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After the first three 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. We have now had five teams finish the race.

Those 132 runners have run a combined 31,919.79 miles over the first twenty-one days of the race, an average of 241.82 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.

(photographed: Ximena Kriete)

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!

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

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)
    100% Full Daily Contributions Entire Race

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

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA had it’s second team finish when The Metcalvary reached the Santa Monica Pier early this afternoon. The Mets, led by captain Jen Metcalf, finished a distance second to Rev Run but blitzed the rest of the competition finishing the race in 18 days, 14 hours, 30 minutes.

An example of their consistency and strength is that the team never won a single day but was consistently in the daily top 3 that parlayed into their second place finish.

The team was led by every runner on the team and had 100% participation over the 19 days.

Mileage wise they were led over the 19 days by Andy Glaze’s 479.13 miles and Randy Broadway’s 420.02 miles.

THE METCALVARY – Day 19: 88.3 Miles (FINISHED) – 2nd overall

Congrats to The Metcalvary on it’s 2nd place finish.

The team is on the beach in Santa Monica, California.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Andy Glaze – 36.53 miles
2. Randy Broadway- 10.77 miles
3. Randy Marks – 10.14 miles

The Metcalvary’s Total Team Miles by Runner – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes

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)
    100% Full Daily Contributions Entire Race

Top Teams on Day 19

1. Alfa’s Omegas – 216.10
2. Tuck n’ Stroll– 138.12
3. Mojo Rising – 131.83
4. The Beetroots – 128.74
5. Grapes of Rath – 122.24
6. Kicking Glass – 120.80
7. Crowe Bars – 119.31
8. Eli’s PR Ice – 105.83
9. The Metcalvary – 88.30 – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
10. Trip 2 My Lou – 84.16
11. Peers One – 67.78

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 – 2,808.37 miles (216.10)
4. Crowe Bars – 2,619.68 miles (119.31)
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,615.45 miles (138.12)
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,509.01 (122.24)
7. Mojo Rising – 2,467.48 miles (131.83)
8. Kicking Glass – 2,207.52 miles (120.80) +1
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,179.68 miles (84.16) -1
10. The Beetroots – 2,092.13 miles (128.74)
11. Peers One – 1,993.72 miles (67.78)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,923.64 miles (105.83)

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

Amy Hazlewood is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 35.11 miles for the Crowe Bars. (left in photo, along with Tiffani Glass (KG), Leslie Studtmann (BR), and Melissa Price (ELI)).

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 37.50
2. Andy Glaze (MET) – 36.53
3. Amy Hazlewood (CB) – 35.11
4. Alfa Severino (AO) – 34.45
5. Leslie Studtmann (BR) – 32.62
6. Tiffani Glass (KG) – 32.62
7. Melissa Price (ELI) – 32.34
8. Steve Troxel (CB) – 31.00
9. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 28.01
10. Fiona McMillen (AO) – 27.45

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

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 19: 216.10 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall

The Omegas were in last place on Day 1 and have been first overall the last four days. They remain the hottest team in the race and with just 98.63 miles to the Santa Monica Pier they will be finishing tomorrow with an impressive third place finish overall.

Team captain Alfa Severino has led this team in spirit and by her legs every single day. She had the most miles for the team again with 34.45 miles. She had help from Fiona McMillen (27.45 mi), Kelly Paul (24.00 mi), and every single teammate contributed today from top to bottom.

The team is currently in Victorville, California.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 34.45 miles
2. Fiona McMillen – 27.45 miles
3. Kelly Paul – 24.00 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 19: 119.31 Miles (7th) – 4th overall

Amy Hazlewood’s heroic day of 35.11 miles really saved The Bars on Friday. It was the most miles Amy has run in one day. Without her gallant effort The Bars would have fared much worse than 7th. They are still making it interesting as TNS gained 19 miles on them and are just 4.23 miles behind them for 4th place. Steve Troxel was great with 31.00 miles and Tanner Lee went for bust with 21.08 miles.

The team is currently in Catfish Paradise, Arizona. (AZ/CA border)

CB’s Top of the Day

1. Amy Hazlewood – 35.11 miles
2. Steve Troxel – 31.00 miles
3. Tanner Lee – 21.08 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 19: 138.12 Miles (2nd) – 5th overall

TNS has been working hard chasing that 4th spot the Crowe Bars currently hold and they are less than 5 miles from grabbing it. Team captain Shane Tucker led the team today with his country roads marathon. He got the help he’s come to rely on from Ximena Kriete with 23.18 miles. Rene Fosdal-Griffin had 17.78 miles. Tuck is starting to smell the ocean air.

The team is currently in Powell, Arizona.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Shane Tucker – 26.26 miles
2. Ximena Kriete – 23.18 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 17.78 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 19: 122.24 Miles (5th) – 6th overall

Another solid day from The Grapes. Big days again from Chris Clemens, Elva Matamoros, and Lisamarie Griffin. All three have put down massive miles for team captain Scott Kufferath throughout the event.

