Tag: marathon

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

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 13, Steve & Jan

October 31, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 13’s closed Facebook group. Steve Smith 13 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor Note: Dr. Steve Smith is also the Pasadena Pacers founder and Team Doc) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? 22 years How many marathons have you run? I dunno—can’t… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 14, Claudia & Irma

October 24, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 14’s closed Facebook group. Claudia Cortez 14 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? This is my second year. How many marathons have you run? 2 Why do you run? For my overall health and to make friends.… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 9, Tiffany & Coco

October 24, 2018
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 9’s closed Facebook group. Tiffany Dou 9 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? 4 years. How many marathons have you run? 8 Why do you run? To keep fit. Favorite post run snack/ meal? Avocado toast with… more

Thank You, Edgar. PP Marathon Coach Steps Down, New One Appointed.

August 6, 2018
In case you missed our annual Victory Party, Edgar Mejia is stepping down as the Pasadena Pacers Marathon Coach—a position he’s held for the last three years. Edgar did a great job implementing pace groups, creating new interesting routes, and giving endless encouragement. He was also responsible for building leaders, adding energy to the club,… more

2018-19 Race Calendar Announced

August 1, 2018
We are excited to present the 2018-2019 Race Calendar. We know there are many, many amazing races out there—and we encourage you to run the ones you feel super stoked about—but as a club we can only support so many. The races on the calendar will have training programs, Pasadena Pacer support onsite, and most likely… more

Meet Edgar Mejia, Marathon Coach

October 19, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer Marathon training program. Learn more about our Los Angeles Marathon training program. His passion for running—and people who run—is enormous. Edgar, an RRCA-certified coach, cares deeply for the health, safety, and wellness of all his runners. Maybe you’ve talked with him about speed work or how to stay injury… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 14, Sandy & Diana

October 11, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 14’s closed Facebook group. Sandy Trina 14 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? I started with the Pasadena Pacers back in 2011. At the time, I hated running; I only hiked. I certainly never thought I would… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 13, Carol & Silva

October 3, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 13’s closed Facebook group. Carol Rader-Meislin 13 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor Note: Carol also serves as our Vice President) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? I started as a Pre-Conditioner in September 2013. How many marathons have you run? Five—my… more