point. They are dancing with history and themselves.

The team is currently in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 785.52 miles from the finish on the Santa Monica Pier.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Ed Ettinghausen – 42.00 miles
2. Lisa Devona – 32.06 miles
3. Emily Ryan –  24.74 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 11: 121.88 Miles (8th) – 2nd overall

An off-day for The Mets, but it really had a neutral effect. They are solidly in second place overall. They were led today by Elissa Higgins with 21.33 miles. The R(Andy) Show starring Randy Broadway and Andy Glaze was strong once again with a combined 36.85 miles. Team captain Jen Metcalf ran by a drive-by shooting during a portion of her miles but said she felt totally safe under her ‘bullet-proof hair.’

The team is currently in Clinton, Oklahoma

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elissa Higgins- 21.33 miles
2. Randy Broadway – 18.72 miles
3. Andrew Glaze – 18.13 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 11: 127.86 Miles (6th) – 3rd overall

The Grapes weren’t horrible on Thursday, but they saw their lead on 3rd place drop to just 4 miles ahead of Tuck. They likely will jump back and forth over the next week. GOR was led today by Tom ‘Mad Hornet’ Orr who was very workmanlike with 28.11 miles. He was supported by Chris Clemens (27.78) and Lisamarie Griffin (26.60).

The team is in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tom Orr – 28.11 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 27.78 miles
3. Lisamarie Griffin – 26.60 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 11: 160.70 Miles (3rd) – 4th overall

Team captain Shane Tucker knows how to manage a team. He was the winning captain in our initial journey, and he has evolved TNS into a pistol packing, endorphin laced team of upper-cutters. They were led again by Ximena Kriete, back in the 30’s today, with 32.33 miles. Henriett Blodgett grabbed the mic when the second song came on and belted out 31.25 miles. Rene ‘Fast as Fast Can Be, You’ll Never Catch Me’ Fosdal-Griffin dropped the confetti from the rafters with 21.68 miles.

The team is currently in Pierce, Oklahoma

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 32.33 miles
2. Henriett Blodgett – 31.25 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 21.68 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 11: 161.68 Miles (2nd) – 5th overall

Any time you get 105+ miles from your top-3 runners you are going to place high, and the Crowe Bars did with a 2nd place finish for the day. It also jumped them two spots in the overall standings to 5th. They were led by Cathy Downes’ second massive performance of the race. Seth Crowe, after a couple low days, ratcheted up the odometer to 35.27 miles. Steve Troxel hit a ‘Dome-Run’ with 25.39 miles.

The team is in Checotah, Oklahoma.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Cathy Downes – 45.05 miles
2. Seth Crowe – 35.27 miles
3. Steve Troxel – 25.39 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 11: 133.12 Miles (5th) – 6th overall

AO with another great day led by team captain Alfa Severino’s 20 miles. Jacksonian Rob Kelly found his groove with 15.78 miles, and Ryan Malecha once again was great with 15.33 miles.

The team is currently in Warner, Oklahoma

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 20.00 miles
2. Rob Kelly – 15.78 miles
3. Ryan Malecha – 15.33 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 11: 123.53 Miles (7th) – 7th overall

The team is in Cattail Islands, Oklahoma.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 23.60 miles
2. Kit Brazier – 18.53 miles
3. Joshua Holmes – 17.23 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 11: 85.78 Miles (12th) – 8th overall

A rough day for The Lou’s, but only a day it makes. They are still in the thick of the pack with a better day tomorrow on the horizon. They might be knocked down, but they won’t lay on that timing mat for too long.

The team is at the Cracker Barrel in Alma, Arkansas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 27.00 miles
2. Russ Metteer – 11.50 miles
3. Jeremy Kluttz- 10.09 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 11: 115.09 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

The Glass consistently is putting in very solid days now. This isn’t moving them up in the standings yet, but it is inching them closer to moving up to the 8th spot. They were led today by Lisa Van Wolde’s 26.21 miles.

The team is in Russellville, Arkansas.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Van Wolde – 26.21 miles
2. Tiffani Glass – 16.60 miles
3. Barry Reece – 15.53 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 11: 111.93 Miles (12th) – 10th overall

What a turn-around from yesterday for Peers. They almost doubled their mileage today in large part to Karla Kent’s 22.22 miles, Rich Peers 19.03 miles, and Diane Taylor’s 18.28 miles. A rumor surfaced on a Reddit thread earlier in the day that Thomas Fowler was seen on a RATUSA simulator working on his routes, left turns, and buying time for his foot to regenerate.

The team is in Carlisle, Arkansas.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Karla Kent – 22.22 miles
2. Rich Peers – 19.03 miles
3. Diane Taylor- 18.28 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 11: 135.71 Miles (4th) – 11th overall

Big, big day and miles for The Roots. They had nearly matching mileage days from Amy Costa and Kendra Schoffstall. Both were vital in leading the team to a 4th place finish on the day. One would seem to be able to predict the mileage for the Yo-Yo’s tomorrow, but predictions are easy to make with no money on the line.

The team is currently in Biscoe, Arkansas

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Amy Costa – 42.74 miles
2. Kendra Schoffstall – 40.03 miles
3. Leslie Studtmann- 13.00 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 11: 91.92 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

Eli got the usual miles from their top runners, but for the second day in a row had great output from Hannah Faulkner.

