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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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.

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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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The author of this blog does neither represent nor warrants that the reviews in this blog are accurate or provide accurate representation of the prevailing conditions including but not limited to course, weather, surface condition or animals at the time you will choose to participate in Activities based on the reviewed Paths. The reviews were accurate strictly for the time at which they were explored and ran or walked by the author and should not be relied upon for planning or doing your Activities.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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