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Thank You, Sandy. PP President Ends Her Two Year Tenure.

July 17, 2018

By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc This month, we crossed the finish line of a very long endurance event. Unlike many endurance events—with medals and cheering spectators—this one went by, barely noticed. It was one of those victories forged of gritty determinism and raw effort. There have been a many outstanding people… more

Big Ol’ LA Marathon Info Post

March 15, 2018

Pasadena Pacers before the start of the 2017 Los Angeles Marathon It’s 2021 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We have more than 100 Pasadena Pacers running this year — a new record — and we’re so proud of each and every one of you. Make sure to check out the LAM… more

2018 LAM Shuttle to Start Line

January 31, 2018

***Shuttle Sign Ups Are Now CLOSED*** Looking for a ride to the start line of the 2018 Los Angeles Marathon? We got you covered. There will be a shuttle from Del Mar Station to Dodgers Stadium the morning of the LA Marathon on March 18, 2018. If you’d like to take advantage of this shuttle,… more

Getting from Pasadena Half to the Los Angeles Marathon

January 16, 2018

We know a bunch of our Pasadena Half Marathon runners are going to be looking for the next race, and the Los Angeles Marathon will feel like a natural choice for many. But, can—and should—it be done? We asked Dr. Steve Smith, Pasadena Pacers founder, and Edgar Mejia, our Marathon Coach, what they thought. Here… more

How to Run Faster, Longer, and Stronger

January 8, 2018

Interview with Coach Armand Crespo by Dr. Steve Smith On my office wall are the yearly group photos of the Pasadena Pacers. Friends often hover over those photos to see if they are in it; they look for friends. They brace themselves for the changes caused by ravages of time as they expect to look… more

Get to know: the Pasadena Pacer 2018 Los Angeles Marathon Pace Team

October 19, 2017

Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. Safe to say that 2018 will be our biggest Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) yet! Since our very first LAM more than 20 years ago, we’ve helped and cheered for thousands of Pasadena Pacers as they trained for and crossed that LAM finish line. But, it takes… more

Meet Edgar Mejia, Marathon Coach

October 19, 2017

Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer Marathon training program. Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. His passion for running—and people who run—is enormous. Edgar, an RRCA-certified coach, cares deeply for the health, safety, and wellness of all his runners. Maybe you’ve talked with him about speed work or how to stay injury… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Support Team, Monica & Ken

October 17, 2017

Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Monica Bobadilla Support & Gear (SAG) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? Four years. How many marathons have you run? Two HOT LAMs. Why do you run? It brings me joy. It’s me against me. I get to enjoy God’s creations (scenery).… more

Pasadena Pacers Partners with REVEL

October 12, 2017

By Dr. Steve Smith, Pasadena Pacer Founder and Team Doc The Pasadena Pacers continues to further propel our purpose to “raise the health and spirits of communities” with amazing strategic partnerships. We happily announce that the Pasadena Pacers are an official training partner for the REVEL Canyon City Marathon and Half Marathon. The Pasadena Pacers… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 14, Sandy & Diana

October 11, 2017

Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 14’s closed Facebook group. Sandy Trina 14 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? I started with the Pasadena Pacers back in 2011. At the time, I hated running; I only hiked. I certainly never thought I would… more