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Oct.24.2016
Alexandria; near the Expo and the Start
Centrally located near the MCM Expo, packet pickup and the start and finish lines, Alexandria is an ideal spot to enjoy MCM Weekend. Just minutes away from the nation’s capital by metrorail and the National Harbor by water taxi. Old Town Alexandria’s rich history, unbeatable dining and diverse shopping options guarantee to delight all. Here’s […]
Oct.17.2016
Get the Cheer App
Family and friends are never far away with the new cheer app being introduced by the MCM. While running, MCM participants can hear motivational and informational audio messages in their earbuds and, better yet, cheers recorded by family and friends. Download the Motigo app and sign up for the MCM event. Use it during the […]
Oct.13.2016
#FindYourPark While Running the MCM
On October 30, MCM participants will enjoy the beauty our National Park Service provides by simply running the 26.2 mile Marathon course. Over 50 percent of the MCM course runs along scenic National Park landscape to include the National Mall and all of the stunning National Monuments, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Hains Point and […]
Oct.11.2016
Digital Version of MCM Program
Don’t wait for MCM Weekend to obtain a copy of Salute, the official program of the MCM. An interactive, digital version of the 64-page magazine is now available for runners and spectators. Transportation options, runner profiles, technology resources, event day reminders, National Harbor specials and more–all just a click away. Runners have trained the body. […]
Oct.11.2016
MCM Fulfills Resolution Made in ICU
Lori Falcone from Connecticut shared her inspiration for running the MCM: On a Monday, in early August of 2011, I decided to meet a friend for lunch in Stamford, CT. What started as a great afternoon, ended as a life changing experience. We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful afternoon and catch up. At around […]
Sep.28.2016
Be Inspired by Daddy/Daughter Time
Kevin Mahoney from New York shared his inspiration for running the MCM. “I’m a Marine. I was honorably discharged over 20 years ago, but still a Marine. Since entering back into the civilian world, I have constantly struggled with maintaining a healthy weight. In April of 2015, I was out on a walk on a […]
Sep.15.2016
MCM Blazes New Semper Progredi Trail
On September 14, the new “Semper Progredi Trail” was dedicated behind MCM world headquarters at Fowler Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Semper Progredi translated is “Always Forward.” The .35 mile trail was created with hard work by Boy Scout Troop 1145 under the direction of Boy Scout Aeris Taylor, of Springfield, VA, who created […]
Sep.09.2016
MedStar Power-Ups for MCM Runner
For every runner planning to participate in the MCM, there’s a training plan. Some first timers. Some long timers. Some recovering from injury. Some running with buddies. Others running solo. MedStar Sports Medicine, the MCM’s proud Sports Medicine Partner, is offering a free power-up for every runner’s plan. Train the mind, train the body for […]
Aug.24.2016
Parent Guide for Back-to-School
In many areas, the morning commute is already populated with yellow school buses and roadside gatherings of youngsters with new backpacks and lunch boxes. It’s Back-to-School time for families everywhere. That means adjusting to a new schedule, coordinating after-school activities and recalibrating family time from the ease of summer vacation to the intensity of homework. […]
Aug.15.2016
No More Straddling the Fence
Seemed perfectly reasonable back in March when you signed up for the MCM Lottery that you’d be trained up and ready to run in October. Uniquely, the MCM recognizes that even the most ambitious plans are sometimes derailed. Schedules change. Conflicts arise. Injuries occur. Reality sets in. Whatever the reason, the MCM offers runners an […]