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

Kicking Glass finished 8th overall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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Top Teams on Day 24

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

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 – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. The Metcalvary – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
3. Alfa’s Omegas – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 00 Minutes
4. Crowe Bars – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,907.00 – FINISHED – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes
7. Mojo Rising – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 22 Days, 10 Hours, 28 Minutes
8. Kicking Glass – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 23 Days, 16 Hours, 46 Minutes
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,830.71 miles (144.63)
10. The Beetroots – 2,763.86 miles (149.94)
11. Peers One – 2,465.03 miles (94.23)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 2,461.83 miles (118.13)

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

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

Top 10 Miles of the Day

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

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. THE METCALVARY – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
3. ALFA’S OMEGAS – FINISHED – 19 Days, 08 Hours, 00 Minutes
4. CROWE BARDS – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
5. TUCK N’ STROLL – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
6. GRAPES OF RATH – FINISHED – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes
7. MOJO RISING – FINISHED – 22 Days, 10 Hours, 28 Minutes
8. KICKING GLASS – FINISHED – 23 Days, 16 Hours, 46 Minutes

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

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

The team is currently in Scotland, California.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Minneola, California.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Williams, Arizona.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Williams, Arizona.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

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

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

1) Rev Run’s – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes – Captain, David Pharr
Total Team Miles by Runner

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

2) The Metcalvary’s – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes – Captain, Jen Metcalf
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Andy Glaze – 479.13 miles (25.22)
2. Randy Broadway – 420.02 miles (22.11)
3. Jen Metcalf – 376.42 miles (19.81)
4. Elissa Higgins – 350.68 miles (18.46)
5. Erik Pascual – 325.05 miles (17.11)
6. Heather McComb – 258.93 miles (13.63)
7. Kelly Tipple – 250.00 miles (13.16)
8. Randy Marks – 193.04 miles (10.16)
9. Lauren Glaze – 119.89 miles (6.31)
10. Taylor Dupler – 102.94 miles (5.42)
11. Brooke King – 45.00 miles (2.37)
    100% Full Daily Contributions Entire Race

3) Alfa’s Omegas – 19 Days, 8 Hours, 0 Minutes – Captain, Alfa Severino
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Alfa Severino – 444.70 miles (22.44)
2. Ryan Malecha – 333.71 miles (16.69)
3. Allison Barcelona – 292.43 miles (14.62)
4. Kelly Paul – 290.76 miles (14.54)
5. Fiona McMillen – 284.12 miles (14.21)
6. David Essary – 246.97 miles (12.35)
7. Houston Wolf – 245.58 miles (12.28)
8. Jaime Grammer – 245.29 miles (12.26)
9. Rob Kelly – 225.37 miles (11.27)
10. Eric McMillen – 206.04 miles (10.30)
11. Gibson Kelley – 129.41 miles (6.47)

4) Crowe Bars – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes – Captain, Seth Crowe
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Steve Troxel – 562.85 (26.80)
2. Cathy Downes – 429.78 (20.47)
3. Marj Mitchell – 403.87 (19.23)
4. Seth Crowe – 375.76 (17.89)
5. Amy Hazlewood – 357.13 (17.01)
6. Jimmy Girten – 184.55 (8.79)
7. Tanner Lee – 183.80 (8.75)
8. Adam Holloway – 145.91 (6.95)
9. Drew Cox – 122.94 (5.85)
10. Brittany Pendley – 73.07 (3.48)
11. Troy Harp – 70.27 (3.35)

5) Tuck n’ Stroll – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes – Captain, Shane Tucker
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Ximena Kriete – 596.62 (28.41)
2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 447.75 (21.32)
3. Donna Bullington – 348.77 (16.61)
4. Henriett Blodgett – 348.55 (16.60)
5. Shane Tucker – 318.95 (15.19)
6. J.d. Barnette – 266.97 (12.71)
7. Jess Britt – 257.71 (12.27)
8. George Buse – 132.82 (6.32)
9. Kim Crowe – 125.68 (5.98)
10. Doug Barnette – 41.98 (1.99)
11. June Uhlig – 27.93 (1.33)

