National Marathon

All you runners out there should already know about the Wirefly National Marathon coming up at the end of March. Anyone who is going to be running in it seriously should already be far into their workout schedule, but there is still time for anyone to enter or to at least plan on being there to support the runners.

The new course is great! It starts and finishes at RFK Stadium, and goes all around DC so you would have a wonderful tour! You will get great looks at the Capitol, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and so much more! Wow! And the marathon is a certified qualifier for the Boston Marathon. On the site you will find some good advice from the race director about how to train for the race. The course is not too hilly but there are long stretches of downhill grades, uphill grade, and flat sections. Courses like these are almost harder than more roller coaster-type courses because on long stretches the same muscles get used again and again for many miles. Be prepared!

The best part of this event is the assistance it gives to many, many charities in the Washington metro area. The organization that puts on the race, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance Foundation, is committed to supporting local youth organizations that use sports to build character, encourage physical fitness and enhance education. Just a few: Special Olympics, YMCA, and Joy of Sports. That is good stuff! It is great when a sporting event is about more than the sporting event itself.

Find out more about the big event and do what you can. Either take part in the race or just come out and watch! Any way you choose will be a great sign to the race officials and to the charities about the great support that the racing community can provide.