1/2 Marathon Coach

May 19th Pacer Run 5 miles (first water stop) SOUTH

With the Pasadena Marathon and Half Marathon this Sunday we will take things a little easy. I will be there to warm up the group on Saturday morning. If you are running the race on Sunday, Stay in bed, sleep in, and rest up. Relax all day Saturday and prepare for Sunday morning. It will be epic, amazing, spectacular and everything you have been training for. I am excited about going to the Expo. I am excited about going to the carbo load dinner at Spaghetti Factory, I am excited about about warming up the runners on Sunday morning. But most of all I am excited about running the marathon with the Pasadena Pacers. I am so proud to be a Pacer.

See you this weekend.

Run, you Pacers, Run!!

Ezra

May 12th 6 Miles!

6 miles you say? How can it be? It’s True! Only six miles. Enjoy it. Enjoy knowing you can run 6 miles with strength and confidence. Time to prepare for the Pasadena Half Marathon. Here it comes. This is the last week of the taper. I know you want to run farther, faster, stronger, but resist. You are all perfectly trained to complete the Half Marathon and finish with a smile and celebrate. Enjoy the 6 miles.

Unfortunately I will not be there this weekend. Work calls and I must take it when I can get it. Believe me, in this tough economy, I am fortunate to have work but I am bummed that it keeps me away from my most favorite running event of my week. I will see you all on the Starting Line at Pasadena (if not sooner). Have fun, and just know that I will be missing you all on Saturday.

Ezra

Cinco De Mayo! We will meet at the Del Mar Gold Line Metro station for the Pacers annual Philippe’s 7am. This is a special event and I hope you all can make it. We are all primed for this easy 10 mile run. The tour to downtown is an adventure. Please remember to bring cash because Philippes is a cash only restaurant. See you at the Del Mar Metro station.

Big Sur was awesome and I am really looking forward to Pasadena Marathon…with all of the Pacers!

See you Saturday,
Ezra

April 28th

Half Marathoners!

We run North (again) this week. Running 10 miles. This marks the start of our taper to lesser miles in preparation for the Pasadena Half Marathon. The turn around is Berkshire and Chevy Chase. The next few weeks we run 10, 8, 6, and then the Big Day!

I will not be joining you this Saturday. I will be running the Big Sur Marathon this weekend with some other amazing Pacers! I will be thinking of you.

Keep your weekly runs going and please take time out to stretch and relax. Running should boost your life not sideline it.

Please show your love of the Pacers by helping out with the GREEN CAN. We desperately need a new club tent for events. The only way we can purchase the new tent is with funds that we collect from the GREEN CAN. If you have and extra scratch (cash is best) please drop it in the GREEN CAN. We hope to have the new tent for the Pasadena Marathon. That mean we need to place the order in the next week. Thanks.

Mad Love for the Pacers!!

Ezra

April 21st
Half Marathoners we run 12 miles North this weened. That’s to Descanso Gardens and back. I am so excited I get to run the full 12 with you guys. I have missed you all. Let’s take it easy and have a great time together. This is the last long run before the Pasadena Marathon. Enjoy the miles.

Big Props to all those that ran Boston and the Hollywood 10k this past weekend.

See you at the tables on Saturday,

Ezra

April 14th, 2012

South 10 miles. Turn around is El Molino and Allendale

I MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH

I will not be there again this weekend but please post about your amazing runs and how you are feeling.

Ezra

April 7th run North, 12 miles The Big 1 2

You got this runners, you have been training for this. Actually I think a good share of you will be running the Hollywood Half, so you’ll be doing 13.1.

Start at the tables after stretching, run north to Chevy Chase (drink) keep running down the hill to Bershire. Keep to the left and then turn left on Descanso, Go up the long hill to the Descanso Gardens entrance (drink) turn around and come back to the tables.

I will not be there this week or next week. I am already missing you. It pains me to be away for 2 weekends in a row but it is what I must do.

I hope you are still reading this. The Pacer tent bit the dust in the high winds during the LA Marathon. We need a new tent and we want to customize it with the Pacer Logo (so cool). I am asking each of you to please help out with this cost by donating 5 or 10 bucks to the Green can over the next 2 weeks. If you can spare more, that would be great.

I will be available and in touch in cyberspace. email me with questions and concerns ( I love it). Run strong and happy if you are running Santa Anita or Hollywood Half this weekend.

I love you Pacers!!

Ezra

March 31st, Half Marathon Miles, SOUTH, 10 miles

turn around is Allendale and El Molino

We have entered our month of Double Digit running. For the next several weeks we will be maintaining a higher long run mileage average. This is to get you, your mind and your body very comfortable with the higher miles. You do not have to stress out about time, this is all about conditioning your body. So, if it takes you a while to complete the distance, who cares?

For the first 2 Saturday’s in April I will be out of town (thank you Passover) but I will be posting and checking in with everyone on Yahoo and Facebook. If you have any questions you can always email me directly. Ezraweisz@gmail.com

I look forward to running with you on Saturday. I love running with Pacers!!

Ezra

March 24th, NORTH 8 miles,

Pacers! We are moving NORTH this week 8 miles. I will be running 10 if anyone wants to put in any extra credit. I will be moving along easy with my post marathon pace. The turn around is Chevy Chase and Highland for the 8 miles.

See you Saturday @ 7am at the picnic tables

Ezra

March 17th 6 miles South
We are back at the Picnic tables outside the aquatic center.

The turn around for six is The Metro track on Mission, turn around and head back home. It’s easy, beautiful, and fun.

If I can get my act together I will see you in the morning (But I will not be running).

Run Strong Pacers!!
Ezra

March 10th we meet at Garfield Park 7am

Running 8 miles (I will be running 10 again)

From the park we will run to Del Mar, turn around, pass the park again, continue on Mission, turn right at Grand (Trader Joe’s) and continue to Covington.

For those running 10 miles with me we will turn around at Norwood (like last weekend)

I like company so if you feel up to running the double digits, your company is very much welcomed.

See you all at GARFIELD PARK. Please remember to keep your voices low. We do not want to upset the neighbors.

Thank you in advance to Robert and the volunteers for water, juice and snacks. You make us the best running club around.

Wear your Pacer Red Shirts. We look good on the streets of South Pas. Please make sure to be considerate of traffic laws. We don’t want to upset the Police.

Run strong Pacers,
Ezra

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Pasadena Pacers will meet @ Garfield Park 7am. March 3rd

REPEAT—Meet at Garfield Park, 7am, March 3rd

Please help spread the word. The Rose Bowl will be a madhouse this weekend.

Miles for 3-3-2012

Half Marathoners! This is it. Our first taste of double digit miles. I can’t believe it.

We run NORTH, 10 miles, Turn around is Chevy Chase and Berkshire

If you want to go further, you can join me as I travel to 12 miles (Descanso Gardens)

ATTENTION PACERS!!!!! This weekend there will be a major swimming event at the Aquatic Center. Please arrive early and plan on parking a little further away from our meeting spot. If you get there earlier than you normally do, you should have little to no problems. But I promise you, it will be PACKED. Consider yourself warned.

Really looking forward to seeing everyone in their Pacer Red shirts or the new Pasadena Pacers Marathon training shirts.

I missed you guys.

See you Saturday,
Ezra

Miles for Feb 18th

First, Congratulations to all the Pacers that ran the Chinatown Firecracker Run 5k and 10k. It was an incredible event and Pacers were everywhere. Big Thanks to Dave Ritchie for organizing all the preview runs on Sundays to get the Pacers prepared and ready to run the course. It really paid off, so many Pacers PR’d for the course.

