Trail Run - Westridge - Mulholland - Sullivan Ridge and Canyon ~15.5 miles

8/7/2011 - Westridge to Sullivan Canyon Trail Run, Los Angeles, California.

Trail run in Toponga State Park mostly on fire roads with a steep climb up to the ridge from Sullivan Canyon. The trail run is about 15.5 miles.

Distance: 15.57 miles

Course: The run start at the end of Westridge Road in Los Angeles. Run north on the fireroad for about 3.5 miles until Nike Radar Station (water and restrooms available) and head west on Mulholand fireroad for about a mile. Then, turn left and head south for about 0.5 mile and merge left to run down to Sullivan Canyon. Run for about 3.4 miles down to and in the canyon until you see a plastic pole on your left, this marks the start of the steep hill that will connect you back to Westridge fireroad. Follow the trail up to Westridge Road.Congratulations! you made it up back to the ridge, now you have 2 options, the first is the head back to the start, run of about 0.5 miles, or to turn left and to add 6 more miles (~3 miles each way) and run to Nike Radar Station. This course followed the latter... :)

Elevation profile: net zero, run gains total of 2,612 ft

Crowd: Recreational runners and walkers

The easy part: Not too technical fireroad, very technical trail from Sullivan Canyon to Westridge

The challenging part: Run up to Westridge....

Price: N/A

Pacers: N/A

Timing: Self

Qualifying: N/A

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: Start early, it gets hot quickly in this time of the year. Run the hills strong and steady
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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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Road Run - Venice to Santa Monica - 11 miles

6/19/2011 - Venice to Santa Monica,California.

Run 11 miles along the Pacific from Venice to Santa Monica and back.

Distance: 11.24 miles

Course: Start the run at the intersection of Washington Blvd and the beach in Venice, run south until the paved road ends and make a left hand turn to run in the narrow and charming streets of Venice, keep going along the water and loop back to the beach to head up north towards Santa Monica. Coming back to the starting point in the same way.

Elevation profile: net zero

Crowd: Recreational runners and walkers

The easy part:

The challenging part:

Price: N/A

Pacers: N/A

Timing: Self

Qualifying: N/A

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: Try to catch the sun-set....
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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.

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.

Pacific Coast Hwy 10K

6/8/2011 -Pacific Coast Hwy 20K,California.

Great 10K course, out and back, along the pacific ocean in CA. Full review of the run is below, run is  about 10K all on the bike/running path.

Distance: 6.24 miles

Course: Start the run at the intersection of Temescal Canyon Rd and PCH (Pacific Coast Hwy) and run south until you pass the Santa Monica under-path,turn around to run back north to start.

Elevation profile: about zero 

Crowd: N/A

The easy part: Flat, road run

The challenging part:

Price: N/A

Pacers: N/A

Timing: Self

Qualifying: N/A

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: This course is on a paved road
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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.

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.

Pacific Coast Hwy 20K

6/12/2011 -Pacific Coast Hwy 20K,California.

Similar course to the 10K I posted before, just pushed a little more to double to a 20K. Out and back, along the pacific ocean in CA. Full review of the run is below, run is  about 20K all on the bike/running path.

Distance: 12.25 miles

Course: Start the run at the intersection of Temescal Canyon Rd and PCH (Pacific Coast Hwy) run north about 1 mile until the bike path ends and turn around to run south for 6 miles and then back to the starting point.

Elevation profile: about zero 

Crowd: N/A

The easy part: Flat, road run

The challenging part:

Price: N/A

Pacers: N/A

Timing: Self

Qualifying: N/A

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: This course is on a paved road
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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.

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.

LA Marathon 2011

3/20/2011 - LA Marathon, Los Angeles,California

Running review of LA Marathon is below with some tips for those of you who consider to run this race,  26.2 miles full marathon in Los Angeles California ,  in the future:

Distance: 26.2 (Garmin GPS measured 26.44)

Course: The LA Marathon is a "stadium to the sea" marathon. Starting the marathon in Dodger stadium and running through downtown LA, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills to the end in Santa Monica. See full course on the map below.

