[{"id":5995,"date":"2023-03-08T14:21:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T22:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacernationweb.wpenginepowered.com\/whittier\/?p=5995"},"modified":"2023-03-08T14:21:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T22:21:17","slug":"la-marathon-2023-news-for-participants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/la-marathon-2023-news-for-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Marathon 2023 News for Participants"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>LA Marathon 2023 News for Participants<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s finally the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We\u2019re so proud of each and every one of you running the LA Marathon. You trained hard and you\u2019re ready.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Race Expo (check out the LA Marathon official website for expo detail and other important details not included here.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: Dodgers Stadium, Lot G (parking is free)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mNtHgMGQK21Zg8Tw6\">1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Friday: March 17: 10:00am-7:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Saturday: March 18: 9:00am-5:00pm<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All participants must pick up their own race bib.<\/li>\n<li>Please wear your own bib. Selling or giving your bib to another runner violates the race\u2019s policies.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to pick up your beer garden wristband.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Pacer Shirts and Pacer Gear\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s really important to wear your Pacers shirt and Pacers gear on race day. Spectators cheer for Pacers, you\u2019ll be spotted and acknowledged by other Pacers and volunteers, and you\u2019ll be spotted more easily by our photographers throughout the race, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Pacers shirts and Pacers gear are available at Run With Us Pasadena. Remind them that you\u2019re a Pacer and you get a 10% discount on running shoes, apparel, and most other items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Drop Bags (you don\u2019t need to have one, it\u2019s just a service that we offer)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you have special fuel or snacks that you don\u2019t want to carry with you but will need for the last 6 miles, plan to change into a fresh pair of socks or a clean shirt, or have a photo or inspirational quote to see at Mile 20?\u00a0 If yes, you may want to have a Drop Bag.<\/li>\n<li>The bag (a Ziploc bag will do) can include anything you may need except perishable foods and valuable items. Bags need to be clearly labeled with: full name, phone number, and pace group.<\/li>\n<li>Please bring your Drop Bag to the regular meetups between now and <strong>March 18th<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Important:<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong> Your Drop Bag can\u2019t be picked up after the race. You can get your Drop Bag back the Saturday after LAM. So, please don\u2019t leave anything that you need after the race or during the week in the bag (e.g., cell phone, keys).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Dodger Stadium Parking, Shuttle from Union Station, Drop Offs at Dodger Stadium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The race director suggests you arrive by 5:30am. Please read all the transportation and parking information on the LA Marathon website. Note that if you are getting dropped off at Dodger Stadium, you must enter through the Golden State Gate, accessible via I-5.\u00a0 Use the LEFT lanes leading into the Golden State Gate and proceed to the Runner Drop-Off Area in Parking Lot 4. * <strong>Use 2000 Academy Rd, Los Angeles CA for your GPS (for drop-offs and parking)<\/strong> *<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can park at Dodgers Stadium, but you need to find your own way back to your car.<\/li>\n<li>Park at the finish line and get shuttled to the start line. Please read the specifics in the LA Marathon website.<\/li>\n<li>You can also park at Union Station and get shuttled to the start line. Please read the specifics in the LA Marathon website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Pacers Group Photo, Pace Team Photo, and Warmup Stretches<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet at 6 am near the start line hospitality tent (see map).<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll take a group picture and Coach Ezra, with Pasadena Pacers, will lead stretches.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to get a Whittier Pacers group picture as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Please note: if you encounter issues along the race route or need to communicate with the 20-Mile Cheer Station, please call our club President, Monica. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Her number is 626-825-5447<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>20 Mile Cheer Station (it\u2019s really at 20.2 or so)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pacer volunteers will meet you before the Cheer Station and run you there \u2014be on the lookout for Pacer flags. Once at the tent, take some food, hydrate, get your Drop Bag (if you left one for race day) and seek medical help, as needed. Don\u2019t get too comfortable, you still have another 6 miles to the finish line.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Finish Line<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smile! You did it! (We knew you could!) Tell your family or friends to meet you at Century Park, beer garden. You\u2019ll get to see both your family <strong>and<\/strong> your <em>Pacer<\/em> family there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CELEBRATE!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Celebrate!!! You deserve it. Connect with others to meet up for a celebratory meal.<\/li>\n<li>VICTORY PARTY: We will celebrate your finish and everyone else\u2019s accomplishments, with a Victory Party on Saturday, April 22<sup>nd<\/sup>. Don\u2019t miss it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please contact Monica 626-825-5447.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Good luck, Pacers. You got this! Run, you Pacers, run.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LA Marathon 2023 News for Participants It\u2019s finally the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) time! We\u2019re so proud of each and every one of you running the LA Marathon. 