D.C.-area nurse training for Marine Corps Marathon has advice for new runners

WTOP/Luke Lukert

WTOP/Luke Lukert

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The 50th Marine Corps Marathon is less than a month away. WTOP is highlighting some of the inspiring people getting ready to take part in what’s known as “The People’s Marathon.”

Many folks tackle the 26.2-mile challenge for the first time on the streets of the nation’s capital. One D.C.-area nurse is attempting the distance for the first time.

“I find myself not listening to music or anything when I’m at a race just because of how excited the crowd is,” said Margaret Gill, describing the recent D.C. Half Marathon she completed while training for the Marine Corps Marathon.

She told WTOP running has taken over her free time.

“I’m definitely looking at my calendar and saying, ‘OK, when do I have four hours to run?’ and then blocking o