Welcome to The Extra Mile, the official newsletter of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM).
Congratulations to all of the 2006 MCM finishers on a great run! Special thanks to all of the many civilian volunteers as well as the more than 2,000 Marines and Sailors who make the MCM possible!
Train Hard! Train Smart!
And in the tradition of the Marine Corps stay "always faithful" to your goals!
"Semper Fi"
Ruben Garcia, 35, of Mexico broke the ribbon with a time of 2:21:20 becoming the first back-to-back male winner since 1988. Laura Thompson, 31, of Boise, Idaho was the first female finisher with a time of 3:00:22. A record-breaking 20,979 runners crossed the MCM finish line. View finisher times and splits. Official interactive results CDs will be mailed to all finishers in December.
Visit the MCM results page beginning in December to download and print your official Finisher Certificate. If you have completed five or more MCMs, learn more about using your finisher certificates to join the MCM Runners’ Club.
Your participation in the MCM Runner Feedback Survey is appreciated. Only with the feedback of runners can the MCM meet the challenge of growing and improving every year. Please share your thoughts by clicking through to the Runners Survey.
Celebrate your accomplishment with special finisher items including photos, personalized DVDs, plaques, personalized items, jewelry and more by visiting here. Don’t forget your white commemorative ChampionChip is yours to keep!
If you crossed the finish line and did not receive your commemorative USAA MCM finisher coin, please send an email and provide the following information: name, address, phone number and bib number. Enter “MCM Coin” into the subject line of the email. Please allow two weeks for delivery.
the mcm is on the move
Visit the MCM at marathon expos in the following cities:
Honolulu, HI (Dec 6-9); Las Vegas, NV (Dec 8-9); Orlando, FL (Jan 4-6);
Houston, TX (Jan 12-13); Miami, FL (Jan 26-27); Tampa Bay (Feb 16-17); Los Angeles (March 2-3).
Where in the world will runners wear the 31st MCM gold mock neck competitor shirt? Whether it’s the Grand Canyon, the slopes of Vermont, the Super Bowl, the Great Wall of China or onboard a cruise ship, runners are invited to take a digital or hard copy photo wearing the gold shirt. One picture will be selected to win a MCM prize package including apparel, souvenirs and a spot in the 2007 MCM. Click here for rules and submission information.
Brooks Sports would like to be among the first to celebrate the incredible achievement of finishing the MCM. We understand the strength, commitment and courage required to attempt and accomplish this feat, and hope you are enjoying the sense of pride that you have earned. Heartfelt congratulations from all of us at Brooks. See you next year!
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