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Your time, talents, donations, and support of fellow runners and walkers are greatly appreciated. Below is a summary that should provide you with all the information that you need. If you have any questions or need more details, please contact Monica at 626-825-5447 or send an email to: <a href=\"mailto:moni.whittierpacers@gmail.com\">moni.whittierpacers@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For LAM runners\/walkers:<\/em><\/strong> Please share this information with your family and friends who plan to go to the Pacers 20 Mile Cheer Station. Please see the LA Marathon News post with race day information (e.g., start line, drop bag, group photo) for LAM participants, in case you missed it. If you volunteered to donate items to the 20 Mile Cheer Station, please bring your items to one of our meetups before LAM or give your items to a family member or friend to bring on race day. Good luck \u2013 run, you Pacer, run! See you at mile 20.2.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHEER STATION LOCATION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vKbJQCtyAFHcSu7x7\">1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025<\/a>, <\/strong>near the corner of Massachusetts Ave., a block away from Santa Monica Blvd. (We will be on the East Side of the Street.)<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>WHEN TO ARRIVE AND SCHEDULE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sunday, March 19th, 2023<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setup team should <strong>arrive by 5:00 am<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Early risers can arrive around<strong> 5:30 am<\/strong> to help with early tasks.<\/li>\n<li>All other volunteers should <strong>arrive by 7:00 am<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5:00 am \u2013 7:00 am<\/strong>: Set up tents, and tables, and start preparing food and drinks for runners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7:00 am \u2013\u00a08:30 am<\/strong>:\u00a0Welcome and brief introduction, volunteer group photo, set up food\/drink and medical, warm-up run (especially for those running runners to the Cheer Station), and more. Cheering starts around 8:30 am when Wheelchair and Elite Runners start passing by.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8:30 am \u2013\u00a01:00 pm<\/strong>: Cheer, serve food and drink, take photos, provide medical care, run runners to the Cheer Station, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm<\/strong>:\u00a0 Break down tents, clean up, and support runners\/walkers. Some volunteers stay until all runners\/walkers pass by our Cheer Station \u2013 the runners\/walkers \u201cin the back\u201d love that we are still there cheering and providing support for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>WHAT TO WEAR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear Pacers gear (e.g., shirt, hat\/visor, jacket). Volunteers who do not have Pacers shirts can wear red shirts. We want runners\/walkers to see a sea of red at mile 20.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteers running runners to the Cheer Station should be dressed to run \u2013 remember your running shoes, hydration pack, etc. You may also want your watch\/phone to track your mileage for the day.<\/li>\n<li>Since it will probably be cool early in the morning and will warm up during the day, you may want to wear layers of clothes or a change of clothes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>WHAT TO BRING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a checklist \u2013 Pacers like checklists:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We have a signup sheet at the table for items we can use at the cheer station. Please bring those items to any of our meetups and indicate it\u2019s for LA Marathon, or feel free to bring it with you on race day.<\/li>\n<li>A special food item or drink that your family member or friend running the race requested that you bring (you know who you are and what they asked for).<\/li>\n<li>Cheer signs and\/or cowbells, if you want your own. Some signs and cowbells will be provided.<\/li>\n<li>Cellphone to track your favorite runners, take awesome photos, etc. And a phone charger\/backup battery since it\u2019s a long day. <u>Tracking app is: <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/active-experience\/id1343144011\">Active Experience<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>A refillable bottle to help you stay hydrated and snacks or treats for yourself and\/or to share with some other volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Sunglasses, sunscreen, a visor\/cap\/hat, lip balm, etc., since our area will have limited sun protection.<\/li>\n<li>A chair if you want to be guaranteed a seat when you want to sit.<\/li>\n<li>Camera, if you like.<\/li>\n<li>Whatever else you need for being outside and away from home for a good part of the day (e.g., medications, contact lens solution, personal wipes, phone backup battery).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>There will be some refreshments for volunteers. However, if you have food restrictions, allergies, a special diet, or are very selective in what you eat, please bring your food. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>DRIVING DIRECTIONS\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please anticipate traffic due to street closures that will begin as early as the night before race day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FROM WHITTIER take the 605 NORTH, to the 60 West, merge to the 10 west, take the 405 North, and take Exit 55 A \u2013 Santa Monica Blvd. <\/strong>Note that your GPS may not include all road closures, so you may need to adjust your drive accordingly. Cheer Station address: <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vKbJQCtyAFHcSu7x7\"><strong>1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles\u00a0 <\/strong><\/a><strong>(please note, that exit will close at 4:45am)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PARKING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If arriving by 5:00 am, <\/strong>you may be able to access the <strong>Bad News Bears Field parking lot, 11173 Ohio Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If arriving after 5 am, <\/strong>street parking is suggested. <strong><u>Please read the signs carefully<\/u><\/strong> and pay attention to the parking signs to avoid a parking ticket. Note that if signs indicate that a permit is required all day or on Sunday mornings, do NOT park there \u2013 race day is unfortunately not a parking holiday and the parking patrols are active on race day.