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Tania (@this_phoenix_runs on Instagram). gave us a fantastic episode about the MCM weekend.  She’s back for a bonus discussion that we wanted to share this week from the time when we stopped recording, but there was so much more to share!   

The Penguin Award at Marine Corps Marathon
It’s in honor of Maj. Megan McClung  (KIA 2006)— it symbolizes the belief that finishing is what matters in this or any race!  Here is a link to a video that highlights this award and its history: 
https://www.marines.mil/News/Marines-TV/videoid/490355/dvpTag/run/. 

It is called that, as the video says, because Megan was reading and following John Bingham, who we have seen on several documentaries like Spirit of the Marathon.  John Bingham had a website called the Penguin Chronicles, and people can find out more about him at http://www.johnbingham.com.

We found the 2023 winner of the award on https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8094953/48th-marine-corps-marathon-penguin-award. We have requested permission to use the photo in this episode’s artwork.  Credit:  Photo In Episode Artwork taken on 10.29.2023.  Photo by Sgt. Bryce Hodges Marine Corps Base Quantico.  U.S. Marine leaders and Marine Corps Marathon officials pose for a photo with the 2023 Penguin Award winner, Soon Kim, in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2023.  Kim completed the 48th Marine Corps Marathon with a time of 06:40:41.  The Penguin award is presented annually to the MCM’s last finisher in honor of Maj’s life and service.  Megan McClung.  (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Bryce Hodges)

Connect with Tania Here

https://www.instagram.com/this_phoenix_runs 

Port City Brewing Company

https://www.portcitybrewing.com/

Aslin Beer Company 

https://www.aslinbeer.com/

Big Buns Damn Good Burger Co. (boozy shakes!)

https://www.eatbigbuns.com/menu 

Cheesetique (lobster mac & cheese)

https://www.cheesetique.com/menus/ 

Busboys and Poets (fried chicken platter)

https://www.busboysandpoets.com/ 

Bluejackets (in Navy Yard; good food AND beer)

https://www.bluejacketdc.com/ 

The Museum of the American Indian (green chile bison burgers)

http://www.mitsitamcafe.com/content/menus.asp 

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