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The Marine Corps Marathon Preview with Race Director Alex Hetherington
Alex Hetherington is the race director for the Marine Corps Marathon - but he's not your typical race director. Alex is a retired Marine aviator and a member of the All-Marine running team for 14 years. His resume includes a win at the Armed Forces Marathon Championship in 1998 as well as an astounding 27 finishes at the MCM.
Our conversation focuses on what you can expect from this year's race:
What makes the MCM so special, and why it is referred to as "The People's Marathon"
Why there is no "typical" weather for MCM
The importance of planning pre-race logistics to get to the starting area…
The skinny
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