Pam and John were among the nearly 26,000 runners awaiting the start of the 30th LA Marathon
The start time was moved up half an hour earlier due to expected high temps. It was 75 degrees at the start.
A view of downtown LA in the distance
We had 3 different support teams along the route. The Mile 11 Support Team: Ed, Kathleen, Elaine, Justine, Melissa and Rosemarie
The W Hotel on Hollywood Blvd…near Mile 11
The Mile 11 Support team was in front of the Pantages Theater
Elaine
Miranda stopped by Mile 11 for a frozen Otter Pop and some water
Bethany at Mile 11
Elaine loading Bethany up with some ice for the road
Elaine’s tutu-clad friend Carlos stopped by to say Hi
Pam hydrating at Mile 11
John snapping a quick pic
John at Mile 11
Rosemarie giving Pam an encouraging pat on the back
The Magnificent Mile 11 support team at work!
Ed trying to help John keep cool
Now John’s shirt is not only sweaty…but coconut watery too!
Elaine packing Pam up with ice….BRRRR!
Mile 16 Support Team: Monica, Cindy, Sharon and Julie
Sharon, Cindy and Monica cheering for the runners
Cindy passing out our BR PR special energy pretzels…from Brea to the passing runners
This was Sharon’s first experience being a part of a support team and she seems to be enjoying it!
Bethany at Mile 16 – CONGRATS on completing your 2nd full marathon with a new PR
of 4:46:16!!!
Pam and John making their way to Mile 16 and trying not to slip on an orange rind or banana peel
Ice cold towels and coconut water
Pam and John before taking off to mile 17
Cheers from Mile 16!
Mile 22 Support Team: Chris, Anna and Michelle
Miranda stopped by to say Hi
Miranda is on her way to mile 23
John and Pam cooling off in the shade of Chris’ umbrella
Pam and John with the Stellar Mile 22 Support Team!
Mile 22 support team in action
Pam and John looking happy! Only 4.2 more miles to go!
Batman slowed down in the heat
These fireman are used to heat…so maybe the high temps didn’t bother them.
A BIG CONGRATS Pam on completing Marathon #5!!!
A BIG CONGRATS John on completing Marathon #10 (and 5th consecutive year running LA)!!!
This year’s shirt to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the LA Marathon
CONGRATS to Bethany, John, Miranda, Pam and Patty on completing the LA Marathon!!! It was a tough day for a long run with a high of 88 degrees…20 degrees above the average and 3 degrees above the city record for the day set in 1978. YOU DID IT!!!
Cindy made this cute sign
The runners smiled and laughed when they saw all of these signs that Monica made…..
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