Trail Gangsta of the Month — runner spotlight
💥Trail Gangsta of the Month (SEPT '21): Jose Sosa Jr., Union Steel Worker & Aspiring Ultra Running Coach 💥
Name: Dose Sosa Jr.Â
Age: 40
Hometown:Â San Diego, CAÂ
Current Residence:Â Chula Vista, CA
Occupation:Â Steel WorkerÂ
 
1. How did you first get into running/trail running?Â
By trying to stay in shape; I began running little by little, did a few 5k’s and started training for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in 2019. I joined a local YMCA trail running group and I fell in love with the mountains. The rest is history!
2. You’re a San Diego native but lived in New York City half of your life. That begs some questions: East coast...
💥Trail Gangsta of the Month (November): Meet Jen Laughlin! 💥
Name: Jen Laughlin
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CAÂ
Current Residence: Buckeye, AZ
Occupation: Social Media ManagerÂ
Alma Mater: Westmont College
1. How did you first fall in love with running? Does your family share your passion for the sport? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
I grew up active, always outside and playing competitive sports. I went to college on a full ride scholarship for soccer. I have been running forever but fell in love with it in college. Always being on...