05-OCT-C-7
THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON
REQUESTS STORIES FROM SOME OF THE THIRTY THOUSAND RUNNERS FOR WHOM THE THIRTIETH RUNNING MIGHT BE CONSIDERED “SPECIAL”
From: Glenn Geelhoed
To: Marine Marathon
Date: 10/21/2005 4:57:55 PM
Subject: Re: 30th Marine Corps Marathon October Newsletter
The MCM was my first‑ever race, let alone marathon, and that was twenty four MCM marathons ago‑‑the first time I had ever pinned on a number.
The thirtieth MCM will be a very special one for me, since it will not only be my twenty fifth MCM‑‑but I have timed it so as to coincide with another milestone.
After my first marathon in the MCM, I have run quite a few, in many interesting places. I am a member of the Seven Continents Club, having run a marathon on all continents, including Antarctica.
When I went to the Czech Republic in May of this year, I was in classes and meetings, and was told‑‑"You will have one half day off, Sunday morning‑‑but you can go watch the Prague International Marathon." Yeah, right! So, I registered and ran the Prague marathon May 22, 2005 making it my 99th!
So, with Prague as my 99th behind me, I now can arrive at the Iwo Jima Monument in October to run my "first ever race"‑‑this time as my silver anniversary MCM, and my centennary Marathon.
So, here comes MCM‑‑25 and Marathon‑‑100!
Glenn W. Geelhoed
Runner #21,435
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Go to http://www.marinemarathon.com/newsletter‑october‑2005.php for the final pre‑marathon Extra Mile Newsletter. The 30th anniversary Marine Corps Marathon is just days away.
In this issue, read essential information regarding race weekend and marathon morning including transportation...the new scarlet and goldwave starts...remote runner tracking and ways to finalize your weekendplans by reserving a seat on the MCM Spirit Cruises or the MCMCelebration Pasta Dinners‑‑space is limited.
Reminder‑‑Save yourself time and hassle by printing your e‑confirmation card now and bringing it to Packet Pick‑Up at the MCMRunners' Expo. The e‑confirmation card is essential to obtain your bib and chip.
Wishing you success in these final hours of training and we'll see you at the MCM Runners' Expo.
Semper Fi,
Marine Corps Marathon staff
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