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

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

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

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

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 24: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Dancing On Glass
• Day 23: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mojo Breaks On Through
• Day 22: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – California Raisins
• Day 21: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Strolling thru Bars
• Day 20: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Reaches Omega
• Day 19: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Metcalvary Cruises to 2nd Place
• Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Audrey’s Crossing
• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Country Grammer
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Dawgs
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Queen of Pinson
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run’s Record Setting Win
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – All Hell Breaks Loose
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – FFWD Run
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Pouring Out 40’s
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jester’s White Gloves
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

 

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA had it’s 6th finishing team on Monday when the Grapes of Rath reached the Santa Monica Pier. Half our field has now finished the race.

The Grapes of Rath reached the Pacific Ocean in 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes.

They were captained by Scott Kufferath. The high mileage leaders for GOR were Chris Clemens with 617.51 miles and Lisamarie Griffin with 571.34 miles.

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

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

GRAPES OF RATH – Day 22: 144.67 Miles (3rd) – 6th overall

On it’s final day GOR was led by Lisamarie Griffin with 47.80 miles.

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

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin – 47.80 miles
2. Chris Clemens – 24.49 miles
3. Tom Orr – 14.68 miles

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Top Teams on Day 22

1. Mojo Rising – 143.08
2. Kicking Glass – 137.88
3. Grapes of Rath – 123.68 (FINISHED)
4. The Beetroots – 88.82
5. Eli’s PR Ice – 84.86
6. Peers One – 74.51
7. Trip 2 My Lou – 65.57

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, 00 Minutes
4. Crowe Bars – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
5. Tuck ‘n Stroll – 2,907.00 miles – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
6. Grapes of Rath – 2,907.00 – FINISHED – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes
7. Mojo Rising – 2,879.77 miles (143.08)
8. Kicking Glass – 2,623.62 miles (137.88) +1
9. Trip 2 My Lou – 2,559.71 miles (65.57) -1
10. The Beetroots – 2,501.42 miles (88.82)
11. Peers One – 2,274.45 miles (74.51)
12. Eli’s PR Ice – 2,240.68 miles (84.86)

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

Chris Clemens is the Race Across the USA Peak Performer of the Day with 24.49 miles for the Grapes of Rath.

Top 10 Miles of the Day

1. Lisamarie Griffin (GOR) – 47.80
2. Marylou Corino (LOU) – 35.25
3. Audrey Davis (MR) – 31.70
4. Tiffani Glass (KG) – 31.61
5. Lindsay Phenix (MR) – 31.05
6. Joan Lamayo-Buse (KG) – 26.98
7. Chris Clemens (GOR) – 24.49
8. Sue Stephens-Wright (BR) – 21.96
9. Steve Durbin (ONE) – 20.94
10. Amy Costa (BR) – 20.52

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

1. REV RUN – FINISHED – 13 Days, 20 Hours, 17 Minutes
2. THE METCALVARY – FINISHED – 18 Days, 14 Hours, 30 Minutes
3. ALFA’S OMEGAS – FINISHED – 19 Days, 08 Hours, 00 Minutes
4. CROWE BARDS – FINISHED – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
5. TUCK N’ STROLL – FINISHED – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
6. GRAPES OF RATH – FINISHED – 21 Days, 14 Hours, 57 Minutes

MOJO RISING- Day 22: 143.08 Miles (1st) – 7th overall

The Mojo speedsters, Audrey Davis and Lindsay Phenix, combined for a 100K in getting the team into East Los Angeles, less than 28 miles from the Santa Monica Pier. They should reach it before the sun is up too high tomorrow.

The team is currently in Pisgah, California.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Audrey Davis – 31.70 miles
2. Lindsay Phenix – 31.05 miles
3. Kit Brazier 16.66 miles

KICKING GLASS – Day 22: 137.88 Miles (2nd) – 8th overall

The Glass had a strong day with 137.88 miles and leapfrogged Trip 2 My Lou into 8th place. They might hold onto it with the lead they have now. They were led by team captain Tiffani Glass and her 31.61 miles. Joan Lamayo-Buse had her biggest day with 26.98 miles. Yvette Campos continued to rack up the big mileage with 14.35 miles.

