Los Angeles Roadrunners Training Program Kicks Off This Saturday, September 11th

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration for next year's LA Marathon is open and thousands of runners already have their sights set on the starting line.  Getting there healthy and prepared, however, takes work—and that's where Roadrunners can help.  

Los Angeles Roadrunners is the official training program of the Marathon, which will again feature the popular Stadium to the Sea course.  The six month training program is designed to serve a variety of runners—from the beginner to the experienced runner alike—with a range of different running styles and strategies.  It's been proven successful at getting tens of thousands of runners not just to the starting line, but through the finish line as well.

Led by Olympic medalist and New York City Marathon Champion Rod Dixon as coach, the Los Angeles Roadrunners follow a step-by-step program aimed at preparing athletes of all abilities to have a successful and enjoyable Marathon.  Throughout the 26 weeks leading up to the race, runners take part in weekly group training runs led by experienced pace leaders and benefit from a comprehensive training manual and calendar, weekly guest speakers, and technique and nutrition advice.  All registered participants also receive a specially designed Roadrunners K-Swiss training shirt.

"The Roadrunners program is a vibrant example of the transformative power of sport," said LA MARATHON LLC President Russ Pillar.  "The program is exceptionally tuned to train folks—from couch potatoes to experienced runners alike—to master the Marathon.  With a success rate exceeding 98%, we're not only confident you can finish the marathon if you graduate from our program, we're certain you'll have a blast doing it."

This year more than 2,000 runners are expected to take part in the program at two locations, Venice Beach and Chino Hills/Inland Empire.  The kick-off event is this Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 am at both locations:  in Venice at Westminster Avenue Elementary School (1010 Abbot Kinney Boulevard) and in Chino Hills at Butterfield Park (17671 Mystic Canyon Drive).  While runners may still sign up after this point if space remains available, the programs are capped and race organizers expect to sell out quickly, so you're encouraged to attend and arrive early at the location most convenient for you.  Whether or not you can make it Saturday, you can learn more at www.laroadrunners.com.

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SOURCE LA Marathon