Our 2027 LA Marathon training season officially kicked off on Saturday, September 12! Over the next few weeks, we will continue to introduce our awesome LA Marathon Pace Leaders as well as our Marathon Coach. Find out why they run and some fun facts that could spark a conversation during your next group run! This week, we meet Anabel and Simeon, our Pace Leaders for our 8:00 Minute Pace Group!
Your Name: Anabel Camacho
Your Pace Group: 8:00
How long have you been a Pasadena Pacer? 3 years
How did you become a runner, and how did you find the Pasadena Pacers? I’ve always enjoyed running. I ran my first LAM a couple of weeks before my 30th birthday, and I’ve been running on and off ever since. I found the Pacers in 2023 while I was training on my own. I would see them taking up the entire side of the bike path as I tried to make my way around them, lol. I eventually looked them up, and the rest is history!
Describe your pace-leading personality in three words: Steady, chill, and fun.
Every runner has one: What is your weirdest running habit, superstition, or non-negotiable? I don’t drink coffee before a run.
You’re at Mile 20 of the LA Marathon and things are getting ugly. What are you telling your runners? You’ve trained for this moment, and you are stronger than you feel right now! Just take it one step at a time. Trust your training, trust yourself, and keep moving forward. You’ve got this! Si se puede!
Choose your fighter: Hills, heat, rain, or 20 miles of flat pavement? Rain
What’s playing in your head during a long run? Nothing is playing in my head, just random thoughts and me telling myself: “You’ve got this. Si se puede. Finish strong.”
The aid station has magically stocked whatever you want. What are you grabbing? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich and water.
What’s your favorite post-long run reward? Long run = earned coffee, a cinnamon roll, and a delicious breakfast.
Finish this sentence: “If you run with my pace group this season, I promise…” Tequila shots!
Your Name: Simeon Waldron
Your Pace Group: 8:00
How long have you been a Pasadena Pacer? 5 years
How did you become a runner, and how did you find the Pasadena Pacers? I started running in London straight after college many, many years ago to get fit. At the time I could not even run down the road to the local shop from enjoying college too much 🙂 I found the Pacers after COVID to scratch the itch of running with a club again after running on my own for too long.
Describe your pace-leading personality in three words: Chilled, supportive, and open
Every runner has one: What is your weirdest running habit, superstition, or non-negotiable? Always need my Garmin and it needs to hit Strava!
You’re at Mile 20 of the LA Marathon and things are getting ugly. What are you telling your runners? Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Choose your fighter: Hills, heat, rain, or 20 miles of flat pavement? Rain
What’s playing in your head during a long run? Anything Oasis, and if my EarPods, a high energy playlist or soccer podcast.
The aid station has magically stocked whatever you want. What are you grabbing? A Maurten gel, or if at the end of the race, a beer.
What’s your favorite post-long run reward? Recently, it has become a glass of chocolate milk.
Finish this sentence: “If you run with my pace group this season, I promise…” You will be running with a great group of people and make new friends whilst getting closer to fulfilling your race goals!