Entry opens for the 36th Marine Corps Marathon!!!
While you don't have to "qualify" for it, it does sell out quick. Last year, I believe it sold out in 6 days, which I believe is quicker than the 2010 Boston Marathon sold out. Which really worries me considering how fast Boston sold out this year... will MCM be even faster? I will be attempting to register from vacation from my smartphone. This marathon is very important to me, so pray that I get in!!!
Why is MCM so important to me? I grew up about 30 miles south of D.C. This is my stomping grounds. My father was a Marine. *I* went to Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (although I subsequently turned down my commission for a job at a defense contractor). And the first real "runner" I remember being part of my life (at the time, my mother's boss) and a major running inspiration for me will be there towing the line with me (it will be his 30th consecutive MCM - Wow!!!). This will be a sentinmental race for me. I also have friends from my grade school days who will also be there. And I will be able to have my mom on the course for the first time!!!
To be continued... (I hope with a happy face!)
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Thanks for the comment about my first marathon. And I am curious where you grew up...I grew up in Woodbridge, VA, was born in Fredericksburg. I am hoping to do MCM next year. Good luck on getting in!
Amy, we (I'm Lesley's brother) grew up in Stafford, VA. I was the only family member born in VA though - Quantico to be exact.
Signing up for this today as well, for many of the same reasons. Grew up in Burke, VA in a Navy family. Really looking forward to trying this race for the first time.
Good luck! It's an excellent marathon. I loved running it. Hoping my kids are finally old enough to go with me to cheer this year...
I just registered!!! :)
I hope you got in and more important than that is that you got to FLA safe.
Yay Lesley!!!
Leslie I just signed up today too, hope you get in. This will be my first marathon along with my husband and 2 of my good friends. All 1st marathoners!! Very nervous!
yay for registering! i REALLY want to but i hate making commitments so far out...blahhhh. but YAY for you :D
Good Luck LESLEY. My fingers are crossed for you.
Oh, I hope all goes well! It was my first marathon and an AWESOME race! You're going to LOVE it!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Good Luck!! The MCM was my first marathon last year! :)
I'll be curious to see how you like MCM...I've signed up for Chicago this year but was on the verge of MCM instead! My girlfriend will run her first marathon with me in Chicago, which will be my 11th marathon!
HAPPY FACE!!
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