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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Schmid runs the 26.2-mile course for the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 27, 2013. Schmid finished first overall with a time of 2:41:36. The event coincides with the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

MARATHON FORWARD

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Schmid runs the 26.2-mile course for the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 27, 2013. Schmid finished first overall with a time of 2:41:36. The event coincides with the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.

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