LA Marathon is coming Sunday March 21, 2010. Starting from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica.
2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon Presented by K-SWISS
It will be aired live on KTLA Los Angeles Starting at 6am.
5 different municipalities.
1 landmark per mile
It will go through the VA facility, at least 30 runners, 400 acre property, before the civil war. Been there since 1888, Fisher House, main hospital 24×7, patient center is being built, poly trama center
Dean Normal the rep speaking on the Veterans Administration, US Vets.
I’ll be at Dodger Stadium taking some pics tomorrow while at the expo, pickup area.
Here’s more info on the events before the Marathon:
The Expo is also the site for all runners to pick-up their race packets, including Bib, timing tag and Participant t-shirt provided by K-Swiss.
Exhibitor and Vendor Information for Expo, Finish Line Festival and City Block Parties
EXPO HOURS:
Friday, March 19: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 20: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
LOCATION:
Dodger Stadium (adjacent to Marathon Starting Line)
1000 Elysian Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
EXPO SPEAKERS SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH
2:00 pm Strategies for a Strong Finish by Sarah Reinertsen
Sarah Reinertsen is an athlete, motivational speaker, mentor and author. Missing her leg above the knee since the age of seven, Sarah has never let that stop her from pursuing any challenge to meet her goals, and she’s the first woman on a prosthetic leg to finish the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Sarah shares her story and motivates others to realize their potential.
3:00 pm Crossing the bridge, Chasing the American Dream…How I became a World Record Holder by Arturo Barrios
Arturo Barrios is a former world record holder in the 10K and 20K distance, and he was the first man to go under one hour for the half marathon distance.
4:00 pm Life’s Run—Inspiration and Motivation for the 25th Anniversary LA Marathon by Rod Dixon
Rod, the LA Marathon Director of Training, is an international running legend. In addition to winning the bronze medal in the 1500 at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Rod won the 1983 New York Marathon and was a force in distance running for over 15 years in every distance from 800 up to marathon. He directs our LA Roadrunners training program and Rod Dixon’s KidsMarathon.
5:00 pm Unleashing Your Mental Running Strength Through Visualization by Steve Mackel, CHt, Head Coach Sole Runners Full and Half Marathon Training Program
Using visualization, and other mental training techniques, Steve Mackel, Certified Hypnotherapist and Head Coach of Sole Runners Full and Half Marathon Training Programs, takes participants through a guided visualization of their upcoming race, gives race day tips, increasing self-confidence and overall race day strength.
6:00 pm Race Day & Recovery Nutrition by Matt Mahowald
Matt is the founder and President of New Performance Nutrition as well as a consultant to athletes, celebrities and corporations. His expert advice has guided countless amateur and professional athletes to breakthrough performances.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH
10:00 am Race Day & Recovery Nutrition by Matt Mahowald
Matt is the founder and President of New Performance Nutrition as well as a consultant to athletes, celebrities and corporations. His expert nutritional advice and supplementation has guided countless amateur and professional athletes to breakthrough performances.
11:00 am ChiRunning® – Learn How to Run Injury Free by Steve Mackel, Certified ChiRunning® Instructor, Head Coach Sole Runners Full and Half Marathon Training Program
Since the release of the book ChiRunning® hundreds of thousands of runners have switched to this revolutionary running paradigm. Through proper body alignment, leg swing and mid-foot landing injuries are reduced. Learn the basic body alignment in this presentation.
12:00 pm Achieve Super Endurance by Dean Karnazes
Renowned ultramarathoner & NY Times bestselling author Dean Karnazes will discuss ways to train smarter, build strength, recover faster and increase your energy levels. You are sure to benefit from Dean’s tips and insights, whether you run great distances, modest distances, or not at all.
1:00 pm Powerade Hydration Clinic by Dr Philip Goglia, phd
Dr. Philip Goglia has been a registered nutritionist for over 20 years and also serves on the board
for The Madison’s Foundation and City of Hope medical center’s Board of
Governors. Goglia has appeared in numerous magazines and television programs including People, Allure, Elle, Self, Men’s Fitness, First for Woman, Dr. Phil, and CNN.
2:00 pm Crossing the bridge, Chasing the American Dream…How I became a World Record Holder by Arturo Barrios
Arturo Barrios is a former world record holder in the 10K and 20K distance, and he was the first man to go under one hour for the half marathon distance.
3:00 pm Life’s Run—Inspiration and Motivation for the 25th Anniversary LA Marathon by Rod Dixon
Rod, the LA Marathon Director of Training, is an international running legend. In addition to winning the bronze medal in the 1500 at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Rod won the 1983 New York Marathon and was a force in distance running for over 15 years in every distance from 800 up to marathon. He directs our LA Roadrunners training program and Rod Dixon’s KidsMarathon.
4:00 pm Strategies for a Strong Finish by Sarah Reinertsen
Sarah Reinertsen is an athlete, motivational speaker, mentor and author. Missing her leg above the knee since the age of seven, Sarah has never let that stop her from pursuing any challenge to meet her goals, and she’s the first woman on a prosthetic leg to finish the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Sarah shares her story and motivates others to realize their potential.
