For the past five years we have had the honor of performing as a solo act for the Los Angeles Marathon.  Drumming at Mile 18 for the first 3 years, then at Mile 14 for 2007, and Mile 9 (Olympic & Magnolia) for the 2008 LA Marathon has been a very rewarding experience.  Many of those running in the Marathon train to the pulse of the drum beats as I engage in my early morning drum sessions at Griffith Park.   The run/drum combination seems to be such a natural fit.  The runners harness energy from drum beats and vice versa.  The LA Marathon is a very inspirational event, I look forward to returning next year.