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Oct.16.2020
45 Top MCM Moments
As the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) celebrates 45 years of being “The People’s Marathon,” we’re looking back at some of the most memorable moments and achievements throughout the last four-and-a-half decades. 1. 1976: Dr. Susan Mallery was the first female winner of the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, completing the event with a finishing time of […]
Oct.09.2020
Air Force Veteran Uses Marine Corps Marathon to Fundraise for Military Families
Regis Canny is not a lifelong marathoner. In fact, he ran his first ten miler when he was 54 on a challenge from a friend, and then he ran his first marathon the next year to celebrate his “double-nickel” birthday, his 55th. But a seemingly random wardrobe choice at his second-ever marathon led to Air […]
Oct.06.2020
Running and Raising Funds for Congenital CMV Awareness
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common infection for people of all ages. Most children and adults infected with CMV have no symptoms and may not even know that they have been infected because it rarely causes problems in healthy individuals. However, if you’re pregnant or if your immune system is weakened, CMV is cause for concern […]
Sep.28.2020
Post-Marathon Recovery Tips
Recovering from a marathon is a whole body task, involving emotional and physical challenges. Here are some tips from the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Psyching Team on how to recover mentally from the amazing feat you’ve just completed. 1.Not training is a form of training. After a marathon, you need time to rest and heal, […]
Sep.15.2020
MedStar Provides Free Exercise Bands to MCM Runners
To help runners prepare for this year’s MCM virtual races, and for future running & walking events, MedStar Health, proud MCM sports medicine sponsor, is pleased to provide each MCM Weekend participant with a MedStar Health exercise band. Runners should look for the bands in the packets they will receive in the mail. Featured items […]
Sep.15.2020
Tips on Running Your Solo Virtual MCM Event
It may be hard to predict what it will be like to run the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) solo this year, and you certainly don’t want to underestimate the challenges it may present. You may not have the cheering crowds, the feeling of camaraderie with the other runners you see on the course and the […]
Sep.11.2020
The Black Sands of Iwo Jima Featured in MCM Anniversary Medal
75 years ago, the battle for Iwo Jima not only proved pivotal to securing victory during World War II, but also immortalized the bravery and sacrifice of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in American memory when photographer Joe Rosenthal captured the image of six Marines raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi. Today, that […]
Sep.09.2020
Military Match to Motivate MCM Runners
A unique and truly meaningful component of the Marine Corps Marathon is the opportunity for runners to interact with military members. In addition to numerous selfie moments at the MCM, runners recall the tremendous energy boost Marines provide through vocal encouragement often in the form of hard chargin’ barking. For many, the commitment to run […]
Sep.03.2020
Marathoner Finds Motivation in Fisher House Fundraising
Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) veteran and former Fisher House fundraiser Jamie Gold ran the race in 2016, but she had to ramp herself up for training. She found that fundraising helped her commit to the run. “I felt that the training was going to be so challenging for me and take so much mental endurance […]