The team just crossed the border into California.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Tiffani Glass – 31.61 miles
2. Joan Lamayo-Buse – 26.98 miles
3. Yvette Campos – 14.35 miles

TRIP 2 MY LOU – Day 22: 65.57 Miles (7th) – 9th overall

Team captain Marylou Corino is running her legs off trying to keep her team above water and get them to the finish. She ran 35.25 of Trip’s race low 65.57 miles today. Marylou’s miles combined with Megan Chiu’s 11.64 miles and Laura Eriks’ 7.32 miles equaled 54.21 of the team’s 65.57 miles…meaning the other 8 members of the team combined for 11.36 miles. Come on gang!! You are almost there.

The team is currently in Kingman, Arizona.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Marylou Corino – 35.25 miles
2. Megan Chiu – 11.64 miles
3. Laura Eriks – 7.32 miles

THE BEETROOTS – Day 22: 88.82 Miles (4th) – 10th overall

A 4th place day for The Beetroots as they move swiftly across Arizona towards California. They were led today by Sue Stephens-Wright’s 21.96 miles. She was joined in the 20-club by Amy Costa with 20.52 miles.

The team is currently in Seligman, Arizona.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Sue Stephens-Wright – 21.96 miles
2. Amy Costa – 20.52 miles
3. Lance McDermott – 10.04 miles

PEERS ONE- Day 22: 74.51 Miles (6th) – 11th overall

Big, bad Steve Durbin, dug deep again going back to the future, with 20.94 miles to lead P-1. He had help from team captain Rich Peers with 13.90 miles and Wayne McComb’s 12.81.

The team is in Sanders, Arizona.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

1. Steve Durbin – 20.94 miles
2. Rich Peers – 13.90 miles
3. Wayne McComb – 12.81 miles

ELI’S P.R. ICE – Day 22: 84.86 Miles (5th) – 12th overall

A solid day for the Eli’s at this point in the race. They moved the avatar left which is what counts. They were led by Veronique Bourbeau’s 15.36 miles.

The team is in Yah Ta-Hey, New Mexico.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

1. Veronique Bourbeau – 15.36 miles
2. Francesca Muccini – 14.17 miles
3. John Leighton – 10.66 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

3) 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)

4) Crowe Bars – 20 Days, 10 Hours, 26 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Steve Troxel – 562.85 (26.80)
2. Cathy Downes – 429.78 (20.47)
3. Marj Mitchell – 403.87 (19.23)
4. Seth Crowe – 375.76 (17.89)
5. Amy Hazlewood – 357.13 (17.01)
6. Jimmy Girten – 184.55 (8.79)
7. Tanner Lee – 183.80 (8.75)
8. Adam Holloway – 145.91 (6.95)
9. Drew Cox – 122.94 (5.85)
10. Brittany Pendley – 73.07 (3.48)
11. Troy Harp – 70.27 (3.35)

5) Tuck n’ Stroll – 20 Days, 15 Hours, 03 Minutes
Total Team Miles by Runner

1. Ximena Kriete – 596.62 (28.41)
2. Rene Fosdal-Griffin – 447.75 (21.32)
3. Donna Bullington – 348.77 (16.61)
4. Henriett Blodgett – 348.55 (16.60)
5. Shane Tucker – 318.95 (15.19)
6. J.d. Barnette – 266.97 (12.71)
7. Jess Britt – 257.71 (12.27)
8. George Buse – 132.82 (6.32)
9. Kim Crowe – 125.68 (5.98)
10. Doug Barnette – 41.98 (1.99)
11. June Uhlig – 27.93 (1.33)

