#medalmondays

[taraross-1787]

Medal of Honor Monday: Roger Donlon

At about this time in 1934, a future army captain and Medal of Honor recipient is born. He passed away several days ago, just five days shy of his 90th birthday.

Roger Donlon almost wasn’t in the Army at all. He’d originally signed up to be an Air Force pilot, but then ended up in the Army instead. The Air Force’s loss was the Army’s gain!

During the Vietnam War, Donlon found himself in command of a 12-man Special Forces unit at a post near Nam Dong. Several hundred South Vietnamese and anti-Communist Chinese were at this “outpost of freedom,” along with Donlan’s men, in early July 1964.

Everyone knew that something was coming.

The story continues here: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-roger-donlon-moh

[stripeboy0621]

[1lilspark]

Happy #medalmonday this week is the inaugural Bonnet Springs 5k it was definitely fun venturing into a new venue and I can’t wait to visit again #running #bonnetspringspark #bonnetsprings5k https://www.instagram.com/p/CqUWGMiMY_f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[teamrundisney]

That magical runDisney #MedalMonday experience will be here before you know it! You've got just 1️⃣7️⃣ days left to go until race weekends kicks off! #TeamrunDisney #runDisney #SpringtimeSurprise • 📸 @nickmarek_ • #ToyStory10Miler #Monsters10K #Cars5K #runDisney2023 #DisneyRunning #runDisneyMedals https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSoJzkuXgC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shirtlessrunner]

it’s a #miracle i get to #run and #pace this #race! #fastsunday #medalmonday #nyrr #unitednychalf #nychalf #nyc #halfmarathon #pacer (at Manhattan New York Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDe4rnuo1Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[steelcityrunner]

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Since 2024 is coming to an end, I am posting my updated medal wall! I am looking forward to next year and I’m already signed up for the 2025 Pittsburgh Half-Marathon. I am excited for what the new year will bring!

#medalmonday #run #runnerofsteel #headsweats

[amansour1]

Mandatory #MedalMonday post!

Reflecting on my 7th consecutive Houston Half Marathon :

2018: 1:54 (my very first half marathon)

2019: 1:42

2020: Virtual (COVID era)

2021: 1:45

2022: 1:49

2023: 1:45

2024: 1:48

Yesterday was full of lessons. They changed the course this year to an out-and-back route with constant rolling hills—definitely need to work more on hill training! The warm start at 70°F also threw me off, and I forgot my salt tablets, which led to some hamstring cramps around mile 11. Had to pace myself to finish strong with another big race coming up in just six days. Las Vegas Marathon ( TCS New York City Marathon Virtual)

Every race teaches me something new, and I'm always grateful for the lessons!

[runningonveggiefuel]

#medalmonday

Saturday’s Great Clermont Tri bling 3rd place AG! Sometimes it’s good to stop and think about where you are vs. where you started. I wish I could say those podium spots consistently came sooner than 7-8 years into the sport, yet while they’ve been spotty, I’m still proud. Many understand the road I’ve travelled to get where I am today, and I can assure you it hasn’t been linear, or…

[littlecondo]

Apparently, very few people in my age group want to do these events. I did the Individual Pursuit (2km) and the time trial (500m). Both were good events to gauge where I am after 6 months of track cycling and should allow for decent comparison from year to year.

[taraross-1787]

Medal of Honor Monday: Thomas Kelley

At about this time in 1969, a United States Navy lieutenant engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Kelley had joined the Navy almost on a whim: He was about to graduate from Holy Cross College when he discovered that some of his friends were joining the Navy.

Kelley figured he might as well join, since his “two pals” were. He was soon serving in the Navy, enjoying it so much that he decided to make a career of it.

By 1966, he was serving off the shores of Vietnam, away from combat. But he would soon volunteer for more dangerous duty with the River Assault Division. The story continues here: http://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-thomas-kelley-moh

[stripeboy0621]

#LondonMarathon #MedalMonday

[1lilspark]

This weeks #medalmonday feature is my 8K medal from this years @rungasparilla #stellachallenge I love the color scheme on this one don’t you? #running #gasparilladistanceclassic https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvddjuOh_J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[teamrundisney]

There are only 6 #MedalMondays and then your Wine and Dine Medal Monday is here! Which races did you bring new medals home from this past weekend? #TeamrunDisney #TrDRunningClub #runDisney • Repost from @rungineer_beth • #WineDineHalf #WineDine10K #WineDine5K #TwoCourseChallenge #DisneyRunners #DisneyRunning #DisneyRunner #InstaDisney #WaltDisneyWorld #MagicKingdom https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDdZdFJK5X/?utm_medium=tumblr

[shirtlessrunner]

#congratulations @celiahardy_ and all #runners of the @runrocknroll #rnrdc #halfmarathon, #unitednychalf and @lamarathon over the #weekend! it’s a #postrace tradition for me to take a photo outside this building after #marathons and halfs that finish in #centralpark a few blocks away. when i go inside for a moment to warm up before heading to my #sunday meetings at another building downtown, i #run into celia and her family #fastsunday #medalmonday #nyc #miracle (at Manhattan New York Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDZpNiO4Ld/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[powerhousefit]

Medal 🏅 Monday Thanks to my sponsor @krampkrushers for fending off the cramps and keeping me fueled during a long and tough day at one of the hardest 70.3 Ironman races in the country. I had a personal fastest time of 2:28 split off the bike but suffered during the run as it was nearly 8 miles on the soft sand beach 🏝. Didn’t push it to the limit because I have Kona World 🌎 Championships in a few weeks but proud of finish of my 9th 70.3 Ironman race. Incredibly honored to have @thompsonngina Ngina as her coach with Triworx / Roworx Training plan as she finished her first full 70.3 Ironman race yesterday. Still much more to come this year as we both also compete at IMAZ/ Ironman Arizona. @krampkrushers @roworx_rowing #roworx #krampkrushers #sandiego #running #triathlete #enduranceathlete #sponsoredathlete #electrolytes #fit #fitfam #fitspo #medalmonday #medalmondays #ironmankona #imaz #ironman703 #ironmansuperfrog #awaironman #cycle #bike #cervelo #triathlontraining #rudyproject #fitnessaddict #tricommunity #southbayrunnersclub (at Imperial Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fM-ySBavd/?igshid=3m1n2m8j68r4

[steelcityrunner]

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If you finished both the Pittsburgh Half Marathon and the Pittsburgh 5K, runners completed the @pghmarathon Steel Challenge! It was a fantastic weekend of racing in the Steel City!

#MedalMonday #RunnerOfSteel #run #headsweats