Santa Monica Daily Press, March 18, 2013

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MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013

Volume 12 Issue 109

Santa Monica Daily Press

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THE LONG HAUL ISSUE

L.A. Marathon brings throngs to Santa Monica

Brandon Wise brandonw@smdp.com

END OF THE LINE: Runners make their way down Ocean Avenue after completing the 2013 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday. Race officials said that 24,000 runners took part in the event.

Eclectic group drawn to rigors of race BY HENRY CRUMBLISH Special to the Daily Press

OCEAN AVE Although his fastest days are behind him, Brad Knoernschild is one runner who wills himself to the finish line every year. Knoernschild, 55, is one of 185 Legacy Runners who have run and completed every Los Angeles Marathon since its inception 28 years ago. “I think it’s keeping the streak alive,” Knoernschild said on Sunday after completing the race. “We support each other,

it’s like a fraternity.” Along with Knoernschild, roughly 24,000 runners from 61 countries and all 50 states gathered for the annual L.A. Marathon on Sunday. “Every person that runs has their own story,” said former mayor of Santa Monica, Assemblyman Richard Bloom, who has been to every marathon since it came to Santa Monica four years ago. “I think it’s wonderful,” added Santa Monica Chief of Police Jacqueline SEE MARATHON PAGE 10

Belarus’ Duliba wins gender Challenge Bonus ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Alvarez Jr. editor@smdp.com

BIG WIN: Aleksandra Duliba of Belarus won the 28th ASICS Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday in her marathon debut with a time of 2:26.07.

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OCEAN AVE Aleksandra Duliba of Belarus won the 28th ASICS Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday in her marathon debut, and Kenyan Erick Mose won the men’s race with a personal best. Duliba led 21 of 26 miles, including

the final 14, and finished in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 8 seconds, breaking the Belarusian national record by 15 seconds. In addition to the $25,000 first prize, Duliba won a $50,000 bonus as the first elite runner to cross the finish line, 2:09

MAKING HIS MARK: Kenyan Erick Mose won

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the men’s Los Angeles Marathon with a personal best of 2:09.43 on Sunday morning.

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