The After Run Bourbon Club

Raiza Vega was never really a big runner until she had patella realignment surgery and was told she’d never be able to run without pain again. Since that time she’s run over 100 races including 5 Marine Corps Marathon finishes here in DC. She is also a HUGE fan of whiskey and bourbon and is the coordinator for Team Whiskey Valor, which is part of the Whiskey Valor Foundation. Today Los sits down with Riaza to learn all about her running journey and the amazing mission of the Whiskey Valor Foundations.

On today's episode Los sits down with a Prince George’s County native, community builder, endurance athlete, creative and founder of the Chocolate City Relay, Brittany Greene. Brittany is based in Washington, DC and has a background in bioengineering and a career in marketing and communications, she’s always been drawn to building things — especially the kind that bring people together. Much of Brittany’s work is rooted in creating spaces, experiences, and ideas that help people connect, feel seen, and realize what’s possible when community shows up for one another.The Chocolate City Relay (CCR) is a community-rooted endurance initiative designed to create intentional on-ramps for Black women in endurance sports. What started as a relay among friends has grown into a platform that blends sport, storytelling, and collective support — redefining what it can look like to dream wild, challenge limits, and show up for one another along the way.Learn more about Brittany and CCR on this week's episode! Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Brittany GreeneProduced by: Castle on the Hill ProductionsExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-Castillo

Today at the bourbon table Los is joined by an incredible athlete, Katie Dallimore. Katie emigrated from Wales as a child and is currently reconnecting with her culture and learning the language which includes making running videos while speaking fully in Welsh. She was one of the 2026 Cherry Blossom Ambassadors, grew up dancing instead of running, but became serious about running during the 2020 Covid lock downs. She also has a lot of very interesting, some might say obsession, with nature and science. Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Katie DallimoreProduced by: Castle on the Hill ProductionsExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-Castillo

It's a special episode at the bourbon table because friend of the pod Jess Harding joins Los to try out some new bottles in this live reaction episode. One of Jess' favorite things to do is give a hot take and today Jess and Los each give their hot takes on the latest headlines in the running and fitness world.Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Jess HardingProduced by: Castle on the Hill ProductionsExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-Castillo

A very special guest joins Los at the bourbon table today. Filmed the evening after the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 mile race in Washington D.C., newly crowned USATF Women's 10 Mile Champion and current American Record holder for the Women's 8K, Emma Grace Hurley sips on some bourbon and discusses her recent success, her slowest mile ever, and how her race went that very morning. Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Emma Grace HurleyProduced by: Castle on the Hill ProductionsExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-Castillo

Today at the bourbon table Los is joined by a talented, multi sport athlete, Jazz Van Loon. A lover of Taco Bell and Baja Blast, she has excelled at basketball, soccer, hockey, track and field, and triathlons. Coming back from a serious spinal surgery, Jazz is now a member of her third The Speed Project LA/LV team. Los discusses her recovery, her Taco Bell obsession, and the community she has cultivated in the D.C. area. Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Jazz Van LoonExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloProduced by: Castle on the Hill Productions

Today at the bourbon table, Los sits down with one of The Districts most recognizable faces in the DMV fitness community, Elyse Braner. A lover of all things whiskey, Los and Elyse talk about her time as the former President of the D.C. chapter of Women Who Whiskey and her current role as the Director of People and Culture at Pacers Running. Elyse is a talented multi-sport athlete and has a particular fondness for the United States Postal Service.

On today's episode Baltimore native and DMV entrepreneur, Terrance Diggs pulls up to the bourbon table to talk to Los about growing up in the DMV and how that inspired him to start his own lifestyle brand that highlights the DMV sports scene. Los also digs into Terrance's love of getting on the Jumbotron at sporting events as well as throwing out the first pitch at a minor league baseball game. Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Terrance DiggsExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloProduced by: Castle on the Hill Productions

On today's episode Dan Kain pulls up to the bourbon table to chat with Los. Dan Kain is an exceptional athlete who focuses on functional strength. He is a Lululemon ambassador, a HYROX coach and ambassador, and a runner. Dan is also a major whiskey afficionado which is how Los and Dan first cemented their friendship many years ago. Los speaks with Dan about his tattoos, including an interesting story about his first tattoo, how Dan is reframing his beliefs about what it means to find balance in life, and what needs to change in the fitness industry. Host: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloGuest: Dan KainExecutive Producer: Carlos Bonnett-CastilloProduced by: Castle on the Hill Productions

Today Los sits down with the incredibly talented and highly motivated runner, Solid Core instructor, and soon to be lawyer, Mollie Somers and they discuss crazy New York City interactions that lead to amazing friendships, growing up near the New Jersey shore and where the "right" part of New Jersey is, what drives her, and her role as the leader and founder of the DC chapter of Almost Friday Run Club.

Today Los sits down with one of the 2026 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 mile race Ambassadors, Dan Cao, to discuss his journey from struggling to run a mile in high school to preparing to complete his sixth marathon major in London and everything in between.

It’s the first episode of the new year! Today Los sits down with one of the DMV’s biggest names in the fitness community, Lahaina Mondonedo! Lahaina is an incredible community builder, run club founder, Lululemon Ambassador, and her journey from non-runner to the runner she is today, is truly inspiring!

It's our holiday episode! Sharon Schwei joins Los on the bourbon tasting to talk about her first marathon, running The Speed Project Chamonix, her belief on the best time to drink champagne, and her new project for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 miler in Washington D.C.

Dakota Butler is lovingly known as "The Mayor of Mount Pleasant" by his friends and that should come as no surprise to anyone who meets him. Los sits down with one of DC's great ultra runners to talk about his life, his family, trail running, and his goals for Salomon running in The District.

The launch of the all new After Run Bourbon Club, brought to you by Castle on the Hill Productions. In this series Los will sit down with runners and athletes of all levels. While sipping a variety of bourbons, Los will learn about each of his guests; about their life, their running journey, and beyond. Stick around and learn about the runners shaping the sport and maybe a little about bourbon as well.