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Oct.19.2023
sponsor spotlight: navy federal credit union
Race day and every day, Navy Federal Credit Union is here to support you on your financial journey with tools and resources like their new MakingCents financial wellness program. MakingCents gives you access to articles, calculators, personalized dashboards, podcasts, financial advisors, seminars and more. Choose what works for you and reference them whenever you need! […]
Oct.18.2023
Sponsor Spotlight: Arlington
Arlington Restaurants That Fit Your Dietary Needs Whether you’re eating paleo, sensitive to dairy, allergic to nuts or have Celiac disease, Arlington restaurants have you covered. Here, dietary restrictions won’t keep you from eating your way around the world with global cuisines like Thai, Vietnamese, Balkan and many more. You’re already ahead of the curve […]
Oct.13.2023
MCM Diplomat, Jose Crosby: Why Breaking Up WIth Running Can Be Good
They say breakups are the worst. I couldn’t agree more. According to Dr. Google, the always trustworthy, semi reliable but free therapist, in a lifetime humans can experience about three major breakups. So far, I have tallied in my head one human, with a girl back in college and one non-binary, an entity of sorts, […]
Oct.11.2023
Sponsor Spotlight: Navy Federal Credit Union
Being a Navy Federal Credit Union member is a big deal! From earning dividends, getting cash back, enjoying low fees and taking advantage of exclusive deals, Navy Federal members could earn and save $473 per year. Do you want to start earning and saving, too? Navy Federal is open to Active Duty servicemembers, Veterans, their […]
Oct.06.2023
MCM Diplomat, Jessica Hood: Embracing Long Distance Running
My running journey started when I was 17. I had been a competitive dancer growing up and played golf competitively in high school, but as I saw those sports coming to a close, I looked for something new that I could take into college as a hobby. It was funny that I chose running, because […]
Oct.05.2023
sponsor spotlight: Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union serves all members of the armed forces, the DoD, Veterans and their families. We help our members crush their financial goals with low fees, great rates and 24/7 member service. From guidance and support to helpful tools and resources, with Navy Federal, you’ve always got a partner who’s got your back. […]
Sep.22.2023
MCM Diplomat, Greg Rouson: Consistency! Consistency! Consistency!
Consistency! Consistency! Consistency! If you hadn’t guessed from the title, this blog entry is about being consistent with training and racing, no matter which one you do more. At the risk of dating myself, I want to share a lyric from one of my favorite 90s-era west coast rappers, Suga Free: “If you stay ready, […]
Sep.15.2023
MCM Diplomat, Kelly Vigil: Training as a mom
Training for a marathon is a huge time commitment. Big goals require lots of time and effort! It makes the finish line that much sweeter. I’ll be toeing the line at the MCM50K this fall as my 5th time participating in the Marine Corps Marathon Weekend. As a mom to three young kids, here is […]
Jul.12.2023
2024 MCMO Event Registration
We know that travel plans and pricing can make a difference when it comes to choosing your next running event. MCMO wants to help you plan more efficiently and effectively by rolling out a new registration process. Year Long and Tiered Registration Now you can better plan your MCMO events by registering a year out! […]
May.18.2023
Sponsor Spotlight: Navy Federal Credit Union
At Navy Federal Credit Union, we believe in supporting our members. That’s why we’ve sponsored the Marine Corps Historic Half since 2015 and why our members—all branches of the military, the DoD, veterans and their families—can enjoy checking and savings benefits tailored to their unique needs. We want to help you chase your financial dreams, […]