MARCH 9, 2014
2014 ASICS LA MARATHON
OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAM
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MARK S BERNAL
Table of Contents 2014 ASICS LA Marathon Official Race Program Welcome to All
Finish Line
CEO Perspective
Training Days
A few words from some of the people who make race day a success Pgs. 8, 10, 14
Information about the final destination Pg. 24
Tracey Russell touches on the current state of the ASICS LA Marathon Pg. 44
Andrew and Deena Kastor help you prepare for this year’s race and beyond Pg. 60
NutriBullet Health and Fitness Expo Mix and mingle with fellow runners and spectators Pg. 16
LA Big 5K The race before the big race Pg. 18
Transportation and Security Tips to get around safely Pg. 26
Checking it Out A spectator’s guide to this year’s ASICS LA Marathon Pg. 28
Still Running Start Line Information to get you started Pg. 21
Course Map ‘Stadium to the Sea’ route in all its glory Pgs. 22-23
ASICS LA Marathon Pg. 30
Sights to See ‘Stadium to the Sea’ route a love letter to Los Angeles Pg. 38
Recovery After the Run Keck Medicine of USC shares tips for runners Pg. 43
Hollywood State of Mind Elite Field: Men Top racers in this year’s marathon Pg. 48
So many things to see, do in Tinseltown Pg. 64
By the Numbers Elite Field: Women Who will pull off the win? Pg. 49
Did you know 54 countries are represented this year? Pg. 66
Cast and Crew It takes all kinds to make the ASICS LA Marathon run Pg. 52
All for the Cause Over 90 charities team up with the ASICS LA Marathon Pg. 58
About this publication This Official Race Program has been created as a partnership between the ASICS LA Marathon and the Santa Monica Daily Press. It was produced to give runners and spectators of this historic event an opportunity to learn more about the marathon. It speaks to all aspects of the race: competition, charity, the course and the diverse communities that it serves.