Trail Gangsta of the Month — runner spotlight
š„Trail Gangsta of the Month (SEPT '21): Jose Sosa Jr., Union Steel Worker & Aspiring Ultra Running Coach š„
Name: Dose Sosa Jr.Ā
Age: 40
Hometown:Ā San Diego, CAĀ
Current Residence:Ā Chula Vista, CA
Occupation:Ā Steel WorkerĀ
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1. How did you first get into running/trail running?Ā
By trying to stay in shape; I began running little by little, did a few 5kās and started training for the Rock ānā 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. Youāre a San Diego native but lived in New York City half of your life. That begs some questions: East coast...
š„Trail Gangsta of the Month (November): Meet Jen Laughlin! š„
Name: Jen Laughlin
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CAĀ
Current Residence: Buckeye, AZ
Occupation: Social Media ManagerĀ
Alma Mater: Westmont College
1. How did you first fall in love with running? Does your family share your passion for the sport? Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
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...