You never know who you’re going to run into at races. What started out as a random meeting with Alberto Perusset during the 13.1 Marathon Los Angeles (and after) to talk about running barefoot turned into much more. See, Alberto also turns out to be the organizer of the Malibu Marathon. It was a pleasure to meet Alberto and I hope to see him again in Malibu on November 13th…barefoot!!!
RMFR
What I truly love about running events are the stories that we all have for running. For some of us (like me) it was all about losing weight and staying healthy. For others it’s running for charities, loved ones or in some extreme cases – our lives.
Instead of lumping these interviews into the race videos (which wouldn’t do them justice) I’ve decided to create a separate category called “What’s Your Story.” In these interviews, I’ll be exploring the human interest side of running. We all have a story, it just needs to be told – and who better to tell that story than the runner’s themselves.
I bumped into Pamela and Linda at the finish line of the 13.1 Marathon Series – Los Angeles. What attracted my attention to Pamela (besides her rockin’ American Flag running shoes) was the brace she was wearing on one leg. After a couple of minutes talking, it turns out that Pamela has been diagnosed with MS and has decided to “use it” instead of “lose it.” I was truly blown away by her story and her selfless plug of Los Angeles police officers that were lost in the line of duty. I hope you enjoy this video as much as Pamela inspired me in a few short minutes.
If you have a story you’d like to share, please email me at eric@onerunnersbrain.com and we’ll see what we can do.
Until then,
RMFR
This took a little longer to do because I had so much footage from the race weekend. So much in fact, that I will be posting three other videos from this event later this week. I had such a blast last weekend at the 13.1 Marathon Los Angeles and I’d highly recommend it to anybody thinking of running it next year. I loved the location and with only 3,500 runners in the half and 5K, it was the perfect race size. Quick thank you to Steve Obert for taking time to talk about the race with me and to Christina Gilmour for making it happen. Enjoy the video.
RMFR
From Mark Remy’s book “The Runner’s Rule Book,”
Rule 2.32 – “Do whatever it takes to finish ahead of a costumed runner” takes on a whole new meaning.
The Karhu 5K, a division of the 13.1 Marathon® – Los Angeles invites racers to come out on January 16th and try to “Beat the Bear”. Any runner who “beats the Karhu bear” during the 5K and crosses the finish line before the bear, will be presented with a ticket good for a FREE pair of Karhu running shoes of their choice from the Top to Top specialty run store.
The Karhu 5K will share the same start and finish as the 13.1 Marathon® – Los Angeles, beginning on the Venice Boardwalk and ending at the historic Windward Circle in Venice for an unforgettable race experience. Amidst ocean views participants will enjoy a Tinseltown themed half marathon and Karhu 5K celebrating the best of Los Angeles.
It’s still not too late to sign up for the 2011 13.1 Marathon Los Angeles or Karhu 5K on January 16th. As a bonus, they’re offering a discount if you sign up by January 7th at 11:59 PM.
Use discount code FFLA2011 for the half marathon and discount code FFLA5K for the Karhu 5K.
Runner perks include:
If you’re going to be running either of the events, let me know. I’ll be there and filming a race review and would love to interview you.
RMFR
It’s that time of year again. I’m proud to be able to offer one of my readers a FREE entry into 13.1® Los Angeles on January 16, 2011. This year I will be there as well and hope to interview the winner for an upcoming video blog.
Here’s the deal, you have from Tuesday, December 21 until Friday December 24 to comment on this post and tell me why you want to run. Please remember to enter your first and last name and an email I can reach you at. On Christmas Eve no less, we’ll choose someone at random and that person will receive a comp registration code!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!
RMFR
13.1® Marathon Invites Community to Shoe For All
In Honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
13.1® Marathon – Los Angeles invites the community to visit Top To Top, a specialty running store in Santa Monica to donate used running shoes to Give Your Sole, a program which collects athletic shoes from races and donates them to men, women, and children in need.
“Shoe For All” Guests will be treated to complimentary Shoe Clinics led by Top To Top’s skilled staff, individual fittings, a 15% discount on new shoe purchases, raffles, and a $13.10 discount on registration for 13.1® Los Angeles, a half marathon “Where the Party Meets the Pavement” taking place in Venice Beach on Sunday, January 16th.
