Running Advice Archives - Pasadena Pacers

Pasadena Pacers Shuttle to the Los Angeles Marathon Start Line – March 17, 2024

February 28, 2024

Looking for a ride to the start line of the March 17, 2024 Los Angeles Marathon? We’ve got you covered! There will be a shuttle from just south of the Del Mar Station to Dodgers Stadium on the morning of the LA Marathon on March 17, 2024. If you’d like to take advantage of this… more

Big Ol’ LAM Post for 2024 Participants

February 28, 2024

It’s finally the 2024 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. Race Expo (all race participants will need to pick up their race bibs at the Expo at (Dodgers Stadium) Check out the LAM official website for Expo… more

Everything to Know About the Mile 20 Cheer Station at the 2024 LA Marathon

February 28, 2024

Thank you for volunteering for the Pacers 20 Mile Cheer Station on Sunday, March 17th! 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

Save the Date: 2024 Rose Bowl Half Marathon Strategy Meeting – 1/16/24 at 6:00pm

January 11, 2024

Are you running the Rose Bowl Half Marathon on Sunday, January 21, 2024? Tune in on Tuesday January 16th, 2024 at 6pm for a special strategy meeting for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon brought to you by our Marathon Coach, Dr. Andres De La Cruz. ZOOM INFO: Topic: Pacers Rose Bowl Half Meeting Time: Jan… more

Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Winter Training Best Practices with LAM Ambassador and Half Marathon Coach Ezra

January 11, 2023

Pacers, you’re all doing great by showing up on Saturdays for our long runs! During the week, I know you don’t want to be running in the dark or in the cold. However, we are training for a marathon in the Spring, which means that our weekday runs are critical for all of us to… more

Beginner Running Gear Guide

June 30, 2021

New runners can get overwhelmed with the amount of available running gear and often don’t know where to start. Consider this your start line. For your very first run, just about any gear will do. But as you make this a regular thing, you’re going to want to be as comfortable as possible. This… 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