If you are running the Rock and Roll Pasadena Half Marathon this weekend you should rest or run no more than 2 miles on Saturday. Also keep your eyes on the Pasadena Pacers FACEBOOK page for info on where and when we will meet on Sunday morning. YES, I will be running the Half on Sunday too.

For all the Pacers training to run the Pasadena Half Marathon in May you are scheduled to run 8 miles NORTH this week. The turnaround is Chevy Chase and Highland. There is a water stop there.

Please send thought, vibes, prayers, smiles, whatever you can, to our Marathon Coach Hilda. She will be running an incredible race, 100 miles!! She is Superstar Delux! I love you Hilda, We ALL love you Hilda. Run strong, and easy. One mile at a time. And if that becomes too much of a challenge, then one foot in front of the other. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

See you on Saturday Pacers,
Ezra

Miles for Feb 11th,

We travel SOUTH 7 miles. Turn around point in Mission and Fair Oaks.

Congratulations to all the Pacers that ran Surf City on Sunday. It was an amazing day, the weather was perfect and the Pacer Tent show hospitality to the Pasadena Tri Club and the SoCal Pacers. We had a great turn out.

Congratulations to Steve Smith Hilda and Mark who ran the Death Valley Half Marathon on Saturday. We had an adventure of a lifetime. One that we will never forget.

This Sunday is the Chinatown Firecracker Run. It’s local, easy to get to (ride the gold line) and affordable. It’s not too late to register and if you are a real procrastinator you can register on the day of the event. RUN IT! You will love it! I hope we get a nice turn out. Please wear your Pacer RED Shirt.

See you on Saturday morning!
Bring some scratch for the GREEN CAN
volunteer to help out with our water stations
Run strong Pacers!

Miles for Feb 4th,

We Travel NORTH, 6 miles. The turn around in the second stop sign (where the road splits) after the water station.

I will not be there this weekend. I will be running Death Valley Half Marathon on Saturday and Surf City on Sunday.

For those running Surf City, we will gather at the Pasadena Pacers Club tent to meetup, stretch and store our gear. Make sure you go to the Pasadena Pacers Tent and not the So Cal Pacers tent. But if you do, they are all very nice.

Have a great Saturday run and I can’t wait to see you at Surf City.

Run Strong Pacers!!

Ezra

Mile For January 28th

Half Marathoners, we go easy again this week, so enjoy it. We run SOUTH. Only 5 1/2 miles. The turn around is the train tracks on Mission. In the next few weeks we will be ramping up the miles. So enjoy.

I will not be there on Saturday to run with you (I will miss you). I will be in Anaheim with a bunch of Pacers running the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. Yes, I will be wearing fairy wings. Did you think I wouldn’t? We are gonna have a fun time.

Keep your training going, you are doing great. Please help out by volunteering for one of our aid stations or snack table. We could always use some donations for our GREEN CAN if you have a spare buck or 20. And of course, wear your PACER RED SHIRT.

Have a great run on Saturday and you can always find me on Facebook, so friend me. https://www.facebook.com/ezraweisz

Sat, Jan 21, Pasadena Pacers Long Run. We run Rain or Shine

To all those running the Pasadena Half Marathon this weekend have an amazing time!

Newbies to the training you are running 5 miles (the first water stop). This is a great goal because you will find water at the turn around, plus it’s a very easy marker to spot.

For those planning to run Surf City, you will be running 10 miles this week, the turn around is Chevy Chase and Berkshire (at the bottom of the hill)

For those running the Tinkerbell Half Marathon next weekend, you will run 8 miles (turn around is Chevy Chase and Highland)

I will be there Rain or Shine. I hope the weather doesn’t keep you in bed on Saturday morning. The best training you can do is to run in every type of weather condition. You do not know what you will get on race day so you might as well run in the rain on Saturday. You will not melt, you will not freeze, you will get wet. But don’t you get wet from being all sweaty anyway? Don’t be afraid of weather, embrace it. You will most likely have a great time running in the rain. Now watch, after all this it won’t even rain on Saturday morning, it’ll just be cloudy.

Keep a look out on the Facebook Pacer Page. I will be posting a run in Griffith Park for Sunday. Not sure what time yet but I am leaning towards 1pm. It’ll be for only an hour or so and I am hoping for a dirty, muddy and super fun trail run. Keep your eyes open for the info on the Facebook page.

See you on Saturday!!

Jan 14th Long Run
Half Marathon runners, here we go. This week we run 5 miles SOUTH. To make things easier your turn around spot is the first water station (“The Doctor’s Office’). It’s fun and beautiful to run along the arroyo. the only real challenge you will have is right when we start, it’s an uphill. Do yourself a favor and take the hill easy, speed walk up the hill if you like. It’s all about conserving your energy, not blowing it in the first 10 minutes of a run. On a note of safety, please stay close to the side of the road. Many runner feel like the road belongs to them, especially in the early morning. Keep a sharp lookout for cars. Some jerks drive faster than they should on the curvy arroyo and I want everyone to be safe.

Keep your mid week runs going. You can always join up with the Pacers on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm at the picnic tables for a lap or 2 around the Rose Bowl. It’s very important that you run during the week and not just on weekends. Resting and Stretching are also key components to a successful race come race day.

For those that will be running 20 miles with me on Saturday please plan ahead. Brings snacks and enough water/gatorade because we will not have aid stations along the route for our 20. I will not be starting early, I will start with the rest of the Pacers after announcements and stretches. I am really looking forward to running together and having the amazing Pacer support on the 20. Long, SLOW, distance. That’s the training for this weekend.

Please wear your RED PASADENA PACERS SHIRT
Please join the Pasadena Pacers Facebook page.
Please volunteer for water and snacks on our Saturday runs.
Please donate to the GREEN CAN
Please stay awesome!!

Ezra

Welcome Half Marathoner Pacers (Yes! I said it, Half Marathon). You are about to set sail for a journey you will love and crave more of. The Half Marathon! Some say it is the sweetest of the long distances. It’s fun, challenging and always exciting. This week we begin our training for the Pasadena Half Marathon and we start off very easy, only 3 miles (this is for the very beginners, some of you are already up to 7 and 8 miles). The first thing you must do is register for the Half Marathon and make sure you tell them you are a Pasadena Pacer!! There will be a tab that you can select your running club. Next you must go to Yahoo and sign up with the Pasadena Pacers Yahoo Group so you get our most current info. You can also sign up for our Facebook Page, just search Pasadena Pacers. I will be posting info here, at Yahoo and on Facebook so you should be in the loop no matter where you go. After you have done all that all you have to do is show up and run, it’s so easy.

January 7th, 3 miles North.

For more advanced runners or runners training for Surf City or Pasadena Rock and Roll, you should run 7 miles (no problem).

See you on Saturday with your RED Pasadena Pacers Shirts on!
If you have some extra dollars you can donate to the club please drop them into the GREEN CAN on Saturday morning.

Dec 31st miles

It’s the last run of 2011. We go SOUTH 8 miles. Turn around Las Flores and Mission, just past Garfield Park.

I will be running New Years Morning 8 am at the Autry Museum (it’s my Birthday and I love running on my birthday) If anyone would like to join me for a run in the morning please join me. Autry Museum parking lot in Griffith Park, across from the L.A. Zoo.

Happy New Year Pacers!!

I really do love The Pacers!!

Dec 24th we run 6 miles NORTH.

After you pass the first water station your turn around is the SECOND stop sign. That is the split in the road just before the big hill up to Chevy Chase and Highland.

Consider this you Christmas present. It’s manageable and fun. It’s also less than an hour and a half of a run so you will be back home and planning your special family dinners in no time.

