 This is the Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The forward race is five laps around a flat course, complete with dust, rocks, and plenty of marathon pain. This year, British Army Captain Fraser Alexander claimed the men's title, while First Lieutenant Angelica Valdez took home the women's race in three hours 15 minutes. 325 runners finished the event, although for many it wasn't easy. I did it and it was a good feeling, you know, I did it for all the fallen heroes as well I was out there every time I wanted to quit, I thought about someone that we lost so it kept me going. Good job, good job, good job, good job! The Marine Corps Marathon Forward, not as fast, not as scenic, but just as tough. Reporting from Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, I'm Staff Sergeant Jeremy Ross.