Review and course map Tapia Park / Bulldog road

11/6/2011 - Review and course map Tapia Park / Bulldog road - Tapia and Malibu Creek Parks, CA

This challenging and strenuous trail run took place in Tapia Park, the run is about 14 miles of a loop course.

Course map and details are below. Sorry, no photos this time as it was pouring rain that morning.

Distance: 14.18 miles

Course: The run start and end points are at the intersection of Los Virgenes Rd. and Piuma Rd. Run west to Tapia Park and head north towards Malibu State Park the road will pass by the filming site of the TV series Mash and shortly after I made a left hand turn to Bulldog road running up a steep hill for about 3 miles. Once I ran up to the ridge I ran east overlooking the pacific ocean to my right and valleys and mountains to my left this part of the run was about 2 miles, the last 4 miles of the run were downhill back to the starting point

Crowd: Recreational hikers

The easy part: None for this specific run, weather conditions, rain, wind and fog made it a real challenge throughout.

The challenging part:Spare some energy and good spirit to run up Bulldog Rd., it is a long and steep hill

Price: N/A

Pacers:N/A

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: Running this course in the winter is MUCH harder than in the warmer and dryer seasons. If you do decide to run, 2 layers, rain jacket and gloves are highly recommended. Run with a cellphone, make sure you put it in a ZipLoc so it won't get wet.

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These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

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Rock n' Roll Half Marathon Map and Review Los Angeles, CA

10/30/2011 - Rock n' Roll Half Marathon Map and Review Los Angeles, CA

Review of the Los Angeles Rock n' Roll Half Marathon that took place on 10/30 - Halloween weekend! Which made the event colorful and entertaining.

Course map and details are below.

Distance: 13.1 miles (Garmin measured 13.34 miles)

Course: Start and finish in LA Live in downtown LA. The half marathon start just south of 11th street and Figueroa and the course goes down south on Figueroa to LA Memorial Coliseum then run up north to the start and over to 3rd street where the race made a right hand turn and another one on central and then a left hand turn on 6th street all the way to I-5- that's where the turning point was.

Crowd:Elite and recreational with colorful Halloween costumes.

The easy part:Great weather, bands ever 2-3 miles on the course, aid stations well staffed

The challenging part: Running up the bridge on the 9th mile...doable but painful when trying to keep pace towards the end

Price: $85

Pacers:Yes

Timing: Chip and gun. Timing in mile 3, 10K, and 10 mile

Qualifying: None

Official website: Rock N' Roll Half Matahon Los-Angeles

My 2 cents: Arrive early to make it to your seeded coral. in 2011 there were 15,000+ runners and it got a little crowded. Other than that just leave your headphones at home, run strong and enjoy the great bands along the course.

Rock N' Roll Half Marathon after-party

One of the many runners with cool costumes

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Poulsbo Marathon, Poulsbo, WA

10/16/2011 - Review and course map of the Poulsbo Marathon, Poulsbo, WA

Review of the Poulsbo Marathon that took place in the evergreen state, Washington, going through the hilly roads surrounded by endless green trees and covered by soft grey clouds that protected me from the sun throughout the marathon

Course map and details are below.

Distance: 26.2 miles (I missed a turn and ran almost 27 miles, hence the details below are slightly longer, I will detail where I missed it for the readers benefits)

Course: The Poulsbo Marathon started at Mestford and Caldart. Make a left on Hostmark, left on Noll, left on Mesford, left on Caldart, left on Hostmark, right on Noll all the way down to cross SR305 to Delate, right on Lemolo Shore, left on Tuk Wil La, right on Norum, right on Jacobson, left on Brauer, left on Lemolo shore, straight on fjord, left on fFront, right on Jensen, left on Front, right at American Legion Park, cross through the park to the boardwalk, all the way through the parking lot to make a right on Fjord and back in the same way until mile 12, continue on Noll until Lincoln and make a right on Lincoln, right on Widme, left on Tottem, left on Suquamish, left on Augusta, left n geneva, right on Park, left on Prospect, left on Division, right on Columbia (I MISSED THIS TURN!), left on Lincoln, left on Noll, left on Noll, right on Hostmark and right hand turn to the stadium to the finish line

Crowd: Runners mostly from Washington state and the area

The easy part:Great weather, fresh air, scenic course

The challenging part:This is a hilly course, many ups and downs total more than 2,000 ft of elevation gain.

Price: $90 (maximum at packet pickup)

Pacers: No

Timing: Gun time only

Qualifying: None

Official website: Poulsbo Marathon

My 2 cents: 1) Don't forget gloves, it was cold early in the morning 2) Some of the marathon course was on gravel (road under construction) and the course marks (marked by chalk) were hard to notice. I missed a turn and ran almost 27 miles.... 