I am looking forward to seeing all my Pacer friends on Saturday so please make sure you show up. It will help you manage all the holiday stress.

See you Saturday,

Ezra

Dec 17th Run is SOUTH 10 miles

Don’t be afraid, you can do 10. I know some of you have never done double digits before but you can do it and you will do great. This is to build up your distance so we need to go longer. Long, Slow, and easy. No racing, no rushing just enjoy the journey and the accomplishment of running 10 miles. Everyone will remark on your runner’s glow at all the Holiday Parties you will be attending this weekend. So I will see you Saturday morning.

10 miles SOUTH, the turn around is at El Molino and Allendale (it’s at the top of an incline but then you turn around and go down hill).

For those Half Marathoners that are training for the LA Marathon. I will be doing those miles this weekend with you. Here is a little advice from me. Bring an extra shirt and hat and a snack that you like (I like Uncrustables). At 12 miles or the return to the picnic tables, use the bathroom (even if you don’t have to) eat your snack, change in to dry clothes and hat, stetch your body out, maybe get your sholders rubbed and head out relaxed and ready to tackle the remaining miles. YOU CAN DO IT!! Also, get a good nights sleep.

See you on Saturday,
Bring money for the Green Can,
Wear your Pacer Shirts,
Smile,
Ezra
Dec 10th Miles: 7 miles NORTH

This week the tribes merge. No, I am not talking about Survivor I am talking about the Newbies and the Vets. We will all be running 7 miles North this week. The landmark used to be the “White fence” but that has been upgraded to a new “Iron fence”. It is half-way up the hill on Highland. You will see it on the left hand side, it’s the fence that’s fencing in …NOTHING!!

I will be running the Holiday Half Marathon on Sunday. I will also be running the 7 miles with the group on Saturday. I am looking forward to seeing you all.

Anyone that will be running the Holiday Half on Sunday I will keep my eyes out for you. I will also update the Facebook Page for the PasadenaPacers group with a meeting place. We have been invited to hang with the SoCal Pacers (they look just like us, red shirts and all). So plan to be spotted (with your Pasadena Pacers Shirts on) close to their tent on race morning.

A Huge THANK YOU to the Lerner’s for a lovely Holiday party last Saturday. Everyone look so nice and acted so civil I almost didn’t recognize anyone.

See you Saturday,
Ezra

I will make this super easy for everyone. If you are new to the training ~or~ if you are running aI Half Marathon next week (Holiday Half Marathon) then you should keep it easy at 6. The turnaround is the Train Tracks on Mission.

Experienced runners should up the miles from last week. So you all should be running 10 miles. The turn around spot is Allendale and El Molino.

Half Marathon miles for Dec 3rd!!

I will be running 14 – 16 miles on Saturday so I would be happy to show you the turnaround points personally if you want to run along with me. I run at a moderate 10:30 pace with walk intervals of 5:1 (five minutes running:1 minute walk break)

For those of you that did not get your “Bring It On :The Musical wrist bands, I still have plenty more. Not to worry. See, Christmas comes early!!

I hope to see you all at the Lerner’s house for the Pacers Holiday Party.

Please wear your Pacer RED shirts for your Saturday run
Please bring some Pacer Green for the GREEN CAN

Thanks for running with the Pasadena Pacers, we wouldn’t have a running club with “U”. We would just have a rnning clb. Dumb joke, I know.

Run Strong Pacers!

Ezra

Half Marathon Runners we run 7 miles this week
GARFIELD PARK 7am

Huge Congratulations to all the Pacers that ran Griffith Park Trails Half Marathon on Sunday and all the Pacers at Malibu half and full. Much gratitude to all the Pacers that made up the incredible “CHEER SQUADS” We Love You!!!

This week we run 7 miles. Start at Garfield Park, Run SOUTH to Del Mar/El Molino intersection. Turn Around. Head back to Garfield Park, pass the park and continue on Mission till GRAND (Señor Fish) turn right. Continue on Grand till you get to Madeline/Grand intersection. Turn Around and go back to Garfield Park.

I will run with you till Madeline but then I will continue on to get my 14 mile run done.

Please wear your RED SHIRTS and bring some cash for the GREEN CAN. If you don’t have a Pacer shirt yet please wear a red shirt anyway.

See you at Garfield Park,
Ezra

Nov 12th Miles for Half Marathoners

We go easy again this week, ONLY 6 MILES

We travel South, so the turn around is MISSION and MERDIAN

I will not be with y’all on Saturday, I will be running the Griffith Park Trails Half Marathon (that’s what your half marathon coach does, he runs half marathons). Yes, in the rain! Yes, it will be awesome! Yes, I can’t wait!

Have a great run on Saturday, dress accordingly and be supportive Pacers to one another. I will see you next week.

Ezra

Nov 5th Miles

Nov 5th miles for half Marathoners

Some of you are recovering from an amazing Rock n Roll Half, congratulations!!

Some of you are running Santa Clarita Half on Sunday (like me).

We all want to eat hot pancakes! So here is what we will run on Saturday..6 Miles!

That’s 6 miles! Easy work for a Saturday.

We will meet at Garfield Park at 7am, stretch and run. We will go up the hill and down the road to El Molino and Del Mar, Turn around and run past the park to Mission and Grand. Turn around and head back to Garfield Park and eat pancakes.

Bring lots of singles, we need to stuff those Green Cans. Your dollars are your votes for best pancake chef. Looking forward to a fun, easy and delicious Saturday.

Go Pacers!!

oct 29th run Garfield Park

Half Marathon Runners,

I want to do something off the schedule. I would like all the half marathoner runner to join with the 10 mile Challenge group and run 10 miles together. Its a great way to support them and get our weekly long run (you know how I like my double digits). If you are running the RnR Half Marathon on Sunday we will miss you on Saturday but I know you will have an amazing run with great weather. You are all trained well for a fantastic time so go out there and shine.

Remember we meet at Garfield Park!!!!!!!!!!

It’s gonna be a great time with the Halfers and the 10 milers running together.

Wear RED, Bring GREEN, and VOLUNTEER for water and snacks for future runs.

Ezra

October 22
This week we travel SOUTH.
I will be going 10 miles (I love the double digits) I may even be swayed in going 12 if anyone wants company.

The Miles for the Half Marathoners are 8 miles!! 8 Miles! That is Las Flores and Mission, turn around and head back to the tables.

Next weekend is the Rock and Roll Half, the weekend after that is Santa Clarita Half and the the weekend after that is the Griffith Park Trails Half Marathon. It’s Race Season people!

Please bring some green for the Green Can and help out with water and snacks sometime, we could always use the help. Please see Robert Dunn and he will tell you all you need to know about volunteering.

Run Strong.

Ezra

Before I start with my post I would like to congratulate all the Long Beach Runners and wish the Nike Runners strength. You are all champions!!

I will not be around this weekend at all. I will be in Kentucky working (and running of course).

This week you will run 8 miles. For those that ran Long Beach and want to chill then you just run 6 (just 6!!)

I think you are running North this week which mean you will run to Chevy Chase and Highland and turn around and head home.

Don’t forget to stretch and bring some green for the Green Can.

I will be missing you all, you know I will.

Ezra

Half Marathon RUNNERS, HERE ARE YOUR MILES FOR OCTOBER 8TH

We Meet at GARFIELD PARK. This week we pull back on the mile and go for an easy run of 6 miles. From Garfield Park continue going South to El Molino and Del Mar, turn around, head back to the park, pass the park and continue to Grand (the water station at the Dr.’s office) turn around and go back to Garfield Park and have a great weekend.

