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Redondo Beach 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Feb. 3, 2013
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Lay out your team’s jersey to wear for the game
and plan to host or attend a party—that’s what
many did the morning of Superbowl Sunday.
Not runners throughout Southern California,
though. Instead, this year they got up before
dawn to run the Redondo Beach 10K and 5K
Run/Walk. And run it they did—especially if
they were members of USA Track & Field Southern California. It was really more like we swept
it, though, since our runners claimed most of
the overall top spots and almost all age group
top-placing spots.
Perched at the starting line and then blasting
off with Eye of the Tiger
blaring in the background,
USA Track & Field Southern California’s Anthony
Solis (M22, 0:30:44,
Barstow) sprinted to a
first-place overall finish,
while our very own
Nathalie Higley (F43,
0:36:16, Redondo Beach)
finished first among the
women. John Gardinier
(M40, 0:33:11, Rancho
Santa Margarita) and
Leilani Rios (F33,
0:37:52—time still being
contested, Coto de Caza) sprinted to an impressive overall third-place finish for the men and
women (Leilani’s time may result in a secondplace spot in the overall).
A great addition to USA Track & Field
Rebecca Trajan
Rebecca Trahan
LDR News, Q&A
Brea 8K winner
Brandon Bethke and
Mayor Ron Garcia.
Wayne Joness
with Skip Stolley
28 ct&rn • April–June 2013
Q&A with Coach Jim Bush
Jim Bush is one of the most successful track &
field coaches from the golden era of track &
field, a time when fans packed stadiums, and
track stars regularly received the kind of media
attention reserved today for top football, basketball, and baseball athletes.
Bush’s legacy continues beyond the hundreds of athletes he has trained over his long
career. Bush has also written several books on
coaching, and during his time at UCLA he mentored his successor in the Bruin track & field
program, Bob Larsen. Larsen, the long-time
coach of Meb Keflezighi, remarked that Jim
Bush was one of the most organized coaches
he ever worked with.
“Jim Bush did not hesitate if you needed
Southern California this year is the California
Triathlon. Led by Thom Richmond and showing
an impressive presence at the Redondo Beach
10K, we look forward to great things from this
group and appreciate their partnership.
Brea 8K
Feb. 24, 2013
The Brea 8K’s slogan—“Chip Timed, USATF Certified, and So Cal’s Finest Finish”—truly describes the essence of this race. Not only is the
course challenging yet fun, it’s one of the bestrun events in Southern California. Presented by
the Brea Mall, this event has something for all
ages. Whether you’re a child just getting into
running or a masters runner with years of experience, the event sponsors, officials, and volunteers will ensure you have a great experience.
And with this event boasting one of Southern California’s finest finishes, our Southern California USA Track & Field athletes finished in like
fashion: fine and strong. Another sweep with
USA Track & Field runners and teams capturing
the top spots [