This is my Second Year doing this Competition. I am so Sorry to see it leave. I did not know about it before this, but was not a member of Team RWB. I have totally enjoyed this, and thank you to all who made it possible for the last year.
Sadly were getting close to the end of the last Taji but getting me out into cold foggy mornings like today for my early bird is what is going to make me make me miss it all the more
🇺🇸 Taji100 2025
Mission Accomplished 🏁 Day 22
(I think my earliest finish ever)
End of the week -- finishing strong 💪🏼
Today, I was most definitely chasing badges 🤪
Fun Fun Friday 😎
FOMO had me fiending 🤣
I was afraid I'd miss a special badge or break the streak 🤪
Just down 81 and back because it's raining 🌧 and cold 🥶
Gracias a Dios 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#rich_runs_hills
#OkiMiles
#OPP #OkinawaPavementPounders
#TeamRWB #Ea
My ❤️ Loop
🇺🇸 Taji100 2025 - Day 20
I can't drive 55, but I can run it 🤣
Foster Perimeter after work, feeling froggy, so five it was 🐸
Just keep moving 🏁
Gracias a Dios 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#rich_runs_hills
#OkiMiles
#OPP #OkinawaPavementPounders
#TeamRWB #EagleFire
15 days in and my wife, Melodi Pippin, completed the Taji 100 challenge with all running miles! It was an absolute honor for me to be able to hang the pendant around her neck at the finish line!
Had to sprint 3 miles to catch this dirty little hog. He squirmed a bit, but I was eventually able to wrestle him down.
#sundayrunday
#crossfit
#squirmyhog
Saturday Afternoon Shakeout 😎
🇺🇸 Taji100 2025 - Day 15
Burning off a little anxiousness 🙃
As ready as I'm going to be for marathon #Iforget 👣
🏁30th Okinawa Marathon #おきなわマラソン
Gracias a Dios I can, and I pray don't let me break myself 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#rich_runs_hills
Lord of Tengan 10K by MCCS at Camp Courtney 😎
🇺🇸 Taji100 2025 - Day 9
Felt great the whole race and can still come in under an hour for a 2nd place finish in age group 🤪
My collection is complete 🥰
Gracias a Dios I can 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#rich_runs_hills
A Marine Corps PFT run to end off the night. Man I miss those 18 minute 3 mile run times. This will have to do, still within time range to pass. Team RWB NY
I had to get me a quickie and nooner 🤣
Running errands to chase some badges and keep things loose for Courtney Tengan 10K tomorrow 😎
In the words of a legend - I Run Because I Can 💪🏼
Gracias a Dios 🙏🏼
Adding 7.5 running miles and 10 rowing miles for Day 6 TAJI-100 Challenge. Keep it going. This is your physical journey. Continue with your motivation. This On...🦅🔥💯🙂
Here are some of the staff members who are part of the Everglades University Onliners and are logging in miles over the course of the month of February. We are excited to support this event!
2/1/2025
Donna 5K was a great race with so many people. It’s always nice at these big events because sometimes you see people that you haven’t seen in a while and sometimes you make new friends. I did slightly below my average but I still had a great time.
🇺🇸 Taji100 2025 - Day 4
Cross-training warmup wog around the block before dinner 🐌
This wind needs to blow away 🥶
Gracias a Dios for letting me know I'm alive 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#rich_runs_hills
#OkiMiles
#OPP #OkinawaPavementPounders
#TeamRWB #EagleFire
Mission Accomplished for the 2025 Taji-100 Challenge..!! 🎉🥴🤪 Thank you so much to Paul Fukuma and his family for the dedication, spirit, and love for this challenge and all participants 💯👍
Now, for the BONUS miles and cheer for my fellow Eagles on their challenge journey.
Taji100 2025 - Day 3 🇺🇸
Footloose in Futenma 👣
I knew I should have gone out this morning 🤣
It wasn't cold or rainy in the am 🥶
I got it done, though!
These 4 in honor of Four Chaplains Day 🇺🇸💪🏼🙏🏼
Gracias a Dios 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#RichardRunsHills #OkiMiles
#itswhoiam
Long Day 2 of TAJI-100Challenge, outdoors, and gym time with many miles completed while running, cycling, and rowing. Stay focused, motivated, and Taji On Eagles..!!! very close to the goal....🥴🦅🔥
Using this as my recovery and rehab, I am not able to do very much, but I'm on my own 2 feet again after My initial injury on Veterans Day, and surgery In December. Glad to be getting out in the fresh air Not in a wheelchair!
Day 2 - Taji100 2025 🇺🇸
Dad-taxi duties kept me close to home 😁
⚾️ DeNA Baystars Spring Training Camp loop around the Convention Center 🥰
Beautiful morning for some spring training 💪🏼
Gracias a Dios 🙏🏼
#Taji100
#RichardRunsHills #OkiMiles
#itswhoiam
#running
Laps on Silver Beach until sunrise did not disappoint. This is the St. Joseph Lighthouse in Michigan. Lake Michigan was showing how angry she can be with the frozen waves in the shelf ice.
