COACH DAVID'S TIP - FIND A TRAINING PLAN! The adventure has just begun - we have six months until the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.
Have you downloaded your LARR Training Plan? Mileage started last week but don’t worry if you’re still figuring out your routine or which plan works for you. Generally speaking:
Level 1 is for walkers and run/walkers, as well as beginners and those returning to running after an injury Level 2 includes a little speed work (10% of weekly total) and is great for advanced beginners who are not new to running. Level 3 is for those who have competed in other races and would like to be a little more competitive. 15% of total mileage is speedwork. Level 4 is for experienced runners who compete in multiple races a year. You have a goal for a PR or a qualifying time. 20% of mileage is speedwork. Level 5 is our most competitive plan. It is good for those who rank high in their age group and are aiming for a PR. Highest mileage, of which 15% is speedwork.
Pick a plan based on your current fitness, not where you think you should be. Consider how much time you have for training each week and whether you just want to complete or compete in the LA Marathon.
Want more info? Join the Online Coach Chat on Thursday at 6:30pm to ask questions and find the best plan for you.
This coming weekend 9/20-21 is our training kickoff! Most groups will go 4 miles at Easy Pace (advanced groups will go 7 miles). Easy Pace is the comfortable pace where you can maintain a conversation without noticeable pauses for breathing - it is where we do 80% - 95% of our training to build "endurance". We'll talk about this in depth on Thursday too.
I hope to see some of you at the mid-week workout tonight at 6:30pm in Santa Monica!
Have an inspired week!
David Levine LARR Head Coach
P.S. Did you missed last Thursday's online coach chat explaining the nuts and bolts of an LARR Membership? Watch it here.
NEWS & UPDATES
ONLINE COACH CHAT
This week's topic:
How to choose a training plan. Coach David will talk about LARR's Level 1-5 plans and paces. He will leave plenty of time for Q&A.
What: 4 mile run, walk, or run/walk (map); Adv groups (4 hour finish time goal or faster) go 7 miles (map)
Notice: Next week - on 9/27 - we will move location due to traffic/parking impacts from a large high school cross-country meet near Shane's Inspiration.
LARR BALBOA PARK/ENCINO SUNDAY AT 7AM When: Sun, Sept 21 at 7am
Where:Encino Golf Courseoff Burbank Bl, near Balboa Bl. Park at far end of upper lot, look for the LARR tent. Bathrooms available at the club house.
What: 4 mile run, walk, or run/walk (map); Adv groups (4 hour finish time goal or faster) go 7 miles (map)
MID-WEEK TRAININGS START NEXT WEEK
Tuesdays at 6:30pm - STARTS TONIGHT!
Fartlekswith Coach David Meet: Totem Pole, Santa Monica
Thursdays at 6:30am - STARTS THIS WEEK! Morning Miles Meet: Shane's Inspiration Griffith Park
Mid-week trainings are open to LARR members. Prepare for a one hour workout, BYO water.
MEMBER SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP THIS WEEKEND Shirts and singlets will be available for registered members after the workout. Thanks to our Pace Leaders who have volunteered to help!
Shoe Tags are back! Members receive one tag to be affixed to your shoe during LARR trainings. For replacements contact the LARR program coordinator.
Not joining us this weekend? Shirts will be available at training locations on weekends through Sept and then at select monthly events.
TRAINING PLANS NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
LA Marathon Training Schedules are available to download. Choose from Level 1 to 5. Find them on the Training Resourcespage
Levels vary in intensity (percentage of speed work) and total weekly volume (aka mileage). Coach David will talk about the plans in this week's Online Chat - you can review what he said last year here
LARR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Members receive an LARR tech t-shirt and tank providing by ASICS as part of their
registration.
If you're looking to fill your closet with more LARR gear - including short and long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and half-zip jackets - check out the online store.
We'll be adding more to the store in the coming weeks.
LARR REGISTRATION IS OPEN 2025-2026 Season Locations: Santa Monica - Saturdays 7am Griffith Park - Saturdays 7am Balboa Park, Encino - Sundays 7am
* 26 Week Coached In-Person Training * Pace Leaders for runners, walkers, and run/walkers * Mid-week workouts * Member shirts provided by
ASICS * Exclusive race day perks
