New Year, Same Baddies

We sit down with Daisy, an ultrarunner, trail running mentor, and co-founder of ChingonasontheRun, to talk about where one hike can take you. From life in Glendora to her first hike up Mt. Baldy and the countless times she’s returned, Daisy shares her journey into more than a decade of trail running and adventure. We also touch on her High Sierra Trail experience. Whether you’re curious about your first trail or ready for your next challenge, this episode is an invitation to get outside, find your community, and discover what you’re capable of. Every adventure starts somewhere. Yours could start this weekend.

What if sports could help you feel at home before you even knew the language? In Episode 4 of Local Legend, we talk with Jose Nunez, the owner of Athletics for All (AFA), a private gym in Downtown Azusa. Jose was born in Mexico and raised in Azusa. He talks about moving to the United States as a kid and dealing with a language barrier. Sports helped him connect with people, make friends, and feel like he belonged. He played football in high school and college before becoming a gym owner. Later, he found a new challenge in road and trail running. Jose is now a Boston Marathon qualifier and a competitive endurance runner. He has also won Elder Creek and a 50-mile race at Griffith Park. We talk about his competitive mindset, his move from football to running, and what it means to build a gym in the community where he grew up. From Mexico to Azusa, Jose’s story shows how sports can bring people together and open new doors.

What does it take to become a true mountain athlete? In this episode of Local Legend, we sit down with Cisko tohear his incredible journey into fitness and the outdoors. From running marathons to taking on brutal endurance events like the Mt. Rubidoux Suffer Fest 100, 200, and even 300-mile challenges, Cisko shares what drives him to push beyond his limits. We also dive into his personal transformation—frombeing a vegetarian, then going vegan because of a past relationship, to becoming a self-proclaimed meat lover who powers through suffer fests dreaming about carne asada fries. Cisko isn't your typical runner or hiker—he's a mountain athlete with a unique story of resilience, growth, and finding joy in the toughest adventures. Tune in and discover what it really means to embrace thesuffer.

Second episode of the LA Baddies Fitness Club Local Legend SeriesThis episode we got Priscilla and Luis, two people who’ve been part of the community for years. We met them at different times, but over the last 5 years we’ve shared hikes, runs, cycling events, races, and a lot of random adventures together.We talk about their favorite hikes, hardest hikes, favorite snacks on the trail, and somehow end up talking about the mysterious notes/backpacks on their phones that apparently hold secrets.Big shoutout to Bearded Bastards, Devil Dogs, Vision Quest, Teachers That Trek, and On Trail With for being part of the communities they hike and connect with too.Tap in and get to know two more local legends!

First episode of the LA Baddies Fitness Club Local Legend Series We’re starting it off with one of our OGs, Kristin. She’s been rocking with us from early on and has really been a big part of the community.It all started with a cleanup, then a crazy Iron Mountain hike where she met a lot of the baddies. We talk about her favorite hikes, all the medals she’s earned from her races, and how being vegan makes fueling a little more challenging sometimes.She even has the LA Baddies Fitness Club logo tattooed on her… that alone says everything real one for that.Tap in and listen!!

This episode hits close to home. We talk about Herbert’s hiking promises and how much he has been missed on the trails, along with the energy from the first LA Baddies basketball game. With his wedding coming up this week, the nerves are real and he has even been losing weight. To make things even more interesting, Herbert decided to get married on Super Bowl weekend, which has some of the baddies feeling a little disappointed. Either way, we wish him nothing but love, luck, and a smooth transition into married life.

The Baddies are officially back for 2026. Cousin James steps up to the plate to share his goals for the new year and what he’s chasing next. Herbert is the same old guy, new chapter is deep in wedding prep and talks about how life, planning, and getting married have him struggling to keep up with hiking. Goals, life updates, and classic Baddies energy to kick off the year.

Halfway through October and things get personal fast. The crew starts off talking about how the month’s slipping by, then somehow ends up debating who smells the worst and what a proper shower routine really looks like. Herbert (HR) drops a surprise update about becoming a cat dad to Rocco, and Enrique closes things out with a line that hits harder than you’d think. It’s the kind of episode that starts off light and ends with everyone quiet for a second.

This episode gets real and hilarious. We break down Herbert’s bachelor party adventures and why he’s on a mission to lose weight before his wedding. Don't worry Jonathon is keeping him accountable at the gym. Plus, we uncover a shocking fact: Enrique has never been to Disneyland. Who’s ready to make his dream come true? He promises to buy his own ticket .

We talked about how summer is almost over, how expensive everything feels, and why Depop is the move for running or hiking shoes. We also got into those Amazon return shops that are way too addicting. And of course, Enrique only eats protein but no flavor, just straight calories.