Do you participate in running events?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:14:57 -0400

With military members being assigned all over the world, I find it interesting to see how many SMs I see at local "fun runs", mud runs, charity runs, etc. It's nice to get discounts for these events also, either through the event or sites like Active.com and GovX too! So do you participate in these extracurricular running events? Or is PT enough and you're done? Share your locations and events and maybe other SMs will see them and register to run with you!

Past events I participated in
Pensacola Beach, FL - 15K Double Bridge Run, awesome event
Pensacola, FL - St Valentine 5k for local charities
Huntsville, AL - Wounded Warrior Project 5K, raised money for WWP
Manchester, TN - Warrior Dash 2012, raised money for St Jude
SoCal - Mavericks Mud Run 5K
SoCal - Merrill Down and Dirty 10K (twice)

My next event is the Rock n Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon on 26 October. I printed out a 12-week half marathon training guide and started this week. If you have any tips for half marathon training definitely let me know! Please take the time and share the events you know of, most of these raise money for a good cause!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2014 5:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:23:36 -0400

I run the veterans 10k with a 65lb ruck every year here in wheeling wv
and the Bataan memorial death march in white sands great events for anyone. PT is not enough by a long shot.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2014 7:45 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 19:45:59 -0400

Yup, probably about 10 races a year ranging from 5k to the marathon

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Oct 23 at 2014 5:26 AM

1SG Michael Blount — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:26:22 -0400

I am scheduled for my first local 5k race, closely followed by a Thanksgiving Day 5k. Figured I'd start off with something I know I can do.

Response by CW2 Michael Berthiaume made Dec 5 at 2014 6:19 AM

CW2 Michael Berthiaume — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:19:52 -0500

I Dont know why i waited until i retired from the Army to get into running but that coupled with P90X/Body Beast has been instrumental in keeping in great shape. I ran 2 Half marathons, Army 10 Miler and the Marine Corp Marathon this year.

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Response by CW2 Michael Berthiaume made Jan 10 at 2015 11:17 AM

CW2 Michael Berthiaume — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 11:17:05 -0500

It wasnt until i was able to do "PT" on my own that i started training for different events. Now retired, i am better run shape than ever in the Army. I completed my first full "Marine Corp Marathon" this last year and currently signed up for 3 Half marathons, Army 10 Miler hopefully and Marine Corp Marathon again.