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Runners Rave Over DVD Release of
"Marine Corps Marathon: Basic Training"
A SMP Worldwide Production in association with the Marine Corps Marathon
QUANTICO, Va. - (July 20, 2005) - Sweat, tears, exhilaration and passion of
training for a marathon collide in the newly released DVD, Marine Corps
Marathon: Basic Training. Take the journey through the monuments of the
nation's capital in preparation for the annual 26.2-mile trek known as the
Marine Corps Marathon. Experience the fervor of packet pick-up, the anxiety
at the start as the howitzer fires and glorious feeling of accomplishment
of the finish. Bonus extras include race clips, an animated course map,
inspiring interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the annual
event recognized as one of the best marathons for beginners.
Runners everywhere are raving about Marine Corps Marathon: Basic Training.
"I'm showing it to all my running buddies and I know they'll be drooling
over this marathon," one runner exclaimed in an email to the Honolulu-based
production company.
Produced by SMP Worldwide, in association with the Marine Corps Marathon,
Basic Training is fully narrated and packed with insider tips. The
30-minute DVD takes marathoners-in-training through the necessary steps to
prepare for the Marine Corps Marathon including basic health and fitness, a
mile-by-mile explanation of the course and in-depth coverage of race
technology.
Basic Training goes beyond the runners' eye view of the race by providing
fun-filled look at how spectators can make the weekend memorable including
visits to the MCM Runners' Expo, pasta parties, the Crystal City Street
Spectacular and the MCM starting ceremony.
The Marine Corps Marathon Basic Training DVD is $24.95 and is available at:
www.smpworldwide.com/mcmdvd.html
The Marine Corps Marathon continues a combined tradition of dedication,
sportsmanship and patriotism. Since its inception, over 300,000 civilian
and military runners from all walks of life have participated, deservingly
earning the event its nickname "The People's Marathon." The sold-out 30th
Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2005. For more
information, visit: www.MarineMarathon.com
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