I will not be running with you this week. I have to sit in synagogue and atone for my transgressions over the year (it’s another Jewish Holiday).

I will be running the Sunday Funday Fun Run in Griffith Park at a new location. The Griffith Park entrance at Los Feliz and FERN DELL. It’s at the top of Los Feliz. I will be running up to the Observatory and then continuing up the trails to Dante’s View, turn around and head back down. After we will eat the most delicious treats at Trails Cafe. I hope you can make it.

Best of luck and all my strength goes out to the Pacers that will be running Long Beach Marathon and Half this Sunday. I wish I could be there with you (I will be in spirit). Congrats to all the first timers (shout out to Danielle). You will all do great. Have fun, enjoy yourself and run strong. I can’t wait to see the medal.

See you on Sunday, I will miss you Saturday.

Ezra

Half Marathon miles for Sept 24th. First off, we meet back at the Picnic Tables

This week we drop back a couple miles to 8 (I will be running 10 because I love double digits)

So, 8 miles, SOUTH, meet at picnic tables (usual spot)

Did I mention how much I love the Half Marathon runners yet? Well I dooooo.

See you on Saturday,

Ezra

GARFIELD PARK

10 miles, nice weather, great company, sounds like a party.

Let's do this PACERS!!!

Bring a GU or a snack bar and your hydration belt.  It'll be warm but not crazy hot.  You should train with your belt when we run double digits like 10 and up.

Wear your Red Shirts!

Kisses,
Ezra

Sept -17th miles GARFIELD PARK:

 

Mileage for August  20th  (NORTH)

Everyone is doing great with the miles. Let’s keep it up.  Proper training leads to happy running. This week we run 7 miles North.  That is half-way up the big hill on Highland.  There was once a white wooden fence marking the turnaround but that has been replaced by a fancy new metal fence.  If I can get my ass outta bed early enough on Saturday I will mark it with a ribbon or something so you know where to turn around.  I will be running 10 miles (I love double digits). So if anyone wants to join me I welcome your company.

BUT WAIT!! There’s more! If anyone is interested in joining me on Sunday I will be running at the Beach in Santa Monica.  It’s an 8 mile run and totally worth the effort.  This is a fun run and a great way to get in some extra miles or just to keep your body moving over the weekend so you can eat whatever you want. Burn calories, BURN! We meet on the bike path by Shutters Hotel (where Pico dead ends at the beach). Please be prepared to pay for parking, Santa Monica doesn’t mess around.  Bring quarters for the meters or pay for a beach lot.  It will be worth the drive and the parking. The beach is beautiful and it’s gonna be hot this week so the cooler running will be a treat.  I hope you can make it.  And wear your Pacer shirts.

See you this weekend,

Ezra

Mileage for August 13th (SOUTH)

Half Marathoners will run 6 miles if you are new to the training and 8 miles if you are bouncing back after San Fransisco.

 I will be running 12 for whoever wants to join me. Please bing some cash for the GREEN CAN and wear your RED SHIRTS.

For those interested in running with me on our Summer Sunday Fun Runs.

 We will meet in Griffith Park and park in the Gene Aurty Museum parking lot.

We head out at 8am and we will run trails this week.

see you at the tables.

Long Run for August 6th 2011,

Let’s keep things easy and happy.  6 miles NORTH.  It’s a good recovery run for those who ran San Fransisco and a nice welcome to anyone interested in training for a Half Marathon.

Please invite your running friends to come and run with the Pacers. They just need to show up once and they will love the group. We are always looking for new runners to wear RED and be a Pacer.

Please volunteer a morning of your time to set out water or bring juice and snacks for us.  It takes just a little bit of time but means so much to so many.

If you have some spare dollars in the car, please drop it in the Green Can so the group can grow.

Run Strong and Happy Pacers,

Ezra

 

 

 

San Fransisco Half Marathon Wrap Up

What an amazing weekend in San Fransisco with the Pacers! Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Full, Half and 5k races. The weather was perfect. There were lots of Pacers on the course and so many Pacers PR’d yesterday.  Just a shout out the the Half Marathoners that trained with me for this race. 4 words…You make me PROUD. What amazing effort, discipline, and spirit. You worked hard, set this race as a goal and partied on the course. I look forward to training for the next race with you all. Take today as a rest day, show off your medal, bore people with your stories and strap on your sneakers and go for a run tomorrow.

 

 

Long Run for 6-18-2011  (we run NORTH)

Everyone runs 12 miles North.  Whether you are a beginner or experienced half marathon runner, we all run 12 miles north.

Please wear RED, Bring cash for the GREEN can, and volunteer to bring Water and Snacks for future Saturdays (please see Robert)

BONUS RUN!! Father’s Day is Sunday and my wife and kids asked me what I want for Father’s Day.  I said “I want to go running!” Who wants to join me?

It’s the FATHER”S DAY FIVE MILE FUN RUN, in Griffith Park, Sunday June 19th, 8:30am starting at the Autry Museum

Before you spend your Sunday on your butt and pile your plate with brunch and BBQ get out and run.  You will feel so good for the rest of the day.

Meet me at the Autry Museum (across the street from the LA Zoo, google it) at 8:30am. We stretch, we run, we smile and if we want we get coffee and juice at the coffee shop afterwards.  Plenty of parking and clean restrooms.  Best part, No registration fee!  (BTW this is all my idea) Who’s in?

Have a great week,

Ezra

Great job runners on your training and miles. Keep up the good work. This week we travel SOUTH.

Newbies: you are up to 10 miles this week. WOW! (El Molino and Allendale)
Veterans: you are going the full distance with 12 miles this weekend (Del Mar and El Molino)

See you on Saturday morning 7am, Red Shirts, Cash in hand for the Green Can and ready to volunteer to help out with water and snacks.

Keep those weekly mid runs going. They make a huge difference. try to find the time to run for 35 – 55 minutes 2 to 3 times during the week days.

I got mad love for the Pacers!!

Ezra

Pacers!! (miles for 6-4-11) We run NORTH!!

I am so excited to be running with you this weekend. Here are the miles. I will make it very simple.

**If you are new to the Half Marathon distance your miles are 8 for this weeks long run (Chevy Chase and Highland). There will be water set up at the turn around.

***If you ran Pasadena Half and are training for San Fran Half, you lucky people get to run 10 miles (Chevy Chase and Bershire). The turn around is at the bottom of the hill. Get those hills in early in your training. I don’t know if you know this or not… but San Francisco is kinda known for it’s hills. Let’s get really good at hills. We have the time so let’s get started.

Please bring some cash for the Green Can…wear your RED SHIRTS..and help out Robert with volunteering to set out water for future Saturday’s.

See you all on Saturday morning.

Ezra

Have an amazing weekend. I can not join you this week on our Saturday long run. I am a single parent for the weekend while my wife is out of town. So be good to your knees, take a deep breath and smile while you run (even if it’s early).

This week we run SOUTH, 7 1/2 miles. That’s the intersection of Mission and Fair Oaks.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Ezra

Half Marathoners!! This is our weekend. The Pasadena Pamarathon and Half. We are ready to rock it. Please make sure you show up race day early. Look for the Pacer tent to gather, store your stuff, stretch and snack up. I am so excited. We may have some drizzle so wear something that can keep you warm and maybe dry. And layer up, wear some old clothes that you don’t mind discarding, just make sure you have your Pacer Red Shrit on. See you on SUnday. Next week we start the San Fran Half Marathon schedule. If you are planning on running on Saturday you will be running to the first water station at the “Dr. office”. (where arroyo meets Mission)

See you Sunday Pacers!!!

