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Arlington resident Al Richmond is interviewed following the unveiling of Marine Corps Marathon Drive Oct. 7 at the corner of N. Lynn St. and Wilson Blvd. Richmond, 76, is one of only two MCM “groundpounders” — he has run in every marathon since its inception and will participate in the 40th anniversary race Oct. 25.

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Rosslyn Unveils Marine Corps Marathon Drive

Local “groundpounder” readies for 40th MCM.

It is known as “The People’s Marathon” and 40 years ago, Arlington resident Al Richmond was one of 2,655 people lining up to participate in the first Marine Corps Marathon.

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