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Security concerns at this year's Marine Corps Marathon

A marathon is supposed to end with smiles, maybe tears of joy and certainly exhaustion. It is not supposed to end with carnage and blood on the streets. The horror that struck Boston last week makes some of us wonder: Could it happen here, too?

Tags: Marine Corps Marathon, security, running, Paula Wolfson

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Marine Corps Marathon website has troubles on morning of registration

One of the many error messages says engineers have been alerted to the issue and to try again in a few minutes.

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On The Run Blog: One step at a time

It is said every great journey begins with a single step. The same thing applies to running, say, the Marine Corps Marathon. You don't begin your training by running 26.2 miles. You begin by jogging around the block -- that first step - - and gradually build your endurance over time.

Tags: on the run, Marine Corps Marathon, resolutions, fitness, Paula Wolfson

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On the Run Blog: One last mile

I made it. I have completed my first marathon, and I have the medal to prove it.

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First-time marathoner wins Marine Corps race

Thousands of runners dug deep and conquered the 37th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. But it was a first-timer that beat everyone to the finish line.

Tags: Marine Corps Marathon, Jamie Forzato

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On the Run Blog: It's really liquid sunshine

You prepare for a lot of things when you sign up to do your first marathon. Blisters. Heat. Stomach flutters. Chafing. But a "Frankenstorm?"

Tags: Paula Wolfson, Marine Corps Marathon

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Metro plans changes for D.C.'s Marine Corps Marathon

Metro is making some changes to accommodate runners of Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon.

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On the Run Blog: Fueling up for the long run

We are what we eat, and that is especially true when it comes to sports.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, Marine Corps Marathon

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D.C. region readies for Marine Corps Marathon

This year marks the 37th year for the race, which sold out in record time earlier this year, says race director Rick Nealis.

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Blog: Getting to the core

No, I am not talking about body image here. Being healthy and fit has always trumped getting six-pack abs in my book.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, abs, Marine Corps Marathon

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