Posted: July 21, 2005

Athletics: 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: SMPWorldwide.com.

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: MarineMarathon.com.

From: Beth Cline, Marine Corps Marathon Public Relations Coordinator.