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ASICS LA Marathon Prep

March 10, 2015 | blogging, fitness, running, running gear

It’s here! It’s here! The week I leave for California to run the LA marathon with #TeamAsics. This race really snuck up on me! When I agreed to run back in December, I thought I had “plenty of time” to get ready. Famous last words, right? I have dealt with a couple of set backs, but I am confident I can complete the distance.

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Here is a little bit of info about the race and what I will be doing:

-This year is a very special year for the LA marathon, it is the 30th anniversary! There are special events going on over the weekend, and one will be on Friday night when the mile markers for the race are lit up during a one of a kind event.

-From March 12-15, people can visit the 3rd street promenade in Santa Monica to see the ASICS “big race cup” art installation. Anyone who takes a “running photo” in front of the big race cup  and shares the image on Twitter or Instagram using #RunItForwardLA, ASICS will make a $20 donation up to $26,200 to Back on my feet, a non profit creating independence and self-sufficiency within homeless populations by encouraging running to build self esteem and strength.

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-There is a special LA marathon running shoe created just for the event, as well as running apparel that will be available for purchase at the expo.

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-I will be arriving on Friday and heading to the expo Friday afternoon around 2:00ish, so if you see me there be sure to say hello! The NutriBullet Health and Fitness Expo will be open Friday from 10-7, and Saturday from 9-5 at the LA convention center.

-Saturday I will be participating in a fun event, so be sure to follow me on Instagram and Twitter to see what I’m up to!

–Sunday at 7:00 am is when the race starts! I will not only be live tweeting/Instagramming, but I will be taking video for ASICS! I can’t wait to share it with you!

-There are several elite runners running this race including Ryan and Sara Hall, Lauren Jimison, Daniel Tapia, and Becky Wade…and, this race is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! Amazing!

-There is an official app for this race (free) and on it you can find runner tracking and other fun information.

I cannot wait for this amazing experience, and hope you will follow along with me starting on Friday! I’m packing up my bags, my snacks (must bring Quest Nutrition Protein Bars

and here we go!

QOTD: Have you ever run a destination race? What is your favorite thing about LA?

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  1. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:01 am

    SO so excited for you girl!!!! Can’t wait to follow along!

  2. Karen says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:13 am

    Hope you have a ton of fun in LA! Have a great race!! 😀

  3. Krystem says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Oh my gosh so exciting! Can’t wait to see all of your pictures! ENJOY!

  4. Ash Diamond says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:18 am

    Have SO SO much fun this weekend!

  5. Jen says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:28 am

    So exciting! You’ll do great!

  6. Juliana @ 4 Well Rules says

    March 10, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    how exciting! I am running as well and praying the forecast dips a bit. A record setting high of 88 will not be fun!

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  1. runningwithsass says:
    March 10, 2015 at 1:15 am

    ASICS LA Marathon Prep

    It’s here! It’s here! The week I leave for California to run the LA marathon with #TeamAsics. This race

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