Dr Jess Mena is a well respected runner in the Los Angeles Running Community. She has been featured in Runners World Magazine and several publications across the nation for her running expertise. She is a talented trail runner, marathon runner and running coach.

Tune in to hear her incredible journey from Students Run LA, to marathon runner, to Ultra marathon runner to running coach, to Boston Qualifier.

Jess has a scientific approach to running and training and share some insights on running and the current state of the running community

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The LA Marathon Legacy Runners are a group of individuals who have run every LA Marathon since 1986. They are gearing up for their 40th consecutive marathon on March 16, 2025.

There are currently 93 members remaining in this exclusive group and while most of them do walk the majority of the race these days, there are a few that still run the whole distance.

Lou Briones also known as Legacy Lou takes us on a 40 year journey of the history of The Los Angeles Marathon. Cliff Hausego, the voice of the Legacy Runners also tells stories of the past 40 years.

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Welcome back to my 1st time marathon edition, where I follow the stories of three women attempting their first marathon at the 40th running of the Los Angeles Marathon 2025.

The women talk about the final preparations and the challenges with training in Los Angeles after the fires that destroyed Pacific Palisades and the Eaoton Canyon fires in Altadena., affecting the air quality for almost a month.

Join me in honoring and following the story of these three incredible women:

Kim Alvarez

Estrella Delgadillo

Lauren Garcia