The team is in Palestine, Arkansas.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 23.09 miles
2. Melissa Price – 15.00 miles
3. John Leighton – 11.77 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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

 

Everyone knew that Day 6 of Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA would be explosive with miles, but it somehow went even beyond that. As usual we were led by Rev Run with 253.18 miles. They AVERAGED 23.02 miles per runner today with a ceiling of 41.27. Just simply amazing on all fronts.

Rev Run is so gung-ho that we received this message Sherry Meador sent to team captain David Pharr:

We might end up making this race into a reality tv show in future editions.

But Rev wasn’t the only amazing team on Saturday. Tuck n’ Stroll rose to 226.98 miles, along with The Metcalvary eclipsing the double-hundo mark with 218.60 miles. Bottom feeders Alfa’s Omegas and Peers One had really great days with strong miles from top to bottom.

The race leaders are already in Arkansas as the other eleven teams are all in Tennessee.

The Top 6 Teams on Day 6

1. Rev Run – 253.18
2. Tuck n’ Stroll – 226.98
3. The Metcalvary – 218.60
4. Alfa’s Omegas – 189.11
5. Crowe Bars – 180.68
6. Peers One – 162.05

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 – 1,184.44 miles (253.18)
2. The Metcalvary – 906.46 miles (218.60) +1
3. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 854.62 miles (226.98) +4
4. Crowe Bars – 833.58 miles (180.68) +1
5. Mojo Rising – 818.64 miles (125.32) -3
6. Grapes of Rath – 813.59 (144.18) -2
7. Trip 2 My Lou – 798.92 miles (149.66) -1
8. Alfa’s Omegas – 763.32 miles (189.11)
9. Peers One – 704.02 miles (162.05) +2
10. Kicking Glass – 697.62 miles (146.16) -1
11. Eli’s PR Ice – 653.18 miles (146.22) +1
12. The Beetroots – 648.64 miles (103.84) -2

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

Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) and Rene Fosdal-Griffin (TNS) are the Race Across the USA’s Peak Performers of the day with 67.08 and 66.10 miles respectively. This couple truly took couple’s skating to a whole new level.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 67.08
2. Rene Fodsal-Griffin (TNS) – 66.10
3. Cathy Downes (CB) – 52.50
4. Seth Crowe (CB) – 50.05
5. Andy Glaze (MET) – 46.35
6. Lisa Devona (REV) – 41.27
7. Russ Metteer (LOU) – 39.63
8. Shane Tucker (TNS) – 34.67
9. David Pharr (REV) – 34.13
10. Reich Gapasin (REV) – 33.21

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

REV RUN- Day 6: 253.18 Miles (1st) – 1st overall

Monster miles from the monster team, four Rev’s had 32 or more miles. But this team had big miles from members on the team that don’t always get the headlines, too. Renee Holcomb, dug deep, and came home with 15.03 miles. Jeff Lea donated a half marathon of miles. And the aforementioned Sherry ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Meador with 16.81 miles and 77 new friend requests. Emily Ryan had 20.21 miles, and Jeremy Reid 16.74. Once again, major kudos to Rev Run on a historic day.

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisa Devona – 41.27 miles
2. David Pharr – 34.13 miles
3. Reich Gapasin – 33.21 miles
4. Karl Studtmann – 32.42 miles

THE METCALVARY – Day 6: 218.60 Miles (3rd) – 2nd overall

Andy Glaze added extra cherries on top today with 46.35 miles giving him 154.48 over the last six days. Erik Pascual played a great Pippen to Glaze’s Jordan with 31.45 miles. Kelly Tipple was big with 25.04 miles. The Mets had 6 runners go for 20 or more miles. They moved into 2nd place and have a firm grasp of it.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andy Glaze – 46.35 miles
2. Erik Pascual – 31.45 miles
3. Kelly Tipple – 25.04 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 6: 226.98 Miles (2nd) – 3rd overall

The Tucks were 2nd overall on the day with 226.98 miles behind 66.10 mega-pore miles from Rene Fosdal-Griffin. Shane Tucker (34.67) and Ximena Kriete (31.48) were amazing as they both have been all week long. Rene’s big miles along with big miles from Jd Barnette (18.79) and Henriet Blodgett (20.00) are really the reason this team skyrocketed today. TNS jumped four spots from 7th all the way up to 3rd place. This time might be in it to win it (mortal division).

