ONE MONTH AWAY!

Can you believe it. . . just one month away from your marathon! Hard to believe how fast the training has gone by. Here are some more updates on the Marine Corps Marathon. Many of you have already found these links on your own, but just in case I wanted to keep the RMEC up to date.

Health and Fitness Expo: Don't forget that all of us need to make our way to the Expo and pick up our race packets, our timing D-tag and our "mock neck participant shirt". I just hope it does not have a zipper! You need to print out your E-Confirmation card to get your packet. If you are picking one up for someone else, you also need a signed letter.

If you have not done a big marathon before you will be impressed with the size of the expo, and everything they have to offer. It can be chaotic, so take it slow. There are lots of great speakers lined up as well at the expo. The schedule can be found on the link above.

Race Program: The 68 page MCM Race Program is now online. If this does not get you excited about the race, nothing will. The online version allows you to flip that pages, and zoom in on the information that interest you. You will get a printed copy at the expo in your race packet as well. Be sure to check out page 37 for a picture of your finisher's medal!

Runner Tracking: The MCM will offer runner tracking for fans and spectators. When this service works, it is fantastic. Like the New York City Marathon it will provide splits every 5k. Be warned however that some races (like the Disney Land Half Marathon) are delayed or send every alert at one time once the race is over. Seeing that the MCM does it every 5k has me optimistic it will be more like New York. If you have family at the race, or at home, this is a great way for them to monitor your progress.

Late September Newsletter: If you have not seen the latest MCM newsletter, it is online. Much of the information I mention above, but you can also learn about the Finisher's Coin we will earn, race entertainment, the finish line festival an more.

Transfers and Deferment: The last day to do a race deferment and have a guaranteed spot for next year is September 30th. This has a $25 fee, and will give you a code for the 2010 race. The Transfer policy has now expired however.