Today thousands of runners will get up early and make their way to the Pentagon.

Some will be nervous, some will not.

Some are active duty military, many are not.

Some of them just needed a goal, while others needed the comraderie that training for something bigger than yourself brings.

Some are running because, well….HOOAH!

Some will be running with combat injuries while others will run for those who never made it back from combat; or for those that have fallen in the aftermath of service.

I will be running for a few people that made this military life a little bit better for everyone.

I am running for the HONOR of carrying their names on my back.

I am running because I miss them, and I wish they were still here.

I will be wearing my wear blue: run to remember shirt from the amazing organization started by Lisa Hallett.

Hallett lost her husband, CPT John Hallett, when he and three other soldiers were killed on August 25, 2009 in Afganistan.

The wear blue: run to remember mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.

Others will be running for the HISTORY.

This is the 39th year of the Army 10 Miler! The race and Expo is held ever year in our nation’s capital with over 35,000 runners and 900 teams worldwide registered.

Participants include all branches of the military, civilians, wheelchair athletes, and wounded warrior athletes.

Over 459,685 runners have run ATM since it began in 1985, and the best part is that all race proceeds benefit Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs.

To date, ATM has generated over $8 million for Army MWR!

No matter what motivation a runner needs, they can find it at the Army 10 Miler. If you missed out this year, get it on your calendar for next year.

Everyone is a runner at the Army 10 Miler, see you at the finish line!

*Mission:Milspouse is proud to feature tips and interviews with all types of runners every month in Off and Running With George Banker.

*Learn more about Lisa Hallet and the wear blue: run to remember organization.

*Read more about the Army 10 Miler HERE!