Running Forward With Purpose | Fireside Chat Guest: Dalia Ramirez-Robles
In the latest Fireside Chat episode on the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network, host Jason Bahamundi sits down with Dalia Ramirez Robles, the co-founder of Coremos Sacramento, an inclusive running community, with a lot of stories to share. They explore how running can transform not just individuals—but entire neighborhoods and communities. For Dalia, the act of putting one foot in front of the other became more than a fitness journey; it became a path to representation, advocacy, and joy.
Since rediscovering her love for running in 2019, Dalia has cultivated a community that champions inclusion. Through Coremos Sacramento, she’s created a space where everyone—regardless of pace, body type, or background—is not just welcomed, but celebrated.
Redefining What It Means to Be a Runner
One of the most powerful takeaways from Dalia’s conversation is the importance of language. Terms like “just a beginner” may seem harmless, but they carry weight. They reinforce the idea that some runners belong more than others. As a leader, Dalia is flipping that script. Her mission? To ensure every runner—new or experienced—feels seen, valued, and proud of their journey.
Whether it’s through social media outreach or one-on-one encouragement, Dalia creates safe, supportive entry points into the endurance world. Her leadership style blends empathy with action, and it’s helping others shed self-doubt and step into their power.
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From Pavement to Policy: Advocating for Change
Dalia’s story also highlights a critical connection between endurance sports and urban equity. Her passion for running evolved into a broader commitment: advocating for accessible green spaces and safer streets in underserved neighborhoods.
Running has opened her eyes to the physical and social gaps in her city—and she’s using her voice to address them. Whether it’s by showing up at city meetings, organizing group runs, or simply having conversations about representation, Dalia proves that advocacy can take many forms. Her message is clear: movement can fuel change, but only if we bring others along for the run.
Joy, Rhythm, and Embracing Imperfection
While Dalia’s activism is inspiring, her light-heartedness and love of life are equally infectious. She shares how cycling hands-free to Latin music gives her a sense of freedom, blending childhood memories with adult passions. She even offers to add tracks to the Everyday Athlete Podcast Network Spotify playlist, reminding us that rhythm and joy are as vital to endurance as mileage.
Importantly, Dalia challenges the notion that every run must be a victory. She embraces life’s natural highs and lows and encourages others to do the same. Success isn’t always linear—and that’s okay.
Authenticity Over Perfection
The episode wraps with some personal fun—Dalia’s love for dunking Oreos in black coffee and her obsession with seasonal Reese’s. These sweet quirks humanize her journey and reflect her broader message: be real, be yourself, and don’t compare your path to anyone else’s.
If you’ve ever doubted your place in the running world or questioned whether you belonged at the start line, Dalia’s story will hit home. It’s a reminder that endurance is about heart, not just pace.
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