Golden Journey Begins

The "Sofa to Screenland 5K" training program is a welcoming community where safety, support and success is everyone's finish line. Running coach David Winslow, personal trainer Craig Schoenbaum, marathon mentor Hamid Rostamian and Olympic Gold Medalist Lashinda Demus lead complimentary Sunday training sessions, 3:00 p.m., at Culver City High School Olympic track. These one-hour sessions, perfect for newcomers or those returning to exercise, will help you complete your 3.1-mile adventure through cinematic wonder on Oscar Sunday, March 2 in good health. "As a flat, fun, and family-oriented hometown event around the studios, the Screenland 5K is an easy entry to an active lifestyle. Our sessions develop camaraderie and great health.  We're not here to set world records," said Winslow. Next workshop is Jan. 19.

Training sessions are sponsored by Midwest Roofing.

Let's Run Together

Lace up, show up, and let your journey begin into glitz, glamour, glory, and gold!  Enjoy complimentary one-hour Sunday 3:00 p.m. workouts at Culver City High School, Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 9 (Super Bowl Sunday at 1:30 pm), and Feb. 23. Wear comfortable clothes and running shoes, advises trainer David Winslow. Workouts will encompass goal setting, stretching, warm-ups, jogging, and cool-downs, said Winslow, a legacy Screenland 5K runner and multiple age group marathon winner. Personal trainer Craig Schoenbaum said the workouts are designed to improve strength, flexibility, and stamina. Follow Winslow's tips in the Screenland 5K TRAINING GUIDE.

Culver City Police teammates show their form for the Screenland 5K and Baker to Vegas Relay marathon. From left, Lt. Chris Caraballo, Asst Chief Troy Dunlap, Lt. Ryan Thompson, Officer Kywan Owens and Officer Kevin Ramirez. 

May Wu tethers Sonya Chapnick, who has vision impairment, in recent workshop at Culver City High School's Olympic track.  Screenland 5K trainers Hamid Rostamian and Craig Schoenbaum follow behind at right. Next free session is Jan. 19, 3:00 pm, sponsored by Midwest Roofing. 

Stay Motivated

If you formed a Screenland 5K team or joined one, why not train together at the Sunday sessions or in other ways to stay motivated and accountable. The Leggers, led by mentor John Flynn, Culver City Running Club, guided by Ed Dorio and Peg Rainey, bike outings conducted by Councilmember Freddy Puza, and local health clubs can get your ready for race day.

Let's Warm Up

You've put in the work to prepare for the Screenland 5K, so let's warm-up on race morning. Olympic Gold Medalist Lashinda Demus and Dion "Blast" Jackson will prepare you for the glory & gold on Oscar Sunday.  Zumba® Instructor Julie Schatz and SilverSneakers® leader Kristy Williams of LA Fitness, will also warm you up for your big day in the Heart of Screenland.