The team is in currently in Seligman, Arizona.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 26.20 miles
2. Elva Matamoros – 24.57 miles
3. Lisamarie Griffin – 23.69 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 19: 131.83 Miles (3rd) – 7th overall

Mojo is never too high, never too low, and always consistent. They were third on the day with another big day from Lindsay Phenix’s 28.01 miles to lead the team. JR Reynolds buffed out 19.20 miles. Mark Atkins added a half and Donna Burns climbed up and down for 8.80 miles.

The team is currently in Ash Fork, Arizona.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lindsay Phenix – 28.01 miles
2. Joshua Holmes – 20.77 miles
3. J.R. Reynolds- 19.20 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 19: 120.80 Miles (6th) – 8th overall

A great day for Kicking Glass with a massive day from Rose Hennessey with 20.43 miles, her biggest day of the cross-country journey. She now has 167.06 miles for the race. Team captain Tiffani Glass led the team with 32.62 miles. It’s her third 50k over the last seven days. Yvette Campos added 17.14 miles.

The team is in Thoreau, New Mexico.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tiffani Glass – 32.62 miles
2. Rose Hennessey- 20.43 miles
3. Yvette Campos – 17.14 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 19: 84.16 Miles (10th) – 9th overall

The Trips would be lost the past ten days without team captain Marylou Corino’s constant big puddle of miles. Today she ran 37.50 miles to lead the entire race. Laura Eriks was the only other Lou to reach double figures with 16.04 miles.

The team is currently in San Rafael, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 37.50 miles
2. Laura Eriks – 16.04 miles
3. Christy Brewer – 9.30 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 19: 128.74 Miles (4th) – 10th overall

Another great day from the women of The Roots. They were led by Leslie Studtmann’s 32.62 miles. She was boosted by a double-barrel of 20’s from Kendra Schoffstall and Amy Costa.

Michael Racine also added 14.21 miles.

The team is currently in Tijeras, New Mexico.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Leslie Studtmann – 32.62 miles
2. Kendra Schoffstall – 20.53 miles
3. Amy Costa – 20.13 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 19: 67.78 Miles (11th) – 11th overall

The team is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Rich Peers – 13.13 miles
2. Wayne McComb – 13.10 miles
3. Steve Durbin – 12.37 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 19: 105.83 Miles (9th) – 12th overall

Team captain Melissa Price put her team on her back today with 32.34 miles which helped them to a 9th place finish on the day. Sharon Carver stepped up to contribute 15.00 miles. Francesca Muccini covered 15.66 for PR Ice.

The team is in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Melissa Price – 32.34 miles
2. Francesca Muccini – 15.66 miles
3. Sharon Carver – 15.00 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 19: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Metcalvary Cruises to 2nd Place
• Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Audrey’s Crossing
• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Country Grammer
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Dawgs
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Queen of Pinson
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run’s Record Setting Win
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – All Hell Breaks Loose
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – FFWD Run
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Pouring Out 40’s
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jester’s White Gloves
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA has come to a close on Day 18. A day that has put The Metcalvary on the brink of reaching the Santa Monica Pier for a decisive 2nd place finish. They have just 88.30 miles to go.

The day was won by Alfa’s Omegas once again, for the third consecutive day with 155.88 miles. Mojo Rising had a strong second place finish on the day with 145.58 miles led by Audrey Davis’ 40.03 miles, the most on the day.

The only movement in the standings came from Trip 2 My Lou moving up a spot to take 8th place away from Kicking Glass that rented it out for just a day.

Three runners went over 500 miles for the race today. Congrats to Ximena Kriete, Marylou Corino, and Chris Clemens.

Top Teams on Day 18

1. Alfa’s Omegas – 155.88
2. Mojo Rising – 145.58
3. The Metcalvary – 136.36
4. Tuck n’ Stroll– 127.79
5. Crowe Bars – 122.47
6. Trip 2 My Lou – 112.57
7. Peers One – 108.34
8. Grapes of Rath – 107.77
9. Kicking Glass – 103.02
10. The Beetroots – 72.33
11. Eli’s PR Ice – 66.38

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 – 2,818.70 miles (136.36)
3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,592.27 miles (155.88)
4. Crowe Bars – 2,487.27 miles (122.47)
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,477.33 miles (127.79)
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,386.77 (107.77)
7. Mojo Rising – 2,335.65 miles (145.58)
8. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,095.52 miles (112.57) +1
9. Kicking Glass – 2,086.72 miles (103.02) -1
10. The Beetroots – 1,963.39 miles (72.33)
11. Peers One – 1,925.94 miles (108.34)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 1,817.81 miles (66.38)

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

Audrey Davis is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 40.03 miles for Mojo Rising.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Audrey Davis (MR) – 40.03
2. Ximena Kriete (TNS) – 31.34
3. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 30.05
4. Alfa Severino (AO) – 28.42
5. Elissa Higgins (MET) – 27.14
6. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 27.01
7. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 27.01
8. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 23.96
9. Steve Troxel (CB) – 22.58
10. Amy Costa (BR) – 21.02

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

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

THE METCALVARY – Day 18: 136.36 Miles (3rd) – 2nd overall

Team Captain Jen Metcalf has really inspired and gotten so much out of her team every day and tomorrow will be the day they wrap it all up for an impressive 2nd place finish. They were led today by Elissa Higgins with 27.14 miles, Metcalf added 18.18, and Heather McComb had 15.57.