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 66.10 miles
2. Shane Tucker – 34.67 miles
3. Ximena Kriete – 31.48 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 6: 180.68 Miles (5th) – 4th overall

103.7 plays the best of the 90’s hits and Tag Team was back again with Cathy Downes and Seth Crowe doing near matching half-centuries on the comp. Combined they nearly netted the miles from our 12th place team today. But lets not forget Steve Troxel, the master of the 50k, who is a constant for the Bars. The heart and soul of this team though might be Marj Mitchell, who recorded 20.31 for the day and has 109.14 over the last six.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Cathy Downes – 52.50 miles
2. Seth Crowe – 50.05 miles
3. Steve Troxel – 31.37 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 6: 125.32 Miles (11th) – 5th overall

The new car smell has left Mojo Rising. Their overall miles were decent if it had been a weekday, but they got blown out on this mega-watt weekend day finishing an abysmal 11th place. They fell all the way from the #2 spot to fifth in the overall standings. Lindsay Phenix and JR Reynolds were strong as usual. Kevin Lashley had his biggest day of the race so far with 17.02 miles. Donna Burns really stepped it up with 13.93 miles. Tomorrow will be an interesting day to see if they can save the weekend with a strong performance.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 22.70 miles
2. JR Reynolds – 21.65 miles
3. Kevin Lashley – 17.02 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 6: 144.18 Miles (10th) – 6th overall

Lisamarie Griffin saved the day for GOR with 67.08 hot, long miles of dodging the police and anything else that got in her way. Tom Orr did his part with 18.10, and Chris Clemens clocked in with 17.01.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin – 67.08 miles
2. Tom Orr – 18.10 miles
3. Chris Clemens – 17.01 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 6: 149.66 Miles (7th) – 7th overall

Seventh for the day, seventh overall. That’s consistency. The Lou’s were led by Russ Metteer with 39.63 miles. Team captain Marylou Corino had 27.00 miles and Memphian Christy Brewer had a nice contribution to the team with 23.89 miles. Also, Ray Berlanga upped his game adding 9.70 miles.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Russ Metteer – 39.63 miles
2. Marylou Corino – 27.00 miles
3. Christy Brewer – 23.89 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 6: 189.11 Miles (4th) – 8th overall

Alfa-like on Day 6 for AO. They came really close to breaking 200 miles for the day, and it’s because every member on their team ran at least double-digit miles including a team high 32.24 from captain Alfa Severino. She was followed by Allison Barcelona with 21.02 miles and Houston Wolf with 20.04.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 32.24 miles
2. Allison Barcelona- 21.02 miles
3. Houston Wolf – 20.04 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 6: 162.05 Miles (6th) – 9th overall

Peers was superb today with a 6th place daily finish with 162.05 miles after a rough day yesterday. Thomas Fowler was back strong breaking 30 again with 31.03 miles. He had a 30-buddy with team captain Rich Peers getting 31.17. Sofie Romero was very close to the 30 club with 27.97 miles. 9-year old Juleann Roberts also had a big day with 11.60 miles.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Thomas Fowler – 32.03 miles
2. Rich Peers – 31.17 miles
3. Sofie Romero – 27.97 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 6: 146.16 Miles (9th) – 10th overall

A solid day for Kicking Glass. They were led by Yvette Campos, who nearly tripled her daily average, with 31.13 miles. Aaron Debord dug for 23.01 and Lisa Van Wolde had 18.10 miles.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Yvette Campos – 31.13 miles
2. Aaron Debord – 23.01 miles
3. Lisa Van Wolde – 18.10 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 6: 146.22 Miles (8th) – 11th overall

I’m not sure any team works harder than Eli’s. They give all they have and are trending upward as this race unfolds. They came into the day in last place, but finished 8th on the day, jumping a spot to 11th overall. They were led once again by Francesca Muccini with 31.23 miles, and she was nearly matched by Abbi Auger with 31.05. Ed Barnette had a 16.15 mile day, his most miles so far, in memory of his good friend David Clark who passed a couple days ago. David was loved by many, and his untimely passing is a big loss to the ultra running community.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Francesca Muccini – 31.23 miles
2. Abbi Auger – 31.05 miles
3. Ed Barnette – 16.15 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 6: 103.84 Miles (12th) – 12th overall

The Yo-Yo’s were spun out far and tangled up with the fewest miles on the day, falling a spot back into 12th place in the race. However, they did have a really strong day from Glenn Richardson with 31.10 miles. Lance McDermott (20.01) and Leslie Studtmann (16.06) did their part.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Glenn Richardson- 31.10 miles
2. Lance McDermott – 20.01 miles
3. Leslie Studtmann – 16.06 miles

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• 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‘ had it’s second team reach New York City when team captain, Melissa Price, ran the last leg for the Jeffrey Price Team across the finish. It was a moment that brought a smile to everyone’s face. The team finished in 17 days, 15 hours, 28 minutes.

On down the road, the Charlie Taylor Team had a monster day with 195.96 miles, bringing them to the brink of finishing this race as well. They are just a stone throw away from doing that tomorrow. The Hope Shull Team paced well today and made great progress.

Day 18 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Jeffrey Price Team – 100.86 miles (6.72 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 195.96 miles (13.06 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 120.37 miles (8.02 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,907.00 miles, FINISHED – 14 Days, 21 Hours, 10 Minutes
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,907.00  miles, FINISHED – 17 Days, 15 Hours, 28 Minutes
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,829.40 miles (157.19 mi/day, 97.3% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 2,315.33 miles (128.63 mi/day, 79.7% completed)

Click HERE to view where the teams are on the Google Map
Let’s get into the stats, standings, and recaps from the road…

Jeffrey Price Team: Everyone that participated in this entire event was all smiles to hear that team captain Melissa Price ran the last few miles to the finish of this race in New York City earlier today. The team is named in memory of Melissa’s husband Jeffrey who passed away from cancer just weeks ago.

