Pride Run Kicks Off Marathon Training
If you have ever considered running a Marathon give this some serious thought. The Long Beach Marathon is October 11, 2009 and the Shoreline Frontrunners, a running club of gays, lesbians and their friends, have our own training program. A full marathon is 26.2 miles, and YES you can do it! It does take training and commitment, but if you participate in our training program you will be ready. Training begins with the Pride run on Saturday, May 16. Every Saturday morning after that we meet at 7 a.m. at Ocean and Redondo for our weekly long run.
If you are an average runner or walker you can accomplish a Marathon. The five months of training is designed to take a novice runner to Marathon distance. In addition to our Saturday morning long runs, you do need to be available to run five days per week. We increase our mileage every Saturday by a mile or few, but it does add up to 20 and 22 miles runs. I know it sounds impossible to most short distance runners, but it can be done with the appropriate training.
Marathon training is all about pace. We do NOT run fast! We run slow enough that you can comfortably talk with the other runners while running. If you think of yourself as a slow runner, don’t consider that an issue for running a Marathon. It’s all about the distance, not about the speed. We break up into several pace groups and have a good time together. All are welcome: Gay, Straight, Neighbors, Friends, Whoever. This is our fourth year of Long Beach Marathon training and the group keeps growing. Last year our group was about 20 runners.
We communicate primarily thru email. I send out a weekly email every Thursday detailing our distance and course. Training begins with the Pride Run, May 16th and the Saturday following is a 9 mile run. Begin now, train yourself to run 6 miles and you will be ready to join our Long Beach Marathon training program. Go to www.runlongbeach.com and sign up for the Marathon and commit!
Email me to be added to our information list: LBMarathonTraining@gmail.com
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
It’s time for the 4th Annual Q Film Festival Fundraiser, benefitting The Center Long Beach! Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans and Queer films brought right into our home town.
Tickets available online with package deals for saving money. Online ticket sales will be handled via will-call, after you’ve purchased them through PayPal’s secure server, print your receipt and bring it with you to the films you’re attending.
“All Film Access Pass”
Includes one admission to all 10 screenings, plus Pink Flamingos at The Art Theatre
$80 (Reg. $112)
“All Festival Access Pass”
Includes one admission to all 10 screenings, 3 Parties plus Pink Flamingos at The Art Theatre
$110 (Reg. $157)
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $8-12
depending on show and time.
DISCOUNT TICKETS $5
(Students & Adults over 60, must provide ID at will-call for discount. Workshop not included in packages. No discount on Parties/Workshop.)
FRIDAY, MAY 8
6:30 p.m.
DON’T GO – Feature
preceded by world premier, short film LET IT REIGN
Q & A with directors and cast members – facilitated Marie Cartier
Emcee: Carlease Burke
7:45 p.m.
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
at THE CENTER
Entertainment, drinks, hors d’ouevres
9 p.m.
TRU LOVED – Feature
Q & A with director and cast members – facilitated by Robert Cano
11:30 p.m.
PINK FLAMINGOS –
at the Art Theatre
FREE when you buy an All Films Pass or a Weekend Pass! Enjoy the brand new, fully restored 35MM print!
SATURDAY, MAY 9
1 p.m.
WORKSHOP: How to Make Your First Short Film with Camrin Pitts at The Center. Films will be screened on the final night of the festival.
2 p.m.
BI THE WAY – Documentary
Panel discussion with Denise Penn
4 p.m.
FUN IN WOMEN’S SHORTS - Women’s Short Films
Q & A with director and cast members – facilitated by Marie Cartier
Emcee: Sandy Seacrest
5:30 p.m.
SHORTS PARTY at THE CENTER
Mixer with the filmmakers plus entertainment, drinks, hors d’oeuvres.
SATURDAY, MAY 9, cont.
6:30 p.m.
FUN IN MEN’S BRIEFS - Men’s Short Films
Q & A with director and cast – facilitated by Robert Cano & Camrin Pitts
Emcee: Sandy Seacrest
9 p.m.
WERE THE WORLD MINE – Feature, Emcee: Sandy Seacrest
SUNDAY, MAY 10
1:30 p.m.
A PLACE TO LIVE: THE STORY OF TRIANGLE SQUARE – Documentary
3:30 p.m.
FOR MY WIFE – Documentary
Preceded by short film
THE CONSTANT PROCESS
Q & A with directors and cast members – facilitated by Marie Cartier
6 p.m.
I CAN’T THINK STRAIGHT – Feature
Emcee: Lynda Montgomery
7 p.m.
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
at THE CENTER
Entertainment, drinks, hors d’ouevres
8 p.m.
NIKKI COLDWATER and
SHOWGIRLS, PROVINCETOWN, MA. – Documentary
Emcee: Lynda Montgomery
MONDAY–THURSDAY MAY 11-14
ELEVEN MINUTES –
Directed by Michael Selditch & Robert Tate, R-rated for language.
go to www.arttheatrelongbeach.com for screening times
Documentary about Jay McCarroll, winner of season one of Bravo’s Project Runway.