Top To Top will continue to accept donations for Give Your Sole through Sunday, November 21stconcluding National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
When:
Thursday, November 17th
10am to 8pm –Donations, Discounts, Raffles, and Individual Fittings
4pm – Shoe Clinic 1
6:30pm – Shoe Clinic 2
Where:
Top To Top
2621 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.829.7030
13.1® Marathon – Los Angeles will return for its second year for a tinseltown themed half marathon andKarhu 5K celebrating the best of Los Angeles amidst ocean views. Both first-timer friendly and perfect for marathoners in training, 13.1® – Los Angeles will offer a closed course with live entertainment, beer garden, fully supported aid stations, and medals for all finishers. Participants and spectators are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy a race “Where the Party Meets the Pavement”. 13.1 Marathon® – Los Angeles will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2011 beginning at 7:13am on the Venice Boardwalk at Rose Avenue. To register and for more information on 13.1® – Los Angeles visit www.131losangeles.com.
Give Your Sole seeks to provide less fortunate men, women & children with moderately worn athletic shoes collected at race events. Give Your Sole works with local rescue missions and shelters in the cities that the races are held. All the shoes donated that have adequate wear ability will be given to those in need within each local city. For more information and to learn how you can help visit www.GiveYourSole.com.
Top To Top is a top-rated specialty running store, in service for over 30 years offering a highly trained staff that is extensively knowledgeable in biomechanics and running shoe technology. Top To Top takes pride in its custom shoe-fitting expertise and takes the time and the proper care to get to know the needs of the customer. Because everyone has different needs and preferences, there is no best shoe for everybody, only the best shoe for each individual. Located in Santa Monica at 2621 Wilshire Blvd, Top To Top is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. To learn more about Top To Top visit www.TopToTop.com.
Los Angeles, CA June 22, 2010 – The 13.1 Marathon® - Los Angeles will return to the city’s most popular training grounds along the Santa Monica Bay for an unforgettable race experience. Amidst ocean views participants will enjoy a Hollywood themed half marathon and Karhu 5K celebrating the best of Los Angeles.
Both first-timer friendly and perfect for marathoners in training, 13.1® – Los Angeles will offer a scenic and festive run along a closed course with fully supported aid stations, live entertainment, and medals for all finishers. Participants and spectators are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy a race “Where the Party Meets the Pavement”.
“The inaugural 13.1 LA was a tremendous success and we were thrilled with the enthusiasm and support we received from the local community”, stated Greg Laird, Founder and CEO of US Road Sports & Entertainment Group. “We look forward to bringing the only stand alone national half marathon series back to Los Angeles and growing this event into one of Southern California’s premier road races.”
13.1 Marathon® – Los Angeles will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2011 beginning at 7:13am at Santa Monica Beach located at Ocean Park Blvd and Neilson Way. The walker-friendly course will remain open for 3 hours and 30 minutes, a 16 minute/mile pace.
This year’s Racers are invited to join the official benefiting charity, Team World Vision to raise funds for clean water projects in Kenya and Malawi while training with local team groups. There is no fundraising minimum and team members will enjoy a Pre-Race Team Dinner, Pep Rally on race morning, and Post-Race Celebration Cookout. For more information on Team World Vision please visit www.worldvision.org
Registration is currently open. Early registration for 13.1® – Los Angeles is $65 until August 27, 2010. The regular registration fee of $80 will apply from August 28, 2010 to January 9, 2011. Week of registration will be $100.
Karhu 5K early registration is $18 through August 27, 2010. From August 28, 2010 to January 9, 2011 registration is $20. Week of registration will be $25.
To register and for more information on 13.1® – Los Angeles visit www.131losangeles.com.
Where the Party Meets the Pavement. That’s the claim offered by US Road Sports & Entertainment Group and their series of 8 half marathons spread across the U.S. On Sunday, January 10, 2010, the 13.1 Marathon® Series will launch their latest half marathon in Los Angeles.
For one week only, you have the opportunity to win free entry to this inaugural event. Simply comment on this post and remember to enter your first and last name and an email I can reach you at. On Christmas Eve no less, we’ll choose someone at random and that person will receive a comp registration code!!!
I’m seriously disappointed I won’t be able to run in this event (I’ll be at the Walt Disney World Marathon) as the Santa Monica area is one of my favorite places.
(from press release)
13.1® Los Angeles will bring a fun and unforgettable race experience to one of Los Angeles’ most popular training grounds. Beginning and ending amidst ocean views along the Santa Monica Bay, the course will head South through iconic Venice Beach before heading East to Culver City, and returning to finish on hip Main Street in Downtown Venice. (click here for course map)
Both first-timer friendly and perfect for marathoners in training, 13.1® Los Angeles will offer a scenic and festive run along a closed course with fully supported aid stations, live entertainment, and medals for all finishers. This themed race celebrating the best of Los Angeles encourages participants and spectators to wear costumes and enjoy a race “Where the Party Meets the Pavement”.
If you don’t win the free entry, don’t worry, registration is open and priced at $70 thru January 3rd, it’s not going to break your wallet.
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