The founders of Dog Haus Running Club Azusa come to the studio in Venice, CA to discuss their mission for their running club and the community. They recently celebrated their one year anniversary and continue to run strong every Thursday in Azusa, California where they continue to make a big impact in the community. We dive into their individual running stories and how the club was created and their endearing love for their runners and the community.

We also broadcast the podcast from their one year anniversary where we interviewed several members of their running club as well as the mayor of Azusa. The episode took place at the end of the night of their one year anniversary run and party during the summer of 2024.

Guest Ezra Weisz is a fixture in the Los Angeles running community and is known for running in his tutu, a tribute to the show he works on, MIRACULOUS: TALES OF LADYBUG AND CAT NOIR. Ezra is a long time member of the Pasadena Pacers in Pasadena, CA and serves as ambassador for many races here in the Southern California area. His passion for running is evident but his passion for connecting with the community is his strong suit and Ezra remains loved and adored in the running community.

We also deep dive into the Los Angeles Marathon, his role as Los Angeles Marathon Ambassador and what the race and role means to him.

We are also joined by guest Co-Host, Miguel Peralta, who is also an LA Marathon Ambassador and LA Running community figure. Besides being a member of the Los Angeles Road Runners, Miguel is also an exceptional athlete and a sub 3 hour marathon runner.

Guests and founders of the Running Mamis, Jo Anna Mixpe Ley and Raquel Román Romero, join the podcast to talk about the safe space they have created for Women, Moms, and indigenous members. The Running Mamis are transforming the community with their support for one another and empowering not only women but the community to understand the power of movement and transforming generations through movement and support.

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.

The Running Mamis are sponsored by Nike and we look forward to everything they set out to accomplish not only in the running world but in the community.

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.