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ASICS LA Marathon Weekend: VIP Party Like a Rockstar

March 19, 2015 | fitness, running, Travel

After we had happy hour at the hotel, it was time to board the shuttles and head to the VIP party. I was super excited about it, because I have never attending anything like it before. It was being held at the Devoe House, which is Marilyn Monroe’s old house! It took a good while to get there, but we made it to through Beverly Hills and then went up, up, up! We could see the house all lit up on the side of the hill before we made it up the drive. Of course ASICS had decked it out in the coolest running stuff!

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The pictures don’t do it justice, but check out the view!

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We headed inside and I was the dork taking pictures of everything. Since I only knew a handful of people there, it was a bit odd not having a bunch of people to talk with.

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Shoe chandelier above the bar? Amazing!

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I headed upstairs to go to the bathroom, and I thought an “oh my gosh I am at a party in Marilyn Monroe’s house” selfie was appropriate. Not sure why the tub was full of water? They unfortunately had most of the house blocked off and we just had access to the rooms across the back and the back patio. They also had the pool covered which was probably a wise decision!

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I made it back downstairs, grabbed a drink, and of course took more pictures.

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Food was also being passed around, but word on the street was if you didn’t hang out near the kitchen you wouldn’t get any. I was too excited to eat anyway so I didn’t care!

There was another bar outside, and a DJ up on the second floor balcony.

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Soon it was time to light up the night. For the special 30th anniversary of the race, there would be lights going up at each mile marker of the course, one by one. How cool is that?!?! We got to see the actual ceremony at the house as it happened which was very cool.

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This was taken during the lighting ceremony. You can see Andrew and Deena Kastor on the left, they got to help turn the lights on.

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It’s kind of hard to see, but can you see some of the lights shooting straight up into the sky? I’m sure it was easier to see looking up towards the hills as opposed to looking down into the city. If you check on ASICS and LA marathon on Instagram, they both posted some pretty spectacular shots! All I have to say is…seeing the lights from left to right, made 26.2 miles seem REALLY far!

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It was such a cool idea and a fun way to kick off the race weekend and I am so glad I got to see it from up in the Hollywood hills! I chatted with some folks for awhile then headed back inside. My body thought it was 11:30 even though it was 9:30, and I was told I could go back on a shuttle at 10:00 to the hotel. I was sure to grab my super generous gifts from ASICS, )a pair of the official ALAM running shoes, some socks, and a very soft blanket) before leaving.

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How cool that ASICS was stamped into this concrete on the counter? (That would be a watermelon margarita by the way!)

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I grabbed some donut bites covered in chocolate, powdered sugar and toffee bits (oh yes) before heading out to the shuttle.

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I hated to leave on the early shuttle but I was so. darn. tired. From flying and the time difference, and I knew I had a busy weekend that I needed rest for.

I am so grateful that I got to be a part of such a fun night that I will never forget. ASICS is so generous and this party was no exception. It was fun to see how some people get to party in LA, and it was definitely an experience to remember!

QOTD: Have you ever been to a cool party like this one?

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  1. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:52 am

    What an amazing party!!! And I love all the decorations they used!

  2. Lesley says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:39 am

    I saw the final picture when all the mile-marker lights were up. That’s a really cool idea but it does make the course seem super long. OK, 26.2 miles on foot is long…

    • Heather says

      March 23, 2015 at 8:29 am

      yes very long!

  3. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Sounds like this was an incredible experience! Those views from the house look amazing!

    • Heather says

      March 23, 2015 at 8:29 am

      It really was awesome and pics don’t do it justice!

  4. Becky says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:42 am

    That is so awesome Heather! I’m glad you had a great time!!!

  5. Pam says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Yep, I have been to quite a few cool parties but the best was in Monte Carlo before the Grand Prix. LA looks pretty amazing from that house!

    • Heather says

      March 23, 2015 at 8:29 am

      That sounds so fun!

  6. Jen says

    March 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Those are the best decorations ever! So, so cool how they lit up each mile of the race!

  7. Sam @ The Running Graduate says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Wow, what an awesome experience! I’ve only been to this type of party in my dreams. I would have loved to be at that party 🙂

    • Heather says

      March 23, 2015 at 8:28 am

      it was so much fun!

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    March 19, 2015 at 2:44 am

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