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

• Day 22: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – California Raisins
• Day 21: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Strolling thru Bars
• Day 20: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Reaches Omega
• Day 19: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Metcalvary Cruises to 2nd Place
• Day 18: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Audrey’s Crossing
• Day 17: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Country Grammer
• Day 16: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Alfa Dawgs
• Day 15: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Queen of Pinson
• Day 14: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run’s Record Setting Win
• Day 13: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – All Hell Breaks Loose
• Day 12: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – FFWD Run
• Day 11: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Pouring Out 40’s
• Day 10: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Jester’s White Gloves
• Day 9: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Holiday Hangover Edition
• Day 8: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Memorial Day
• Day 7: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – We Are Superman
• Day 6: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Mad Miles
• Day 5: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Metcalvary Rising
• Day 4: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Whip It
• Day 3: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – The Story of Lazarus Beetroots
• Day 2: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Knight Rider Speeds Off
• Day 1: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – Rev Run Takes Lead Out of NYC

 

Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA 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

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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

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 – 2,808.37 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

 

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

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

Top Teams on Day 15

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

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

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

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

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

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

Top 10 Miles of the Day

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

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

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

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

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

The team is currently in Crookton, Arizona.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Gallup, New Mexico.

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Fort Wingate, New Mexico.

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

The team is currently Jamestown, New Mexico.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

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

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

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

The team is in currently in Paraje, New Mexico.

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Edgewood, New Mexico.

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in San Jon, New Mexico.

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

The team is in Boise, Texas.

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Claude, Texas.

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is in Shamrock, Texas.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

The team is in Elk City, Oklahoma.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

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

Finished Teams – New York City to Los Angeles

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

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

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

The Top 5 Teams on Day 8

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

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

Race Across the USA Overall Standings (daily total)

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

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

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

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

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

Top 10 Miles of the Day

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

The Day’s Quick Team-by-Team Recaps

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

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

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

RR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

The team is in Little Rock, Arkansas.

MET’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

They moved up a spot in the standings since yesterday.

TNS’s Top Performers of the Day.

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

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

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

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

CB’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

GOR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

MR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

LOU’S Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

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

AO’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Bucksnort, Tennessee.

PR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

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

KG’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is currently in Bell Meade, Tennessee

BR’s Top Performers of the Day

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

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

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

The team is near Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

ELI’S Top Performers of the Day

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

Daily Updates and Standing Archive

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

 

Run It Fast’s ‘Race Across the USA‘ put it’s third team in the ‘New York Groove’ today as the Charlie Taylor Team made it to Battery Park when Jill Williams speed-blitzed walked the last mile to the finish. We now have three teams that have reached the Big Apple. The only three teams in race history ever to do so. More men have been to the moon than that. The team didn’t stop at the finish line though, they kept running to some of the hottest tourist spots on the map (for nearly 40 more miles) before calling it a day and trying to find some oil for Steve Acciarito’s knees. Big congrats to The Chucks.

Day 19 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Charlie Taylor Team – 77.83 miles
• Hope Shull Team – 100.78 miles

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 – 2,907.00 miles, FINISHED – 18 Days, 17 Hours, 33 Minutes
4. Hope Shull Team – 2,416.11 miles (127.16 mi/day, 83.1% 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…

Charlie Taylor Team: The Chucks are the one team that appeared to be paced perfectly for a 4,000 mile race. Which would have been great if this wasn’t a 2,907 mile race. But with that said, the team appeared to be getting stronger as the race went on. It had major performances most days and only a couple of dud days. The team was extremely evenly balanced from top to bottom with a strong median engine that churned relentlessly.

The most impressive part about this team is that every runner contributed very day over the course of 19 days. That’s right, a perfect 285 for 285. 100% participation for the entire event. Truly mind-blowing, as the team, like others had a lot of life and loss happen during the event.

The Chucks had four runners eclipse 300 miles for the race – Seth Crowe (331.43), Joshua Holmes (331.43), Steve Acciarito (323.54), and Jeremy Reed (312.62). Then the team had three runners with strong 200+ mile performances – Elva Matamoros (287.64), Tiffani Glass (281.17), and Jen Metcalf (216.78).

Nearly everyone else on the team had a personal high or record for number of miles over the course of the 19 days including Jill Williams who recorded miles for a career high 19 straight days. Renee Holcomb had her most miles in a month with 88.43.

