The Skid Row Running Club is “an unusual running club that uses the power of running to improve the lives of those who are at risk of homelessness and addiction” in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles, California. And this week we talk to the club founder, Judge Craig Mitchell, about why he started the club; his background as a runner, highschool teacher; the duty of police officers to protect and serve; the need for minimum sentencing reform; and much more.

TOPICS & TIMES 

• The judge’s running background (2:40)
• The Midnight Mission & the running club (5:37)
• What / where is Skid Row? (7:54)
• Who are the club members? (11:29)
• The club’s international marathons (12:58)
• Stories of specific members (18:10)
• Police & the duty to Protect & to Serve (27:30)
• Mandatory minimum sentencing reform (33:03)
• The importance of jury duty service (37:24)
• Best ways to support the running club? (39:26)
• Do you have a dream race for the club (42:04)

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