Half Marathoner Runners!! Pasadena Half is one week away. This week we do an easy 8 miles North. Turn around at Chevy CHase and Highland. Last week was so much fun running the trails and roads to Philippe’s. Chowing down with all the Pacers after a fun and hot run was a bonus. The Bragging Rites dinner was classy and fun and touching. So many medals and clanging. It was a blast. See you all at the tables at 7am. Please bring money for the Green Can and wear your RED SHIRTS.

Much love,
Ezra

This is the perfect run and distance for the Half Marathon training. Everyone should be able to run this fun run without issue.

It’s only 10 miles. Bring a water bottle/hydration pack. Water fountains are on the course but only 2.

Bring money to eat, park and ride the Metro. $20 should cover it. If you have change, dump it in the Green Can.

Pasadena is in 2 weeks and we will rock that race!!

Meet at 7am at the Del Mar station in Pasadena.

Long Run (4-23-2011)Half Marathon miles, We Run 10 miles, NORTH.
From the picnic tables to Highland and Berkshire and back.
Please wear RED!! Bring some cash for the GREEN CAN.
Register for the Pasadena Half Marathon (discount code pacers2011)
Prepare for light rain on Saturday morning.

4-16-2010

I think the subject line says it all. 12 miles. YOU CAN DO IT!
Wear RED
Bring bucks for the Green Can.
We stretch at 7 and hit the road at 7:15
See you on Saturday
Ezra

Pacers!! (4-09-11 long run)

WE RUN 10 MILES THIS WEEK (PASADENA 1/2 MARATHON TRAINERS) I KNOW THAT MOST OF YOU WILL BE RUNNING IN THE DERBY DASH. I WILL BE THERE AT THE TABLES FOR YOU AT 7AM. PLEASE KEEP ALL THE PACERS IN IRELAND IN YOUR HEARTS AND SEND THEM LOTS OF “PACER LOVE”. SEE YOU IN THE MORNING

This week we run 8 miles SOUTH. From the picnic tables to Las Flores/Mission turn around and back to the tables.

I have been hearing a lot of Buzz about the new race series (Long Beach, Surf CIty, Oc Marathon)

I will do it and train you for those races. Word of advice. OC Marathon has a price increase at midnight (March 31st) so save $10 bucks and sign up. The medal looks cool.

Please wear your red shirts and volunteer to drop off water and snacks. Robert still need volunteer for the next few weeks.

See you on Saturday,

Ezra

Pasadena Pacers Half Marathon Group,

Saturday March 26, long run or shall I say, easy long run, 6 miles NORTH. We will be running the same distance as the Los Angeles Marathon group on their recovery run. Please make sure you wear your Pasadena Pacers Red Shirt. We will be doing a Club photo and it will look awesome if everyone is wearing red.

I am getting excited about The Pasadena Marathon/Half Marathon. Next week we will be bumping up in miles. Make sure you sign up for the race.

Congratulation to all the PAcer that ran the LA Marathon on Sunday (including myself). It was a special day, one to remember. The greatest highlight of the race was the Pacer Support Tent at mile 20. The energy, smiles, hugs, and love was amazing. We are friends, runners and family. The best way to feel the love and support is to challenge yourself with a Half or Full and find out first hand how amazing it is.

See you on Saturday

Ezra

This week, March 19th, We run NORTH, 6 miles. That would be the stop sign that splits the road as you are about to go up the hill on Highland. I will not be joining you this weekend. I will be running the LA Marathon this weekend. I will be back next week. Run strong Pacers!!

Ezra

This week (3-12-11) we run 8 miles SOUTH with the marathon group. Although I am thinking of doing 12 if anyone cares to join me. The turn around for 8 miles is Mission and Las Flores.

This week (March 5th) we run NORTH, 7 miles. That is half way up the “BIG HILL” you will see a white wooden fence on the left hand side, that is your turn around. If you want to make it easier run 8 miles and turn around at Highland and CHevy Chase. We are training for the Pasadena Half Marathon in May. Let’s make it a huge club race to participate in. See you at the tables Saturday morning.

Wear or buy a red shirt (Pacer Pride)
Bring money for the Green Can (every penny counts)
Volunteer to help out with water and snacks (See Robert)

Ezra

Here is the trainig schedule for this week, Feb 26th. We run South, 10 miles (you can do it). That’s up the hill on El Molino and Allendale . We need to keep the miles up a little longer so you can kick butt at the Pasadena Half Marathon in May. For those half Marathon runners new to the group, welcome. You can run 8 miles (that’s Las Flores and Mission). There is a water station there.

Speaking of water stations, please volunteer to drop off or pick up water for our Saturday runs. We really need your help and all the runners will love you for it. See Robert to sign up for future weeks to help out with water and snacks.

And please wear your Pasadena Pacesr Red Shirts. If you don’t have one, buy one. If you can’t afford it, I will give you an old red shirt I have (hardly used).

And drop a buck or $5 or $20 in the Green Can. It helps make the group stronger and better. Thanks

See you Saturday.

Ezra

Here is your training schedule for this weeks long run. We run 8 miles North. So that would be from the picnic table to Chevy Chase and Highland and back. I will be running with the marathon group this weekned to get my 22 miles in b4 LA Marathon. So I will not see you at 7am for stretching. Have a great run!!

Please wear your Pasadena Pacers Red Shirts (or any red shirt). If you do not have a Pacer shirt, buy one from Dave Smith before you start your run.

Also! if you plan on running the Pasadena Marathon or Half we will have discount registration for you but you MUST be wearing a RED SHIRT to get the discount.

Please bring some cash for the Green Can and volunteer to supply water and snacks one of these weeks.

Pacers Rock!!

Ezra

Pasadena Pacers Half Marathon group:

This week, Feb 12th we will run SOUTH for 8 miles (Mission and Las Flores)
I will be running 10 miles SOUTH (Allendale). If you ran Surf City on Sunday and you are feeling good, run 10 with me and we will talk about the race. We will be mellow and chatty, and have an easy time with the distance.

Please bring money for the GREEN CAN. We want to buy a new pop-up tent, banner and race day supplies and so much more, and all that comes out of the GREEN CAN. So please help out.

It would be great if you all wear your Pasadena Pacers Red running shirts. If you don’t have one then any RED SHIRT will do. We are a group, a club, a team, a family. We are The Pasadena Pacers and the best way we can show that to the world is with our RED SHIRTS. Heck, I will give you one of mine if you don’t have one.

See you at the tables on Saturday (and bring a friend)

Ezra

Surf City Success for Pasadena Pacers!!

We had an incredible time yesterday in Surf City. Many Pacers PR’d (personal record) yesterday, we had some first timers, and lots of Pacers completing the California Dreamin Series. You should have seen the bling jumping off. It was like a Libarace concert.

I just wanted to extend my feeling of pride to all the half marathoners that trainer so hard for this event. You all were amazing and inspiriational. People are always talking about how special the Pasadena Pacers are. Well, you are the Pasadena Pacers (along with so many other incredible runners). YOU make the group so special. Thank you for pushing yourself, trusting yourself, believeing in yourself and supporting those around you. I am proud to be a Pacer.

Next Sunday is Chinatown Firecracker Run (10k/5k) so much fun, still time to register. Long run for Saturday, 8 miles. More on that later.

See you Saturday,
Ezra

Half Marathon Runners, This is your Big Weekend! Look out Surf City, here comes the Pasadena Pacers!!

