2009 Los Angeles Marathon - My second marathon

It has been said that the best marathons reflect the character of a city. Such is the case for the City of Los Angeles Marathon. Though the course has been modified through the years to make it flatter and faster, it has always run through the multi-cultural heart of the city. This year's course is different from last year's -- it follows the loop course from 2005 and 2006, which begins at 6th and Figueroa streets and ends at 5th and Flower streets. It is reported to be the fastest course in the marathon's history, meandering as far west as La Cienega Boulevard. Given that the race takes place in the entertainment capital of the world, it also offers more on-course live performances than any marathon in the world. Along the route are various bands and performance groups, cheerleaders and water stations. There are more spectators that come out each year than any other marathon (over 1,000,000) and cheer on the 25,000+ runners by name, thanks to personalized bibs."

Further pictures available in the web album or as a slide show.

My Time: 4:29:08 [hrs:min:sec]
Avg. Speed: 5.85 mph / 9,41 kmh
Pace: 10.25 min/mile / 6,3 min/km
Overall Place: 3,172 [of 17,307 Starters / 14,115 Finishers]
Gender Place: 2,578 [of 8,930 Males]
Div. Place: 367 [of 1,018 Men 35 to 39]

Overall [14,115 Finishers]
Minimum Time: 02:08:24
Average Time: 05:31:46
Maximum Time: 11:48:22

Gender [8,930 Males]
Minimum Time: 02:08:24
Average Time: 05:16:03
Maximum Time: 11:46:13

Division [1,018 Men 35-39]
Minimum Time: 02:17:54
Average Time: 04:59:27
Maximum Time: 09:24:20


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