Tag: Advice

Meet Cristina Diaz, Pre-Conditioners Coach

May 1, 2019
With a smile that helps get you through the tough runs, Cristina will lead our Pre-Conditioners from couch-to-five miles with her cheery enthusiasm. During her time as a Pacer, Cristina has gone on to become a marathoner and dedicated volunteer. Our 2019 LA Marathon runners will know her as half of our “Fuel Fairy” duo,… more

Dave McCarthy, Pre-Conditioner Coach, Steps Down after 13+ Years

April 23, 2019
The Pasadena Pacers announce Dave McCarthy, our Pre-Conditioner Coach, will retire from coaching at the conclusion of this cycle on Saturday, April 27. We are saddened to see him leave this position, but know it is not goodbye, just a changing of the guard. Dave has been a long-time champion of runners—all runners. He steadfastly… more

There is No Finish Line

March 26, 2019
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pasadena Pacer Founder and Team Doc Crossing the finish line is a feeling like no other. Barriers have been breached. You have attempted the impossible, and you did it! You can feel the power of accomplishment and you are looking into the future with a whole new attitude. You know you… more

Meet Steve Domier, New 10-Mile Challenge Coach

February 4, 2019
Known for his ever-present smile, Steve sticks out as one of the friendliest folks in an already super-friendly crowd. He’s a long-time Pacer and 10-Mile Challenge Assistant Coach now leading runners to double digits. Sometimes referred to as “Safety Steve” for his personal mission to keep runners safe on the roads, Steve always has kind… more

Get to know: the Pasadena Pacer 2019 Los Angeles Marathon Support Team

November 12, 2018
Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. Safe to say that 2019 will be our biggest Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) yet! Since our very first LAM more than 20 years ago, we’ve helped and cheered for thousands of Pasadena Pacers as they trained for and crossed that LAM finish line. But, it takes… more

Meet Your LAM Coach: Ezra

November 12, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Meet Ezra Weisz, Warm-up, Half Marathon Coach, & LAM Coach He’s the happy, friendly guy leading our warm-ups every week while cracking jokes to make us forget it’s 7am on a Saturday. Quick to help a fellow Pacer and always looking to meet new people… more

Meet Your Pace Leader & LAM Captain: Team 11.5, Gina

November 12, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 11.5’s closed Facebook group. Gina Leon 11:30 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor’s note: Gina also serves our Los Angeles Marathon Team Captain.) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers: Since 2015. How many marathons have you run? 10, with six of them… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 12, Silvia

November 6, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 12’s closed Facebook group. Silvia Collins 12 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? About six years. How many marathons have you run? About 18. Why do you run? To fundraise to end cancer and to help others get… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 10, David & Sandy

November 6, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 10’s closed Facebook group. David Chen 10 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? Since Spring of 2017. How many marathons have you run? If no injuries and I don’t get sick, then LAM 2019 will be my… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 11, Keith & Bryan

October 31, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 11’s closed Facebook group. Keith Bambacigno 11 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor Note: Keith also serves on our Water Mafia) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? Six years How many marathons have you run? Six Why do you run? Friendships/Food Favorite post run… more