Get to the expo, get your race packet. Buy something fun to remember your race. Then get home and rest and hydrate. We are going to have an amazing run on Super Bowl Sunday. You have done the miles, put in all the challenging training and it all pays off on Sunday.

Last week I injured my back but I will be there running the race with you all. The good Dr. Smith has been taking great care of me! I’ve been snapped, popped, stretched, scruntched, rubbed, cracked and electrified (and that was all on a first date). Things are looking good for me and my back so… I am looking forward to Sunday to go for a run and a new medal.

There will be a Pasadena Pacers tent set up where we will all met. Look for the flags and our Pacer colors. Do not be fooled by imposters, there is another running group out there calling themselves “pacers” and they also wear red.

Plan to get to the race EARLY, it will be crowded and they close the streets around 5:30am.

Email me with any questions (ezraw@bangstudio.com)

Run Strong Pacers!!

Pasadena Pacers Half Marathon long run 10 miles NORTH (Jan 22, 2011)

We run 10 miles North to Chevy Chase and Bershire, turn around and head back to the picnic tables.

We are getting close to the Surf City Half Marathon and I want all runners to take good care of themselves. Rest, train smart, and eat well.

If you are interested in running the Chinatown Firecracker Run 10k, use the discount code “Gometro” and save some bucks. It’s a great run and something fun to look forward to the week after Surf City.

Have a great week,
Ezra

Pacers we will run South this weekend. Half Marathoner are schedule to run 12. Here is the thing. This Saturday John Radich will be speaking with us about his adventures running across the United States. I have arranged for this discussion to take place post run so we can all get going right after we warmup together. He is planning to speak at 9:30. So if you want to hear him speak, maybe run 10 miles this week and next week we will run 12.

To Recap:
Running South 10 miles turnaround El Molino and Allendale (12 is Del Mar and Back)
John will speak at 9:30 (we will have coffee and snacks to make it special, thanks Green Can)

I just registered for the Chinatown Firecracker Run, it’s a 10k the week after Surf City. I love this race. sign up on the event website, not active, and use the promo code “Gometro” and save 3 bucks. You will love this race, I do. Please join me with your Pacer Red for a fun post Sdurf City recovery run.

http://www.firecracker10k.org/

See you at the Tables, warm up starts at 7am

Ezra

Happy New Year Pacers!! (1-07-11)

This week we run North for 10 miles (from the picnic tables to Chevy Chase/Bershire and back) We are just a few long runs away from Surf City. Advanced runner should run 12 miles this week (picnic tables to Descanso Gardens and back). Here are the miles for the next 3 weeks for your advanced planning:

1-15-11 12 miles

1-22-11 10 miles

1-29-11 8miles

See you at the tables in the morning,
Ezra

Happy New Years Day Run In Griffith Park

The details:
When: Saturday January 1st 2011, 8am start time (you can sleep in a little)
Where: Griffith Park, Gene Autry Museum parking lot
How far? 5 miles, 8 miles or 12 miles
Why? Because the Rose Bowl will be a mess and Pasadena will be difficult to travel to. And for a change of scenery.

I will see you there, right?
Ezra

Xmas Day Pacer Run,

Have no fear I will be there. Here is the deal, real skeleton crew this Saturday. No water and no snacks scheduled. Now that doesn’t mean we can’t have those wonderful things. So bring your leftover treats and goodies from Dinner or office parties to the picnic tables. It will be fun to see what show up. We will run NORTH this week. Most people are planning to run between 8 and 10 so I say let’s make it a solid 10. Double digits baby!! Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated or surprise us with water bottles at the electrical box and Chevy Chase and Highland.

***The parking lot may be chained closed because it’s Christmas Day so look for a place to park and still meet at the picnic tables. We will stretch and start where we usually do

See you in the morning

Ezra

.Dec 18th Long Run for Half Marathoners

This week we are scheduled to run 8 miles for beginners and 10 miles for Vets.

We run SOUTH on Saturday and the 8 mile turn around is Mission and Las Flores
10 mile turn around is Allendale and El Molino.

I know there is a trail run planned for this Saturday but I will not be running trails. I will stick to the roads and off the mud.

If anyone gets Chiller Channel on your cable or dish service please watch me on Chillers 13, The Decades Scariest Movie Moments. It’s on at 8pm and repeats all weekend.

http://video.chillertv.com/promos/shows/interview/v1263786

Plan for wet weather and come out and run anyway.

See you on Saturday,
Ezra

Dec 11th run is set for 9 miles

We meet back at the picnic tables near the aquatic center. Running North 9 miles (turn around is Flintridge). I will be running the Los Angeles Holiday Half on Sunday so I will only be running 6 miles. The weather is going to be beautiful on Saturday.

See you on Saturday at the picnics and at the Holiday Party!

Run Strong Pacers!
Ezra

Dec 4th Pacers Long Run for Half Marathoners

WE MEET AT GARFIELD PARK!!!!

7 miles for beginners and 9 miles for veterans.

We start in Garfield Park and run South to Del Mar Turnaround and head back to the park. Pass the park and continue to Grand, turn right, and then turn around at Sterling Pl (if you are doing 9 turn around at Westover Pl).

See you in the morning,
Ezra

Thanksgiving Weekend Run (Nov 27th) for Half Marathoners

We run 8 miles NORTH this week if you are new to the training or 10 in you are an experienced runner. It’s gonna be a great run thanks to all that good food we ate on Thanksgiving. Can’t wait to see you all on Saturday.

Bring some money for the Green Can and really show your THANKS to the Pacers.

Ezra

This week (Nov 20th) we run SOUTH for 7 miles. We will meet at the picnic tables, stretch and run to mission and Fair Oaks and return to the picnic tables, eat and smile.

If you are an experienced half marathon runner you can run 9 miles (with me). That’s going to the end of mission making a left on El Molino and going half way up the hill.

Pancake breakfast was amazing and delicious. Thanks to everyone who helped make the event such a success, pancake makers and pancake eaters.

Thanks to the Pacers that came out to see me show. It was a thrill to see you in the audience.

Please register for the Surf City Half Marathon, this event will sell out.

See you on Saturday

Ezra

Pacers!!

I am so excited to start a new Half Marathon training program. We set our goal with the Surf City Half Marathon held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 6th. Register now because I am sure it will sell out. Below is the schedule for the next few weeks. This is a beginners schedule, for those running their first half marathon every! If you are more experienced you should add an extra 2 miles to the schedule.
Nov 13th 6 miles
Nov 20th 7 miles
Nov 27 8 miles

Saturday is the Pancake Breakfast so run strong and return hungry.
Please remember to bring some money for the Green Can.
Tell your friends about the Pacers, invite them to come run with us. There is no better running club in the area.

See you Saturday morning at the picnic tables,
Ezra
Ps, there are still tickets available online to see my show on Saturday night 8pm. Here is the link:

http://www.bangstudio.com/doubtful-guests/

Pasadena Pacers Half Marathon runners

This is an easy week for you guys. You should run 8 miles (6 if you are still feeling a bit lazy after the RnR Half Marathon). Don’t worry, our training kicks into high gear next week as we start our official training program for the Pasadena Marathon and Half Marathon. Remember, we meet at Garfield Park this Saturday. I will not be joining you this week I am sad to say. I will be in Valencia picking up my bib for the Santa Clarita Marathon on Sunday. I look forward to seeing you all on the following week when we are all back at the picnic tables by the Rose Bowl.

I would like to thank the Pacers that came out to support my theater show, The Doubtful Guests, this past weekend. I means so much to me and I am glad you enjoyed the show. I tried to warn them that it would be dirty and not for the weak at heart. I was right, they got to see somethings that they can never erase.

