Pasadena Pacer Info

Volunteers for LAM 20 Mile Cheer Station — Everything You Need to Know

February 20, 2020
Thank you for volunteering for the Pacers 20 Mile Cheer Station on Sunday, March 8! Your time, talents, donations, and support of fellow runners and walkers are greatly appreciated. Below is a summary that should provide you with all the information that you need. If you have any questions or need more details, please send… more

Big Ol’ LAM Post 2020 for LAM Participants

February 10, 2020
It’s finally 2020 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We’re so proud of each and every one of you running in LAM. You trained hard and you’re ready. Below is some information to help you plan for race day and here is the link for your family and friends who plan to go to the Pacers… more

LAM Open Corral? Move up to Corral E

January 31, 2020
As a Conqur affiliated running club, Pasadena Pacers are being given special treatment again! If you are registered for LAM in the Open Corral (not a seeded corral) you can choose to move forward to Corral E. The only catch, you must register online as a Pasadena Pacer by January 31. To register, click this… more

Introductory Speed Program – Starting Feb. 4

January 27, 2020
Great News!!!  Dr. De La Cruz is conducting another speed program on Tuesday evenings. Training for the LA Marathon on March 8 2020? Or are you interested in working to improve your speed, then check out the Introductory Speed Program coached by Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS. This program is FREE to… more

Pacers Shuttle to the LAM Start Line

January 26, 2020
IMPORTANT UPDATE:  February 23 — The three shuttle buses are full. If you are interested in putting your name on the Waiting List, please email Pasadenapacers@gmail.com. It is very likely that we may have a fourth bus, so please add your name to the Waiting List. Thank you. Looking for a ride to the start… more

Pasadena 5k and Half Marathon Helpful Hints

January 13, 2020
The Pasadena 5K and Half Marathon is finally here!!! Let’s get excited. Below are some helpful hints that should make race day easier and less overwhelming. Please refer to the www.pasadenahalf.com website for official bib pickup, race day information (e.g., parking, road closures, other details), etc.. Official Race Bib Pickup and Pacers Wristband Pickup: Registered… more

Introductory Speed Program Starting December 17

December 9, 2019
Training for the Pasadena Half in January 2020?  If you are interested in working on your speed, then check out the new Introductory Speed Program coached by Dr. Andres T. De La Cruz, DC, CSCS. This program is FREE to Pacers – yes, free — no cost. Dr. De La Cruz is a sports chiropractor,… more

Downhill Race Training

August 27, 2019
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc Revel Big Bear is on our race calendar and it’s time to start training. It’s a big downhill race, big for the altitude loss of nearly 5,000 feet. I don’t know of another race with that big of a loss anywhere else in the country.  It… more

How Should I Run?

July 30, 2019
  By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc There is a lot written about the best way to run. I’m talking about gait, form, forefoot vs. rearfoot, vs. midfoot. The question of how best to run pops up all the time. You hear it on the runs, in social media, coffee shops, and… more

Running in the Heat

July 25, 2019
It’s going to be hot this weekend and if you are going on a long run, here are a few tips to get you through the day. If you are going long, go early. We like seeing everyone at the tables at 7:00, we are a team, a community, a family. We want everyone to… more