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May.19.2021
Announcing Live MCM Weekend for 2021
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) is excited to announce that the 2021 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend will be held live and in-person this October 29 – 31 in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital! “Throughout my many years heading the MCM Organization, we have faced various challenges and hurdled them all, often repeating […]
May.10.2021
Meet Marine Corps Historic Half Iron Milers: The Muhlhausers
Beth and Rob Muhlhauser have been running for 30 years. Rob, 52, started running in high school, while Beth, 51, started running in her 20’s. However, it wasn’t until their son was born that the two started distance running. “I was inspired to start distance running after gaining baby weight,” says Beth. “My first distance […]
May.10.2021
Meet Marine Corps Historic Half Iron Miler Lawrence Taber
A Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in the Air Force, Lawrence Taber was exempt from the mandatory physical training at the end of each day while going through training. However, setting a good example for his fellow Airmen and NCOs, he joined the unit’s Run Team. That was 1986. It’s 2021 now and Taber has completed two […]
Apr.27.2021
Meet Marine Corps Historic Half Iron Miler Kim Crisp
I have been running for more than 30 years, after starting at age 24. I was inspired by two roommates slipping on their running shoes four times a week and heading out the door for a run. I felt that I was missing out. One day, one of my roommates invited me to join her […]
Apr.27.2021
Meet Marine Corps Historic Half Iron Miler Jeffrey Noone
In the summer of 2002, my brother, Steve, challenged me to participate in a 10-mile road race the next spring with him and our youngest brother, Morgan. Steve was hardcore, competing in marathons, ultra-marathons and Ironman Triathlons. I picked up his gauntlet and began training at the local high school under his direction. Talk about […]
Apr.16.2021
MCMO Volunteer Spotlight – Scott Larimer
Four months after getting his amateur radio operator (HAM) license, Scott Larimer joined the Marine Corps Marathon Organization’s (MCMO) volunteer group. It’s his way of not only giving back to the community that has been a part of his family for generations but also an opportunity to practice his skills as a HAM operator. A […]
Apr.16.2021
MCMO Volunteer Spotlight: David Lane
David Lane has been volunteering with the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) for the last 20 years. As the Emergency Coordinator of the Prince William County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Lane has been a key part of organizing the local amateur radio or HAM support for MCMO events. As we highlight his efforts for National […]
Apr.06.2021
National Pet Day Profile of Teleri and Manda Lorian
For five years, Teleri Beaty had an on-and-off relationship with running — a friend would convince her to sign up for a 5K event, she’d complete a Couch to 5K program, run the event and then just stop running completely. Rinse and repeat. It wasn’t until 2018 when Beaty was diagnosed pre-diabetic that she realized […]
Apr.06.2021
Celebrating Student Athletes – Clayton Stoil
In honor of National Student-Athlete Day, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) is highlighting student-athletes who are excelling in and out of the classroom, but especially on the track. One such bright star is Great Falls, VA resident and active MCMO event participant, Clayton Stoil. The 16-year-old is a student at Langley High School and […]
Apr.01.2021
Seven Running Claims Debunked
The more running grows in popularity, the greater risk there is that runners will receive misguided information. While some claims may have a degree of truth, common myths and misconceptions around running and runners are ever present. Now, in my sixth year of running, over 5,000 miles logged and countless half marathons and marathons under […]