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