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2012 Honda LA Marathon

All photos were taken at Dodger Stadium or within the first half mile along the course.  I had a prior commitment this year which only allowed me to photograph pre-race and the start.  I arrived at Dodger Stadium around 4:30am (woke up at 3:20am) and left as the last few runners took off from the start line.

An LA Marathon participant sits in Dodger Stadium under the orange hue before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  An LA Marathon participant sits in Dodger Stadium under the orange hue before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.

LA Marathon participants wait in Dodger Stadium under the orange hue from the LED banner before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  LA Marathon student participants wait in Dodger Stadium under the orange hue from the LED banner before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.

LA Marathon legacy runners hold the  LA Marathon legacy runners hold the “LA 27″ sign outside of Dodger Stadium before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.  The legacy runners have participated in every LA Marathon since 1984.
LA Marathon participants walk in Dodger Stadium before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  LA Marathon participants walk in Dodger Stadium before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.
LA Marathon participants walk to the start line before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  LA Marathon participants walk to the start line before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.
Wheelchair competitors warm up on the course before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  Wheelchair competitors warm up on the course before the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.
Hand crank competitors moments after the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  Hand crank competitors moments after the start of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.
Elite women runners on the course of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  Elite women runners on the course of the2012 Honda LA Marathon.
Runners on the course of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  Runners on the course of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.
Runners on the course of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  Runners on the course of the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.

The last of the LA Marathon runners leave Dodge Stadium during the 2012 Honda LA Marathon on March 18, 2012 in Los Angeles.  Michael Yanow/Corsair  The last of the LA Marathon runners leave Dodge Stadium during the 2012 Honda LA Marathon.

13.1 Marathon Los Angeles

at Staples Center on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  The silhouette of runners before the start of the 2012 Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Venice, California.

at Staples Center on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Participants walk along the boardwalk before sunrise on their way to the start line of the 2012 Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Venice, California.

at Staples Center on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Runners participate in the 2012 Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon on Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Venice, California.

Starving For Gravity at the 13.1 Marathon® LA

Posted 19 Jan 2011 — by Michael Yanow
Category 13.1 Marathon, Los Angeles, Marathon, Music, Starving For Gravity, Street Photograph, Venice

On the corner of Lincoln Blvd and Venice Blvd Starving For Gravity an ROCK band based in Los Angeles rocked the intersection to the runners and spectators delight with their music during the running of 13.1 Marathon® LA.  They rocked out the longest of any band and drew the largest crowd.

You just might find me at their next show.  My favorite song of theirs is “Stars Don’t Shine.”  Check out their myspace or facebook page.

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Lucas Holter on vocals for Starving For Gravity playing for the runners of the half marathon in Venice, CA.

Venice Half Marathon

Over 2,500 runners took over the Venice Boardwalk and Venice Blvd on Sunday, January 16th 13.1 Marathon® and 5k.  The morning started with an amazing sunrise and brought with it ideal conditions for running the 13.1 mile course.

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The morning sunrise at Venice Beach.

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Runners of the 13.1 Marathon® run by a grocery store along Venice Blvd.

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Along the course were multiple entertainers.  Evan the fire breather blows fire to amusement of the runners and spectators.

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The elite runners start off the 13.1 Marathon® on the Venice Boardwalk.

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Westchester’s drum line lined the street indulging the runners with upbeat music.

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Westchester’s cymbal players jump and slap the cymbals under their legs while performing on the course.