If you would like to see our next show it will be on Nov 13th at 8pm in Hollywood. Here is a link http://www.bangstudio.com/doubtful-guests/

Congratulations to all the PAcers that ran in the Marine Corps Marathon last weekend, you ROCK!!

Ezra

Rock and Roll Half Marathon 2010

Pasadena Pacers, this is your weekend! You have done all the training runs. You have worked through heat and rain and blisters and Gu’s. Now is your moment! The Los Angeles Rock and Roll Half Marathon!! For those Pacers running the half marathon distance for the first time I am so proud of you. I am also excited and jealous. Running the Half for the first time is a thrill you will remember for the rest of your lives. Enjoy yourself and take in every smiling face and cheer you hear.

I want to thank you for training with the Pacers and being a part of the Half Marathon group. I have enjoyed seeing your faces every Saturday morning and I hope I see you for the next round of training (Pasadena Marathon and Half in Feb). I will be thinking of you Pacers while I am in Atlanta.

Run Strong, Run Happy, Run to run another day!

Much Love,
Ezra

October 16th Long Run for Half Marathoners.

Everyone is running 8 miles. You can all handle that action. It’ll be easy and breezy. After our morning stretch we head South to Las Flores and Mission, just past Garfield Park, grab a drink and head back to the picnic tables. You are all so close to your goal race of running the Rock and Roll Half Marathon at the end of the month. That race is gonna be awesome. Start thinking ahead Pacers. Plan on running the Pasadena Half Marathon in 2011 and then maybe the LA Marathon ( the full 26.2) in March. Okay, for now just focus on the Rock and Roll half.

See you Saturday morning.

Ezra

October 9th Long Run RNR Half Marathoners (at the Pasadena picnic tables)

We travel NORTH to Descanso Gardens

this is the last long run before the Rock and Roll Half Marathon. 12 miles!!

We can do this with ease and grace. Take it easy, relax, it’s not about time, it’s about the distance. Get 12 miles in your legs tomorrow and you will be ready for the Half Marathon at the end of the month.

Stay healthy, rest and drink water, eat smart. I just got my flu shot, I’m just sayin…

See you tomorrow.

MEET AT GARFIELD PARK IN SOUTH PASADENA

We meet at 7am at Garfield Park (please be quiet and respectful of the neighbors)

RnR Half Marathoners are running 11 miles if you are a Beginner or Advanced runner
I don’t have the exact mileage but from Garfield Park we run SOUTH to Del Mar and El Molino, turn around, Pass Garfield Park (restrooms), continue like you would be returning to the picnic tables where we normally meet. If you make it to the table and turn around and go back to Garfield then you ran 12 miles. If you turn around by the Casa Del Arroyo, before the bridge, then you are running 11. I will be running 18 – 20 as I prepare for Santa Clarita marathon. I have to make up my miles since I only ran 13.1 last Saturday. I hope the weather is kind and the temps cool. Please hydrate on Friday and bring water bottles with you on the run. Sunscreen never hurts (unless it runs into your eyes). I can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday.

Ezra

(Ps, don’t forget to give some love to the Green Can)

Sept 18th Long Run Half Marathon

Beginners are running 9 miles South (your turn aroundpoint is at the base of the El Molino hill)

Advanced are running 10 miles South (your turn around point is Allendale and El Molino)

I will not be joining you fabulous people this Saturday I will be in Temple atoning for my sins and stuff (Yom Kippur).

Have a wonderful Saturday run and please bring some cash for the Green Can. It is hungry.

Ezra

Sept 11th Mileage for Half Marathoners

We run NORTH 8 miles (Chevy Chase and Highland)

This is a great route with a nice opportunity to work in some hills.

See you on Saturday and please bring some cash for the Green Can

Ezra

Sept 4th Miles

Half Marathon beginners run 7 miles North (Fair Oaks and Mission)

Half Marathon Intermediates run 10 miles North (Allendale and El Molino)

Ezra is running 12 miles North (Del Mar and El Molino)

Please bring money for the Green Can

See you all in the morning,
Ezra

August 28th running schedule:

Hello Pacers!!

Running schedule for RnR Half Marathon

Beginners run 6 miles North
Intermediates run 8 miles North (Chevy Chase and Highland)

I will be running 12 (Descanso Gardens) that is, if my cold gets better.

See you in the morning.
Please bring some money for the Green Can

Ezra

August 21st Run

We run South.

Welcome new Half Marathon runners to the Pasadena Pacers! Today starts your first day of training for the Los Angeles Rock and Roll Half Marathon on October 24th. For you newbies we start off easy (6miles) that would be the train station on Mission and turn around and go back to the tables.

For all you veteran Half Marathon runners you should have no problem running 10 miles (Allendale and El Molino). I will be running 12 miles South if anyone wants to go the extra miles with me.

I will be running the “Say No To Drugs Half Marathon” on Sept 25th @ the Rose Bowl. I asked about a group discount. We can get one if we get more than 20 runners (5 bucks off). I will also be running the Chinatown Firecracker run in 2011 and the registration is already at a discounted rate but you must sign up before Sunday. www.firecracker10k.org

See you all at the tables. Please bring some cash for the Green Can.

Ezra

August 14th Run

Half Marathoners run 8 miles (highland and Chevy Chase) NORTH ROUTE

Since we will officially start the next round of half marathon training next week and so many of you ran San Fran, 8 miles is the perfect distance to you all well conditioned.

The LA Rock and Roll Half Marathon is on October 24th, so register today before it’s too late.

See you at the the picnic tables tomorrow morning,

Ezra (please bring some cash for the Green Can)

August 5th 2010
Pacers Long Run (Long Beach Half Marathon)
10 miles SOUTH
Allendale and El Molino

See you at the tables at 7am
Ezra
July 24th,
Pacers,

Things are going to be different this week for our Saturday Long Run.

We are meeting at Garfield Park on Saturday at 7:00am!!!
Please be considerate to the neighbors and please keep your voices down (they get pissed at us if we are too noisy). Since the Half Marathon group will be running the SF Half Marathon this weekend I thought that all those that show up on Saturday should run 10 miles. So Half Marathon group you run 10. For all those going to SF, have an amazing run, I love the course and I love the Pacers. Enjoy the experience and I will miss you. Run strong and wear your Pacer Red and represent! Go Pacers!!

Below is the running schedule for all the groups:
ATTENTION ATTENTION

ON SATURDAY JULY 24, 2010
WE ARE GOING TO MEET @ GARFIELD PARK
ON MISSION IN SOUTH PASADENA

Currently I have Two marathons and one half marathon in the schedule.
All levels are welcome

LONG RUN FOR SATURDAY JULY 24, 201O!!!!!

Time:
7:00 am

We are going SOUTH, 10 MILES
From Garfield Park to Del Mar return. keep north up to NORWOOD & ARROYO
Return to GARFIELD PARK

June 25th

Half Marathoners we are running 12 miles NORTH to the lovely Descanso Gardens.

Congratulations to all the Hal Marathoners that accepted and completed the “Ezra Challenge” of 15 miles (it was much closer to 16) last week.

This weeks run should be a breeze

Prepare for some hot weather and wear sunscreen.

Let’s see how many Pacers we can get to drop some money into the Green Can

Set your DVR’s for Friday July 2nd, Disney Channel, Wizards of Waverly Place. I have a great part on the show so I hope you watch. I think it starts at 8:30pm but check your guide. The episode is titled, Alex Russo, Matchmaker?

Run Strong Pacers

June 12th,

this week we run north 8 miles. The turnaround is chevy chase and highland.

Please bring a buck for the green can.

