New Season With The L.A. Leggers

I'm quite excited to start a new season with the L.A. Leggers. Two miles today, twenty six by February.

John Thum

L.A. Marathon Date Change

The Los Angeles City Council came to their senses and voted to change the date of the Los Angeles Marathon back to March. They also voted to change the course to a point to point route from Dodger Stadium to the ocean. It is now up to the Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills City councils to cooperate to approve a route. We can only hope.

John Thum

Born To Run

I just finished reading Born To Run by Christopher McDougall. Despite what you might think, it has absolutely nothing to do with Bruce Springsteen. Ultimately it is about the ture story of the author's quest to run pain free. This leads him to study the Tarahumara Indians, who are native to the Copper Canyon in Mexico. All kinds of colorful characters from both side of the border are introduced including Caballo Blanco and Barefoot Ted. It climaxes in an ultra-marathon on the Tarahumar's home turf that is quite exciting.

I was excited enough about the book that I ran about a mile of my Saturday run barefooted. Of course I did this on grass, I'm not actually nuts like some of the characters in the book. I recommend it highly. For those of us who run long distances, it is quite inspirational.

John Thum

Happy Birthday U.S.A!

Happy Independence Day!

John Thum