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CONTACT FOR VOLUNTEERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Call or text Monica Bobadilla 626-825-5447<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything to know about The Mile 20 Cheer Station at the 2023 LA Marathon Thank you for volunteering for the Pacers 20 Mile Cheer Station on Sunday, March 19th! 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She is a true Pacer spirit in every which way possible. She\u2019s kind, friendly, welcoming, motivating, supportive, and will always give back to our fellow Pacers.\u00a0 She enjoys seeing people succeed and will lift you up and see you through to the end. It\u2019s because of that energy that she will be an amazing coach for the Bridge to Half group that starts off with 4 easy miles, with intervals, and helps you through to building confidence and stamina and crossing finish lines. Read on to get to know this amazing Pacer a little more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long have you been running with the Whittier Pacers and why did you decide to join our awesome club? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I been running with the Whittier Pacers for 3 years I use to run with Pasadena Pacers. Whittier is closer to home and it is a great way to meet new runners and a great way to start a new Chapter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What keeps you coming back to the Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The runners keeps me coming back to the Whittier Pacers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us what you&#8217;re most looking forward to as our new Bridge to Half Coach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am looking to motivate the runners and be able to help the runners accomplish a half marathon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share one of your favorite Pacer moments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of my favorites Pacer moments would be the 20 miles tent at the LA Marathon, you have all the support from your fellow runners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think is one of the best things about the Whittier Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about the Whittier Pacers is that we are there to help one another whether it\u2019s a new runner or returning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share with us why you think people should join us to train for their next race.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People should join us, because we are a good support group and we will get you where you need to be and hopefully one day run a full marathon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us something we don&#8217;t know about you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I ran a 50k before I ran my first full marathon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your hobbies or interests when not running?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Besides running I like to hike and spend time with my family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speed Round <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Hometown: <\/strong>\u00a0Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite Sports Team: <\/strong>\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Longest distance:<\/strong> \u00a050K SOB<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Average pace:\u00a0 <\/strong>12:00 min mile<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite running shoe:<\/strong> \u00a0Brooks<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite post run meal:<\/strong> \u00a0Pasta and Beer<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Next race:<\/strong> \u00a0Haven\u2019t signed up for any race yet<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Running Mantra:<\/strong> \u00a0Don\u2019t stop believing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been to one of our meet ups you\u2019ve definitely met our new Bridge to Half Coach, Marlana. She is a true Pacer spirit in every which way possible. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-meet-the-coaches"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5078\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":5057,"date":"2021-06-02T11:24:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T18:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacernationweb.wpenginepowered.com\/whittier\/?p=5057"},"modified":"2021-06-02T12:47:35","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T19:47:35","slug":"meet-rocio-parra-and-noelle-banuelos-novice-5k-10k-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/meet-rocio-parra-and-noelle-banuelos-novice-5k-10k-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Noelle Banuelos and Rocio Parra, Novice 5K\/10K Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/Rocio-and-Noelle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5058\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/Rocio-and-Noelle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a>It\u2019s always so heartwarming to see our fellow Pacers take what they\u2019ve gained out of running with our group and sharing it with others. It brings us so much joy to welcome Pacers Noelle and Rocio to our coaching staff.\u00a0 They are eager to share their Pacer Love and help you accomplish that 5K or 10K you\u2019ve been thinking about doing.\u00a0 We invite you to join their group and have fun training with them. We\u2019ve asked them a few questions to help us all get to know them a little better. Take a look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long have you been running with the Whittier Pacers and why did you decide to join our awesome club? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: I joined the Pacers in April 2019. I wanted to run with other people and I had been afraid to join a club because I thought they would all be speedy marathoners. I saw some Pacers running one day and realized that they came in all speeds!<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: I\u2019ve been running with the Whittier Pacers since January 2019. I joined because I was running by myself but didn\u2019t know the first thing about running. I was looking for a supportive group and I found it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What keeps you coming back to the Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: From the first day, I felt supported, encouraged, and motivated. That has never changed.