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Feb.14.2020
Celebrating MCM Love Stories
It’s true: love is really a marathon and not a sprint. Crossing the finish line after running 26.2 miles is an emotional and triumphant moment for most marathon runners, but for some, the occasion is made even sweeter with a proposal. The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) course has definitely witnessed its fair share of finish […]
Feb.14.2020
Meet the Hiraos – Recon Ruck Power Couple
Shinichi and Mitsue Hirao are the definition of a power couple. When the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) introduced its new event, the Recon Ruck, in 2019, the Hiraos thought jumped at the chance to try what they thought was going to be the hardest but most exciting MCMO event in the series. “Carrying a […]
Feb.03.2020
13.1 Reasons to Run the Historic Half
For many runners, the half marathon has become a go-to goal and it’s not hard to see why. Regardless of your running experience, 13.1 miles is a challenging but manageable and fun distance to achieve and train for. You can find training plans that don’t take up too much of your personal time and energy […]
Jan.28.2020
Armed Forces Retirement Home Presented with Flags of Valor Plaque
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) recognized the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. (AFRH-W) for their longstanding support of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) and the local amateur radio operators (HAMs) by presenting a special plaque created by Flags of Valor at last week’s Town Hall Meeting. The program kicked off with a […]
Jan.25.2020
Timothy Hoyle – Remembering Operation Desert Storm 30 Years Later
The virtual Operation Desert Storm 218 Miler honors the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm also known as the liberation of Kuwait. The distance reflects the approximate mileage the Marines covered upon arrival between the main airport in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia to the middle of Kuwait City. For LtCol Timothy Hoyle, USMCR (Ret.), the […]
Jan.25.2020
Marine Corps Marathon Announces 2020 Healthy School Awards
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will present the 2020 Healthy School Award to five Northern Virginia elementary schools who have earned the recognition for having the most student participants in the MCM Semper Fun Mile. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the annual MCM Kids Run was rebranded to the MCM Semper Fun Mile, a […]
Jan.24.2020
4 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions Fail (and the Tips to Succeed)
This year I decided to set a New Year’s resolution for myself. My goal was to drink a minimum of 64oz of water every day. Everything I’d read about resolutions indicated that there is a critical milestone that occurs between days 20 to 25 when an activity becomes a habit. Sadly, most individuals struggle to […]
Jan.24.2020
Meet Amy Bushatz – Military Wife and a Founding Member of wear blue
Amy Bushatz met her husband in college while he was active duty in the United States Army. They married in 2008. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, Bushatz now resides in Palmer, Alaska with her two sons and husband, who now serves in the Alaska Army National Guard. She has participated in the Marine Corps Marathon […]
Dec.19.2019
The Top 8 Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners
Tis the most run-derful time of the year! Do you have a runner in your life that you need to find the perfect gift for this holiday season? (Or maybe that someone is you?) Here are eight fan-favorite and budget-friendly gift ideas runners of all experience levels will love: Fitness Watch – ($99-$399) It didn’t […]
Dec.02.2019
Meet Matt O'Neil - Local Runner with the Most MCM Event Series Wins
Matt O’Neil’s #RunWithTheMarines started when he was six years old. Growing up in Northern Virginia, he spent most of his formative years participating in the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run while dreaming of running all 26.2 miles of “The People’s Marathon” and taking his place among the top finishers. O’Neil joined the cross-country team in […]