I’ve run the LA Marathon several times and think it’s the most under-rated marathon in the United States. Why isn’t it grouped in with the other big city marathons like New York, Chicago or Boston?? Los Angeles is everything! But, we can talk about that another time.
Today I have a bunch of links and tips if you’re running the race. Check out my race recaps, last minute race tips, advice I got from a pro Olympic marathon coach and amazing food around the LA Marathon!
AND…
I’m doing a LIVE podcast interview with Amanda from Run to the Finish about her new book –
Run to the Finish book tour podcast
RSVP at the bottom of this post if you want to join us!
If you just want to check out the race recaps – scroll down for those. I have pictures, details, tips, thoughts on the course, weather and more on those marathon race day posts!
LA Marathon Tips, Race Recaps and more!
LA Marathon Tips from Coach Andrew Kastor w/ Deena Kastor & Ryan Hall
LA Marathon Training Update during a STORMY Weekend in SoCal
LA Marathon – the best Pre-Race Food and Sightseeing
LA Marathon Training Check-in & best Eat and Repeat for the month Podcast 65
How this runner PR-ed and got a BQ without long runs during marathon training. Podcast 78
5 Last Minute Tips for the LA Marathon
LA Marathon Race Recaps
LA Marathon Race Recap 2013 – surprise PR 3:42:15
LA Marathon Race Recap 2014 – Finish Time: 3:42:34
LA Marathon Race Recap 2015 finish time 3:54:12
LA Marathon Race Recap 2016 finish time 4:07:10
LA Marathon Race Recap 2017 – Finish Time 3:47:07
And if you’re in the area I hope you’ll join Amanda Brooks and I for an easy shake out run and to talk about her new running book – Run to the Finish.
About the book:
Run To The Finish: The Everyday Runner’s Guide to Avoiding Injury, Ignoring the Clock, and Loving the Run – is more than a training guide, it’s a reminder that we don’t always have to chase the fastest times to be a great runner. It’s a laugh out loud look at our running, followed by tips that will help you continue running for many years to come.
Run to the Finish Book Tour – LA Marathon shake out run & Live Podcast
Run to the Finish Santa Monica Book Tour Event & Shake Out Run
- Date: Saturday, March 7
- Time: 9AM
- Location: Santa Monica Road Runner Sports
- Address: 1338 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
>>> RSVP HERE <<<
This will be a very easy shake out run starting at 9AM from the store. We’ll head across the street to run along the water, where I will probably need to get a photo because it’s just so dang pretty.
ALL PACES are welcome and if you’re running the marathon, this is genuinely an easy shake out run.
After that, we’ll hang out at the store for this LIVE talk with Monica to help you pick up some great last minute tips for race day and spend some time refueling and recovering. CANNOT wait to meet you and enjoy the day!
**SKIP THE RUN. If you’re just not up for it, then join us at 9:30AM for the talk, the treats and the community.
Hope you’ll join us!
>>> RSVP HERE <<<
If you have any questions – please feel free to reach out.
Email – [email protected]
DM me on Instagram @RunEatRepeat
![Running Tip: Have Fun! 👟🎈😎 Running is a great way to get healthy and fit. Yes it's challenging. Sure if you're chasing down a PR or new goal = it's going to take a lot of hard work! And RUNNING can be FUN. How to make Running Fun: 1. Create a challenge for yourself with a reward at the end. 2. Challenge a friend to a lil competition - winner buys dinner. 3. Listen to a funny podcast or book. 4. 'Save' your favorite songs to listen to only while running. 5. Switch up your running route to somewhere you want to run (or somewhere near your fave donut place).🍩🙌🏻 6. Join a running club and make friends. *Chime in if you want to join the RER Run Club & I'll organize it!* 💯 7. Make the goal for your next run to have fun! 🎈👟🎈 Example: Set a timer on your phone for 15 minutes - don't wear your watch or pay attention to pace or distance. Run at your happy pace and enjoy the sights & sounds. Send gratitude out to the world that you're able to run. Turn back after 15 minutes. Stay at your happy pace & focus on the good things about running. Question: Are you in a running club or group irl? Why/ Why not? [Feel free to shout them out in case others are looking for a group.] @runeatrepeat @runeatrepeat - I planned on running with a group in LB this year since I'd be in the area, then covid came to town... so not right now.](https://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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