Welcome to the Santa Monica Running group! Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or a novice runner, you have come to the right place. Most of our runs, unless otherwise specified, are designed to accommodate all fitness levels. Please RSVP if you plan to attend any of our events and if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let the running begin!!!!!

HIT & RUN Outdoor Fitness is a weekly group exercise class that utilizes calisthenics, weight lifting, TRX training, cardiovascular training, and boxing in a bootcamp style to help our members achieve their health and fitness goals. Get in the best shape of your life while punching out those daily frustrations!! This class is a high intensity hour packed full of fun and hard work. Come join us!!! Also check out our videos in the "Pages" tab! Untitled from Rich McDonald on Vimeo.

If you love running and/or are training for the LA Marathon and live in the Palisades then this is a perfect group for you. We start running by the Bel Air Bay club on the beach path towards Santa Monica. This group is for runners of all levels. We will be following a training plan for the time available before the LA Marathon, made up of strides, slow/fast runs, negative splits and longer runs on Saturdays. You can follow a custom training plan if you using one already, and still run with the g …

Fitdog Runners Group is group that runs, jogs or walks with their dogs in the local Santa Monica area.  We also run local 5k / 10k's and fun runs.  This group is for beginners to advanced runners.  We all run at different paces (dogs & people). Join and meet new friends (2-legged & 4-legged).

This group is for anyone who is interested in hiking, running/walking, aerobic exercise and exploring other forms of exercise. All skills and Fitness levels are welcome. I am starting this meet up group to help encourage people to workout, and to meet new people who a are also interested in being active.

The goal of The Malibu - Conejo Valley HIIT Tough Mudder Group is to bring like minded, motivated and positive fitness enthusiasts together for high powered, time driven, group workouts and cross training aimed specifically toward conquering Tough Mudder / Spartan / Mud Run events or simply raising your fitness to a level you have never been before- with the added benefit of sharing workout ideas, nutrition strategies and making friend with common interests and lifestyles.

Every Friday or Saturday morning we run the 5.1 circuit at Towsley Canyon!

Active Outdoor Gals is an adventure group for women who want to explore the outdoors in Southern California. Recently, I realized that I spend a lot of time indoors, whether it be working, exercising, or relaxing at home. I am tired of all that! Summer is around the corner, so it’s time to explore nature! This meetup is also for women who don’t have much experience with the outdoors; this would be a perfect learning ground for all of us. ☺ We will go kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, running, pad …

This is a community group that promotes holistic approach to wellness. We are not limited to one specific way for the body and mind to heal but open to exploring together many techniques for healing such as food, relaxation techniques, and physical activity. Our goal is to create a support center where people that are trying to make healthy lifestyle changes can create friendships and bonds with others that are in their neighborhood and have the same goals and directions and to make the path of …

We live in one of most beautiful places on the globe, let's keep it that way. The beaches, the city, the mountains, the parks and of course the weather is the envy of so many but I have to say it can get a bit trashy. So strap on your running shoes and come out and join us on our mission to keep L.A. a little cleaner one step at a time. You'll be striding in no time.

Calling all track lovers! This is a group for anyone aged 21 and up, interested in training with fellow track athletes. We're a friendly and driven group, coached by our passionate and nurturing USATF-certified Level 2 coach, Nina Moore. We meet 3 times a week in Santa Monica. We started this group because we know there are many track junkies out there who would love to keep training in a competitive environment while balancing professional and family commitments.

Conejo Valley Trail Runners brings together our community of trail runners; from the front of the pack to the back and everyone in between. We encourage through support and learn through guidance. Our love of the trails is our inspiration and we want to share it with you. So, throw on a pair of sneaks, grab a water and we’ll do the rest.