<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: The people I\u2019ve met and have created friendships with. Everyone is always willing to share their tips and tricks to help you improve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us what you&#8217;re most looking forward to as our new Novice 5K\/10K Coach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: I am looking forward to encouraging and supporting people who want to run 5Ks and 10Ks but thought they couldn&#8217;t or were afraid to try.<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: I\u2019m looking forward to providing the same welcoming environment and motivation that was shown to me when I first joined.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share one of your favorite Pacer moments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: Graduating from the Pre-Conditioners group and thinking &#8220;I am a runner!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: Having my running buddy Pacer Vero call to wake me up for Saturday morning runs! That eventually led to me train and finish the 2020 LA Marathon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think is one of the best things about the Whittier Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: It doesn&#8217;t matter what your age, size, or shape is &#8211; we are all in this together.<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: No one gets left behind. We stick together and if someone gets hurt, there\u2019s always someone who will walk it out with you if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share with us why you think people should join us to train for their next race.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: It doesn&#8217;t cost anything and you get so much in return.<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: There\u2019s a group for everyone no matter what your race goals are. And there are no fees to join!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us something we don&#8217;t know about you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: HUGE Horror movie fan<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: I own a worm farm!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your hobbies or interests when not running?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noelle: Going to movies, reading, hiking<\/p>\n<p>Rocio: I love being outdoors and planting trees. I\u2019ve planted trees throughout LA County with various volunteer organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speed Round <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Hometown:\u00a0 <\/strong>Noelle: La Habra (but born and raised in the Bronx, NY) \/ Rocio: Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite Sports Team: <\/strong> Noelle: NY Yankees \/ Rocio: Dodgers, Steelers, USC Trojans<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Longest distance:<\/strong> Noelle: 13.5 miles \/ Rocio: 26.2 Miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Average pace:\u00a0 <\/strong>Noelle\/Rocio: 12:00 minute miles<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite running shoe:<\/strong>\u00a0 Noelle: Brooks \/ Rocio: 361<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite post run meal:<\/strong> Noelle: Donut \/ Rocio: Chilaquiles!<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Next race:<\/strong> Noelle: Undecided \/ Rocio: New York City Marathon<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Running Mantra:<\/strong> Noelle: You got this! \/ Rocio: One foot in front of the other until you cross the finish line!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s always so heartwarming to see our fellow Pacers take what they\u2019ve gained out of running with our group and sharing it with others. It brings us so much joy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-meet-the-coaches"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5057"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5057\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":4939,"date":"2021-06-01T23:29:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T06:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacernationweb.wpenginepowered.com\/whittier\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2021-06-02T11:28:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T18:28:20","slug":"meet-jose-valenzuela-half-marathon-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/meet-jose-valenzuela-half-marathon-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Jose Valenzuela, Half Marathon Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/jose.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4942\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/jose.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a>With a true Pacer heart, fun energy and big smile, Pacer Jose has joined our coaching staff as our new Half Marathon Coach. Jose is one of our most giving Pacers that encourages our fellow runners, and walkers, to stay committed and have fun while training to reach their running goals. He has run several marathons, half marathons, a few 10K\u2019s and various 5K\u2019s throughout his running career. He has previously taken on the role of a pace group leader, route designer, and has also filled in for our President on occasions. Coach Jose is excited to lead our half marathoners in their training and is looking forward to celebrating the many finish lines to come in your journey. We\u2019ve asked him to answer a few questions to help us all get to know him a little better. Check it out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long have you been running with the Whittier Pacers and why did you decide to join our awesome club? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 1\/2 years. The Pacers being in Whittier, well that was a big plus. I knew I needed to run with a group who would help motivate me and improve my times. Running by myself was hard at times and I didn\u2019t feel motivated to push myself like I have with this awesome group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What keeps you coming back to the Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The positivity of this group and constant cheering when finishing a run. Plus the Friendships I\u2019ve created since day one; you become a family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us what you&#8217;re most looking forward to as our new Half Marathon Coach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Helping others achieve their goals and help make them a better runner. To remove those doubts of ever thinking they couldn\u2019t do it and hear them say, \u201cI DID IT!