Views from the course

Views from the course

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Mt. Lowe Trail Run Course review and map

10/9/2011 - Review and course map Mt. Lowe - Angeles Forest, CA

This trail run took place in Angeles Forest starting at the north edge of Altadina to run up to Mount Lowe. Strenuous 6-7 miles climb of about 4,000ft rewarded me with spectacular views of Los Angeles, the valley and the pacific ocean.

Course map and details are below.

Views from Inspiration Point

Trail from Inspiration Point to Mt. Lowe

Top of Mt. Lowe

Views from Mt. Lowe

Views from Mt. Lowe

Distance: 12.9 miles

Course: Start the run at the corner of Lake Ave and East Loma Alta Dr. run through the gate east on a single track trail knoen as Sam Merrill trail. The run is a climb of about 5 miles to Inspiration Point. Continue to run on Mt. Lowe East trail, for additional 2 miles of climb all the way to the top of Mt. Lowe. Run back down on the same trail and head down on the western Sam Merrill trail all the way down to the start

Crowd: Recreational hikers

The easy part: I started around 7am and most of the trail was shaded at that time of the day. This was nice.

The challenging part:It is a long run uphill with total elevation gain of more than 4,000 ft. Not for the faint of heart

Price: N/A

Pacers: No

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: Go steady and strong, may be helpful to train running uphill 1-2 weeks before running up to Mt. Lowe

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Griffith Park, Trail Run

10/8/2011 - Review and course map Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA

This trail run review took place in Griffith Park where irreplaceable views of Los Angeles can be appreciated as you run up the hills overlooking nature and urban scenery merge and diverge.

Course map and details are below.

Distance: 4.2 miles

Course: Start the run near Sunset Ranch at the end of Beachwood Dr. I ran uphill on the fire road and then the paved road for 2 miles at which point I turned around and ran back down to the parking lot.

Crowd: Recreational hikers, runners and horseback riders

The easy part: All on wide open fire roads and paved roads

The challenging part: Nothing really, this is a great run before/after a longer distance run. I ran it a day before 14 miles in Angeles Forest.

Price: N/A

Pacers: No

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: This course can be easily extended to 6 miles and more, just stay on road towards the observatory

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These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

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Wildwood Park, CA - Trail Run

10/2/2011 - Review and course map Wildwood Regional Park, Thousands Oaks, CA

This trail run review took place in the scenic trails of Wildwood regional park curving along steep hills and impressive waterfalls.

Course map and details are below.

Distance: 11.2 miles

Course: Start the run at the parking lot at the end of W Avenida De Los Arboles. The run course is a loop so can be ran clockwise or counter clockwise. Run south west slightly descending towards the canyon and keep running west until the steep hill going north to the ridge and then west down to Hill Canyon Rd. Run south for a bout a mile and turn right to the creek crossing point. Keep running west and complete about a 3 miles loop back to the crossing point. Head towards the waste water treatment facility and run up the canyon back to the starting point.

Crowd: Recreational hikers

The easy part: Most of the run is not very technical, this course can be easily be used for intervals training - run fast on the paved and the fire roads, take it easy on the single tracks and the climbs

The challenging part: One VERY steep hill after 2.3 miles - good luck!

Price: N/A

Pacers: No

Timing:N/A

Qualifying: None

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents:  Try a lower pace until you are after the hill and then see how it goes....

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Review and course map Maui Marathon (マウイマラソンマップと情報), Maui, HI

9/18/2011 - Review and course map Maui Marathon (マウイマラソンマップと情報), Maui, HI

Maui Marathon is recognized as one of the most scenic courses in world with its point-to-point route starting in Kahului, passes moonlit sugarcane fields and hugs the spectacular Pacific coastline for over 17 breathtaking miles. Feast on views of the cobalt blue ocean water, its rolling surf and Maui’s neighboring islands of Kaho’olawe, Lana’i and Moloka’i.Your journey’s final miles will take you through the historical fishing village of Lahaina before finishing near The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, race headquarters, in the world-famous Ka’anapali Beach Resort home of the Whalers Village.(1)

More details and course map are below

Distance: 26.2 miles

Course: The starting line is in Kahului and the run will be on route 380 for the first 6-7 miles which will then continue on route 30 until Lahaina where the run passed through Front St. of the old town and then back to route 30 all the way to the finish line at the Kaanapali Beach resort

Crowd: Many international runners and supporters mostly from Japan.

The easy part: Flat course for the most part and incredible views of the pacific ocean along the course. In addition the first 6 miles we ran between the two volcanos of the island which tunnel the wind at our backs, this was great as it didn't slow us down yet helped to ease the heat and the humidity.

