2010 LA Marathon route: Elevation Profile

Here's the mile-by-mile elevation profile. How fast is this finish? Plus, it will get cooler as we head west towards the beach. If I wasn't working on the event that day, I'd be out there, too!

More route details on our course map page.

Peter

Here's the 2010 LA Marathon Route

You've seen a video with some of the highlights of our Stadium to Sea route, but now we've got the actual turn-by-turn course finished. Here's a video we put together to show you the way. In addition, we've got a detailed Google map on the site, complete with icons along the course. We couldn't be more excited for all of the runners in this year's race.

Peter

Rod Dixon 1983 New York victory

While watching Meb Keflezighi's inspiring victory last weekend at the New York Marathon, I was reminded of this segment we shot with Rod Dixon earlier this year. In it, he recounts his own thrilling New York victory in 1983. Rod came from behind in the last quarter mile to win the closest race in New York history. I've watched this clip many times, and it never gets old. Try watching this and not getting inspired. I dare you!

Peter

Chris McDougall in the house

You may have seen my mini-review a couple weeks back of Chris McDougall's terrific book Born to Run. He was recently in Los Angeles and stopped by LA Marathon HQ to say hi. We talked Chris into sitting down for a quick interview. Here's what he had to say.

Qualifying for Boston...In a Dorothy costume

Not only did our Director of Operations Stacy Embretson run New York this weekend, but she set a PR of 3:38:44 and qualified for Boston. And she did it all while running as Dorothy. How much fun is that? Here's what Stacy had to say: "The costume was really the best decision ever as I had people cheering for 'Dorothy' the entire race. Such a fun experience!!"

Let's not forget that our President Russ Pillar also ran New York, just 3 weeks after finishing Chicago. Russ also PR'd with a 4:41:49.

Congratulations to both of them!

Peter

Legacy runners gearing up

Once again the LA Marathon will host a sizable contingent of Legacy Runners. This amazing group--about 240 strong--has run every single LA Marathon. 24 straight. And 2010 will mark a quarter century of not missing a single edition of the race. Unbelievable. They've kicked off their training, and "Legacy" Lou Briones recently sent me this photo of a group of them about to head out for a run at the Rose Bowl. Bravo!

Peter

An American Champion in New York

How could you not be moved by this morning's incredible New York Marathon? Both the men's and women's races came down to the last two miles, and Meb Keflizighi's win makes him the first American to win the race since Alberto Salazar in 1982. Furthermore, there were 6 Americans in the top 10, which bodes well for the future of running in this country. Congratulations to Meb and all the finishers in the New York Marathon, including our own Russ Pillar and Stacy Embretson.

Watch the highlights on Universal Sports.

Peter