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share one of your favorite Pacer moments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have so many but helping pace a fellow pacer on their first ever Marathon and actually crush their goal time by 6 mins. It wasn\u2019t only an accomplishment for them but also for me because I knew that I enjoyed helping others achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think is one of the best things about the Whittier Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone is so welcoming and encouraging, you never feel like you aren\u2019t good or fast enough.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share with us why you think people should join us to train for their next race.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t regret it. You have an awesome group of coaches that are so encouraging and helpful that you will want to train for the next race after you complete one with us. And the plus side, running with us is FREE!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us something we don&#8217;t know about you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I do ride a motorcycle and often would ride on the racetrack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your hobbies or interests when not running?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It used to be riding my motorcycle, but now I just stick to cycling when I\u2019m not running or I try to travel as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speed Round <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Hometown:<\/strong> Whittier<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite Sports Team:<\/strong> Detroit Lions\/LA Dodgers<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Longest distance:<\/strong> Marathon but Strava says 26.76 miles. lol<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Average pace: <\/strong>8:30<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite running shoe:<\/strong> New Balance 1080<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Favorite post run meal:<\/strong> Carne Asada<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Next race:<\/strong> Rock n\u2019 Roll Seattle Half Marathon<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Running Mantra:<\/strong> Set your mind to something and it will be achieved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a true Pacer heart, fun energy and big smile, Pacer Jose has joined our coaching staff as our new Half Marathon Coach. Jose is one of our most giving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-meet-the-coaches"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4939"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4939\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":4882,"date":"2020-09-23T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T14:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacernationweb.wpenginepowered.com\/whittier\/?p=4882"},"modified":"2020-09-22T14:57:39","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T21:57:39","slug":"meet-monica-and-maribel-whittier-pacers-president-and-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/meet-monica-and-maribel-whittier-pacers-president-and-vice-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Monica and Maribel, Whittier Pacers President and Vice President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/120028112_329420828136652_9010737508948854563_n.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4884\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/120028112_329420828136652_9010737508948854563_n.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Monica volunteering at Pacer tent during L.A. Marathon\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>Monica Bobadilla, Whittier Pacers President<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From Pasadena as a runner and volunteer, Pacer Monica made her way to Whittier to help see Dr Smith\u2019s vision come to fruition. \u201cTo raise the health and spirits of the community.\u201d She greets us all with a loving hug and shares Pacer Love with all of us so freely and willingly.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get to know Whittier Pacers President and founding member, Monica.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long have you been a Pacer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I started with Pasadena Pacers in 2013. I went from being a runner, to being one of the first Pace Group Leaders, to volunteering, and spreading the Pacer Love. Now being part of Whittier, I have a saying&#8230;My jacket says Pasadena, my shirt says Whittier, and my heart says Pacers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many Marathons\/Half Marathons have you run?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have completed 2 very hot LA Marathons, and 10 half marathons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is life outside of Pacers for Monica?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a mom to one beautiful 25 year old daughter, that I\u2019m very proud of. I work full time as a Bookkeeper at a non-profit law firm in Downtown LA. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and, of course, with my dog the Little Champ. I\u2019m not currently running, as my last injury took a toll on me, but I do get out for a walk, plus I do some yoga at home. Oh, and I can\u2019t forget my plants! I love my plants!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anything else you\u2019d like to share with your fellow Pacer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am so grateful for the opportunity I\u2019ve had to be the President for the amazing Whittier Pacers. I truly enjoy seeing each one of you take on a new challenge and work your way through it. I especially love when you realize how awesome you are. Seeing you complete a run with your arms in the air, huge smiles, and sometimes tears, is a gift like no other. Thank you for trusting me. Know that I will be cheering for you with every step you take.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/119988967_790949018324954_758579873096961330_n.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4883\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/119988967_790949018324954_758579873096961330_n.