Long Beach International Marathon Course

[zeekster]

Hi,

I'm planning on doing the half-marathon barefoot in Long Beach on October 9. Anyone have any feedback regarding the quality of the pavement etc...? I'm wondering if I should bring my fivefingers along... just in case. Has anyone done the half there?



Thanks

 

[Barefoot TJ]

You can always carry your

You can always carry your VFFs on a Spibelt or something like that, just in case.

 

[zeekster]

Well, I finished the whole

Well, I finished the whole Halt-Marathon barefoot. Not a great time (2:25)... my best shod time was 1:38. I really slowed down the last 3 miles. Overall, the course was great. Some sections were a little rough (through some of the parking lots) but very doable. The bike/running path next to the beach was as smooth as glass. I had a great time though. I saw a few runners wearing VFF's , but nobody else completely barefoot. Did anyone else do the half... or the marathon? I would be interested in hearing your comments!

 

[Barefoot TJ]

Ken Bob runs that one, I

Ken Bob runs that one, I think. You'll get faster. It just takes some time. Good job! Congrats!