Tag: Running

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 11, Susan & Keith

October 11, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 11’s closed Facebook group. Susan Picardi 11 min/mile Pace Leader How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? Since 2010. How many marathons have you run? I’ve ran 18 full marathons, five 50ks, one 50-mile and too many half marathons. Why do… 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

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 10, Natalia & Jen

October 3, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 10’s closed Facebook group. Natalia Vélez-Guerrero 10 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor Note: Natalia also serves on our Social Media Team) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? I’ve been with the Pacers for three and a half years. My first day… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 12, Norma & Gina

September 28, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 12’s closed Facebook group. Norma Angulo 12 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor Note: Norma also serves as our Calendar Coordinator) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? 4 1/2 years. How many marathons have you run? This will be my third marathon (second as… more

Meet Your Pace Leaders: Team 9, Kristina & Michael

September 28, 2017
Learn more about the Pasadena Pacer’s LA Marathon training program. Join Team 9’s closed Facebook group. Kristina Hilton 9 min/mile Pace Leader (Editor Note: Kristina also serves as our Apparel Coordinator) How long have you been with the Pasadena Pacers? I have been a Pacer for four years. I joined after meeting a few Pacers… more

The “Core” of All Running Problems

August 15, 2017
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc Abdominal strength has a real and immediate effect on your running gait, and the faster you go, the more your abdominal muscles participate in your gait. Many running injuries can be traced back to weak core muscles that result in poor running biomechanics. If you are looking… more

2017-18 Race Calendar Announced

August 8, 2017
Attention, Pacers! We are excited to present the 2017-2018 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… more

Pasadena Pacers Named Official Training Partner for Pasadena Half & LAM Marathon

August 2, 2017
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pasadena Pacer Founder and Team Doc The Pasadena Pacers continues to be the go-to place to run, train, and make friends! We just signed a partnership agreement with the Conqur Endurance Group, the folks behind the Pasadena Half Marathon and the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, that will further propel our… more

Train for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon

July 31, 2017
We get you to the start. We cheer for you at the finish. Training for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon starts September 29, 2018! Some things to know about the Pasadena Pacer Marathon Training Program: We are an official training partner of the Los Angeles Marathon. Yep, we’re certified and bonafide as such. Our training program is… more

Running in the Heat

July 18, 2017
By Dr. Steve Smith, Pasadena Pacer Founder and Team Doc We live in southern California where hot days are a fact of life. As such, it’s important we discuss some tips to keep you safe, healthy, and running. Run Early. If you are going long, go early. If you are training for a marathon and… more