Melissa took this task on very soon after Jeffrey’s death and thrived leading and inspiring her team the entire way. Melissa put down big double-digit miles every single day. Such big miles at such a frequency she had never done before. It was obvious she was being shined down on and inspired from above. We are thankful for the Price family.

The Jeffrey Price Team was a force from the start. They kept pushing the team in front of them, and when the team behind them started sneaking up on them at the end, they floored the accelerator and finished the race with an impressive finish in 17 days, 15 hours, and 28 minutes.

Everyone on the team contributed and many runners stood out, but none no more impressive than Heather McComb who recorded 18 consecutive days of 20+ miles for this team. She finished the race with 380.42 miles.

Tom Orr was close on Heather’s heels every day and had the race of his life. He finished with 371.61 miles.

Karl Studtmann had multiple, massive mileage explosions of 60 miles.

The Jeffrey Price Team (Melissa Price, captain)

• Heather McComb – 380.42
• Tom Orr – 371.61
• Karl Studtmann – 349.15
• Alfa Severino – 271.84
• Melissa Price – 260.84
• Karla Kent – 224.27
• John Leighton – 196.79
• Sofie Romero – 154.19
• Lance Forest – 140.46
• Darrell Richardson – 137.19
• Donna Burns – 119.17
• Alicja G Miles – 112.13
• Eric Spencer – 107.34
• Aaron Braunstein – 76.73
• David Oglesby – 40.93

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance 
Place: 2nd
Time: 17 Days, 15 Hours, 28 Minutes
Averaged: 161.51 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA, Runner-Up

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 18)

1. Alfa Severino – 23.24
2. Heather McComb – 21.98
3. Tom Orr – 15.17
4. Melissa Price – 14.06
5. Aaron Braunstein – 13.01

Charlie Taylor Team: An explosive day from The Chucks as they attacked two-days worth of miles and tried to slam them down in one day. The end result was one of the highest mileage weekday totals of the entire race from any team. They finished the day with 195.96 miles.

The onslaught was led by Seth ‘Black Diamond’ Crowe, who in Gene Simmons fashion, promoted himself to 42.23 big miles. This guy is as tough as they come. Word on the street is that Seth eats nails for breakfast and sheet’s metal the rest of the day. Get all your metal needs at Reed’s Metals of Jackson, TN.

Seth had help, with double-30’s, from Elva Matamoros (30.58) and Tiffani Glass (30.40). Both of these women have been so strong day after day for The Chucks.

RIF #33 Robin Robbins dedicated his 13.59 miles for the day to the kids of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Robin has raised thousands of dollars for St. Jude over the years and through many races he has participated in.

The Chucks are just 77.60 miles away from the finish in New York City. Tomorrow they will arrive and celebrate. It’s been a fun and encouraging journey the entire way for the team. Friendships have been made that will last for years. Epic performances were put down that will be remembered for several lifetimes.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 18 Miles: 195.96 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,829.40
Miles From NYC: -77.60

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 18)

1. Seth Crowe – 42.23
2. Elva Matamoros – 30.58
3. Tiffani Glass – 30.40
4. Joshua Holmes – 20.01
5. Robin Robbins – 13.59

Hope Shull Team:  Step-by-step, the Hope Shull Team will one day, perhaps, leave the great state of Tennessee. They were solid today behind Marylou Corino’s 30.37 miles and Kit Brazier’s 23.11 miles.

The team got double-digit miles from Megan Chiu (12.15), Ben Herron (11.62), and Randy Broadway (10.00).

Whoa…late word that The Hopes crossed the Tennessee border, near Bristol, and are now into Virginia. That’s great news.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 18 Miles: 120.37 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,315.33
Miles From NYC: -591.67

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 18)

1. Marylou Corino – 30.37
2. Kit Brazier – 23.11
3. Megan Chiu – 12.15
4. Ben Herron – 11.62
5. Randy Broadway – 10.00

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – FINISHED – Champions
• Jeffrey Price Team – Alfa Severino (23.24 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Seth Crowe (42.23 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Marylou Corino (30.37 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 42.23
2. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 30.58
3. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 30.40
4. Marylou Corino (HST) – 30.37
5. Alfa Severino (JPT) – 23.24
6. Kit Brazier (HST) – 23.11
7. Heather McComb (JPT) – 21.98
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 20.01
9. Tom Orr (JPT) – 15.17
10. Melissa Price (JPT) – 14.06

Top Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33 (15 days/finished)
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 380.42
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 371.61
4. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 349.79
5. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 349.15
6. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 329.39
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 324.10
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 315.71
9. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54 (15 days/finished)
10. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 304.79
11. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 297.06
12. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63 (15 days/finished)
13. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87 (15 days/finished)
14. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 276.50

Seth Crowe, of the Charlie Taylor Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. He ran 42.23 miles for the day and now has 266.28 miles for the race.

