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Aug.28.2020
Semper Fun Run – Training Plan
Staying active is more important now than ever during this unprecedented time in a global pandemic. The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) understands the importance of being healthy and physically fit—the core of the Organization’s mission statement. With most gyms either closed or limited in capacity, many schools shifting to remote learning and large running […]
Aug.26.2020
The Frozen Chosin 7.0 Miler
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir has been recognized as the most brutal in modern warfare by violence, casualty rate and weather conditions. Over the course of 14 days in 1950, 17 Medals of Honor were awarded. On November 14, 1950, a cold front from Siberia descended over the Chosin Reservoir, and the temperature plunged as […]
Aug.24.2020
Grieving the Loss of an In-Person Marine Corps Marathon
Each Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) participant had a vision and expectation for October 25, 2020. Participants relish the beauty and excitement of the MCM course and love the experience of togetherness and competition on the grand stage that the MCM provides. We now must grieve the loss of this vision, shift our expectations to fit […]
Aug.19.2020
Introducing the MCM Milestones Program
After building a training plan, runners often view specific distances as being the benchmarks in their quest for success. Logging particular mileage landmarks helps runners maintain commitment, feel a sense of accomplishment and increase confidence. Whether the event is a 10K, marathon or 50K, runners will follow a training schedule with the primary goal of […]
Aug.18.2020
Exploring Stafford County
Heading to Quantico this weekend for the Recon Ruck, Belleau Wood 8K or Quantico 12K? If you haven’t signed up yet, there are still spots available in the Recon Ruck. While in town for the events, be sure to explore the hidden gems that make nearby Stafford County unique. Take in all of the historical […]
Aug.13.2020
Safety Guidelines for Live Events
To prioritize the health and safety of the MCM running community and staff, we’re taking preventative measures and implementing the following guidelines for all in-person events: PARTICIPATION Do not participate if you are feeling sick or ill, have a fever or experiencing flu-like symptoms, or if you have been in close contact with someone who […]
Jul.28.2020
8 Tips for Postpartum Running
even years ago, I was a novice runner, pushing myself to complete a half marathon just so I didn’t have to sit forever at the finish line waiting for my then boyfriend, now husband, to complete the full marathon. I was slow but steady, averaging a 12-minute mile. Fast forward seven years and now I […]
Jul.27.2020
Belleau Wood 8K: The History
Marines have a long history of courage, commitment and tenacity. More than 100 years ago the Battle of Belleau Wood changed the tides of World War I and the United States Marine Corps. This battle proved to be a strategic and transformative event for the Corps, taking it from a small amphibious infantry to the […]
Jul.20.2020
2020 MCM Weekend is Officially Virtual-Only
All events for the 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend scheduled for Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital will shift to virtual-only status, due to ongoing public health concerns and the guidelines of local governments. “We explored various approaches to safely execute a live event and held […]
Jul.14.2020
7 Tips for a Virtual Run
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, virtual events have become the new norm. With stay-at-home orders and social distancing rules prompting event cancellations and travel bans worldwide, organizers, including race directors, have been shifting to virtual events. “Marines know about accomplishing the mission in every clime and place and that’s the opportunity presented […]