3月12日はビルと私の32回目の結婚記念日です。
あっという間の32年間だったような気もしますし、
子供達の年齢を考えると32年間と言う重みも感じます。
3人の子供達も成人し
やっとここ数年ビルとの時間を楽しめるようになり、
今ではこのスペースを満喫しています。
二人とも忙しい事もあり
週末しかゆっくり時間を一緒に過ごす事は出来ませんが
毎週末、計画を立てて二人で色々な事をやるようにしています。
今週末はLAマラソン
そして来週末はBYB創立記念日パーティーと続き
忙しくなりますが、その翌週からやっと時間が
取れますので、ビルと結婚記念日のお祝いに
二人でミニバケーションを予定しています。
家族皆が健康で仲良く過ごせる事にただただ感謝です。
さて、今週末のロスのお天気はなんと記録破りの
暑さになるとの事で、スタート時間も30分早まります。
33℃から35℃の間位になりそうです。
25000人以上のランナーが走るこのマラソン、病人や
怪我人が出ないように祈るのみです。
メインスポンサーのAsicsからもランナー達に向けて
Warningメールが届いていますのでちょっと緊張です。
そんな訳で今回のマラソンはタイムを気にするより
楽しんで完走したいと思っています。
正直な気持ちは早く終わってほしいです。
マラソン後の我が家での打ち上げパーティーが
一番の楽しみです。笑
（参考にお時間のある方は読んでみてくださいね）
With record heat in the forecast for Sunday,
the ASICS LA Marathon team has adjusted the
start times of the 30th Edition race to better
ensure runner safety on race day.
The full field start will start 30 minutes earlier
at 6:55 a.m.
The weather conditions pose a high level of risk
for marathoners and all participants should be
advised to take precaution. Everyone who participates
should strongly consider running at a slower pace
than they would normally plan to run a marathon.
The ASICS LA Marathon is taking the following measures
to reduce the risks:
Moving the ‘full field’ start time 30 minutes
earlier – from 7:25 am to 6:55 am
Initiating wave starts to ensure proper runner spacing
and enabling more efficient replenishment of supplies
at early aid stations
Increasing the overall supply of aid, including additional
water and Gatorade Endurance Formula at all 24 aid stations
Providing ‘cooling buses’ along the course and at the
finish line
Providing misting stations, cold towels and ice
Extending the length of time finish line services will
be available
Providing regular updates as to additional resources added
for the event
Aid Stations
The ASICS LA Marathon has set up 24 fully-staffed aid stations
along the course that feature both water and Gatorade
Endurance Formula (Lemon-Lime). Aid stations will be featured
at every mile beginning at Mile 2 until Mile 25.
At each aid station, electrolyte tables will be first,
followed by water.
If the first aid tables at any aid station are crowded,
participants should continue moving through the aid station
to the next set of tables in order to minimize congestion and
provide all runners with convenient access to obtaining fluids.
Medical Support
There is medical support at the start and finish lines as
well as along the course. Beginning at mile 6, medical
tents are staged every two miles along the
course – miles 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22,
and 24. Medical tents are located at the finish
line and in the post food & fluid area on Ocean
Avenue in Santa Monica. Medical stations are staffed
with volunteer physicians, nurses and assistants,
and are coordinated by Keck Medicine of USC.
Have questions? Please visit our Weather Warnings page
on our website for more information, including FAQ’s.
