Our 2025 LA Marathon training season officially kicked off on Saturday, September 14! 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 Derrick and Rich, our Pace Leaders for our 11 Minute Pace Group!
Name: Derrick Cheng
Which group do you run with? Team 11
How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? 1 year
How many marathons have you run? 4
Why do you run? It improves my mental health and physical health
Favorite post run snack/meal? Anything with rice!
Running Mantra: Sometimes, time takes time
Occupation: Engineer
Hometown: San Gabriel Valley
What do you do for fun? Running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Do you have a secret talent? (Please share): Nope
Anything else you’d like your fellow Pacers to know? Thanks for doing your part to make the Pacers an awesome running community! See you at the starting line!
Name: Rich Adkisson
Which group do you run with? Team 11
How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? 3 years
How many marathons have you run? 7
Why do you run? For fun and to meet new people…oh, and exercise.
Favorite post run snack/meal? Breakfast burrito
Occupation: Department Manager for an electrical contractor
Hometown: Pasadena
What do you do for fun? Trail run
Do you have a secret talent? (Please share): I am not a comedian.
Anything else you’d like your fellow Pacers to know? If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.