Marine Corps Marathon
‘Farther beyond that finish line’: Md. woman’s first marathon part of her weight loss journey
The Oct. 28 Marine Corps Marathon is not just a finish line to 27-year-old Constance Roberts, but one step on her journey of weight loss and running. She has been working up to running a marathon for almost three years, and improving her health and life along the way.
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Metro opening early for Marine Corps Marathon
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Man runs Marine Corps Marathon to honor father’s legacy
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After Florence, a young Marine couple sets out for Marine Corps Marathon
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Army soldier raising money to honor friend by betting on himself
Lots of people are running in the Marine Corps Marathon next weekend to raise money for causes. But for an Army lieutenant from Alexandria, how much he raises depends solely on how many people he passes.
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Metro work on all lines this weekend
This weekend, commuters should expect significant track work to slow all Metro lines, and delays and intermittent stoppages along Interstate 95 in Dale City.
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‘Farther beyond that finish line’: Md. woman’s first marathon part of her weight loss journey
The Oct. 28 Marine Corps Marathon is not just a finish line to 27-year-old Constance Roberts, but one step on her journey of weight loss and running. She has been working up to running a marathon for almost three years, and improving her health and life along the way.
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Metro opening early for Marine Corps Marathon
The subway will open at 6 a.m. in anticipation of the large crowds expected for the 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon.
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Man runs Marine Corps Marathon to honor father’s legacy
“He fought on Iwo Jima, so I was particularly intrigued by the Marine Corps Marathon not because I was in the marines but because my dad was,” Jimmy Magee said, describing his reason for running in this year’s Marine Corps Marathon.
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After Florence, a young Marine couple sets out for Marine Corps Marathon
Thirty-year-old Kevin Rodriguez, an active duty Marine, will run his first marathon alongside his wife Susanna. But training for the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon has fallen on the back burner as they have been helping their Jacksonville, North Carolina, neighbors pick up the pieces from Florence’s destruction.
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Marine Corps Marathon spectators: Best places to watch runners and what to leave at home
Cheering on a Marine Corps Marathon runner? Check out the best places to watch, some tips about rooting on a runner and a list of things you can’t bring.
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For California woman, Marine Corps Marathon will be like running with family
“(It’s) kind of been the story of my life that Marines have motivated me and my family the whole way,” said Selina Ruiz. “Even when my dad was gone, there’s always brothers looking out for you.”
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Marine veteran and grandmother returns to Marine Corps Marathon after 22 years
Cathi Remington, a 56-year-old grandmother who ran the marathon four times in the 1990s and finished under the 3 1/2-hour mark each time, is returning to the race. “There’s just something about the Marine Corps Marathon,” Remington said.
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Woman running Marine Corps Marathon for Army veteran husband who took his own life
Carina Kutch’s husband, an Army nurse, took his own life five years ago. When she comes to the area to run the Marine Corps Marathon, she’ll visit his grave for the first time — and she has a message for anyone who thinks their families will be better off without them.
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Keeping the Marine Corps Marathon’s medical team ready requires year-round planning
There are about a thousand medical volunteers who help during the October race. Getting that many strangers on the same page for a massive one-day event isn’t easy, but it’s gratifying work for the many involved.
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Tips to prevent ‘runner’s knee’ and other common running injuries
As fall marathon training season ramps up, a sports medicine doctor has tips for how to spot runner’s knee, what causes it and how it can be prevented.
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We want you: Volunteers needed for Marine Corps Marathon weekend
The Marine Corps Marathon is months away, but there are more than just runners participating in the event. It takes hundreds of volunteers to help make marathon weekend successful, and registration to volunteer opens on May 11.
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Calling all Marine Corps Marathon runners: Tell WTOP your story
WTOP is looking for Marine Corps Marathon runners to feature in an upcoming special report. Submit your story today!
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Marine Corps Marathon lottery registration opens
The lottery opened Wednesday and will remain open through noon Eastern on March 28. Once the lottery closes, marathoners will be notified by email of their acceptance results on March 29.
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