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Feb.10.2025

Running Into Love: How Lace-Up Miles Can Bring Us Closer Together

Author: Amber Roca, MCMO Marketing and Sponsorship Manager Love is in the air, and it’s not just about chocolates […]

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Jan.13.2025

The Role of Running in the Attention Economy of an IT Driven World

Author: Alex Hetherington, MCMO Race Director In a fast-paced world increasingly dominated by information technology, where emails, notifications, and […]

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Jan.06.2025

New Year’s Running Resolution: Focus on Experience and Consistency

Author: Alex Hetherington, MCMO Race Director As the New Year begins, many runners set ambitious goals: hitting personal bests, […]

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Dec.16.2024

The Gift You Give to Yourself - Running Your Way to Emotional Stability and Resilience This Holiday Season

Author: Alex Hetherington, MCMO Race Director The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy and connection, […]

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Dec.09.2024

Heart like a wheel, mind like a wagon – A lifelong runner’s perspective on the daily search for meaning, value and experience.

Author: Alex Hetherington, MCM Race Director This phrase paints a vivid metaphor for the balance and persistence in a […]

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Nov.25.2024

Thank you Marine Volunteers

Author: Robert Dietz, 2024 MCM Diplomat Let me preface this blog that I am grateful for all our volunteers […]

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Nov.20.2024

Thankful for Nonprofit Running Clubs: Creating Richer Opportunities Through Shared Obligations

Author: Alex Hetherington, MCMO Race Director Running is often celebrated as a solitary sport, but its true magic lies […]

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Nov.13.2024

Running as a Ritual to Ground Yourself in Space and Time

Author: Alex Hetherington, MCMO Race Director Running is so much more than a workout or a race against the […]

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Oct.21.2024

When should I progress my mileage? By how much per week?

Author: Becky Arturo, PT, DPT, CSCS, RRCA Running coach, USAT Triathlon Coach Running a marathon is huge feat. Regardless […]

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Oct.21.2024

Mobility and Injury Prevention

Author: Alex Milton M. Ed., CSCS, ELDOA 1&2, FRCms, TPI 1, PESDirector of Rehab Performance at Medstar Health               […]

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Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as ‘the best marathon for beginners,’ the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.” The weekend also offers the Virtual MCM10K and Virtual MCM50K.