Mileage Map from the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center:

Nortbound Route 

The route leaves the Aquatics Center heading north around the southwest end of the Rose Bowl. Proceed up Salvia Canyon to Linda Vista and turn right. You can now follow the two maps below. The milage is the distance from the Aquatics Center to that point, so double it if you plan to run back to the Aquatics Center (Lisa's station is 6 miles round trip). Lisa's station is a very small turnout on the left side of the road as you run away from the Aquatics Center, just before the Highland-Berkshire split. Always leave water at Lisa's station. The four-mile turnaround is at the corner of Chevy Chase and Highland.

Continuing on, the 4.5 mile turn around is at the intersection of Flintridge Ave and Chevy Chase, and the 5 mile is at Berkshire and Chevy Chase. The ultimate location for this route is the 6 mile turn around near the corner of Descanso and Fairlawn. Water should be left at the 6 mile turn around if the run goes that far.

Southbound Route

The route starts at the picnic tables going south on Arroyo Blvd making its way to South Pasadena. Arroyo merges with Grand; continue on Grand toward Mission St. Make a left on Mission and just a few yards ahead, the first water station is located by an office building/parking lot.

Continue on Mission toward downtown S. Pasadena. Right after Fair Oaks, you pass Garfield Park where restrooms are available. Two blocks after the park, the second water station is located at the corner of Mission and Las Flores (sometimes the water station could be a block from Las Flores). Keep going on Mission until you reach El Molino where you make a left. El Molino is mostly uphill. The third water station is the corner of El Molino and Allendale. Continue on El Molino until you reach Del Mar. Turn around at Del Mar.

The mileage breakdown is as follows:

What Is Expected Of A Pasadena Pacer:

• 1. Buy and wear a red shirt of the Saturday runs and at all Pacer Races
• 2. Volunteer to run a water station at least once per season or supply food/snacks for at least one Saturday during your event training.
• 3. Participate
• 4. Elevate the spirits of your fellow pacers. Do your part to build winners in your midst.

Parking:

Please park north of the bathrooms. Parking spaces marked RBAC do not belong to us. Let's do our part to keep good relations with our neighbors.

Safety:

Please use common courtesy when using neighborhood streets. Keep close to single file so cars don't have to swerve around you. Try to always face traffic so that you can see cars and cyclists. Music is nice but it reduces awareness and makes you more vulnerable. It also reduces the opportunity to interact with fellow runners. Be careful around the Rose Bowl. There is a movement afoot to eliminate bicyclists from the Rose Bowl. Runners might be next! Let's try to avoid running in the wrong direction in the Bowl. Go across the street when headed north and run on the trail.

New Membership:

An organization will shrink and fade into the past if it is not continually nurtured with new members. Use your Pacers Promo Cards to recruit friends, family and co-workers. Your red shirt and friendly attitude are the greatest public relation assets; use them.

E-Mails

Keep your group informed and motivated through the yahoo group. Keep your communication related to running and the Pacers. Advertising non-pacers activities are subject to being blocked. If in doubt submit it to the President.

The Green Can:

We have no fees for the Pacers but that doesn't mean that we have no expenses. We want the Pacers to be available to everyone and we want a minimum of administration, hence no fees and no treasurer. We do need money for operations and right now I estimate that is probably cost about $20.00 per person for each event. Please visit the green can and make the interior of it green with cash.

Coaches:

The more you communicate with encouragement, acknowledgement of achievement and admiration the stronger your group will be. Coaches are special people; they are the source of energy for the group. Never engage in quarrel or quibble. My goal for you is to grow as a person during your tenure.

You are of such esteemed value that if you have an injury I will help you at no charge.

Dr. Steven L. Smith

The Pasadena Pacers is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Any training schedule or program is provided as a guideline for the development of your specific training program. Prior to commencing any training program, please consult a physician to confirm your ability to participate in any such program. Your participation in the Pacers is completely voluntary and you assume the risk of any injury.