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At FACT, we see running as more than physical exercise—it's a practice in perseverance, pain management, and achievement that transfers to all areas of life. The mental fortitude developed through thoughtful training becomes a foundation for success everywhere.

FACT delivers professional, personalized coaching within an energizing team atmosphere in Pasadena, CA.

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Fortius Altius Citius

Strength Height Speed

Mayra Garcia

Ultra Marathon Runner

“I decided to go back to Coach Armand because I wanted to PR at the 2017 Boston Marathon & I did I got a 3:30, a 3 minute PR from my previous marathon. Coach has helped me become more consistent and apply myself with a training program.”

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Andy Rodemich 

Marathon Runner

“I am now a 3 time world marathon major qualifier with a marathon PR of 2:53 (Revel Big Bear 2018), 3:07 (Boston 2018) and that is directly due to Coach Armand and my training with FACT."

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Michelle Blair 

Marathon Runner

“The training partners I have found with FACT have been instrumental in my improvement – they push and inspire me, and I have learned so much from them. Part of the beauty of the FACT team is its diversity

Training Philosophy

At FACT, we believe consistent training transforms runners more effectively than sporadic high-intensity workouts. Our approach prioritizes regular, manageable training over the "peaks and valleys" pattern that leads to injury. We design training based on your current fitness level, not past achievements or someone else's standards.

Results

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Pasadena Half Marathon 2020

  • Bryan Felber 1:18:27 PR - 1st in div

  • Anthony Andrada 1:26:54 PR

  • Rigoberto Rodriguez 1:34:37 SB - 3rd in div

  • Dave Tanizaki 1:48:04 SB - 4th in div

  • Bryan Felber 1:18:27 PR - 1st in div

  • Anthony Andrada 1:26:54 PR

  • Rigoberto Rodriguez 1:34:37 SB - 3rd in div

  • Dave Tanizaki 1:48:04 SB - 4th in div

More Results

Upcoming Events

2025

LA Marathon
Badwater Ultramarathons
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot
California Fall Classic
Pasadena Half Marathon/5K
California International Marathon
Mountains To Beach Marathon
Surf City Marathon/Half

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Press

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After Racing the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, YiOu Wang Is Chasing New Trails

She ran her first marathon in 2005, and now hopes to be a top-10 woman at an international ultra.

Runners World

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Smiling through the Ups and Downs

Mayra Lopez-Garcia: the 100-mile Trail Runner

Re:Views Magazine

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How Running Has Helped Newton Nguyen Navigate Life as a Blind Man 

He’s going to be racing in the first-ever para athletics division at the 2021 Boston Marathon.

Runner's World

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These Recipes With Traditional Chinese Medicinal Ingredients Can Be a Boon For Runners 

Think functional food, marrying traditional Chinese medicine philosophies, for great tastes.

Women's Running

FACT meets twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays.


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