Robin Robbins, Marj Mitchell, Greta Reed, Jemal Swoboda, Aimee Shilling, and Sharon Carver also made big contributions that helped The Chucks get to NYC a lot faster than they originally estimated it would take them.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance 
Place: 3rd
Time: 18 Days, 17 Hours, 33 Minutes
Averaged: 153.01 miles/day
Total Miles: 2,907.00 – Run It Fast – Race Across the USA, 3rd Place

The Charlie Taylor Team (Joshua Holmes, captain)

• Seth Crowe – 331.44
• Joshua Holmes – 331.43
• Steve Acciarito – 323.54
• Jeremy Reed – 312.62
• Elva Matamoros – 287.64
• Tiffani Glass – 281.17
• Jen Metcalf – 216.78
• Robin Robbins – 151.81
• Marj Mitchell – 132.46
• Greta Reed – 125.77
• Jemal Swoboda – 107.74
• Aimee Shilling – 101.51
• Renée Holcomb – 88.43
• Sharon Carver – 79.17
• Jill Williams – 77.70

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 19)

1. Steve Acciarito – 18.75
2. Joshua Holmes – 15.72
3. Jeremy Reed – 15.56
4. Elva Matamoros – 11.14
5. Tiffani Glass – 9.70

Hope Shull Team:  The Chucks only needed 77+ miles, so Hope’s team won the day with their 100.78 miles. Analysts predict they have great odds to win every day the rest of the way now.

Just a 100 miles today for The Hopes. It was a rest day for most of the team as Friday, Monday, and Wednesday’s usually are.

The usual suspects were at the top of the HOPE leader-board for Friday –  Kit Brazier with 15.51 miles, Sherry Meador 15.06 miles, Randy Broadway 15.00 miles, Marylou Corino 13.20 miles, and Rachael Anderson with 10.50 miles.

A member of the Suzy Michelson Team driving back home after three days of partying in NYC came across the Hope RV and stopped to wish them luck the rest of the way. In a secretly recorded video that was sent in to Mission Control (and since destroyed), it caught the team in a huddle chanting the following over and over before their first miles of the day:

“We are good enough, we are smart enough, we are good looking enough, we run enough, we are fun to be with, we might finish the race, and doggone it, people like us.”

We believe you will as well. Keep truckin’!

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 19 Miles: 100.78 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,416.11
Miles From NYC: -490.89

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 19)

1. Kit Brazier – 15.51
2. Sherry Meador – 15.06
3. Randy Broadway – 15.00
4. Marylou Corino – 13.20
5. Rachael Anderson – 10.50

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – FINISHED – Champions
• Jeffrey Price Team – FINISHED – 2nd Place
• Charlie Taylor Team – Steve Acciarito (18.75 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Kit Brazier (15.51 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 18.75
2. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 15.72
3. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 15.56
4. Kit Brazier (HST) – 15.51
5. Sherry Meador (HST) – 15.06
6. Randy Broadway (HST) – 15.00
7. Marylou Corino (HST) – 13.20
8. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 11.14
9. Rachael Anderson (HST) – 10.50
10. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 9.70

Top Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 393.33 (15 days/finished)
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 380.42 (18 days/finished)
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 371.61 (18 days/finished)
4. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 362.99
5. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 349.15 (18 days/finished)
6. Kit Brazier (HST) – 339.61
7. Seth Crowe (CTT) – 331.44
8. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 331.43
9. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 323.54
10. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 312.62
11. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 309.54 (15 days/finished)
12. David Nichols (SMT) – 293.63 (15 days/finished)
13. Elva Matamoros (CTT) – 287.64
14. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 286.87 (15 days/finished)
15. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 281.17
16. Cathy Downes (HST) – 271.89
17. Alfa Severino (JPT) – 271.84 (18 days/finished)
18. Melissa Price (JPT) – 260.84 (18 days/finished)
19. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 248.63 (15 days/finished)
20. Randy Broadway (HST) – 241.01

Jill Johnson, of the Charlie Taylor Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day. She ran the team across the finish in New York City today and also put down miles for a personal high of 19 consecutive days. In addition, she was ‘Mission Control’ for the race that helped keep the data straight and teams on target. A major thank you from everyone involved.

