My teenage Nike love affair

And a live appearance in Hollywood talking about run club culture

A live conversation in Los Angeles

On Wednesday evening, I’m hosting a panel where we will explore how the building of run club communities in Los Angeles, both in-person and online, has evolved over time and technology.

Community First: run clubs then and now

I’ll be joined by some of L.A.’s finest in Kit John of Movement Runners, Zaakiyah Brisker of South Central Run Club, Richard Lin of Lombardy Run Club, and Hannah Maile of WeHo Run Club. Here’s the spiel:

Los Angeles is in the midst of a running boom, but the culture behind it has been years in the making. This conversation will explore how run clubs have built lasting communities across diverse neighborhoods. From early pioneers to the latest generation of leaders, the discussion brings together key voices shaping the culture, each sharing how running has connected people, shaped identities, and redefined LA’s streets.

If tickets appear to be sold out (about 80 spots have been snapped up since Thursday afternoon), drop me a line, and…