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Anyone getting ready to run the Marine Corps Marathon (aka MCM) needs to read this post! It’s everything I want the athletes that we coach to know to have the best day possible whether running for PR or just hoping to stay in front of the sweepers!
Hopefully these few key pieces to help make life easier! Once you start to realize how long it takes to train for a marathon, I hope you’ve started looking at the right plan!
This marathon appeals to many of us because it adds an element of emotion that drives us forward. My first ever marathon was the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and just those moments of silence had me crying before I ever started!! You’ll find in the notes below that the emotions may hit you hard in this race too.
This is such a fun place to run, I can’t wait to see everyone lining up again this year.
All right, let’s dive in to some key tips for the Marine Corp Marathon course!
Marine Corps Marathon Tips
With any race, I have a few standard recommendations for our athletes:
- Try not to walk around a ton before the race, save your sightseeing for after
- Have a plan for what to eat before the marathon, so you know…
