As an Angelean transplant who's lived in San Francisco for close to a decade, I'm excited to go back to my hometown to run the Asics Los Angeles Marathon on March 15. I'll admit, the thought of running in always-hot LA is a little intimidating, but I'm welcoming its flatter terrain, especially since I'm used to hillier courses (even better: I'll be participating in the relay portion, which is half the course instead of the full 26.2 miles). For running daredevils, it's not too late to sign up, but if last-minute marathon racing isn't your thing, check out the course — which winds its way from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica — so you can cheer on the runners if you live in the area.
— LS