Suzy Michelson Team
Place: 1st
Time: 14 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes
Averaged: 193.80 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA Champions

The Suzy Michelson Team (Shane Tucker, captain)

• Chris Clemens – 393.33
• Barry Reece – 309.54
• David Nichols – 293.63
• Alex Barrientos – 286.87
• Kimberly Atkins – 248.63
• Thomas Fowler – 230.10
• JR Reynolds – 203.67
• Shane Tucker – 181.93
• Leslie Studtmann – 168.60
• Violeta Heisler – 127.05
• Eryn Tyner – 114.81
• Kim Crowe – 108.41
• Anthony Ohrey – 99.35 (so, Anthony!)
• Jeff Lea – 83.32
• Trent Rosenbloom – 65.29

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Black Diamond
• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Getting Downes to It
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Kid Danger
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Suzy Michelson Team 1st to NYC
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ continued into the 16th day even as The Suzy Michelson Team kept partying throughout the day, overflowing from the celebration’s start last night. The three remaining teams continued to make progress today towards joining them in New York City.

The Charlie Taylor Team won the day with 157.54 miles. It’s their 3rd day win over the last week. They were followed closely by the Jeffrey Price Team with 146.14 miles. The Hope Shull Team almost cracked 100 miles, finishing just under the mark with 99.45 miles.

Day 16 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Jeffrey Price Team – 146.14 miles (9.74 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 157.54 miles (10.50 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 99.45 miles (6.63 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,907.00 miles (193.80/day, 100.0% FINISHED)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,622.41  miles (163.90 mi/day, 90.2% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,488.64 miles (155.54 mi/day, 85.6% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 2,042.43 miles (127.65 mi/day, 70.3% completed)

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

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

Jeffrey Price Team: The Jeffs were a close second place for the day, and only lost 10 miles of their lead on third place. They have a strong lead that should be tough for The Chucks to surpass.

It was the Tom and Heather Show once again with Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb running 20.55 miles and Tom Orr completing just under that number with 20.35. Its Heather’s 16th consecutive day of 20+ miles, a race record.

The (My) Pillars helping push this team today included Alfa Severino (19.55) who continued her hot streak, team captain Melissa Price (16.61), and big John Leighton with 14.55 miles.

The team is currently in Winchester, Virginia.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 16 Miles: 146.14 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,622.41
Miles From NYC: -284.59

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 16)

1. Heather McComb – 20.55
2. Tom Orr – 20.35
3. Alfa Severino – 19.55
4. Melissa Price – 16.61
5. John Leighton – 14.55

Charlie Taylor Team: A good day for the Chuck Taylor Almost All-Stars with 157.54 miles for the day. They once again had a balanced attack with the biggest mile chunks coming from Steve Acciarito (20.90 mi), Tiffani Glass (20.32), Seth Crowe (16.96), and Elva Matamoros (15.14).

They are just 418 miles from New York City and hope to get there on Saturday. They are currently in Lexington, Virginia at the Virginia Safari Park in search of the real Tiger King.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 16 Miles: 157.54 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,488.64
Miles From NYC: -418.36

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 16)

1. Joshua Holmes – 21.31
2. Steve Acciarito – 20.90
3. Tiffani Glass – 20.32
4. Seth Crowe – 16.96
5. Elva Matamoros – 15.14

Hope Shull Team:  The team pulled an Anthony Ohrey today with 99.45 miles, just a half mile from a 100 for the day. They were led once again by Kit Brazier with 23.66 miles and Marylou Corino with 21.32 miles (0.01 mi more than The Chucks captain, Joshua Holmes).

Ben Herron chipped in with 8.32 miles and Cathy Downes had 8.33.

But the big story on the day for the team came from 9-year old Juleann Roberts who came through with 10.22 miles, her first double-digit day of the race. It was a huge help for the Hope Shull Team. Juleann now has 87.53 miles for the race and should crack 100 miles before the race is over (she’s everything Ohrey is not).

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 16 Miles: 99.45 (3rd)
Total Miles: 2,042.43
Miles From NYC: -864.57

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 16)

1. Kit Brazier – 23.66
2. Marylou Corino – 21.32
3. Juleann Roberts – 10.22
4. Cathy Downes – 8.33
5. Ben Herron – 8.32

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – FINISHED – Champions
• Jeffrey Price Team – Heather McComb (20.55 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Joshua Holmes (21.33 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Kit Brazier (23.66 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Kit Brazier (HST) – 23.66
2. Marylou Corino (HST) – 21.32
3. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 21.33
4. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 20.90
5. Heather McComb (JPT) – 20.55
6. Tom Orr (JPT) – 20.35
7. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 20.32
8. Alfa Severino (JPT) – 19.55
9. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 16.96
10. Melissa Price (JPT) – 16.61

Top Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33 (15 days/finished)
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 338.24
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 335.08
4. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 324.80
5. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54 (15 days/finished)
6. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 304.42
7. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63 (15 days/finished)
8. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87 (15 days/finished)
9. Kit Brazier (HST) – 280.90
10. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 277.06
11. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 276.50
12. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 275.00

Juleann Roberts is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. She ran 10.22 miles for the day and now has 87.53 miles for the race. PS: She’s our youngest runner in the event at 9-years old.