Making it look easy. The heart of a champion. When we see them follow in our footsteps without being told, when we see them encourage and lead us without realizing, we know we have a good generation ahead of us.
My daughter is a huge supporter of not only me but the veteran community. To see her conduct herself and participate in veteran ceremonies, functions and activities is always a proud dad moment. Today, she went beast mode putting in her first run of support. She’s determined! :)
This challenge couldn't have come at a better time for me and Team Do Hard Things. I have been on a health journey to improve a lot of aspects within my life (mental, emotional, physical). With my goal weight-zone (170-180) in view.
TAJI 100 is Pure Motivation!
Early morning run in the Dutch forrest with my two running partners Paso ( born and raised in El Paso) and Djoi.
They will join me during all my runs for this challenge!
TAJI-100 Challenge Kick-off, starting with 7 mile run, then a stretch walk and now on the bike. !! TAJI ON..!!
Stay focused, hydrate, stretch, take naps, and have fun.!
Along with May 2024 triple lumbar fusion, as of 12/5/2024 I now have replaced both shoulders - and will be ready to walk/jog 100 miles for Taji 100 along with my husband - we love Taji and Paul’s leadership! I finished 26 full marathons - Taji is great each year !!!!
Wow! Running 148 miles during those 29 long days was no easy task but I did it for a good cause! To honor heroes, to promote health & fitness and for fundraising. Time to celebrate this achievement by giving myself permission to take some much needed downtime.
13 years of TShirts,! The inception of shirts & fund raising began in a small meeting room w/a small group of Bay Area people wrapping up our 1st Taji100 2012 . We insisted on donating funds to a Veteran cause in his honor (he was too humble, but we prevailed!) 🇺🇸
21 years ago I was given 1 year to live !!This is my 64 BD Last year I had four surgeries and five months, three tumors removed from my feet. They were thankfully benign, a torn rotator cuff shredded bicep and a ventral hernia. I want to thank my sponsor
About 103 miles in 29 days! It wasn't easy doing this challenge in the north Midwest during the month of February but nothing worthwhile is ever easy. I included at least a mile outside every day. Lots of time to think of the people who sacrifice for this country.
This was a great experience! 15 years after being in Iraq in Basrah this was a great way to remember and honor those that served! I feel good that even today, I hit the road in the rain and finished off strong with over 400 miles of actual street miles!
Not quite the distance we intended, but there was a loose Husky up the street. Not into dealing with a loose Husky, so we turned around & high-tailed it home.
WE DID IT! Officially completed our 100 miles of Taji this past ! Waited to post and take "Finish Line" photos together today. We weren't sure we could do it, but LOOK!! Thanks to our teammate's and everyone here for your support in pushing us through!
6.03 trail miles before the skies unloaded .
Miss Fiona decided , shortly after this photo ti go for a swim in the muddy stream .
Why do I now smell Wet Dog ? 🐕 🙄😣
Heard a plink plink while riding today. Looked down to see a nut & bolt. Kept on riding hoping the pedal wouldn’t fall off. Looks like the nut and bolt keep the toe guard on.
Overcoming life’s little challenges when Mother Nature doesn’t want to cooperate. Running in the rain only makes the days you run in the sun that much more enjoyable ✌️.
Picked up a couple of munchkins on our
afternoon walk today. They were headed over for a sleepover. We were out walking.
Meet up at the park before walking home.
Snow knocked the power out about 15 miles into my ride. I snapped this (shaky) photo at 1:10:35 and 25.1 miles. I cooled down while shoveling my driveway.
4th Annual Taji 100 14.2-Mile River Trail Challenge for Team RWB Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Chapter. Every Super Bowl morning for the past 4 years we’ve gathered to complete all 14.2 miles of the Northwest Lancaster River Trail to get miles toward our Taji 100 goal.
🇺🇸 Taji 100 - Day 11 🇯🇵
Dad-taxi duties trumped other plans 🙃
This turned out quite well though 😁
Onna Coast and back around 💪🏼
Beautiful morning for some easy 's'miles 😎
Gracias a Dios 🙏🏼
#taji100
#RichardRunsHills #OkiMiles
#itswhoiam
#runningasmedicine
Well, planned on going outside today, and was up half night with migraine. So I saw there is wind today so that maybe triggered it. Slept in, . Feel better. Got on the bike and did 10 miles. Going to rest some more.
TGIF! This AM Completed a Peloton ride with the incredible Hannah! What a great way to keep the momentum going. And today is National Pizza Day? That's definitely something to celebrate! Keep up the great work on your TAJI 100 journey, and enjoy that well-deserved slice of pizza
We are out here getting these miles in Taji 100 2024!!! This is my annual commitment!! Improving more this year! Thanks for all the great tips on how to improve teammates !!
