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 Julio and Manny, our Pace Leaders for our 10:00 Minute Pace Group!
Your Name: Julio Tsuha
Your Pace Group: 10:00
How long have you been a Pasadena Pacer? 1 year
How did you become a runner, and how did you find the Pasadena Pacers? I started running during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and I joined the Pacers thanks to my cousin Juliet (Hi Juliet!), who told me about it.
Describe your pace-leading personality in three words: Friendly, encouraging, grateful.
Every runner has one: What is your weirdest running habit, superstition, or non-negotiable? Wow…. I might be the only one then… I really don’t know!
You’re at Mile 20 of the LA Marathon and things are getting ugly. What are you telling your runners? “Look to the Pacers’ tent to get you through the last 6 miles.”
Choose your fighter: Hills, heat, rain, or 20 miles of flat pavement? 20 miles of flat pavement
What’s playing in your head during a long run? Bad Religion, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, The Cranberries and Pearl Jam.
The aid station has magically stocked whatever you want. What are you grabbing? Pickle juice.
What’s your favorite post-long run reward? Tacos and soda.
Finish this sentence: “If you run with my pace group this season, I promise…” …enlightenment and enthusiastic High Fives!
Your Name: Manny Camargo
Your Pace Group: 10:00
How long have you been a Pasadena Pacer? 10 years
How did you become a runner, and how did you find the Pasadena Pacers? When Pacers founder Dr. Steve Smith became my chiropractor!
Describe your pace-leading personality in three words: Chill, chatty, and encouraging.
Every runner has one: What is your weirdest running habit, superstition, or non-negotiable? Wearing a ninja-style headband.
You’re at Mile 20 of the LA Marathon and things are getting ugly. What are you telling your runners? We got this!
Choose your fighter: Hills, heat, rain, or 20 miles of flat pavement? 20 miles of flat pavement
What’s playing in your head during a long run? Can’t Stop Me Now!
The aid station has magically stocked whatever you want. What are you grabbing? Maurten gels.
What’s your favorite post-long run reward? A cold beer in a frosty mug!
Finish this sentence: “If you run with my pace group this season, I promise…” You will finish LAM!