My guest is Anel Hernandez, a Pepperdine University master’s graduate. Born in 1980 from Mexican immigrant parents, she grew up in Lennox, California. Her fitness journey began in 1997 as a way to help motivate her sister while she trained for the police academy. Anel decided to take fitness seriously over 20 years ago and has not looked backed ever since. She completed her first half marathon at the age of 30 in 2010 and her first marathon two years later. From 2010-2018, Anel ran 7 50ks, participated in Ragnar Relays, over 15 half marathons, as well as 12 marathons, two of which were the legendary Boston Marathon. While competing in her own races, she also made time to pace for the Nutribullet LA Marathon Training Program for two years. Aside from races, Anel enjoys nature and trekked Mount Whitney during this time. She gave birth to a beautiful daughter, Camila, in 2019. Anel has since completed three 10ks, while pushing her daughter in a stroller. She was a pacer for the Rose Bowl Half and LA Marathon in 2021, and is now a pacer for the LA Roadrunners.