The team is currently in Hesperia, California.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Elissa Higgins – 27.14 miles
2. Jen Metcalf- 18.18 miles
3. Heather McComb – 15.57 miles

ALFA’S OMEGAS – Day 18: 155.88 Miles (1st) – 3rd overall

Third consecutive day at the top of the daily leader-board for the Alfa’s. They continue to impress and are the hottest team in the race currently. They were led by team captain Alfa Severino with 28.42 miles. She got great help from David Essary (20.36) and Allison Barcelona (17.06). They should finish on Saturday.

The team is currently in Yucca, Arizona.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Alfa Severino – 28.42 miles
2. David Essary – 20.36 miles
3. Allison Barcelona – 17.06 miles

CROWE BARS – Day 18: 122.47 Miles (5th) – 4th overall

Solid day in and day out are the Crowe Bars. They were led by familiar names today as Steve Troxel laid down 22.58 miles, Cathy Downes 20.03 miles, and team captain Seth Crowe with 16.20 miles.

The team is currently in Crookton, Arizona.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Troxel – 22.58 miles
2. Cathy Downes – 20.03 miles
3. Seth Crowe – 16.20 miles

TUCK N’ STROLL – Day 18: 127.79 Miles (4th) – 5th overall

Team captain Shane Tucker basically knows he is starting every day with a gimme 30 miles because of the amazing Ximena Kriete. She did it again with 31.34 on Thursday. Small, but packing a mighty punch, Jess Britt ran 20.00 miles, and Rene Fosdal-Griffin was a lead pipe once again with 18.65 miles.

The team is currently in Ash Fork, Arizona.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

1. Ximena Kriete – 31.34 miles
2. Jess Britt – 20.00 miles
3. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 18.65 miles

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 18: 107.77 Miles (8th) – 6th overall

The team is in currently in Meteor Crater National Park, Arizona.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Chris Clemens – 27.01 miles
2. Lisamarie Griffin – 23.96 miles
3. Kimberly Atkins- 19.37 miles

MOJO RISING- Day 18: 145.58 Miles (2nd) – 7th overall

One of the strongest days of the race from Mojo and in huge part thanks to Audrey Davis. She led the entire race field today with 40.03 miles. She had stellar help with 27.01 miles from Lindsay Phenix. And making his presence felt, JR Reynolds put down 17.67 miles after some heavy curls at the gym.

The team is currently in Holbrook, Arizona.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Audrey Davis – 40.03 miles
2. Lindsay Phenix – 27.01 miles
3. J.R. Reynolds- 17.67 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 18: 112.57 Miles (6th) – 8th overall

Nearly 80 of the teams 112.57 miles came from it’s top three runners on the day. Marylou Corino had 30.05 miles, followed by Laura Eriks with 20.20, and Russ Metteer with 19.00.

The team is currently in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 30.05 miles
2. Laura Eriks – 20.20 miles
3. Russ Metteer – 19.00 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 18: 112.57 Miles (9th) – 9th overall

WHOAAA! Where did this Brendon Chiu come from? He’s lit it up over the past week and led KG today with 21.01 miles. Yvette Campos and Joan Lamayo-Buse added healthy half marathons to help team captain Tiffani Glass’s team on the day.

The team is in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Brendon Chiu – 21.01 miles
2. Yvette Campos – 13.55 miles
3. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 13.43 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 18: 72.33 Miles (10th) – 10th overall

A down day for The Beetroots which means one thing…tomorrow will be a big day for The Roots. Today though, they were led by Amy Costa’s 21.02 miles.

The team is currently in New Kirk, New Mexico.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Amy Costa – 21.02 miles
2. Sue Stephens-Wright – 11.26 miles
3. Stewart Crouch- 10.32 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 18: 108.34 Miles (7th) – 11th overall

The team is in San Jon, New Mexico.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Durbin – 20.56 miles
2. Wayne McComb – 17.00 miles
3. Rich Peers – 15.73 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 18: 66.38 Miles (11th) – 12th overall

Eli’s is in a slump, but one they will be breaking out of soon. This is the same team that ran 202.68 miles just five days ago. They just need to regroup and put it together once again, and they will. Today they were led by John Leighton’s 13.15 miles. Also, the team got a strong 9.31 miles from Ruth Thomas. A bigger and better day is in store for Eli’s PR Ice tomorrow. Mark it down!

The team is in Amarillo, Texas.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. John Leighton – 13.15 miles
2. Melissa Price – 10.31 miles
3. Ruth Thomas – 9.31 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 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The Top 5 Teams on Day 10

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

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

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

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

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

Top 10 Miles of the Day

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

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

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

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

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

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Ozark, Arkansas.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Clarksville, Arkansas.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in London, Arkansas.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

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

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

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

The team is in Pottsville, Arkansas.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Happy Bend, Arkansas.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Happy Bend, Arkansas.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Blackwell, Arkansas.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Biscoe, Arkansas.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Germantown, Tennessee.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Mason, Tennessee.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jester’s White Gloves
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

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.

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 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

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