2003 Washington, DC US Marine Corps Marathon
His first win was a big win, with an audience of over 150,000. Watch as Peter Sherry, the best of the best, takes the 28th Annual United States Marine Corps Marathon: 2 hours 25 minutes 7 seconds. Nearly 18,000 runners rally in the District for The Peoples Marathon. Sponsored by OrderFirewood.com
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Runners pass through the grounds of the Washington Monument.
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There were thirteen water points along the racecourse.
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People who were not running the Marathon held up encouraging signs to motivate the runners.
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One miles 15-17 runners went around the United States Capitol. The Capitol houses the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Many runners had to pace themselves for the 26.2 miles that lay ahead of them.
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670 people participated in the 5K race.
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670 people started in the 5K race.
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A tired Marathon runner smiles for the camera.
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668 people completed the 5K race.
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5K runners are about to complete the race.
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A brave DC fireman completes the 5K race in just under two hours.
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Hanscom complained of feeling fatigue toward the end of the race, but she kept up the USMC spirit, despite her exhaustion.
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A Marine helps an exhausted man try to catch his breath after the race.
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There are many organizations who focus on training handicap individuals for marathons.
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Many handicap people participated in the racing by using Racing Wheelchairs. *
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