The challenging part: I must say that this was one of the hardest marathons I have ran to date. The weather, as expected, was horrendous with temperatures hitting the mid 80's and humidity of over 80% early in the day. I made sure to continuously hydrate and make up for the electrolytes I lost.
The Marathon started at 5:30AM so it was not very hot yet. However as time went by and as early as 8AM the heat was a challenging factor as we were moving towards the finish line of the Marathon. The organizers realize that and space the aid station in a smart way where towards the end there are aid stations every half a mile. This was very helpful.

Price: Up to $160 on race day, register early and you can save a lot

Pacers: No

Timing:Chip on shoe

Qualifying: None

Official website: Maui Marathon

My 2 cents: 1)Hydrate! This is the Maui Marathon and it is known for both the scenic route of the Marathon as well as the harsh weather conditions. 2) Miles 10-13 takes place in a hilly part of the course, I made sure to try and stick to my targeted pace, it was easy to loose it with the many ups and downs in that part of the Marathon's course. 3) I am not sure about this last point as I haven't tried it but it may make sense to try and run at a higher pace earlier when the sun is not out yet to be left with less miles to run when it is extremely hot. The trade off is the risk of burning out too fast. May worth a try.....

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At the finish line

Kaanapali Beach Resort

The finish line

Ocean views

More ocean views later in the day

(1) From the organizer website

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These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

If you choose to participate in Activities based on one, some or all of the reviewed Paths you assume all risks associated with your Activities, including varying and/or existing potentially harmful or hazardous weather conditions including but not limited to high heat and/or humidity, varying and/or existing conditions of the trails and roads, animals, poison oak, and traffic on the Paths including travel to and from the Paths, and including but not limited to trips, slides or falls of cliffs or steep slopes and contacts with other participants, all such risks being known and appreciated by you, and including all direct or indirect injuries or death that may be suffered before, during, or after an Activities.

It is highly recommended to perform the Activities as part of a group of multiple people. In addition it is highly recommended that you will carry essentials which include but are not limited to at least 64 Oz. of water, 4 energy bars, map of the area with a marked course, watch, GPS, cellular phone and a first-aid kit.

By reading parts or all of this blog and choosing to run, walk or physically follow any of the courses, trails or races reviewed you for yourself and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, unconditionally and with no reservations waive and release the author and owner of this blog, its agents and representatives, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of your participation in Activities based on the reviews in this blog.

Review and course map Heartbreak Ridge Half-Marathon, Camp Pendleton, CA

9/10/2011 - Review and course map Heartbreak Ridge Half-Marathon, Camp Pendleton, CA

Half marathon 13.1 miles,90% gravel off road.

Distance: 13.1 miles

Course:  13.1-mile course, 90% gravel off-road through the breathtaking rolling hills of Camp Pendleton in the 43 area. Course is on packed fire-roads. This year, 2011, the race drew more than 1,400 runners including both civilians and active duty military runners. The course was an out and back course, including rolling hills and some flat and fast stretches intermixed throughout. There were aid station approximately every mile. 

Crowd: Military and civilians

The easy part: The weather was perfect, we had a cloudy and relatively cold day and ran with no direct sun throughout the race

The challenging part: Steep hills climbing miles 2 to 3 and then again 10 to 11

Price: $50 on race day, $45 in advance

Pacers: No

Timing:Chip on shoe,BUT please note ranking is based on gun time only, the chip timing is just for your own personal records

Qualifying: None

Official website: Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon

My 2 cents: 1) Since ranking is based on gun time only make sure you start on time. 2) True there are some steep hills but since it is an out and back course there are therefore also steep downhills, make sure you compensate for the slower pace uphill when running downhill
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These are mountain, unpaved trails and paved road courses; some are away from medical services. The Paths have numerous risk factors which include, just to name a few out of many others, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, ticks, poison oak, and other potentially dangerous and harmful animals, vegetation, fire hazards,  and other dangerous and harmful elements. Wearing sun block will protect your skin and should be taken into your consideration before exposing your skin to the sun.

If you choose to participate in Activities based on one, some or all of the reviewed Paths you assume all risks associated with your Activities, including varying and/or existing potentially harmful or hazardous weather conditions including but not limited to high heat and/or humidity, varying and/or existing conditions of the trails and roads, animals, poison oak, and traffic on the Paths including travel to and from the Paths, and including but not limited to trips, slides or falls of cliffs or steep slopes and contacts with other participants, all such risks being known and appreciated by you, and including all direct or indirect injuries or death that may be suffered before, during, or after an Activities.

It is highly recommended to perform the Activities as part of a group of multiple people. In addition it is highly recommended that you will carry essentials which include but are not limited to at least 64 Oz. of water, 4 energy bars, map of the area with a marked course, watch, GPS, cellular phone and a first-aid kit.

By reading parts or all of this blog and choosing to run, walk or physically follow any of the courses, trails or races reviewed you for yourself and anyone entitled to act on your behalf, unconditionally and with no reservations waive and release the author and owner of this blog, its agents and representatives, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of your participation in Activities based on the reviews in this blog.