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I found it very interesting to read the reasoning behind altering the Los Angeles Marathon course (Sept. 21). The attraction of more elite runners and spectators, drawing more business into the Downtown area and the ability to charge for parking were mentioned, but consideration of those who compose the backbone of the race, the thousands of average runners who pay $25 each for the personal challenge of running the course, was not mentioned once. I am convinced the omission of mention of the average runner was not just by chance, since I can only imagine the chaos runners will encounter while trying to reach the new starting line!
The Los Angeles Marathon was my first, and I have run it five times over the past eight years. I will not run it again, though, which should not disturb [L.A. Marathon president] Bill Burke or the City of Los Angeles, since I am not an elite runner. I will also not be a spectator or watch it on television, though, which should cause them alarm.
I hope more average runners will join me in refusing to run a marathon that does not give any consideration to our well-being.
GINGER FLOERCHINGER-FRANKS
Santa Ana
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