Andrea Lara, Marco Arteaga and Israel Gonzales, Running Marathons Series

Andrea Lara has participated in two marathons.  She states that "the experience was life changing and believes that it helped shape the person she is today."

Marco Arteaga is 50-years old and an avid runner who has ran over 24 Marathons and 5 fifty milers in the last 14 years.  His fastest marathon time is 2:42 minutes.  Marco shares "running comes natural to me and it brings a great feeling of accomplishment."

Israel Gonzales Will be in his 16th LA Marathon. His first Marathon was when he was 12 years old.  His fastest Marathon was 2 hours 46 minutes.  The marathon is a family activity that they do annually.  Last year they had about 13 family and friends running the LA Marathon.  It is also a physical and mental challenge for him that, as he states, "makes me stronger and reminds me to never give up."