Train in the Rain

You never know what to expect on race day. The 2007 Chicago marathon presented runners with exceedingly hot temperatures by October standards (see below).

By the same token, the Marine Corps Marathon could see rain, heat, or day I say it, snow?

Just in case, Fit Sugar recommends that you train in every possible climate to make sure you're ready for the conditions on October 25th. See it raining? Pop outside for a quick run. Hitting 95 degrees? Test how long you can handle it. You never know what you're gonna get.

Early Registration for MCM 2010 at Expos

Of course we hope that you'll be running with Team Heal Trauma in 2010, but for those of you early birds, the worms are out at some national expos.

The Marine Corps Marathon released news that "a limited number of guaranteed entries to the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) will be available to runners and guests at running events across the country and around the world in preparation for the 35th anniversary race."

The following are the events and their respective dates:

EVENT / LOCATION / EXPO DATES
Berlin Marathon, Berlin, Germany, September 17-19, 2009
Army Ten Miler, Washington, DC, October 9-10, 2009
Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL, October 9-10, 2009
Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI, December 9-12, 2009
Disney World Marathon, Orlando, FL, January 7-9, 2010
ING Miami Marathon, Miami, FL, January 29-30, 2010
Myrtle Beach Marathon, Myrtle Beach, SC, February 12-13, 2010
Little Rock Marathon, Little Rock, AR, March 5-6, 2010
ING Georgia Marathon, Atlanta, GA, March 19-20, 2010

If you visit the MCM booth at any of these events you may receive an entry code that is redeemable online at www.marinecorpsmarathon.com. Only a limited number of entry codes are available at each event and they're bound to go fast.

Regular registration opens Spring 2010.

Have no fear - Team Heal Trauma will have bibs for all you late birds, too!