I just finished my first pathophysiology paper this semester. It was either this or a bottle of Argentinian Malbec. I might be a sailor, but lactic acid over hangovers!!!
Kill me now, please…
Finishing up before work.
Thank you all for being the influencers to push myself harder and Harder, yesterday I walked 29.54miles that is the most I've done in a day, best part of it all I don't feel like death today. Thank you! I love you!
Unfiltered bad idea! Picacho Peak's elevation is approximately 3,374 feet (1,028 meters) above sea level. I started at 1,869 feet. 2.5 up and back down. 5.49 miles with Bella.
Not much in the way of miles, but pushed myself to go do it knowing my son was only home from college for about 24 hours. Decided that losing 42 minutes with him and making small sacrifices for larger gains is a better example than an excuse.
🇺🇸 Taji 100 - Day 4 in Fukuoka 🇯🇵
Last day of exams for "the boy" so hit the last direction from the 'hotel' 🧭
Gorgeous morning for an easy 5K to a couple of parks near the airport 🛫
Gracias a Dios for allowing me to keep doing this 🙏🏼
TAJI 100 2024 !!! Day 1 great start. Bundling up and Walking with a purpose! #ArmyVeteran #MarineSon #ArmyDad #MilitaryFamily #100MilesForLoveAndService
Taken just after finishing final walk for Taji100. Location is parking lot of Roubidoux Park in Waynesville MO. Date is 28 Feb 2023. Third year done, second year paid to get the swag. It is so much fun.
I'm now a 9th year Taji 100 participant! Getting creative - does skiing count? Those were bonus miles, regardless! China Peak Ski Resort, California. Team RWB San Jose Eagles. Semper Fi!
Team RWB San Jose Eagles!
Finished on the rainy evening of Feb 28, 2023.
Christine Ibanez (9th year)
Freddie Jr Ibanez (3rd year)
Frederick Sr Ibanez (9th year, Marine Veteran).
Semper Fi!
Taji finish on Feb, 28, 2023- COLD and RAINY night in San Jose, CA. Our family (Team RWB San Jose Eagles) went out for delicious Pho Soup after our final miles! Nothing beats a warm meal, friendship , and sharing our moments over the medals!
Taji on skis! China Peak Ski resort, President's Weekend 2023. Team RWB San Jose Eagles!
Freddie Jr Ibanez (3rd year)- taking a ski lesson, proudly repping his Taji100 shirt!
Semper Fi!
Taji on skis! China Peak Ski resort, President's Weekend 2023. Team RWB San Jose Eagles!
Christine Ibanez (9th year)
Freddie Jr Ibanez (3rd year)
Frederick Sr Ibanez (9th year, Marine Veteran).
Semper Fi!
Taji on skis! China Peak Ski resort, President's Weekend 2023. Team RWB San Jose Eagles!
Christine Ibanez (9th year)
Freddie Jr Ibanez (3rd year)
Frederick Sr Ibanez (9th year, Marine Veteran).
Semper Fi!
Taji100 2023 has been quite the journey and adventure! I went above and beyond my own expectations and tested my limits! Thank you for your family and team that puts this Mission on for us every year that we can push push push to be great!
BARC x Team RWB SJ: Taji Last Mile 🇺🇲🦅 2/28/23: Our Crew came together with the local chapter of Team Red White & Blue to enjoy final laps around the track to close out an incredible February fitness journey. Cheers to the Crew and Taji participants worldwide! #BayAreaRunCrew
#TeamThigpen has done it again!
After both recently having major surgery and still in recovery, God's grace was upon us and we still managed to get it done AND SOME!! 🙌🏼💪🏼🙌🏼 Thank you Lord 🙌🏼
This was such a great experience! I ran with my dog a lot! I also ride my roadie racer on the roads and rode my mountain bike, with my dog running alongside. I could only let Odie run off leash if I ran or while riding in my neighborhood. I loved giving back to the Veterans.
Odie ran many miles of the Taji 100 with me. He also runs alongside my mountain bike in my neighborhood. I don’t take him when I’m riding my roadie racer though. He’s a great running buddy❤️
Completed this year TAJI 100 in a big way. This was the first year for the DenFit Full/Half/10k Winter Solider race....and yes I did the full marathon is beautiful Cape Vincent NY
I was stationed in TAJI, Iraq from April 2004-2005. Completing this means a lot to me in many ways. We lost many great soldiers there. I do this for each of them every time.
Gold Star Mother Melidia Oredondo presenting me with the finish medal Taji 100 this morning . The Bridge behind us is named after her two sons: Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander S. Arredondo KIA in Iraq. Her 2nd Brian Arredondo who committed suicide could not live with his brother.
