http://teamm4m.org Beat the Beast Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:06:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TEAM M4M Washington DC completed the Marine Corps Marathon today 25 October 2009.  24 runners accomplished the task while raising over $36,000.00 for Melanoma Research Foundation.  Way to go TEAM M4M! http://teamm4m.org/team-m4m-dc-completes-marine-corps-marathon/ Plan on attending the TEAM M4M Athletes Clinic at Georgetown Running Company, M Street, Washington, DC 8:00 a.m. followed by a 3 mile team run.  Receive tips on injury prevention, proper shoe recommendations, and running and walking techniques.  Participants will receive a 20% discount on merchandise at Georgetown Running on the ... http://teamm4m.org/athletes-clinic-saturday-30-may-8-am-georgetown-running-co/ TEAM M4M's Kick-off meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Mayorga Coffee located in Silver Spring, MD!  Join us at 9 a.m. for this exciting kick-off meeting.  Get to know your teammates and coaches!  Get all the information you will need to train at your ultimate potential.  Learn how ... http://teamm4m.org/kick-off-meeting-scheduled/ TEAM M4M is prepping for 2009!  Are you ready to help us BEAT the BEAST?  Get ready to choose your race! Marine Corps Marathon - 25 October 2009 Richmond Marathon and Half Marathon - 14 November 2009 If you're ready to run, we are ready to train.  Click on 'Informational Meetings' listed on the ... http://teamm4m.org/team-m4ms-2009-schedule/ TEAM M4M is proud to announce that TEAM M4M Washington D.C. has just completed the inaugural TEAM M4M marathon!  17 individuals committed to making a difference crossed the finish-line in Philadelphia on 23 November 2008!  Way to go! TEAM M4M raised over $110,000.00 for Melanoma Research Foundation and melanoma research! http://teamm4m.org/philadelphia-or-bust/ Association News TEAM M4M Charity training program TEAM M4M joins Running USA. TEAM M4M (Miles for Melanoma), created by Kevin Stenstrom and Kendel Paulsen in conjunction with the Melanoma Research Foundation, provides a team training approach to the MRF’s national Miles for Melanoma program, which aims to raise melanoma awareness and funds to support ... http://teamm4m.org/running-usa-newsclip/ Informational meetings have been set for the following races:  Marine Corps Marathon - 25 October 2009; Richmond Marathon/Half Marathon - 14 November 2009. Informational meeting locations and times to talk about both races are: Potomac River Running 7 April 2009 - Burke, VA location - 7-8 p.m. (Burke Centre Shopping Center, 5715 Burke ... http://teamm4m.org/informational-meetings/ WASHINGTON, DC, May 14, 2008 - Perspective marathoners have a new incentive for strapping on their running shoes - an opportunity to raise crucial research dollars to help fight melanoma. As part of the Melanoma Research Foundation's (MRF) national Miles for Melanoma program, a new team training model, TEAM M4M, ... http://teamm4m.org/press-release-national-miles-for-melanoma-program-adopts-team-training-model/ What is Melanoma – It’s just skin cancer, right?! Yes, but no. Melanoma is one of the most mis-understood cancers around. When you tell someone you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Melanoma, their first reaction is, “Well, that’s just skin cancer, isn’t it? It’s not ... http://teamm4m.org/what-is-melanoma/