For many runners, the sport is about chasing the next milestone — faster times, bigger races, more accolades. But for Temecula’s Hobby Joggers running club, it’s about something simpler: joy.Founded by lifelong runner Andrea Ettinghausen, Hobby Joggers has created a space where locals can walk, jog, or run without extra pressure. Instead, the focus is on fun, community, and wellness.
From world records to Hobby Joggers
Andrea’s running journey started young — she ran her first L.A. Marathon at age 8 — and was influenced by her father, an ultra-running world record holder. But during the pandemic, when she and her dad organized a virtual race series to keep people active, Andrea realized something bigger was possible.“That experience lit the initial spark in me,” A
