ASICS LA Marathon (XXX)Sunday, March 15, 2015

SRLA Info

Announcing the ASICS LA Marathon Hashtag:

#srlamarathon15

•Use on all posts, tweets and photos

•Earn a chance to win prizes!

Why go to the Expo?

• It’s where you get their Marathon T-shirt and goodie bag!

• It’s where you get to see new products and get free stuff.

• It’s also where you can get taped up. (Wear shorts or pants that you can roll up past your knees.)

Wristband and Emergency Info on Bib

Instruct anyone helping runner to call the number on the wristband! Make them look at the number!

Fill out MEDICAL and EMERGENCY information on the back of the bib in ink that doesn’t run or permanent marker.

Note: permanent marker may bleed through to the front of the bib.

What to wear to the starting line?

Tell students to start looking for “throw away” clothes – Sweatshirts, raincoats, sweatpants etc.

Wear to starting line, throw away once race starts

• Avoid getting feet wet

• Get 2 cups of water. Wet head/face.

• Watch out for cups and banana/orange peels.

Bring sun block

• All skin types

• At least SPF of 15 or higher

• Remind guys that if they take shirt off because they are hot they will get burned and it may hurt rather than help

Wear Sunglasses/Visor• Feels cooler and

stops squinting

• Protects the eyes/face

• Cools the body

Run in the Shade when possible

• Don’t wait until you are miserable to be sensible!

Fanny Packs

Candy for Energy

Band Aids

Gum

Cash

Runners:If you become dizzy or get the chills, you

should stop, drink water or Gatorade

Get help if it doesn’t stop

Nipple Protection for male runners.

How to get T-shirts and Goodie Bags at the Expo

Security at Dodger Stadium

SRLA

Morning Check-in

• SRLA enters under right field bleachers

• Students proceed up stairs to bleachers

• Leaders remain to check-in then join their runners.

Flag Bearer Mr. Mendoza will be wearing

Mr. Mendoza’s Back (bad news if you see it!)

Clock Time at Mr. Mendoza’s PaceTime Mile Time Mile

7:36 Mile 1 11:20 Mile 15

7:52 Mile 2 11:36 Mile 16

8:08 Mile 3 11:52 Mile 17

8:24 Mile 4 12:08 Mile 18

8:40 Mile 5 12:24 Mile 19

8:56 Mile 6 12:40 Mile 20

9:12 Mile 7 12:56 Mile 21

9:28 Mile 8 1:12 Mile 22

9:44 Mile 9 1:28 Mile 23

10:00 Mile 10 1:44 Mile 24

10:16 Mile 11 2:00 Mile 25

10:32 Mile 12 2:16 Mile 26

10:48 Mile 13 2:20 Finish

11:04 Mile 14 3:20 Arrive at SMHS

The Marathon Course

• This downhill course includes 25 uphill jaunts!

• Mile 1-4 heads out Dodger Stadium and through downtown. Be careful during the Mile 5 and 8 hills. Avoid the mile 16 medical tent. Stay steady through the VA center (Mile 21)

• Mile 22+ SRLA Aide Station:

Running Them In

• SRLA Finisher Check-in Area:

Santa Monica High School

The First 9 Miles

1-3.5 downhill

4-9 climbing begins!

5 & 8 are the toughest

Mile 16

We will have a snack table on the corner of Doheny and Burton Way. Look for Mr. & Mrs. Vazquez and Mrs. Cabral.

Before Mile 22

• Look for Mr. Haile or Ms. Herrera and check in.

• They will have snacks.

• If it is past 1:12 pm, you’ll have to wait for Ms. Shum. You will not be able to finish without her.

SRLA Mile 22+ Aide Stationfeaturing Running Them In

Finish Line to Samo HS

Finish Lineat

California Bl.

Santa Monica

HS

Santa Monica High School

Fourth Street

Pico

Reminder…

• All runners must return to Santa Monica High School for the Finisher Check In

• If you don’t check-in, you don’t get your Finisher Sweater.

To Review• Marathon information is available at:

www.lamarathon.com

• Download the LA Marathon app for more information if you have a Smartphone.

• #srlamarathon15 (posts, tweets and photos for prizes).