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Maribel in running gear\" width=\"300\" height=\"399\" \/><\/a>Maribel Flores, Whittier Pacers Vice President<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having been a Pasadena Pacer previous to joining us at Whittier Pacers, Maribel has experienced the Pacer Way and is eager to share that with all of us as the new Vice President for Whittier Pacers.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a little about Pacer Maribel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many marathons\/half marathons have you run?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve run 4 marathons and 7 half marathons since 2015 when I first became a runner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s something you like about Whittier Pacers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I love everything about the Pacers; the organization of race plans and pace groups, the amazing support, the smiles, and the togetherness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is Maribel?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a proud stay-at-home mom of 3 little boys. We live in Whittier but originally from Lynwood. I have a B.A. in Chicano\/Latino Studies from CSULB. My passion is running; it\u2019s my \u201cme\u201d time. I also enjoy strength training, yoga, writing, music, watching The Office reruns, and food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anything else you\u2019d like to share with your fellow Pacer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m very excited, a bit nervous, and overall honored to take on the title of VP. I understand the challenges to come especially during a pandemic, but I look forward to helping and supporting people from all walks of life reach their fit\/run goals with the Whittier Pacers. I wasn\u2019t always a runner and I firmly believe that if I went from couch to 5k to marathon, anybody can!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monica Bobadilla, Whittier Pacers President From Pasadena as a runner and volunteer, Pacer Monica made her way to Whittier to help see Dr Smith\u2019s vision come to fruition. \u201cTo raise [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-whittier-pacer-info"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4882\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":4654,"date":"2020-03-03T14:34:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T22:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacernationweb.wpenginepowered.com\/whittier\/?p=4654"},"modified":"2020-03-03T14:44:40","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T22:44:40","slug":"lam-participant-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/lam-participant-news\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>LAM Participant News ????????<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>RACE EXPO<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: <strong>LA Convention Center<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90015<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday: March 6: 10:00am-7:00pm<br \/>\nSaturday: March 7: 9:00am-5:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>All participants must pick up their own race bib<\/li>\n<li>Please wear your own bib. Selling or giving your bib to another runner violates the race\u2019s policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>PACER GEAR<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Please wear your <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Pacer<\/span> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">gear<\/span>. It\u2019s the best way to be noticed by other Pacers, Photographers, Flag Runners, and Volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>DROP BAGS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019d like to have a specific item available at mile 20, please consider giving us your drop bag. If there\u2019s a special snack or hydration mix, perhaps a clean pair of socks and shoes, or maybe your own ibuprofen or a note from your loved one\u2026even if you don\u2019t use it, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s available.<\/li>\n<li>Place your items in a large Ziploc bag and include your name and phone number, and give to Pacer Lupe or Pacer Nancy.<\/li>\n<li>After the marathon, you can pick up your drop bag at the next club meet up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>TRANSPORTATION<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>If you signed up for the Pacer Shuttle through Pasadena, please note, they will leave promptly at 4:45am. This is a one way trip to the start line only.<\/li>\n<li>If you are getting dropped off, you must enter through the Golden State Gate, accessible via I-5. Use the LEFT lanes leading into the Golden State Gate and proceed to the Runner Drop-Off Area in Parking Lot 4. (Use 2000 Academy Rd, Los Angeles, CA for your GPS for drop-offs and parking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>WHERE DO WE MEET?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Try to arrive between 5:30am &#8211; 6:00am. Meet near the race Gear Check (see map):<a href=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/03\/2020-LAM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4659 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/03\/2020-LAM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"731\" height=\"489\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Coach Ezra with Pasadena Pacers will lead ALL Pacers in stretches. A large group picture of ALL Pacers will be taken. Then, a Whittier Pacers picture will follow.<\/li>\n<li>Please note: if you encounter issues along the race route or need to communicate with the 20-Mile Cheer Station, please call our club President, Monica. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>CELEBRATE!!<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/events\/s\/whittier-pacers-l-a-marathon-c\/466291177574876\/?ti=icl\">LA MARATHON PARTY\/VICTORY PARTY<\/a>: <strong>March 14, 2020<\/strong> is the day we will celebrate each Pacer that completed the LA Marathon, including those in other groups that have accomplished their distances and crushed their goals as well. Get your tickets before they sell out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Good Luck, Pacers! You\u2019ve got this!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Run Smart, Chest Up, Chin Up, and Smile ????