Record high temperatures are expected for this weekend's L.A. Marathon. Kristina Tudor, an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, will be running it in full uniform, leather boots and all.

A frequent ultramarathoner who owns a 3:13 personal best in the marathon, Tudor said an officer who ran the Green Bay Marathon in uniform last year inspired her to take on the challenge herself.

"It's intriguing to me to see how far runners can push themselves physically and mentally and how we can handle discomfort and pain," Tudor told Runner's World Newswire.

Tudor will take on the grueling feat for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, which supports families of fallen officers and officers injured in the line of duty. She hopes to raise $20,000 for the group.

"I've met officers there who have become lifelong friends and changed me for the better," Tudor said. "If I'm going to be putting myself through--for lack of a better word--hell in the marathon, I think it'd be great to do it for something bigger than yourself. I want to give back to something that's given me so much.

"Last year, we had a handful of officers pass in the line of duty. I thought this was a way to reach out through running," she added.

The 28-year-old estimates her uniform will add about 20 pounds. Head to toe, she'll wear a police hat (or "cover") lined with plastic, a tie, a long-sleeve wool top, and wool pants. She'll also carry her utility belt, which holds a Glock 9 mm pistol, two full magazines cases, two sets of handcuffs, a radio, and pepper spray.

Tudor said she's done a few training runs in the boots and added strength work to her routine so her core can handle the extra pounds around her waist.

"I feel confident about my endurance," Tudor said. "It's just a matter of being able to carry all that weight that will be shifting a lot. I'll also wear a sweatband under the cover to keep it from chafing my forehead. But I think the heat will be my biggest concern."

Between the heat and the atypical running attire, Tudor estimates she'll finish in about five hours. She'll run alongside her partner in the force, as well. (He'll wear regular running clothes, in case you're wondering.)

To donate to Tudor's cause, visit her GoFundMe page.

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