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SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — <\/span>A grassroots athletic brand is hoping to shine light on health and wellness in South LA. It’s called Barrio Athletics, a growing fitness community focused on inspiring fitness in the streets.<\/p>\n

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“It’s just amazing seeing everybody coming from the community from all different ages,” said 25-year-old Henry Gallardo, who initially started the group as an athletic brand focused on the neighborhood, with a familiar window gate as part of the clothing designs.<\/p>\n

“<\/em>So you’re from South Central LA or any like similar barrios, you understand this gate because you see it as you’re growing up as a kid and you see it when you’re when you are older and it just represents home,” he said.<\/p>\n

Then last year, he held his first running event and ever since, it has continued to grow.<\/p>\n

“I was like, I don’t know, I feel like I belong there, you know, community-wise, like especially because I want to be running with my people,” said Alejandra Herrera of East LA.<\/p>\n

“I love the vibe, the community, it feels good doing something for the community and showing everybody that it’s okay to run and be safe in South Central while running,” said Edgar Galvez of South LA.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes there are 40 people that show up to events, but they’ve also seen up to 350 people, all there to celebrate health in the barrio.<\/p>\n

“Whether it’s one person or 100 people, we just want people to be felt heard and felt represented and just have a nice space where you could practice your health,” said Gallardo.<\/p>\n

And when it’s all over, a chance to catch their breath and socialize.<\/p>\n

“A<\/em>fter we hang out, whether it’s at a cafe or whether it a smoothie shop or a juice bar, we just like hanging out after,” he said.<\/p>\n

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The group usually runs three miles. For more information go to BarrioAthletics.com or their instagram page.<\/p>\n

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