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@mjc71986

Beverly, MA Raving since 2025 Strava Active 2 days, 9 hours ago

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(Marathon or Ultra) + Half

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Other

Future Races

Personal Bests (3)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon Arlington, VA Oct 27, 2024 5:11:39
Half Marathon Newburyport, MA Oct 26, 2025 1:53:21
10K New Castle, NH Apr 28, 2024 1:00:21

Future Races (5)

Race Distance Location Date Paid
Marathon Waitsfield, VT Jul 12, 2026
Marathon Keene, NH Sep 27, 2026
Marathon Chicago, IL TBD
Marathon Louisville, KY TBD
Half Marathon Gering, NE TBD

Past Races (6)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Half Marathon Boston, MA May 24, 2026 2:05:37
Half Marathon Newburyport, MA Oct 26, 2025 1:53:21
Half Marathon Easton, MA Jul 13, 2025 2:21:02
Marathon Arlington, VA Oct 27, 2024 5:11:39
10K Easton, MA Jul 14, 2024 1:03:52
10K New Castle, NH Apr 28, 2024 1:00:21

My Raves

The Course 47 °F at the gun, 50 °F by the finish. Perfect crisp New England bite. Early miles throw a polite little wake-up hill, then it flattens out like … MORE

The Course

47 °F at the gun, 50 °F by the finish. Perfect crisp New England bite. Early miles throw a polite little wake-up hill, then it flattens out like a pancake. Net gain is basically nothing, so PR hunters rejoice.

Scenery?

Mid. You’ll see some water, some trees, some “eh.” Two out-and-backs, including one long soul-searcher. Hate ’em or tolerate ’em, they’re here. Not a deal-breaker, just don’t expect Instagram gold.

Logistics & Swag

Day-of packet pickup = painless. Street parking everywhere; no lot stress. Porta-potties aplenty at start and scattered throughout the course (rare W). Pace corrals clearly marked, gun went off on time.

Swag:

Hooded sweatshirt with clean screen-print (wearable, not landfill). Medal is Millennium Running’s usual sharp work. Classy, not clunky.

Aid Stations

Water + Gatorade every mile-ish. One station tried to hand me Gu chews; hard pass. Volunteers were caffeinated and loud. Exactly what you need at mile 9 when your brain is oatmeal.

Vibe & Support

Live band at the start/finish with Michael Bernier (Enjoy Your Life guy) on the mic. Kept the energy high without being annoying. Course spectators were sparse but enthusiastic; 47 °F probably scared the casuals indoors. Final quarter-mile, though? Crowd funnel gave me rocket fuel for the kick.

Post-Race

Free pizza (hot, greasy, glorious). Standard banana/granola/water lineup. Beer ticket = pint of local craft (redeemed immediately). Vendor samples + photo backdrop with instant digital results screen.

Photographers throughout the course and at the finish; post-race email dropped a personal finish-line YouTube clip that starts exactly when I lumber across. Watching yourself suffer in 4K is weirdly motivating.

Who Should Run It
Beginners: forgiving course, great support.
PR chasers: flat, fast, low-excuse layout.
Scenery snobs: look elsewhere.

Bottom Line

I’d toe the line again if I needed an October half, but I’m not rearranging my calendar for it. Zero disasters, one big PR, and a hoodie I’ll actually wear. If you want low-frills execution with a side of fall vibes, lace up. Just don’t blame me for the out-and-backs.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
3
SWAG
4

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I went from couch to marathon in 8 months, and to be honest if it wasn't for the amazing crowd support, well run aid stations, and comradery amongst the other … MORE

I went from couch to marathon in 8 months, and to be honest if it wasn’t for the amazing crowd support, well run aid stations, and comradery amongst the other runners, I don’t think I would have made it past mile 20 when I hit the wall. That being said, I am a USMC veteran so this experience had an even greater meaning to me.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
5
SWAG
5

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