
Last Sunday, Feb. 28, was the 32nd Firecracker 10K run in Los Angeles' Chinatown. It's well-attended, but tough. The first two miles go uphill through Elysian Park, home of the Los Angeles Police Academy and Dodger Stadium.
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, is a suburban city south of Los Angeles. Part of the city overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island-- twenty-six miles away.

