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Chinatown Firecracker 10k/5k – Year of the Tiger
It’s the Chinese Year of the Tiger! And, I’m a Tiger! Celebrate and participate in the running of the 32nd Annual LA Chinatown Firecracker 5k/10k Run, Walk, Kiddie Run
and Bike Ride on the weekend of February 27. A traditional lion dance and 100,000 firecrackers kick-off the largest Chinese New Year run in the US and one of the longest running events in California! The scenic course winds though LA’s most historic neighborhoods. All proceeds from the event are contributed to local inner-city elementary schools and community centers that promote education, community involvement, cultural awareness, and a healthy lifestyle for those living in the greater LA Chinatown community.
If you’re not in it for the race, come enjoy the free festival’s music, entertainment, and cultural acts from 10am to 10pm on Saturday, February 27, and noon to 3pm on Sunday, February 28. Located adjacent to the Metro Gold Line Chinatown Station, the festive celebration is just a short ride away from East LA or Pasadena.
For information and race registration, visit Firecraker 10k/5k. For Facebook users, be sure to fan their page, Firecracker 10k/5k Facebook to interact with other runners, access exclusive content, and participate in contests to win prizes!
If You Don’t Race This Saturday in Catalina’s Buffalo Half Marathon – Here’s What You Will Miss
Here’s my video from 2009’s Buffalo Half. Not like most because I put camera away and ran hard. I took 1st in my age group and 17th overall last year. Even better, our MarathonTraining.TV group did fantastic. We had 10 podium spots, many PRs, lots of first timers crossing the finish line and everyone had fun.
I still don’t know if I will try to defend my title or just have fun and film. Pray for another sunshiney day.
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – Certified ChiRunning® Instructor
MarathonTraining.TV’s Race Day Checklist
MarathonTraining.TV Race Day Must Have!
Printable pdf Click on the Picture Above
With the Pasadena Marathon coming up this Sunday I wanted to make the Race Day Checklist available for all of you.
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – MarathonTraining.TV Head Coach
“Born to Run” Author Chirstopher McDougall Talks to SoCalRunning.com
It was my favorite book of last year, Born to Run. It is a must read or listen if you are a runner.
In this interview Christopher McDougall shares why he wrote he book and his love for running. It is a short clip yet gives you a glimpse into the psyche of this author/runner.
Sometimes meeting the author give you a clearer picture as you turn the pages. It helped me imagine the “Oso” plowing his way through the Copper Canyons and inspired my running overall.
Read Focused, Steve Mackel – ChiRunning® Instructor
Learn About Newton Running Shoes
Here’s the first of my video experiences with Newton Shoes. I don’t want to give my review away yet because I will be posting a video review of the Gravity shoe in the next few weeks but I did think it was important to understand this shoes and how it works.
I was at the Tucson Marathon, at their expo, and as soon as I saw the Newton booth I asked Steve who works for Newton to let me interview him about these shoes.
Watch the video and learn more about Newton running shoes.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel RRCA Certified Marathon Training Coach
Barefoot Running – Where ChiRunning® Begins
This video is awesome and supports what Coach Gary and I have been preaching for 5 years, ChiRunning®. A mid-foot strike running paradigm that gives you the sense and common sense of what it is like to run barefooted.
You don’t have to believe me listen and read some of our testimonials
If you can’t watch Listen to the NPR story
And if you want to read Danny Dreyer’s take on this Read his article
This is just the beginning of the revolution and I will be talking a lot more about it too.
If you want to learn how to reduce running injuries by using the ChiRunning® techniques take a One-Day Workshop or a private lesson from Email Coach Steve or Email Coach Gary.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – ChiRunning®/ChiWalking® Instructor
Finding the Proper Running Shoe Fit
I stopped by Road Runners Sports in Torrance and met with store manager and fit specialists Teresa to talk about running shoe fit.
There are lots of things to consider when you are purchasing running shoes and the first thing I think about is the return policy. When a store stands behind their fit then they are invested in doing it right and getting you into a shoe you’ll like.
Most “Running Stores” have a return policy. I like Road Runner Sports because they have a 60 day return policy.
Remember when getting running shoes it is usually best to get your shoes from a “Running Store” because their job is to take good care of you.Some of my other favorite stores in So Cal are A Snail’s Pace, Run With Us, Runner’s High.
Fit Focused, Coach Steve
Juicing and Smoothie 101 – A Raw Meal That Will Help You Run Better
I took you vegetable shopping back in the episode below and now I show you, in my small kitchen, the juicing and smoothie process from the machines to the final product. It is a way to eat RAW!
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Wannabe Raw Foodie
Smoothie Shopping with Coach Steve
Thanks to Ashley at Whole Foods in Pasadena for getting me the permission to shoot in the store. This is the first installment in a bunch of smoothie videos. Look for them soon.
Train Focused and Eat Colorful – Steve Mackel, Sole Runners Marathon Training Program Head Coach
TONIGHT! 54 Sun Salutations at Breakthru Fitness
Come join me TONIGHT at 7:30 PM, at Breakthru Fitness even if you are not a member. Non-Members only $10 if you tell the front desk person you are my guest.
Breakthru Fitness is located on the corner of Del Mar and Lake upstairs next to Trader Joes with plenty of free parking.
If you want more get there at 6:30 PM and take my Spinning class. What a 1 – 2 punch!
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Yogi
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