First Marathon. Trained hard and all the work paid off. MCM does not disappoint and fully supported. Very scenic but weather is unpredictable until race day.
It was windy and no protection from the elements. 13.1 miles out against the wall of wind. However, all the wind pushed you back on the second 13.1 miles. Packet
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After 90 completed marathons, the second 13.1 miles is just filler along the river. Markers were invisible at the end of the race and I stopped to look around for
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The view of the intercoastal is beautiful. But there's not much shade and the sun was relentless after mile 10. Flat course makes it easy but an out and back
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Those hills don't stop so train hard. That crowd support didn't stop either, what a city! I enjoyed every step of this race so much that I never hit "the
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Cars were not stopped at crossroads and many times the police officers were not stopping the traffic in favor of the runners. Lots of potholes and glass in the street.
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Spend half of the training on uphill workouts, and bring plenty of water and fuel. It is a very popular race, so get to the corrals early - meaning be
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Marine Corps Marathon
Arlington, VA
First Marathon. Trained hard and all the work paid off. MCM does not disappoint and fully supported. Very scenic but weather is unpredictable until race day.
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Alamogordo, NM
It was windy and no protection from the elements. 13.1 miles out against the wall of wind. However, all the wind pushed you back on the second 13.1 miles. Packet …
Run the Alamo Marathon & 13.1 Half
San Antonio, TX
After 90 completed marathons, the second 13.1 miles is just filler along the river. Markers were invisible at the end of the race and I stopped to look around for …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC
Washington, DC
The good thing about DC is that you can pretty much walk everywhere or take a hop on hop off bus. We stayed near the Capitol building and was able …
Palm Beaches Marathon
West Palm Beach, FL
The view of the intercoastal is beautiful. But there's not much shade and the sun was relentless after mile 10. Flat course makes it easy but an out and back …
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 🏆
Cincinnati, OH
Those hills don't stop so train hard. That crowd support didn't stop either, what a city! I enjoyed every step of this race so much that I never hit "the …
El Paso Marathon
El Paso, TX
Cars were not stopped at crossroads and many times the police officers were not stopping the traffic in favor of the runners. Lots of potholes and glass in the street. …
Marine Corps Marathon
Arlington, VA
Race was cut short for some running due to heat. I was not affected and completed my race in a respectable time. It was humid and not quite as hot …
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 🏆
Cincinnati, OH
Spend half of the training on uphill workouts, and bring plenty of water and fuel. It is a very popular race, so get to the corrals early - meaning be …
Yukon Do It! (Summer Edition)
Port Orchard, WA
This was a decent race and very close to my home. However, the RD has chosen to no longer support this and it has gone away. the course was along …