<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RACE EXPO Location: LA Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90015 Friday: March 6: 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday: March 7: 9:00am-5:00pm All participants must pick up their own race bib [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[57,48,12],"class_list":["post-4654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-whittier-pacer-info","tag-2020-la-marathon","tag-los-angeles","tag-marathon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4654","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4654"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4654\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":3210,"date":"2019-07-30T16:04:06","date_gmt":"2019-07-30T23:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacernationweb.wpenginepowered.com\/whittier\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2019-07-31T09:07:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T16:07:47","slug":"how-should-i-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/whittier\/how-should-i-run\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should I Run?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc (<a href=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/pasadena\/how-should-i-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is a lot written about the best way to run. I\u2019m talking about gait, form, forefoot vs. rearfoot, vs. midfoot. The question of how best to run pops up all the time. You hear it on the runs, in social media, coffee shops, and running stores. Gurus and pseudo experts flout their opinions. It\u2019s a popular subject fueled by the sense that you are missing out on the best gait that will keep you from injury and help you with an elusive personal record (PR). It\u2019s a perennial subject, loaded with bunk science and baloney.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever noticed how your gait changes when you speed up or slow down? Your gait, or form changes in relation to your speed. Run flat out and you will likely be on your toes with no possibility of your heels touching the ground. Run slow for a long time and you relax into a heel strike gait. From this we can deduce that your gait should change with your pace. Yet gait coaching does not take this into account. In fact, most gait coaching is done in the absence of any biomechanical knowledge, or scientific foundation. In other words, gait coaching is loaded with the opinions of the uninformed. To make the subject even more confusing, there is hot debate among so-called experts.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, I advance my knowledge into this battleground for your belief.<\/p>\n<p>Your gait was written into your DNA a long time ago. The runners with the best gait escaped predation and were successful hunters. Runners with poor gait got eaten or starved. Needless to say, they are not your ancestors, their kind did not make it into the future. Nature had a way of calculating how much to contract a specific group of muscles, just the right amount, and in just the right sequence, at just the right time. That calculation changes constantly depending on what your goals are. Running flat out in a burst of acceleration intended to escape a predator requires a different gait than traveling to distant hunting grounds. Old people run differently than young people. Delicate vs. robust physique, high mileage compared to low mileage runners, all with special gait requirements.<\/p>\n<p>We are not all built to the same specifications. Your gait is unique to your body type, it\u2019s like a fingerprint. People can recognize you by your gait. In order to understand just how different we are from one another, let\u2019s take a look at some examples of just two different bones involved in your gait.<\/p>\n<p>The first photo is a side view of the pelvis and shows where the hip socket is located.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10744 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/pasadena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/Acetabular-Orientation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some hips are located to the rear or posterior of the body and some are oriented to the front, or anterior. Some hips are better suited for forefoot leg swing, meaning you are best suited to heel strike. Some hips are better suited for the leg to swing backward and strike on the mid or forefoot. This photo also explains why some people can easily bend over and touch their toes and some people can only bend with their fingertips to the knees. Some people are said to be \u201ctight\u201d when they are merely built differently. We must also remember that \u201ctight\u201d muscles are more capable of absorbing shock and returning energy. Tight muscles, think gazelle or cheetah. Flexible, think chimpanzee, with a flat butt.<\/p>\n<p>The next slide shows how some people are built with short or long femur heads, high angle, or shallow angle. These shapes make a difference in how your hip joint moves and how bow legged or knock kneed you are.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10745 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/pasadena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/Anatomical-Differences.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some people have factory defects in their femur heads, causing a foot or knee to turn in or out at odd angles. These variations cannot be corrected. Training the runner to turn the foot or knee to conform to a \u201ccorrect gait\u201d will result in energy spent overworking muscles, likely resulting in injury.<\/p>\n<p>Think about Geoffrey Mutai who set the world record in the 2011 Marathon at 2:03:02 with a crooked gait. Priscah Jeptoo, who has a right leg that whips like an eggbeater, yet managed to win the New York, Paris, Turin and London marathons among several other important races as well as the Olympic silver medal. And what about Usain Bolt, arguably the faster sprinter in history, has a grossly uneven stride, 1\/2-inch shorter right leg than left leg and crooked spine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10746 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/runpacers.org\/pasadena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/07\/Gait-Correction.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If they would have coached the gait of these three extraordinary runners, they may never have made it to the starting line. They adapted. That program, the one that was developed all those millennia ago, knew exactly how to adapt to their unique asymmetry and optimize their performance. I have good news for you. You have that same program, and you too can adapt. You don\u2019t need to do anything special to optimize your gait. Just run!