Established in 2003, LA Writers Group runs writers groups and creative writing workshops throughout Los Angeles: West Hollywood, Glassell Park (Glendale), LA South Bay (Hermosa Beach, El Segundo), West LA, and Santa Clarita. Visit our official website at http:/www.lawritersgroup.com. In this meetup group, we will host free monthly accountability meetings, free friendship events (not networking but meeting new friends), and soon an ongoing Saturday morning writing workshop for a nominal fee.  Our …

Gangaji helped me to break thru to seek the darkness within that was blocking my creative nature and my loving nature. First I tried to run fr and run to and escape. but she made me see that what I sought was a home a nest and that nest is already within. So together let's learn from her and fr other spiritual guides to unlock the darkness and find our way to the Light

Quidditch! Yes, quidditch! I spent hours looking for some teams that did not have a full roster and were not a 2 hours drive from me. There are multiple teams in this area that play against each other and there is an international league as well...check out http://www.internationalquidditch.org/ I am looking to gather players first, have some meetings to go over the logistics and then start practicing. I am sure we could get some practice time with the other San Fern Valley team if we ask. Basic …

We are a diverse group of flag football fanatics. We welcome novice & experienced adult players of all ages. Our motto is safety first, then sportsmanship, fun, exercise, & competition. Come make new friends, have fun, and get great exercise at the beach. No fees or donations required! FREE Gatorade & energy bars. We use high quality flags. Our wrist coaches help novices catch on quickly and simulate a real NFL game because we use real NFL plays.  Our rules GUARANTEE that men & women receive the …

We are a serious, but fun group of women who enjoy cycling & exploring new places together. We try to encourage and motivate each other while supporting each of our athlete’s individual training goals. We will have a consistent Tuesday morning ride and will often have other rides scheduled throughout the week. Most of our rides begin at Serious Cycling in Agoura Hills & will cover 25+ miles, and we ride both in the hills & the flats. This is not a beginning riding group.

We are a chapter of the of the International MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support). We are a non-profit group located in the East End of Simi Valley CA (93063 zip code). We offer many free and low-cost activities to MOMs in the Simi Valley area several times a week. We also have a monthly MOMS night out (without kids). Our chapter has families with children ranging from newborn to older ages. We are run by an member elected Executive board and have monthly meetings for our members to participat …

Welcome to the Heart-centered Toastmasters homepage! Heart-centered Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International, a world-wide organization that fosters development of communication and leadership skills. HCTM is unique in that we offer a spiritual, non-denominational club culture of unconditional loving and infinite positive regard in our mutually supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Many of our members are students or graduates of USM (University of Santa Monica's Masters program in S …

Meet other individuals (women AND men) who are either interested in Real Estate Investing or currently in the business! We meet monthly at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City where you could learn and network in a fun and casual environment. Come experience the most exciting Real estate club in the area!! investCLUB LA is support and run by investCLUB for Women: www.investCLUBforWomen.com investCLUB for Women is the fastest growing real estate club in Orange County and Los Angeles. Established …

From referrals to networking The Collective is Los Angeles/Santa Barbara based with a focus on the sharing of talents and some resources by its members. If you’d like to be a part of an open-minded group of thinkers bent on business success but tempered with empathy this may be the group for you. This group is not only about social get togethers, group photos and seminars but about moving already existing businesses forward or getting new ideas off the ground as quickly and as efficiently as pos …

I created this group because I need help training for the Hollywood 1/2, and I'd like to meet new people in LA!

Given the opportunity, most would like to run their own business but would agree its a lot of hard work. There are many books, videos and big expensive seminars that claim to help you start and run your own small business but there are no local LGBT dedicated groups that offer the same. This is a chance for locals to get together to share resources, compare notes and offer ideas. My partner and I own three small companies and are always looking for new marketing ideas, contacts, resources and fr …

Team Challenge is the endurance and fundraising program for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Join Team Challenge as we train for the 13.1 Chicago Half Marathon, Kona Half Marathon or the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon. Enjoy the benefits of training locally with a team, personal professional coaching, and supporting CCFA.

A Beginners Guide to Adobe Photoshop for Graphic Design A lot of Photoshop classes are for.. well .. working on Photos. That's all fine and good; But we understand that Photoshop is a POWERFUL tool for Creating Graphics, and that's what we're going to use it for. Almost every Industry Professional uses Photoshop for Graphic Design, and so shal you! Photoshop and Soda Pop is about learning the Basics of Adobe Photoshop, in a fun, relaxed environment, and getting down to the matter at hand.. G …

You cannot run away from your mind. By meditation , you can train the mind to keep calm and be free from disturbances either from within or outside. Apply concentrated awareness to the internal confusion and mental conflicts, and observe or pay attention to all the changing states of your mind. When the mind is properly developed, it bring happiness and bliss. If the mind is neglected, it runs you into endless troubles and difficulties. The disciplined mind is strong and effective, while the wav …