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Mar.26.2020
Tips for Running Safely During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We find ourselves in an unprecedented global health crisis and a rapidly evolving situation due to the novel COVID-19 (coronavirus). As we follow health officials’ recommendations to self-isolate and practice social distancing, everyone is shifting to a new normal – or finding new ways to maintain their routines. So we asked Marine Corps Marathon Organization’s […]
Mar.24.2020
Runner Receives Rightful Award
On March 24, 2018, Marilouise Beeman successfully completed the Marine Corps 17.75K in Prince William Forest Park with a time of 1:41:45. She placed second in the female 55-59 age group, but as of January 2020 was determined to be the rightful winner after the previously announced age group winner was disqualified from the event […]
Mar.16.2020
Women's History Month: Meet the MCMO Deputy
When Angela Anderson joined the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) in 1994, she was the first civilian hire in a brand new position. At that time, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) was the only event produced by the Organization and it was held on a much smaller course with approximately 11,000 runners. Today, the MCM […]
Mar.15.2020
MCM Women Running Through the Decades
No matter what you age you find running – or running finds you – it’s never too late to start. All you need is a good pair of running shoes and the motivation to put one foot in front of the other. Before you know it, a runner is born. As the number of women […]
Mar.13.2020
Marine Corps Marathon Pledge to Runners
The Marine Corps 17.75K has been cancelled. Schools and places of work are closing. Public gatherings and events are being postponed, cancelled or conducted virtually. And individuals are left wondering how best to manage these challenging times. So now what? This is new and different and difficult for all of us. A tremendous amount of […]
Mar.10.2020
20 Tips for First-Time Marathon Runners
So, you’re thinking of running your first marathon? Great! There’s no better place for your debut than the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The MCM, also known as “The People’s Marathon,” is the best event for first-time marathoners. While the course is nothing short of spectacular and crossing the finish line is exhilarating, the road to […]
Mar.06.2020
Historic Half Course Adjustments Announced
The Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend is just around the corner and there are a few minor course changes for both the Historic Half and the Semper 5ive. The new 2020 course removes the left turn onto Fall Hill near Mile 2 for Semper 5ive and Mile 10 for the Historic Half. This change will […]
Mar.03.2020
Fueling Before, During & After a Marathon
You would think that after running a number of marathons and other long distance races, I would know how to fuel my body correctly. For years, I thought not eating before a long run and only replenishing with water and the occasional energy gel was enough to get me through training for – and eventually […]
Mar.03.2020
What to Know Before Registering for the MCM Lottery:
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) hosts runners from all 50 states and dozens of countries every October in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital. The lottery process for registration can be…intense to say the least. Runners have a two-week window during March 18-31 to declare their intent to run the MCM by signing up for […]
Feb.25.2020
Don’t Dread the Treadmill
Living in New Orleans for many years and having to deal with the blistering summers, it was always a struggle to find alternatives to running outside. The solution seemed simple; go to the gym, get on the treadmill and just run. But I hated the treadmill. The sheer monotony of running in place and staring […]