<\/p>\n<p>What about the runner who changes their gait and feels better? It feels different when you change the way you run. It feels interesting, maybe even better. It may feel better if you are injured to change your gait to avoid certain muscles in the mechanical movement sequence. When focusing on gait or running form for the first time it feels interesting. You may never have paid any attention to your gait and how it feels, so gait coaching is an interesting sensation. The question is, does it help? Some people would say yes, then change their gait, then revert to their default gait when they get tired. Then if they are injured believe it is a result of faulty gait.<\/p>\n<p>There is an energy cost to changing your gait. You can be taught to prance on your mid-foot and avoid knee pain but there is an energy cost to lifting your knee to get that gait. That energy cost can be measured with a wearable blood oxygen saturation and pulse measurement device or \u201coximeter,\u201d which gives you an approximation of what we call \u201crunning economy\u201d. Running economy is a measurement of how much energy is used to propel you across a certain distance at a certain velocity.<\/p>\n<p>Two running economy strategies that have received recent widespread attention are strength training and altitude training. Strength training allows the muscles to utilize more elastic energy and reduce the amount of energy wasted in braking forces. Given enough time, runners naturally gravitate toward a running style that maximizes economy. Conclusion: Run more miles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe best way to improve your gait and more importantly, running economy, is run more miles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next best way to improve your gait is to get stronger. You can get stronger by running more. But your gait characteristics can degrade at the end of a race, if you have weak muscles. You can observe weakness in tired runners nearing the end of a hard race. Standing at the finish line and observe struggling runners will give you an appreciation of how different their gait looks when they are tired. Cheer for those runners and they are renewed, optimal gait blooms into a sprint to the finish line!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strength:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen choosing strength exercises for runners they should mimic running biomechanics. Walking lunges, lunge matrix, gluteal strength, hip strength and core strength are appropriate. The muscles that make you uniquely human and give you the stability to stand upright are the gluteals. Without them you wouldn\u2019t be upright. Look at monkeys\u2019 glutes and you\u2019ll see what I mean. Strong gluteal muscles are the key to avoiding injury. Your body moves in three distinct directions when you run, and your exercises should strengthen you in all three of these planes of motion. There are runners exercise videos on the Pacers YouTube channel that have a proven track record for rehabilitation and injury prevention. Just pick two or three of them and do them every day. Do them after you run because they can leave you tired and affect your performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Posture:<\/strong><br \/>\nRunning with your chest upright and chin up can help you to breathe a little easier. But remember, your gait calculator knows this, so don\u2019t spend too much energy on it. Just make a mental note of it and if you have a rounded mid back, you can straighten up a bit. If you run flat out, you will not have to even think about it because your innate gait intelligence knows how to grab the maximum number of oxygen molecules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gait Change:<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are situations when a gait change is appropriate. If you are injured and must continue running, then there is a way to limit the amount of \u201cground reaction force.\u201d Sore joints and injuries generally don\u2019t mix well with high impact. The rate that you apply the load to your joints is called \u201cimpact load rate.\u201d If you run fast, the rate of loading applied to your joints is much higher than when you run slow. Slowing down is a type of gait change. Another way to reduce load rate is to use a higher \u201ccadence.\u201d Cadence is merely the number of steps per minute. I have used \u201ctap that tempo\u201d but there are several other apps that have the same function. Generally,170-180 strides per minute will help reduce impact load rate. If you\u2019re a tall or long-legged runner you could run with a cadence closer to 170 steps per minute. If you\u2019re a short-legged runner you should aim for a cadence closer to 180 strides per minute. Very fast runners are closer to 190 steps per minute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Running Quietly:<\/strong><br \/>\nHave you ever run next to someone with a loud gait, one that can be heard slapping the ground? That sound you hear is caused by high load rate. There is a simple way to quiet and soften any gait. Go to a high school track, do mile or two warmups. During the run pay attention to the sound of your gait, time the sound of your foot falls to the feel of your feet and knees. Really pay attention to the feel. Now take off your shoes and socks. Run a lap and pay close attention to the sound of your footfalls. Pay attention to your barefoot gait, which is likely to be very different than your shoe gait. Don\u2019t overdo this, keep it short. Now put your shoes on and mimic your barefoot gait for the next mile or two. This drill will teach you how to change your gait without the aid of any coaching. It is a highly instructive gait lesson. This may be the gait you are heading toward as you run longer and get stronger during your training. Remember this: Running barefoot causes you to protect your feet. Protecting your feet has an energy cost. Rarely will you ever see a runner run their best pace when they are barefoot.<\/p>\n<p>We are a modern society. Like it or not, to survive in our society we must wear shoes. In the Hippie days there were signs in business establishments that said: \u201cNo shirt or no shoes means no service.\u201d Constraints of modern society compel us to wear shoes. Running shoes brought us the greatest sport in humankind, Running.<\/p>\n<p>You are uniquely you, always be you. Let\u2019s see that gait that is truly yours!<\/p>\n<p>Warmest Regards,<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Steve Smith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Steve Smith, Pacers Founder and Team Doc (Source) There is a lot written about the best way to run. 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