Suzy Michelson Team
Place: 1st
Time: 14 days, 21 hours, 10 minutes
Averaged: 193.80 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA Champions

The Suzy Michelson Team (Shane Tucker, captain)

• Chris Clemens – 393.33
• Barry Reece – 309.54
• David Nichols – 293.63
• Alex Barrientos – 286.87
• Kimberly Atkins – 248.63
• Thomas Fowler – 230.10
• JR Reynolds – 203.67
• Shane Tucker – 181.93
• Leslie Studtmann – 168.60
• Violeta Heisler – 127.05
• Eryn Tyner – 114.81
• Kim Crowe – 108.41
• Anthony Ohrey – 99.35 (so, Anthony!)
• Jeff Lea – 83.32
• Trent Rosenbloom – 65.29

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Kid Danger
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Suzy Michelson Team 1st to NYC
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ ended it’s second week on Sunday night. It’s been 14 amazing days of running from all four teams. Tomorrow our champion will reach New York City. The race won’t be over though, as the other three teams still have to get there.

Today belonged to The Charlie Taylor Team. They tallied 186.02 miles and really stood out from the competition today. It was their best all-around team performance as far as having a lot of balance from teammates. The Suzy Michelson Team and Jeffrey Price Team virtually tied with The Suzys taking 2nd place. Fourth place went to the Hope Shull Team with 130.47 miles, a solid day for them.

Day 14 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 163.85 miles (10.92 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 162.63 miles (10.84 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 186.02 miles (12.40 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 130.47 miles (8.70 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,746.60 miles (196.19/day, 94.5% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 2,298.92  miles (164.21 mi/day, 79.1% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 2,196.98 miles (156.93 mi/day, 75.6% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 1,854.05 miles (132.43 mi/day, 63.8% completed)

 

Click HERE to view where the teams are on the Google MapLet’s get into the stats, standings, and recaps from the road…

Suzy Michelson Team: After yesterday’s record setting day of 331.52 miles, today was going to be a bit of a relaxed, busy-work day for The Suzys, before they cross the finish in NYC, tomorrow. Today, they were a three-headed spear consisting of Barry Reece (28.09 mi), Chris Clemens (27.25), and Kimberly Atkins (26.20).

They were bolstered as well by Violeta Heisler (15.60) and Eryn Tyner (14.51).

The Suzys are currently in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This team has been dominant from the very start…the last time any of the other teams saw them.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 14 Miles: 163.85 (2nd)
Total Miles: 2,746.60

Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 14)

1. Barry Reece – 28.09
2. Chris Clemens – 27.25
3. Kimberly Atkins – 26.20
4. Violeta Heisler – 15.60
5. Eryn Tyner – 14.51

Jeffrey Price Team: All-in-all a great weekend for The Jeffs. This team has been consistently led every day by Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb and Tom ‘Mr McFeely’ Orr. They delivered again today, Heather with 25.04 miles and Tom with 24.37. Both will go over the 300-mile mark tomorrow.

Donna Burns had her biggest day so far with 12.66 miles.

The Jeffs are very near to the Virginia border. They are in Blountville which is in the very northeastern corner of Tennessee.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 14 Miles: 162.63 (3rd)
Total Miles: 2,298.92
Miles Back: -447.68

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 14)

1. Heather McComb – 25.04
2. Tom Orr – 24.37
3. Melissa Price – 16.22
4. Alfa Severino – 15.20
5. Karla Kent – 14.20

Charlie Taylor Team: The (Seth) Crowe returneth on the 14th day with 28.41 miles to pull The Chucks to a first place finish for the day with 186.02 points. It is their second stage win of the event.

The team had it’s most consistent overall day with big miles from so many. Steve Acciarito, Jen Metcalf, and Tiffani Glass all added 20+ miles.

Robin Robbins had his biggest day of the race with 15.32 miles. A total of 8 Chucks had double-digits.

And they kept their perfect scorecard in place with all 15 runners contributing for the 14th consecutive day.

The Chucks are positioned just outside Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team captain can’t wait to get moving.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 14 Miles: 186.02 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,196.98
Miles Back: -549.62

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 14)

1. Seth Crowe – 28.41
2. Steve Acciarito – 21.11
3. Tiffani Glass – 20.05
4. Jen Metcalf – 20.00
5. Joshua Holmes – 19.13

Hope Shull Team:  The Hopes had a really great weekend. On Sunday, they were led by Cathy Downes (20.50) and Randy Broadway (20.00).

Additional firepower was supplied by Houston Wolf (15.74) and Josh Tyner (14.50).

The Hopes are at the Pilot Gas Station in Yum Yum, Tennessee. That seems appropriate for this team, and their appetite for food and sleep.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 14 Miles: 130.57 (4th)
Total Miles: 1,854.05
Miles Back: -892.55

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 14)

1. Cathy Downes – 20.50
2. Randy Broadway – 20.00
3. Houston Wolf – 15.74
4. Marylou Corino – 15.00
5. Josh Tyner – 14.50

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Barry Reece (28.09 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Heather McComb (25.04 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Seth Crowe (28.41 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Cathy Downes (20.50 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 28.41
2. Barry Reece (SMT) – 28.09
3. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 27.25
4. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 26.20
5. Heather McComb (JPT) – 25.04
6. Tom Orr (JPT) – 24.37
7. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 21.11
8. Cathy Downes (HST) – 20.50
9. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 20.05
10. Jen Metcalf (CTT) – 20.00
11. Randy Broadway (HST) – 20.00

