Camp Lejeune by Shirley

Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejuene, North Carolina

http://www.mccslejeune.com/maag_grandprix_frame.htm

Mike Marion, Race Director

910-451-1210 or marionmj@usmc-mccs.org

Race held on Saturday, end of February
The Camp Lejeune Marathon is a very small race with lots of pride and patriotism. In 2004, there were about 100 marathoners, many of them active duty or former military. The race is run entirely within the confines of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and all entrants must allow extra time to check in at the front gate before entering the base. The marathon starts at 8am and has a 6 hour time limit. A 5K run/walk event is also held in conjunction with the marathon event. Race chips are used but only the finish time is recorded. The race also had a wheelchair race division.

Course and Weather Conditions

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February weather at Camp Lejeune can be quite variable. In 2004, race day weather was sunny and cool, ideal for most runners, but the day before it was miserably cold, rainy and overcast due to a passing front. Temperatures started out in the mid-30’s and warmed up into the 50’s by early afternoon. The only concern at the start of the race was occasional patches of ice on the ground but most of it had been cleared aside and quickly melted as the morning sun rose. As in previous years, there was a notable headwind between miles 20 and 24 that challenged runners. Runners could stay nice and warm in the field house before and after the race.

Support

Aid stations were well-stocked with water and sports drinks and located every 2 miles until mile 10, every mile thereafter. Vaseline was also available at some aid stations after mile 10. The volunteers manning the aid stations were mostly military personnel and extremely polite, addressing most runners as sir or ma’am when cheering for them. Since the race was held entirely on base, spectators were very limited. A few of the residents came out to their front yards to watch runners pass by. Some family members and friends were situated along parts of the course. There were only a few spectators at the end as well despite the nice stadium-style finish.

Bathrooms were located in the Goettge Field House where the race started and finished. Port-a-potties were located at miles 9, 15 and 20. After the race, free showers were available in the field house, a nice amenity for those who may be leaving the same day of the race. The course and mile markers were clearly marked with ample course marshals and military police on hand to help direct runners and control traffic.

Other

This race was exceptionally well organized with everything exactly as stated in the information given to runners. There was no pasta dinner or expo associated with the event. Runners pick up their race packets the morning of the race at the field house. There was plenty of drinks, fruit, bagels, hot pasta in the field house where the awards ceremony was also later held. Runners received a very nice long-sleeved mock turtle neck shirt with an attractive design. The medal, however, was rather average in appearance. Because the race is so small, many runners received a nice wooden plaque awards in addition to finisher medals. Note that because many active service members participate in this race, it was cancelled in 2003 due to large base deployments.

 

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About Jerry Schaver

Personal History of Jerry Group Director of the 50 and DC Marathon Group from 2002 to 2011 Jerry was born and raised in a small community in Albany, Illinois along the muddy Mississippi river. Jerry still resides in Albany today. He is the youngest son of three boys. He graduated from Fulton High school in 1977. He has one daughter, Nichole and grandsons, Hunter and Nolan. Jerry works for Alcoa Mill Products in Bettendorf, Iowa. Jerry also does volunteer work for the Special Olympics, YWCA, and local races in the community. His life lessons were learned from his grandfather on how to be compassionate with others and to make life simple. Jerry enjoys many hobbies. Hiking in the woods, enjoying the nature and wildlife, or viewing the mountains, and maybe climbing a few too! Motorcycle riding has became his new passion, along with bicycle riding. Jerry bikes either to help recover from injuries, or for an alternative to training. Recently he has got his grandson involved in bike riding with a trail along bike. The two of them enjoy riding on the local bike path. Weight-lifting is an important hobby but also a great tool for marathon training. Jerry was a heavy smoker and overweight when he decided to take up running to get back into shape in 1994. He first tried out small races but went on to do his first marathon in 1995 in Chicago. He had no experience and no one to give him advice and learned that day he had a lot to learn yet. Jerry became determined that running marathons was something he wanted to continue to do. Jerry became a member of the 50 and DC Marathon Group in 1999 after completing 20 states as in the old rules. After being in the group a few years he felt there was a need to have a website to help with the growing number of members. Jerry with the help of his web-designer friend Bob developed a website for the group in 2001. He also is the web host of the website, taking care of all the members’ stats and etc. Jerry was the Group Director of the 50 and DC Marathon Group since December 1, 2002. Through his travels on marathons, he has developed many friendships around the world. Jerry has traveled twice to Cuba with World T.E.A.M. Sports to run marathons, but the main goal of the trips was to help the disabled Cuban athletes with hand-cycles and medical injury prevention. His compassion for helping the disabled has enabled him to help them with their goals of doing marathons by allowing them to join the 50 and DC Group under special rules. Long term goals for Jerry include running marathons in Russia and Ireland. And hopefully in the future have his two grandsons by his side running a marathon with him. Jerry lives by his motto of “I can, I will, I’ll try, I do.”