Welcome to The Extra Mile, the official newsletter of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). Congratulations on your commitment to participate in “The People’s Marathon”.
Train Hard! Train Smart!
And in the tradition of the Marine Corps stay "always faithful" to your goals!
"Semper Fi"
As always: If you have an interesting or inspiring story relating to your participation in the 32nd MCM, please email the MCM.
MCM Registration is closed out in just 2 weeks!Know someone who still wants to run? A limited number of entries remain available through the MCM Charity Partner program.
Registered? Great! Be sure to retain the confirmation email you received upon completion of the registration process. You will need this to download your E-confirmation card from the MCM website later this summer. The E-confirmation card is necessary for retrieving race materials at Packet Pick-up, part of the MCM Health and Fitness Expo.
Registered but unable to participate in the 2007 event? You can defer your entry until 2008. Simply download the form and submit to the MCM by October 5, 2007.
As you make your plans for MCM weekend, check out the MCM’s new Travel Desk. Don’t miss great airfare deals from MCM sponsor JetBlue Airways and other national carriers.
Extended to three days, the Health and Fitness Expo presented by CVS Caremark offers more than 200 vendor booths with everything a runner could need related to health, fitness, nutrition, running and more!
A quick and easy carb-filled meal, check out the Pasta Mess Tent located at the DC Armory, near the Health and Fitness Expo. Or enjoy a more formal evening of entertainment and delicious food at the MCM Carbo Dining In on Saturday, October 27 at 6:15 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitiol Hill.
Make race weekend an event for the whole family. Children ages 6-13 can register for the Healthy Kids Fun Run, presented by The Washington Post, at its new location, the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Other family members can take part in the MCM10K Registration for both events is now available.
Family members and friends can get in on the MCM fun by volunteering. Volunteers assist in a variety of locations including water points and the finish area. Trained medical personnel are also needed.
Don't miss a minute of this informative introduction to the MCM course and tips for what to expect throughout race weekend! The MCM Recon DVD, is perfect for those participants new to the MCM.
You've set your goal, now get the gear! Brooks presents a complete line of official Marine Corps Marathon In-Training Gear, including high-performance running shorts, tops, and accessories. Take your training to a new level with advanced technical solutions that rapidly transfer moisture for optimal comfort and thermo-regulation as you run. Order a cap, shorts, or technical T for you and your training partner, and show pride for "The People's Marathon" with each mile you log on your way to October 28. Shop today.
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