Our 2023 LA Marathon training season officially kicked off on Saturday, September 17! Over the past few weeks, we have introduced our awesome LA Marathon Pace Leaders as well as our Marathon Coach. We continue the series this week with Roy and Manny, our Pace Leaders for our 9 Minute Pace Group! Find out why they run and some fun facts that could spark a conversation during your next group run!
Name: Roydel Yabut
Which group do you run with? 9 min/mile
How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? 4 years
How many marathons have you run? 4
Why do you run? To be an example for my patients (basically not get fat)
Favorite post run snack/meal? Animal-Style Double-Double, Animal Fries, Strawberry Shake
Running Mantra: Sweating is basically your fat cells crying.
Occupation: Almost a Doctor (M.D.)
Hometown: West Covina
What do you do for fun? Golf
Do you have a secret talent? (Please share): Human Lie Detector
Anything else you’d like your fellow Pacers to know? I am pretty much all business. Once that business is done (i.e. morning run), it’s time to have fun.
How many marathons have you run? 4
Why do you run? Makes me happy
Favorite post run snack/meal? Beer, plus maybe a Nashville chicken slider
Running Mantra: Eye of the Tiger
Occupation: Public Affairs
Hometown: La Puente
What do you do for fun? Run, cycle and fly fishing
Do you have a secret talent? (Please share): Cartwheels
Anything else you’d like your fellow Pacers to know? Together we can do hard things!