Elevation profile: net loss of about 400ft, the LA marathon started at ~500ft above see level and ended at at about ~100ft. 

Crowd: Elite and recreational runner, many natives of Los Angeles and California.

The easy part: The LA Marathon is downhill and passes through LA's most distinctive streets & neighborhoods

The challenging part: The Marathon has some short yet steep hills

Price: $146

Pacers:Yes

Timing: LA Marathon timing chips are on the back of the bib (don't fold it)

Qualifying: N/A

Official website: LA Marathon

My 2 cents: Where should I start...? Some of the finishers of the 2011 LA Marathon were awarded, in addition to the medal and the aluminum blanket, a hypothermia at the finish line and pneumonia the day after. I can understand that weather on the Marathon day can be unpredictable and I don't mind running in the pouring rain, crossing the Santa Monica Blvd "river" and the Rodeo Drive "creek".
BUT, why couldn't the organizers assist with the very basics such as heated tents at the starting and the finish lines? The lousy space blanket in the 40mph winds on the Santa Monica beach after running 26miles were a nice try of curing cancer with Advil.
I will let the numbers speak to it all, the 2011 LA Marathon had 23,000+ entrants, merely ~18,000 finished the Marathon.

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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.

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.

Mulholland Hwy and Las Virgenes Rd to Calabasas - 15 Miles Trail Run

1/30/2011 -Mulholland Hwy and Las Virgenes Rd to Calabasas - 15 Miles Trail Run

Running review is below with some tips for those of you who consider to run this path, more than half a marathon (trail run),  in the future:

Distance: 14.93 miles

Course:Start and finish the run on the intersection of Mulholland Hwy and Las Virgenes Rd. Run on a trail east of Las Virgenes Rd to Calabasas and run back south to the starting point.

Elevation profile: The trail run has a net elevation gain of ~0 ft,start and finish of the run at ~601ft above sea level, run up to a maximum of 1,377ft and total run elevation climb of 2,217ft

Crowd: N/A

The easy part: Moderately technical on a sunny and dry day 

The challenging part: Muddy and slippery on a rainy day

Food, before: Breakfast, eggs, bread, coffee

Food, after: Chili

Price:N/A

Pacers:N/A

Timing:Self

Qualifying: N/A

Official website: N/A

My 2 cents: I ran the trail on a rainy day. The rain made the trail much more technical and challenging. It is a great exercise and I would definitely do it again. Do it only if you are ready to deal with sliding downhill due to low to no traction and the added weight of the mud that will stick to your shoes.

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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.

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.

XTERRA Boney Mountain Trail Run

1/9/2011 - XTERRA Boney Mountain Trail Run.

Running review is below with some tips for those of you who consider to run this race, about half a marathon,  in the future:

Distance: 13.1 miles (Garmin GPS measured 12.9miles)

Course: Start at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa National Park, run up the steep trail to Boney Mountain and run down to the finish line. ( the course of the run is a loop) 

Elevation profile: Net gain ~0 ft,start run and finish run at 800ft, run up to a maximum of 1,816ft and total run elevation climb of 2,677ft

Crowd: Hard core trail runners

The easy part: Great weather

The challenging part: You will be running uphill ~1,500ft over 4 miles straight. To emphasize this point here is how the organizers view it:"This event is the Grand Daddy of the series, not for the faint of heart, but if you dare to enter you'll experience some of the most scenic back country in the Santa Monica Mountains"

Food, before: Gatorade

Food, after: Burger and mashed potatoes

Price: $60 or $70 on race day

Pacers: No

Timing:Basic stop watches, no high tech chips or anything

Qualifying: No

Official website: XTERRA Boney Mountain Trail Run

My 2 cents: The highlight of the run, rightfully so,  is the 4 miles uphill run on the steep trail up to Boney mountain. However, don't underestimate running up the hill in miles 2-4, keeping steady pace is a  key.

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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.

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.