Cathie Enriquez - President / Coach / PR Manager

LARC Member Since:  2014

Years I've Been Running/Walking:  9 years

Number of Marathons:  8

The Best Thing About LARC:  The sense of community and we have the best view ever!

Favorite LARC Event:   The Post LA Marathon medal run

My Goals For the Club:   I would like to motivate more walkers to come out and train on Wednesday nights and Saturdays.  Also, to make others aware that we have all levels of athletes.

Favorite Running Quote:   “Being an athlete is a state of mind which is not bound by age, performance or place in the running pack.”  Jeff Galloway

Accomplishments:  Pace Leader for Los Angeles Road Runners (LARR) since 2015.  RRCA Level 1 Coach

LARC Member Since: 2018
Board Member Since: 2019

Years I've Been Running/Walking:  Walked my first full Marathon in 2015 and have been hooked ever since.

Number of Marathons:  15+ full and 12 half marathons. I am currently training for The 2026 Avalon 50k and San Francisco Marathon.

The Best Thing About LARC: Love Saturdays at the totem pole where I get to socialize, and run/walk with old and new friends. The Sunday hikes have introduced me to SoCals amazing trails.

My Goals For The Club: My goal is to help wherever I am most needed.  I also want to motivate  runners, and especially walkers to join and train with LARC. LARC is a place where all ages and abilities can improve their endurance and speed, and set personal goals with the help of amazing volunteer coaches and supportive friends.

Favorite Running Quote:  “Everything you ever wanted to know about yourself, you can learn in 26.2 miles.”  

Accomplishment:  Finished my first 50K in 2025.

David Levine - Charter Board Member / Head Coach

LARC Member Since: One cold afternoon at a picnic table by the totem pole in 2002
Board Member Since: That same cold afternoon at a picnic table by the totem pole

Coach for LARC:  over 22 years
Years I've Been Running: Since college (over 48 years)
Number of Marathons: 27, three of which started with a 2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile bike ride.  A three-time Ironman

The Best Thing About LARC: The people

Favorite LARC Event: Wednesday night track at Santa Monica High School

My Goals for the Club: To help our members reach their goals and have a good time

Favorite Running Quote: "The endurance athlete shows the world that the boundaries and limitations that we thought existed don't, except beyond the realm which we cannot dream. So when we run, we run not just for ourselves, but so that someday those watching may also have a dream."

Certifications: Coach Level 3 USA Track & Field; USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, Coach Level 1 Road Runners Club of America
 

Accomplishments: Co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Marathon Training, now at all major bookstores and Amazon.com which came out worldwide in 2012.  Coach Levine organized the City of Angels Half Marathon training group, USA Marathon Training, for 15 seasons.  Most of the experienced runners in that group, and under his leadership, achieve a personal record (PR) with each major race.  Levine coached a Team-In-Training triathlon group with similar results and proudly helps his Sony Tri Team. For nine seasons he was a Pace Leader with the 2,200 member LA Road Runners.  He is also married to Julie Weiss, Marathon Goddess and author of "The Miles and Trials of a Marathon Goddess, 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks"  Coach Levine is also a founding member of the South Bay Runners Club (SBRC).

Francisco Davis - Board Member / Coach / Web & Technology Manager

LARC Member Since: 2018

Board Member Since: 2019

Years I've Been Walking/Running: Most of my life but did not seriously begin to train for Marathon races until 2009.

Number of Marathons: I’ve completed 2 L.A. Marathons and 7 Half Marathons.:

Number of Ultras: I've completed 1 Ultra - Avalon 50K

The Best Thing About LARC: The sense of community it provides for athletes to gather, meet, and exchange tips and learn different techniques to improve their performance. It’s a place where all running and walking athletes are welcomed to participate from the novice to the expert with no judgment about the level of one’s skill for run or walk. It’s also a great place to make friends, network, and become inspired to rise above to new heights in ambition.

Favorite LARC Event:   

The Post Marathon Medal Run is truly something special to witness—and even more meaningful to take part in. It’s especially inspiring to see new athletes who have journeyed from the couch to completing a marathon. The pride and sense of accomplishment they radiate is nothing short of amazing. Watching their faces light up with joy as they celebrate, take photos, and share the moment with newfound friends from the LA Marathon training season is a sight to behold.

It’s a deeply rewarding experience, and I feel privileged to share in that same excitement and fulfillment every time. The stories I hear are incredible—each runner’s reason for taking on the challenge is unique and deeply personal. Being part of their journeys, witnessing their growth, and watching them rise toward greatness is what makes it all so unforgettable.

My Goals for The Club: My goal is to elevate the club to a higher level of excellence by enhancing communication among members and ensuring they stay informed through timely, accurate, and engaging updates on the club’s website.

Favorite Running Quote: "It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination."
— John Bingham

Greta Ito – Board Member/ Membership Chair

LARC Member Since: 2018

Board Member Since: 2019

Years I’ve Been Running/Walking: Two years that I have been walking and running in a committed way. Before that, I had done some 5Ks here and there but found it a chore to stick with training on my own.

Number of Marathons: 3

Best Thing About LARC: Feeling like I have a place to be on Saturday mornings! It motivates me to get up and get training when I know that there will be a group of friendly people waiting at the Totem Pole.  I can push myself to try a more challenging course, go more miles, or improve my pace if I’m joining others. And, as a newer walker/runner, I have gained a lot of valuable tips, training suggestions, and race recommendations from chatting with other members during the group runs.

Favorite LARC Event: The Medal Run following the LA Marathon. It’s great to see everyone celebrating each other’s successes. 

My Goals for the Club: To help grow the club membership and foster more connections among members. I also look forward to supporting the club in continuing to be a welcoming place for athletes of all levels.

Favorite Running Quote: “If you have the courage to fail, then you have the courage to succeed.” – Shalane Flanagan

Fun Fact: I once served as “Postmaster for the Day” while working in a small town in southern Japan.

Zenen Hernandez - Coach

LARC Member Since:  Since 2018

Board Member Since: Recently

Number of Marathons: I've been officially running since 2007. Before then I was a soccer player and a recreational runner.

Years I've Been Running: Running LA Marathon since 2007 every year.

Number of Marathons: Over 40 in total and also several half's,10ks and 5ks.

The Best Thing About LARC: The amazing environment of the running comunty. Always great and making new friends. Very supportive. I love our Saturdays morning runs by the beach. Wednesday nights of track workout. Also been able to run by some trails of Santa Monica. 

My Goals for the Club: To help other athletes of all levels achieve their goals.

Favorite Running Quote: We can do it. Si se puede y ánimo.

Accomplishments: Boston Qualifier. Current Pace Leader for Los Angeles Road Runners. LARR.

Certified in the following: RRCA level 1 endurance Coach. USATF level 1 Track and field Coach. First Aid. CPR/AED.