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 Rand, our Pace Leader for our 14 Minute Pace Group!
Name: Rand Smith
Which group do you run with? Team 14!
How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? Since 2020
How many marathons have you run? 20. The 2026 LA Marathon will be my 14th LA Marathon!
Why do you run? I love to run!
Favorite post run snack/meal? I eat everything.
Occupation: Physical Therapist (PT, PhD)
Hometown: West Hollywood
What do you do for fun? Run!
Do you have a secret talent? (Please share): Many!
Anything else you’d like your fellow Pacers to know? Sagittarius Fire Monkey