This page gives current information and related links for persons planning to participate in the Lopers Los Angeles Marathon Clinic 2009, which began on July 13, 2008. Information on this page is applicable for both the Loma Linda or the Riverside Chapter. See the Lopers Home Page for general information about the Clinic and how to join.

Current Information

Welcome to the 2009 Lopers Club LA Marathon Clinic, which started on July 13, 2008! We will provide you the training you need if your goal is to finish the Los Angeles Marathon on March 1, 2009. We also have programs for those whose goal is to train for shorter distances or for fitness!

Clinic opening day was on July 13, 2008, but it is not too late to join!  You can join us for  fitness at any time, and it is still not too late to join and start training for the Los Angeles Marathon 2009.  Note that we do not prorate memberships, so late memberships cost the same, and end at the same time, as early memberships.

Volunteers are needed to help make the upcoming clinic a success! If you would like to help, please contact Sandy Wible to help at the Loma Linda Clinic, or Dan Genin to help in Riverside.

Experienced Lopers who completed one or more marathons are needed for pace leaders in both Loma Linda and Riverside! There is great satisfaction in helping others achieve their fitness goals, just as your pace leader helped you when you started! In addition to having the necessary experience, pace leaders must be willing to must commit to the entire length 2008-2009 clinic, maintain the appropriate pace for their chosen pace group, and follow the Lopers Club program for the 2008-2009 clinic. If you are interested or want more information, contact Russ Barber for the Loma Linda Clinic, or Ernie Asebedo for the Riverside Clinc.

Click here for the Sunday Training Schedule for the 2009 Los Angeles Marathon. The schedule through mid-August is also applicable for those training for shorter distances. The schedule also includes optional training for the San Diego Marathon on June 7, 2009.

Click here for a map or our training Route for the Loma Linda chapter used for the 2008 clinic. The route is also available on MapMyRun.com. The route for distances longer than 15 miles is subject to change for the 2009 clinic, and if so an updated route will be posted here when available.

A map of the new marathon training route for the Riverside chapter is now available. Click here for a map of the route on PDF format. The route is also available on MapMyRun.com.

Loper members can join the Drayson Center Gym in Loma Linda for a significantly reduced cost of $250.00 per year. Membership includes Use of pool, weight room, aerobic classes, etc. You can do your cross training at the gym! Check at the Loper desk on Sunday morning to sign up. This offer is good through the Lopers only, and is valid for Riverside as well as Loma Linda members.

• Clinic Announcement Page
• Welcome Message
• Running and Walking Guidelines
• Be Cool When Its Hot
• Rules of the Road
• Clinic Training Schedule
• Suggested Maintenance and Full and Half Marathon Training Schedule for experienced runners and walkers.