June 4th, 2010

Pacers,

For those of you meeting at the picnic tables tomorrow morning our mileage for this weeks long run is 10 miles SOUTH. So your turnaround is Allendale and El Molino. I will be running with you tomorrow.

For those running Fontana and/or San Diego Marathon have an amazing time. SOak in the excitement and energy of all the runners around you. Have an easy warm-up and most importantly PACE YOURSELF. You go by the name of PAsadena Pacer for a reason so don’t loose sight of it. You make me very proud. Run strong and come home happy and injury free.

Ezra

May 26th
Hello Pacers!! I will not be joining you this weekend. I am flying to NJ for my Moms birthday but I will be back next weekend. Have a great run and a great holiday weekend.

May 13th,

I will be running the Palos Verdes Half Marathon this weekend so I will not be joining the Pacers in Pasadena this Saturday. You will be running 7 miles NORTH this week. SO from the picnic tables run towards the rose bowl. The turn around is on Highland about half way up the hill. You will spot a white cattle fence on the left side of the street. That is the 7 mile turn around. Have an awesome run on Saturday. See you next week.

Ezra

April 30th 2010,

We made it to the end of another month. Training for the Half Marathoners have been in limbo for the past month but things are about to change. This weekend is the OC Marathon and Half, in 2 weeks it’ll be the Palos Verdes Marathon and Half and training for the San Francisco Marathon and Half starts next week. This week is a fun run, the annual Pacers jot to Phillipes for a traditional french dip sandwich. All the information is on the Pacers group site at Yahoo.com. It’s a little over 9 miles and you get to ride the Metro back to Pasadena. Unfortunately I will not be able to participate. I am dealing with a slight cold and I don’t want it to get worse before the OC Half Marathon on Sunday. Have a great time on the special Phillipes Run. Do not meet Saturday morning at the picnic tables (normal meeting spot) meet at the Metro station at Del Mar.

Ezra

Half Marathoners, you are doing a great job keeping those miles up. This week we will run 10 miles (double digits). So, from the picnic tables, running SOUTH to Allendale and back to the picnic tables. Looks like the weather will be on our side tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you in the morning.

This weeks long run we run 10 miles SOUTH (to Allendale). Bring hydration packs because it’s getting warmer. Looking forward to seeing you at the picnic tables.

Ezra

April 1st 2010,

This Saturday we run 8 miles NORTH. That’s leaving the picnic tables, up the hill to Chevy Chase and Highland and turnaround heading down the hills and back to the tables. Doesn’t it sound like fun? You know it will be. It’s always fun with the Pasadena Pacers. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday morning.

If you do not have an hydration belt you should think about getting one. Get used to carrying your own water on the long runs. I have a sneaking suspicion that our trusted water stations will go the way of the dinosaurs. Consider yourself warned.

See you in the morning beautiful people,

Ezra

March 17th, 2010

We Run in 4 days. Get ready. You have done all the training. You ran 16, 18, 20, 22+ miles. Sunday is just another long run for your training. What makes this run different from all the other long runs in your training? (Sorry, Passover is soon). This long run is going to be one giant party with 25,000 people who all love doing what you love to do, RUN. Plus there will be music and great sights to see, lots of support, plenty to drink, and so many crazies. Enjoy the Marathon.

Here is a top ten list of my special marathon tips:
1. Lube up your feet. Put Vaseline all over those piggies so you don’t blister.
2. Bring a face towel and a change of clothes for after the race. It’s a long drive home from Santa Monica and you will be sweaty and salty.
3. Pack some toilet tissue in your hydration pack. Port-a-potty’s have been known to run out of tissue or you may need to make your own port-a-potty somewhere along the course.
4. Fellas, lube up the nipples or wear “nip-guards”. Trust me..Do it!
5. Bring a snack with you on the run or have someone hand you food along the course. You will get hungry and Gu won’t cut it. Half a bagel and peanut butter, pretzels, something.
6. Have someone special in your life write you a secret message that you can pull out and read when the run gets challenging. I have my kids draw a picture of me running with a “Go Dad,Go”. Reading that message can refuel your motivation tank. It’ll make your marathon day special.
7. Take a moment and remind yourself of how special you are or think of someone special in your life (living or passed) who you will take with you on your run. Remember how you got out there,running for months and months to train for this event. Don’t let the moment pass you by.
8. If you are running with a friend or partner think of some fun stories to share to help the miles pass by a little quicker. Remember how nice it is to run next your friend without talking too.
9.Clip those toe nails tonight, don’t wait for the night before the race. Get some good rest now because you won’t get any on Saturday night. Eat well now because it won’t do you much good to fill up on Saturday night.
10. Relax and enjoy the moment. Smile, a lot. Thank the volunteers and police force. Shine bright and run strong and most importantly Have fun!!

Rock on Pacers!
Much love,
Ezra

Pacers are planning to gather before the marathon at Gear Check In. A time has not been set yet but that is the place. Keep checking in for further updates.

We start training for the San Fransisco Half Marathon in May!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some wise words from our Marathon Coach Hilda:

Thank you for feeding the green can. Your donations make possible to set up our tent on race sites. Pasadena Marathon is our next big event, so please keep putting your $ in. it will help to get water & snacks before and after the race.

Be part of the club. Volunteer for water it is indispensable for us!!!
Marathoners & 1/2 marathoners.
@ this point we are increasing the miles and even if it is raining we need to drink water. Please make sure you see the volunteer book and volunteer for water!!!!

Wear you RED T-SHIRT
Be proud to wear your RED and give yourself a hug!!
You are a role model, making the difference in somebody else life.
By leading a healthy running life style!!!!!!

REMEMBER THIS
“P” is for POTENTIAL!!
“A” is for Attitude!!!!
“C” is for concentration!!!
“E” is for Endurance!!!!!!!

LONG RUNS are the ones that help you to cross the finish line of a marathon!
ENDURANCE! play a major role here. you will be on your feet for a long period of time.
Find a running partner with similar pace.
encourage each other.
When you question your self in mile 18 or, so, REMEMBER THAT IS YOUR CHOICE!!! your GOAL!!! to cross the finish line!
After the long ENDURANCE long run take a cold shower. it helps with your sore muscles.

Tips:
Eat breakfast to start your day full of energy
ex) whole grain toast, eggs, low fat yogurt.
orange juice, or low fat milk for the nutrients,
carbos and proteins.
Snacks.
ex)your favorite fruits. bananas, apples, berries.
Lunch.
ex) a turkey, chicken, or PB whole grain sandwich. fruit, water.
Snacks
Getting ready for your work out
ex) energy bar, nuts, pretzels.
Dinner
After your work out you should replenish your body
add high protein meal for muscle repair,

According to many sport medicine researchers, Drinking chocolate milk after a long run or hard work out will benefit your muscle rebuild.

Always take an account your level of activities, height, and weight. Before any drastic change in exercise you should see your doctor.

The following is a message from Dr. Steve Smith, Founder of the Pasadena Pacers:

We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening until the L.A. Marathon. I will be there every week doing Rose Bowl runs. We will be running hills and laps around the Rose Bowl. Coach Dave will be there doing 1 lap around and Robin will run with him. I’ll be doing 2 laps with a hill or two. The pace is easy and the weather is nice so come on down and join us! This is the first time our club has had a steady weekly program. We’re committed to helping the Pacers get their mid week runs and succeed at their next event. We are looking forward to growing this group and helping folks achieve their fitness goals. Last Thursday there were about 15 runners and they were just about the happiest group of people you ever met!

See you at the picnic tables in the morning.
Put some money in the Green Can.

Ezra