Virginia Ochi is a dedicated runner, animal rescuer, and general fitness lover located in Pasadena, CA. She grew up in La Canada, CA and spent several years running Cross Country and Track & Field at La Canada High School. She holds numerous long and triple jump records from her time on Varsity. After High School, Virginia felt her motivation for running waning due to expensive gym memberships and bad exercise culture. She wanted to create a space where anyone; any age, and fitness level, any motivation could work out and feel good. She started the Pasadena Running Club in 2015. It started as a group of 4 friends who held each other accountable for 5 runs a week and turned into a husting group of 18 people from ages 21-65. No matter where you are in your running journey, Pasadena Runners Club has a place for you.