Azusa Pacers are located in Azusa, California. The founders, Maria Delgadillo and Frank Delgadillo discuss the club and how it evolved as well as sharing their own personal running journeys.

The Azusa Pacers recently celebrated their 3 year anniversary and we talk about how the community came out to celebrate them

We also deep dive into the LA Marathon and their thoughts on the race and how the race plays a prominent part of their running club.

Eastside traffic Track Club is located in Whittier, California. The founder, Eddie Bernal is joined by club member Rocio Carrillo where they discus the club and how it evolved from various running clubs in downtown Los Angeles.

Late last year, Eastside Traffic had an incredible collaboration with a running club from Mexico City, Cartuchos Quemados, and continue their affiliation with Cartuchos Quedamos, a true story of community and breaking barriers beyond borders.

We also deep dive into the LA Marathon and our own strategies with navigating the course and how to conquer a personal best if this is what you are attempting. Mostly, we celebrate Los Angeles in this amazing episode.

Malibu Moves race director Erica Segel joins the podcast to talk about her inaugural event in Malibu, CA. The 5k and half marathon will take place in October with incredible views of the ocean and Santa Monica mountains. Tune in to hear how the race was started and the vision and expectations for this inaugural event.

Erica is joined by Malibu Moves race ambassador Francis Robles from the Whittier Pacers in Whittier, CA. Malibu Moves has an ambassador program in place to represent the community and Francis is one of many representing this event. Tune in to hear Francis' stunning journey and what led her to represent Malibu Moves.

Guest Gracee Weinrieb is the founder and leader of Cafe Jam Run Club in Sherman Oaks, California,. Gracee has created a safe space for runners in her community every Monday night in Sherman Oaks and on the weekends in various locations throughout the Los Angeles area.

Gracee started the club to create a safe space for women and Mom's to unite with commonalities while focusing on movement as the most important aspect.

Gracee is gearing up for her 21st consecutive LA Marathon this March 2025. She is a community leader and beloved member that everyone in Los Angeles adores.

Check out her story and get inspired by the power of community.

Guest Chely Rodriguez leads the running group, Valley Runners Los Angeles, also known as VRLA. Chely discusses the San Fernando Valley running scene and how the Valley has seen a big growth in runners and running clubs.

Valley Runners Los Angeles has a unique set up as they rotate on a monthly basis through various cities in the San Fernando Valley. With this rotation, they are able to reach various runners throughout the whole valley.

VRLA also has a partnership with LA Marathon and every year has pinatas hanging in the course at mile 20 and provides a supportive and vibrant environment for the runners of the Los Angeles Marathon.

Tune in and learn howVRLA continues to thrive in the Los Angeles Running scene.

Guest Jocelyn Rivas holds the current world record for the youngest woman to run 100 marathons. Jocelyn is a longtime Los Angeles resident. She is a sponsored athlete and a Los Angeles Marathon Ambassador.

Jocelyn talks about her recent run at Western States 100. She also discusses her partnership with the San Francisco Marathon and affiliations with HOKA, Maurten and numerous more running sponsors.

She also discusses holding the current world record for youngest woman to run 100 marathons and the journey to that accomplishment.

Jocelyn was born with some medical issues and was told she would never walk. Her life and her story is an inspiration to woman and girls across the world and runners who need inspiration to just take one step and go after your dreams.

Guest Rolando Cruz is the leader of the Boyle Heights Bridge Runners. Rolando shares his insights of the city of Boyle Heights and the community that has evolved around the running club, The Boyle Heights Bridge Runners.

The Boyle Heights Bridge Runners have been featured on the Anthony Bourdain Show, The Roy Choi show, The Today show and are constantly being featured on major news stories such as CNN and The LA Times to name a few.

Rolando discusses his love for Boyle Heights, gentrification in Boyle Heights and Los Angeles and the running culture in Los Angeles.

Guest Liz Aguiniga, is the leader of Latinos Run Los Angeles and is a Los Angeles Lululemon ambassador. She is a community leader in the Los Angeles Running Community.

Guest, Alan Figueroa is the founder of the LADWPacers, the running club at the Department of Water and Power in Downtown Los Angeles. Alan is also a Los Angeles Lululemon ambassador and is a community leader in the LA Running community.

Both guests continue to collaborate each weekend in the Los Angeles running community with numerous running events and community runs. Learn how they navigate through their busy schedules to create safe running spaces to insure and motivate their communities here in Los Angeles.