Day 24 of the TAJI100. I have the worst sinus headache this morning this Ohio up-and-down weather is killing me. But the fight must go on 👊🏻🇺🇸#hulkruns #teamrwb #taji100
Tired calling it quits for today. I have been outside from 5 am until to 2:37 pm walking. Then milling around the house. Catchup tomorrow with 2 or 6 more miles
Hi all. Not the photo I shared to my social media (I couldn't decide what to do with my face) -- but it's important to share. To cross the 100-mile mark, I walked the route of the Justin Sisson 5K, which is in memory of Justin Sisson, KIA in Afghanistan. This was his ROTC unit.
Here is my Hydrow dashboard showing my track to completion over these last 23 days (and my prep to ensure I could row 5 days a week ;))
It was a great experience! Thank you all for your participation and encouragement! 👏
Go Army!
Yay! Completed the Taji 100 challenge in 28 days. Atop Freemont Peak, 3,000 feet elevation overlooking the Monterey Penisula! Meeting lots of people on this journey. 100.74m Dedcated to those who gave all, have scars, and served Special dedication to my best friend and bud Rick
Yay! Completed the Taji 100 challenge in 28 days. Atop Freemont Peak, 3,000 feet elevation overlooking the Monterey Penisula! Meeting lots of people on this journey.
*Dedicated to those who gave all, have scars, and served! Special dedication o my best friend and bud Rick
Day 18 of the TAJI100. Finished today! Not the fastest I’ve ever completed this race. I did take a few days off here and there, but not too bad. As always for a great cause! Thank you for your service to all the men and women in our Armed Forces. God bless you. ❤️🇺🇸👊🏻
Some miles are just miles to keep moving toward the goal. However, when I was in NYC last weekend, I was able to take in the USS Intrepid, which is meaningful to me b/c my dad served in the Navy.
Accomplished 100 miles today on the high school track in the sunshine with 20mph winds! Love this challenge, it gets me going, and thanks for allowing us to mix disciplines for us with busted joints! Hooah!
Photo from Thompson Park, Watertown of the military memorial there. This side is in honor of the neighboring Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division stationed there.
47.76 miles out of 100 so far by day 12. Keeping my commitment and proud especially because I pushed through and walked during week long arthritic flare up in the process. I’ll be back to running tomorrow. 🙌
Team RWB Harrisburg doing our own 14 mile river trail challenge for Taji100 miles. This is the third year of the tradition to hike 14 miles together Super Bowl morning.
These past two days I’ve been feeling relief all through out my body after exactly a week of full body pain and stiffness. Praise the Lord. Soon I’ll be running again. Again. The only difference between this flare up and all the previous is #taji100 and a promise.
I’ve been pushing through an arthritic flare up since Saturday so I’ve pushed through the pain and tightness by walking my miles. I can’t wait to get back to running.
Day 7 Taji 100. These past three days I’ve had to take my pace to a walk because an arthritic flare happened. I’m struggling but I’m committed to gently pushing through until I’m able to run again. This isn’t the first time this happened to me. Go get um Eagles!
1st 100 mile buckle earned! More than a piece of metal - These buckles have energy. They memorialize the blood, sweat, and tears we expend in our relentless effort to cross the finish line.
A reminder to keep giving it all ya got. Run long and prosper, Eagles!
My sport watch quit counting laps for me, so I got creative. For every 20 laps in my home (15 yd) pool, I put a block, and a half block for 10 laps. 51/2 blocks is my mile. Good thing we have toys here for the grandkids!
Yesterday and today I had to hike/walk vs run because I started an arthritic flare up so while I remained committed to following through with my daily goal of at least 3.5 miles I’m going easy on my bones for now so that I can get back to running as soon as possible.
Looking for anyone near Hampton, GA to get some walking miles in. Got a long one in today due to beautiful weather and being nosy in a new subdivision. :)
Loving the opportunity to be versatile with these options we've been given to put in our miles. Clarksville/Fort Campbell going strong. #Taji100 I will get my 100 very very soon!
Still have a dressing on my hand from surgery from 11 days ago, and just getting over an Achilles injury but this feels good to be back at it! Run/bike Brick Workout today because it’s Friday!
Today was my daily best for both the Taji100 to date, and Team RWB Columbus, Ohio’s January challenge. I accumulated the miles from my early morning gym PT; walking downtown to attend an event; and walking on the OSU campus to get to class.
Layered up this morning. The temps keep dropping. Woke up sore. Ran 2 miles and walked 2 miles. Moving Forward! Lets Go Eagles. I found a small Navy Flag on my run. Cheered me up.
Riding the Hotter N Hell 100 in Wichita Falls last August and will be riding again in 2023. The Taji 100 (300 miles in Feb)) will be my kick off to train for the HHH100.