Even for those of us not toeing the line at the LA Marathon this coming Sunday, March 2, it's an event worth celebrating (race site). After a hard (and continuing) winter at Run Junkie Headquarters in the high country of the intermountain west, just knowing there's a marathon going off in warmer climes is enough to herald hope of spring and the clear, dry running trails that go with it. And, if that's not something worth a "hip, hip, hurrah," we don't know what is. For all you've ever wanted to know about the upcoming LA Marathon, plus some good training tips, check out these recent articles in the LA Times:- Runners: Get ready, get set for the LA Marathon. The skinny on the nutrition, rest, and training needs in the final few days leading up to the gun.
- Want to Stay the Course? Run it first. Detailed piece on the course, with photo gallery for those brave enough to want to know what's ahead.
- When You Hit the Wall. Good piece on preventing and dealing with the dreaded marathon bonk.
- Tips for the first-time Los Angeles marathoner. Just what is sounds like, a primer for newbies with some good particulars for the LA Marathon.
- Help for the Road. We don't endorse trying new things the day of a marathon, but there are a couple neat do-dads worth testing out in training, particularly the running-safe headphones from www.AirDrives.com.
- LA Marathon: Run for it. Tips and tricks for those who've run the race before.
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