After menopause, women are more prone to bladder infection, chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) or cystitis. As the urethral muscle loses strength and elasticity due to loss of estrogen, pockets of bacteria can flourish.
Long Beach is the second largest city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and the third largest in Southern California behind Los Angeles and San Diego. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States and is among the world's largest shipping ports.
The race takes place on the streets of downtown Long Beach surrounding the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. The start/finish line is on Shoreline Drive. The area will be blocked off, so businesses within the circuit will only be accessible by ticket holders.