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 362.53
2. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 300.53
3. Heather McComb (JPT) – 297.37
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 294.02
5. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 278.68
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 278.52
7. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 267.80
8. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 258.45
9. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 247.48
10. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 240.68

Barry Reece is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. He had 28.09 miles for the day and now has 300.53 miles for the race.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Final Countdown
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Barr None
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mare Bears
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Popeye Jones
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ Day 10 has concluded and the Charlie Taylor Team, for the first time, had the most miles for a day. They finished the day with 176.17 miles, their second highest single-day tally of the race. Finishing behind them was the Suzy Michelson Team with 163.65 miles. Ten miles behind the SMT was the Jeffrey Price Team. The Hope Shull Team finished with 107.75 miles.

The Chucks have performed consistent throughout the race, and they have the past four days turned up the intensity centered around the two-day outburst from Jeremy Reed.

Day 10 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 163.65 miles (10.91 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 153.58 miles (10.24 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 176.17 miles (11.74 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 107.75 miles (7.18 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 1,869.60 miles (186.96/day, 64.3% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 1,625.83  miles (162.58 mi/day, 55.93% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 1,505.66 miles (150.57 mi/day, 51.8% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 1,250.34 miles (125.03 mi/day, 43.01% completed)

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

Suzy Michelson Team: More of the same from the front-leading Suzys. Chris Clemens with a marathon of work today, assisted by David Nichols going for 21.3 miles and Barry Reece with 19.3 miles. Alex Barrientos (17.61) and Kimberly Atkins (15.56) also had very strong contributions.

They currently are in Brownsville, Tennessee. And I don’t even know how to word this… But in one of the most flagrant WWE moves of all-time, Anthony Ohrey picked the lock to Tom Orr and Donna Burns‘ house and the team bum-rushed in like Andrew Jackson’s Tennesseans did into the White House on the night of Jackson’s inauguration when they destroyed all the carpets and drapes with food and drink. The SMT is sleeping in Tom’s house for the night and Chris Clemens is passed out, greased up with Ben-Gay in Tom’s own bed. Oh the humanity and brashness of this team. Tom and Donna are still back in Arkansas with the Jeffrey Price Team.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 10 Miles: 163.65 (2nd)
Total Miles: 1,869.60
Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 10)

1. Chris Clemens – 26.29
2. David Nichols – 21.30
3. Barry Reece – 19.30
4.  Alex Barrientos – 17.61
5. Kimberly Atkins – 15.56

Jeffrey Price Team: Tom Orr, once again, was running today like he had a 6th sense that something was awry he needed to get to. He just didn’t know exactly what, yet. Oh, that day is coming! Tom put down 23.35 miles. He has been strong every day of the competition. Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb…wait for it…dropped another 20 miles for the 10th consecutive day. Karl Studtmann added 20.16 with solid performances from Alfa Severino and Lance Forest as well.

It should be noted that team captain, Melissa Price, has notched double digit miles for all ten days and sets a great example for her team day in and day out. A true inspiration.

The Jeffs finished with the 3rd most miles of the day. They are in good shape and charging up to make another strong weekend push. They are currently in Blackwell, Arkansas.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 10 Miles: 153.58 (3rd)
Total Miles: 1,625.83
Miles Back: -243.77
Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 10)

1. Tom Orr – 23.35
2. Heather McComb – 20.32
3. Karl Studtmann – 20.16
4. Alfa Severino – 15.11
5. Lance Forest – 14.11

Charlie Taylor Team: What a surge this team has had the past five days, and it’s been a powder keg the past two days in major part to Jeremy Reed, who followed yesterday’s 42.03 miles, with 30.20 miles today. This galvanized team used that to help put down the most miles for the day. It’s the first time during the race they’ve done this. Another big reason they were able to do this today was that they, once again, got contributions from every team member.

Jeremy had some big-gun help from Tiffani Glass with 25.10 miles. It’s her 4th 20+ mile day of the race and her highest single day output. She’s been a consistent and big contributor to the Chucks every day.

Then it was the three amigos of Seth Crowe (21.01), Elva Matamoros (19.05), and Steve Acciarito (17.80) helping the team rise to the top today..

The Chucks are no longer looking in their rear-view mirror, as they are seem intent on pushing the pedal down to try to find anyone else on the road ahead. They currently are pinning in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and will reach Arkansas shortly.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 10 Miles: 176.17 (1st)
Total Miles: 1,505.66
Miles Back: -363.94

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 10)

1. Jeremy Reed – 30.20
2. Tiffani Glass – 25.10
3. Seth Crowe – 21.01
4. Elva Matamoros – 19.05
5. Steve Acciarito – 17.80

Hope Shull Team: Double-Trouble Marylou Corino (25.00 mi) and Kit Brazier (22.41 mi) provided most of the fuel for the Hopes on Day 10. They hit a decent groove with 107.75 miles. Other contributors included Sherry Meador (13.25 mi), Cathy Downs (10.05 mi), and Ben Herron (9.49 mi).

Tomorrow could be a low-mileage day as they are due to run by (and likely into, up, down, and all around) the Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Clinton, Oklahoma. Photos, please!!!

