My Game Plan for the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon

TLDRIn this video, I share my gear, time goals, and a special challenge for my YouTube community as I prepare for the 2024 LA Marathon.

Key insights

🏃‍♂️I will be wearing a white LA Marathon Ambassador hat and sunglasses during the race.

🎒I will have a water belt and a throwaway sweater to keep me hydrated and warm before the race starts.

🏅My time goals for the race include a sub-4 hour finish, a PR time, and a new course PR.

🤝I will be giving away a limited edition LA Marathon hat to my YouTube viewers who meet me at the Expo and complete a challenge.

🐶All funds raised from my LA Marathon fundraising efforts go to a local food bank that helped my mother when she was homeless.

Q&A

What gear will you be wearing during the LA Marathon?

I will be wearing a white LA Marathon Ambassador hat, sunglasses, a water belt, a throwaway sweater, ASICS shorts, calf sleeves, and a Garmin Instinct watch.

What are your time goals for the race?

My time goals include a sub-4 hour finish, a PR time, and a new course PR.

How can I get one of the limited edition LA Marathon hats?

Meet me at the LA Marathon Expo, say hello, tell me what my dog's name is, and take a selfie with me. Tag LA Marathon and you could get a hat!

Where do the funds raised from your LA Marathon fundraising go?

All funds raised go to a local food bank that helped my mother when she was homeless.

Why is the LA Marathon special to you?

The LA Marathon is special to me because it represents my journey from addiction to sobriety and my love for running.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and background about my first LA Marathon in 2017.

04:40Sharing the gear I will be wearing during the 2024 LA Marathon, including a special edition LA Marathon Ambassador hat.

08:46Discussing my time goals for the race, including a sub-4 hour finish and a new course PR.

11:30Announcing a special challenge for my YouTube viewers to win a limited edition LA Marathon hat.

14:12Explaining the importance of the fundraising efforts for a local food bank and why it is personal to me.