The L.A. Marathon: a Tradition, a New Challenge
February 17, 2016
The Los Angeles Marathon had its 31st anniversary on Sunday. For some, the day marked the first time they ran a full marathon, while others celebrated their commitment to the tradition by running the 26-mile race for the 31st time. This was the case for first-time L.A. Marathon runner Latasha Lyons and her running mentor Van Hutchins. Lyons is founder of FunFIT, a healthy living brand that promotes the importance of fitness. Hutchins is a legacy runner, a participant that has ran every L.A. Marathon since its inception in 1985. Two years after he returned from service in Vietnam, he