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

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

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

Congrats to all these amazing runners!

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• Day 19: Run It Fast’s Race Across the USA – 3 Doors Down
• 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‘ 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‘ is starting to near the home stretch as Day 12 has concluded. The Suzy Michelson Team continues to dominate. They are less than 700 miles from the finish in New York City. The Charlie Taylor Team was strong once again gaining 20 miles on the second place, Jeffrey Price Team. The Hope Shull Team fueled with some massive ‘woman-power’ today had one of their best days of the race and nearly had the third most miles of the day.

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

Day 12 Mileage Results of the Race Across the USA

• Suzy Michelson Team – 180.01 miles (12.00 mi/runner)
• Jeffrey Price Team – 140.54 miles (9.37 mi/runner)
• Charlie Taylor Team – 160.24 miles (10.68 mi/runner)
• Hope Shull Team – 138.81 miles (9.25 mi/runner)

RIF’s Race Across the USA Overall Standings 

1. Suzy Michelson Team – 2,251.23 miles (187.60/day, 77.4% completed)
2. Jeffrey Price Team – 1,907.61  miles (158.97 mi/day, 65.6% completed)
3. Charlie Taylor Team – 1,809.96 miles (150.83 mi/day, 62.3% completed)
4. Hope Shull Team – 1,518.15 miles (126.51 mi/day, 52.2% completed)

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

Suzy Michelson Team: It’s another day closer to the champagne in NYC as The Suzys rued the day once again with 180.01 miles. They were led by Chris Clemens who sets the tone for this team. He finished the day with 26.42 miles. He again had monster performances from Barry Reece (22.49), David Nichols (20.76), Kimberly Atkins (20.32), and Violeta Heisler (16.4). Violeta’s been a great surprise for this team and has put down some big miles over the course of the event.

Leslie Studtmann reached double-digits again today with 14.4 miles. Anthony Ohrey also knocked off a half marathon and has been solid. He was silly happy about his new kicks he got to run in today.

The team is in White Pine, Tennessee. They should cross the Virginia border tomorrow. They are 657 miles from the finish.

Suzy Team Data at a Glance
Place: 1st
Day 12 Miles: 180.01 (1st)
Total Miles: 2,251.23

Top 5 SMT Runners (Day 12)

1. Chris Clemens – 26.42
2. Barry Reece – 22.49
3. David Nichols – 20.76
4. Kimberly Atkins – 20.32
5. Violeta Heisler – 16.4

Jeffrey Price Team: The Jeffs put up a respectable 140.54 miles on Friday, but they’ve lost a bit of their mojo this week. They’ve also lost sight of The Suzys. They will have to re-focus if they are going to hold off The Chucks from taking silver from them.

Even with that said, they had some inspiring performances today. Team Captain Melissa Price had 20.18 miles, her second highest result from the race. She has put down big miles every day, digging deep, obviously inspired and driven by Jeffrey.

Tom Orr is one of the big all-stars of this race. Tom had his biggest haul today with 26.08 miles, his 9th day of 20+ miles. He now has an astonishing 249.21 miles for the race.

Heather ‘Double-Dime’ McComb recorded 22.21 miles. She has run 20+ miles for all twelve days of the race. I think it’s required that she has to do that now until her team reaches the finish. It’s simply an amazing stat that is inspiring so many to dig even deeper.

Alfa Severino (16.04) and Karla Kent (15.41) were great today as well.

The team is holed up for the night in Beech Bluff, TN at the captain’s home. Half the team is inside and the other half is camping out in the yard. Dinner was catered by Los Portales, and Fleet Feet – Jackson (TN) owner Danny Crossett showed up and surprised the team with new shoes for everyone.

Jeffrey Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 2nd
Day 12 Miles: 140.54 (3rd)
Total Miles: 1,907.61
Miles Back: -343.62

Top 5 JPT Runners (Day 12)

1. Tom Orr – 26.08
2. Heather McComb – 22.21
3. Melissa Price – 20.18
4. Alfa Severino – 16.04
5. Karla Kent – 15.41

Charlie Taylor Team: The Chucks continued their great week with 160.24 miles and another 2nd place daily finish. They have gained 73 miles on The Jeffs over the last 4 days. Will the race end before they can catch them, though? 97.65 miles currently separate the two teams. The Jeffs are always super-strong on the weekends.