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 10 Miles: 107.75 (4th)
Total Miles: 1,250.34
Miles Back: -619.26

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 10)

1. Marylou Corino – 25.00
2. Kit Brazier – 22.41
3. Sherry Meador – 13.25
4. Cathy Downes – 10.05
5. Ben Herron – 9.49

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Chris Clemens (26.29 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Tom Orr (23.35 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Jeremy Reed (30.20 mi)
• Hope Shull Team – Marylou Corino (25.00 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 30.20
2. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 26.29
3. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 25.1
4. Marylou Corino (HST) – 25.00
5. Tom Orr (JPT) – 23.35
6. Kit Brazier (HST) – 22.41
7. David Nichols (SMT) – 21.30
8. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 21.1
9. Heather McComb (JPT) – 20.32
10. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 20.16

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 249.22
2. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 216.88
3. Heather McComb (JPT) – 209.00
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 202.43
5. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 195.34
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 193.73
7. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 188.43
8. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 181.53
9. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 180.60
10. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 173.11

Tiffani Glass,with her impressive 25.1 mile day, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rise of the Chucks
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jeremy’s Calling
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Lt. Dan Taylor
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

The first week of Run It Fast’s – Race Across the USA had massive miles and contributions from all 60 runners that make up the four teams.

Eight of the top 10 most miles came from the Suzy Michelson Team and Jeffrey Price Team.

Sixteen runners had 100+ mile weeks, many for the very first time. Others recorded the most miles they ever have in a week as well.

Here is a complete list of the 4,440.61 miles put down over the past seven days in this fun and challenging event.

	Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA Overall Mileage
	Name	Team	Week 1
1	Chris Clemens	(SMT)	172.86
2	Karl Studtman	(JPT)	153.87
3	Heather McComb	(JPT)	148.08
4	Tom Orr	(JPT)	141.7
5	Barry Reece	(SMT)	140.4
6	David Nichols	(SMT)	131.15
7	Seth Crowe	(CTT)	131.1
8	Marylou Corino	(HST)	125.6
9	Alex Barrientos	(SMT)	120.78
10	Thomas Fowler	(SMT)	120.02
11	Kimberly Atkins	(SMT)	115.26
12	Joshua Holmes	(CTT)	114.43
13	Jeremy Reed	(CTT)	103.81
14	Melissa Price	(JPT)	102.96
15	Kit Brazier	(HST)	102.11
16	Randy Broadway	(HST)	100.5
17	Alfa Severino	(JPT)	93.09
18	Cathy Downes	(HST)	92.14
19	Elva Matamoros	(CTT)	90.53
20	Jen Metcalf	(CTT)	86.97
21	Jamie JR Reynolds	(SMT)	86.91
22	Leslie Studtmann	(SMT)	83.86
23	Ben Herron	(HST)	83.42
24	Karla Kent	(JPT)	82.73
25	Tiffani Glass	(CTT)	76.63
26	Shane Tucker	(SMT)	76.62
27	John Leighton	(JPT)	73.15
28	Steve Acciarito	(CTT)	71.12
29	Darrell Richardson	(JPT)	68.03
30	Lance Forest	(JPT)	64.55
31	Lori Robinson	(HST)	61.01
32	Eryn Tyner	(SMT)	59.83
33	Aimee Shilling	(CTT)	59.47
34	Greta Reed	(CTT)	57.95
35	Anthony Ohrey	(SMT)	57.15
36	Donna Jones Burns	(JPT)	55.65
37	Sherry Meador	(HST)	53.54
38	Houston Wolf	(HST)	52.95
39	Megan Chiu	(HST)	51.56
40	Robin Robbins	(CTT)	50.32
41	Violeta Heisler	(SMT)	50.27
42	Jemal Swoboda	(CTT)	46.32
43	Kim Crowe	(SMT)	44.18
44	Alicja Grace S Miles	(JPT)	42.81
45	Jeff Lea	(SMT)	42.34
46	Rachael Anderson	(HST)	42.24
47	Eric Spencer	(JPT)	42.18
48	Sofie Romero	(JPT)	41.75
49	David Oglesby	(JPT)	40.93
50	Scott Kufferath	(HST)	38.83
51	Juleann Roberts	(HST)	35.39
52	Renée Holcomb	(CTT)	33.92
53	Sharon Carver	(CTT)	30.8
54	Trent Rosenbloom	(SMT)	30.5
55	Marj Mitchell	(CTT)	30.34
56	Aaron Braunstein	(JPT)	30.0
57	Jill Williams	(CTT)	28.96
58	Jimmy Girten	(HST)	26.7
59	Josh Tyner	(HST)	24.19
60	Chuck Roberts	(HST)	24.15
	Total Miles		4,440.61
	Average Per Runner		74.01

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RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

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

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Ben Hur-on
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Russell Branded
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Stairway to Heaven
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 5 Nichols & 1 Penny
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Razing Arizona
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – And They Are Off…

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ has moved into it’s seventh day. No one on any of these teams rested though, even after yesterday’s record setting day by all four teams.

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

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

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

Day 7 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

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

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

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

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

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

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

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

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

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

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

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• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Showdown in the Desert 
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