questioning
Am I the only runner out there who, after putting in several 16miler training runs, a couple 18milers, and a couple 20milers, that is questioning being able to do 26.2 miles? I've run a marathon before...
View ArticleSecurity and carrying water
Ok, nobody's brought it up here, but I suspect I'd best get it out of the way. Last week, MCM made some security changes. As of now, ALL BRANDS OF HYDRATION BACKPACKS (CamelBaks, etc) are PROHIBITED on...
View ArticleHistorical Race Results for MCM
I am trying to complete 50 Marathons in 50 States. Marine Corps Marathon was my first marathon in 1987. I have my medals, but no finishers certificate or race bib. I have tried to contact Marine...
View ArticleMCM possible cancel.
I just read that if our illustrious govt can't get it's act together that the marathon may be cancelled. A decision apparently will be made on Sat 10/19. I am beyond bummed. -bill
View ArticleConfirmation e-card
Am I the only runner who hasn't received their confirmation card? Who would I contact about this?
View ArticleMCM 10K
I would like to buy someone's spot in the MCM 10K that's had to cancel. Is it even possible to do that?
View Articlecool weather start
What is the consensus re apparel for the pre-dawn, pre-start high 30's? I'm planning of running in shorts and ditching a sweatshirt, pants, and gloves at the start, but does anybody have any better...
View ArticleGood Day
I had a good day yesterday at the MCM. I knocked about 40 minutes off my time from last year. And I had a whole lot better day out there. That was number 8 MCM in the books, and #13 marathon overall.
View ArticleMCM - true grit
My MCM experience was one of "true grit" - unfortunately I started cramping at mile 14 and carried those cramps all the way to the end. I was able to maintain a 10-ish min/mile pace for a while, but...
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