The Chucks were led today by Joshua Holmes with 30.03 miles, along with Steve Acciarito (20.75 miles), Tiffani Glass (20.54), and Jen Metcalf (20.00). Jen reached deep emotionally today and put down big miles in memory of Bub.

The Chucks are currently in Memphis, Tennessee, elbow deep in Rendezvous ribs, after crossing the Mississippi River from Arkansas. Tiffani’s husband Rick Glass made the short drive from their home in Dyersburg to join the team for dinner. He was so stoked about the Cubs having not lost a game so far this season.

Charlie Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 3rd
Day 12 Miles: 160.24 (2nd)
Total Miles: 1,809.96
Miles Back: -441.27

Top 5 CTT Runners (Day 12)

1. Joshua Holmes – 30.03
2. Steve Acciarito – 20.75
3. Tiffani Glass – 20.54
4. Jen Metcalf – 20.00
5. Jeremy Reed – 13.36

Hope Shull Team: A truly superb effort today from The Hopes. Captain Marylou Corino racked up 32.00 miles, the most of anyone in the race today. She had great support from Kit Brazier (21.31 miles), and Cathy Downes (20.30 miles).

Randy Broadway, who has been very solid throughout the Run Across the USA, put down 15.00 miles. Sherry Meador was a dollar short of a half marathon with 12.02 miles on the day.

The team is somehow still in Oklahoma, but near the Arkansas border. They stopped, albeit briefly, at the 64 Swap and Flea Market to satisfy Marylou’s curiosity. Ben Herron tried to buy a pig runt at the Swap Meet to make it the team mascot, but the team outvoted him 14-1. The team then dined at Mazzio’s Italian Eatery.

Hope Team Data at a Glance
Overall Place: 4th
Day 12 Miles: 138.81 (4th)
Total Miles: 1,518.15
Miles Back: -733.08

Top 5 HST Runners (Day 12)

1. Marylou Corino – 32.00
2. Kit Brazier – 21.31
3. Cathy Downes – 20.30
4. Randy Broadway – 15.00
5. Sherry Meador – 12.02

Team Mileage Leader of the Day

• Suzy Michelson Team – Chris Clemens (26.42 mi)
• Jeffrey Price Team – Tom Orr (26.08 mi)
• Charlie Taylor Team – Joshua Holmes (30.03 mi)
• Hope Shull Team –  Marylou Corino (32.00 mi)

Top 10 Mega-Miles of the Day

1. Marylou Corino (HST) – 32.00
2. Joshua Holmes (CTT) – 30.03
3. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 26.42
4. Tom Orr (JPT) – 26.08
5. Barry Reece (SMT) – 22.49
6. Heather McComb (JPT) – 22.21
7. Kit Brazier (HST) – 21.31
8. David Nichols (SMT) – 20.76
9. Steve Acciarito (CTT) – 20.75
10. Tiffani Glass (CTT) – 20.54
11. Kimberly Atkins (SMT) – 20.32
12. Cathy Downes (HST) – 20.30
13. Melissa Price (JPT) – 20.18
14. Jen Metcalf (CTT) – 20.00

Top 10 Race Mile Leaders

1. Chris Clemens (SMT) – 302.03
2. Heather McComb (JPT) – 251.73
3. Tom Orr (JPT) – 249.21
4. Barry Reece  (SMT) – 245.38
5. Karl Studtmann (JPT) – 240.32
6. David Nichols (SMT) – 237.32
7. Marylou Corino – (HST) – 227.80
8. Jeremy Reed (CTT) – 213.18
9. Kit Brazier (HST) – 211.76
10. Alex Barrientos (SMT) – 209.62

Marylou Corino, with her 32.00 miles for the Hope Shull Team, is the ‘Race Across the USA’ –  Peak Performer of the Day.

Daily Updates and Standings Archive

• 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…