Hi there, Back in Sept of '07, my friend, an avid runner, signed me up for the 5 mile Nike Run Hit Remix race. I thought, "Great, I ran a bit back in high school, why not?" After running for 30 seconds, I realized I was in way over my head and ended up walking the entire thing! I was very disappointed with myself and realized I had to do something about my dilemma. I was 37 at that time and made a decision to start running. I had no clue how to run, where, what shoes, etc. basically, I was starting from zero. I came upon the Off 'N Running site after doing a google search. It stated that it had a Half Marathon training program for the Disneyland race for 8/08. I e-mailed Cheryl Anker and she was quick to respond to my email. Initially, I was intimidated; a Saturday morning group in Beverly Hills? I thought the group was full of Paris Hilton - types in their latest Armani running gear. But I decided to try it anyways and I was pleasantly surprised when I met Cheryl and my fellow team-mates! Cheryl is very professional, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The group was friendly, down to earth, and at all fitness levels. (Some people walk and others run.) I quickly blended in and made some friends. I love the courses, they are always different and give me a nice challenge (look out for Doheny though :) ) I even took a couple of tourists out one day for a Paparazzi tour. Along the way, I participated in her Paparazzi tours and interviews, including the LA Times. I also participated in some tapings (for the Travel Channel), which were super fun! Since joining Off ' N Running, I have run 3 half marathons and various 5Ks and 10Ks. I am more confident, happy, and truly enjoy exercising and being outdoors. Now when I vacation, I look for new places to run instead of just hitting the Buffets. My family and friends are proud of my accomplishments and I am known at work for being, "The Runner." Now, I encourage my friends to run with me. I've done the Nike Women's Half Marathon 2 years in a row in San Francisco and I love seeing my name outside of Niketown as one of the participants in their race. Never in my dreams would I have imagined that I could complete a Half Marathon! I am approaching 40 this summer and I can honestly say that I am in the BEST shape of my life since joining Off 'N Running! I owe it all to Cheryl Anker. Running has made me stronger in all facets of my life. This has been one of the best experiences of my life Please check out this group, you will not regret it! It's the best investment you can make for your health and future! Good luck!! read more

Visiting LA from Australia, I decided to take the Running From the Paparazzi Tour after hearing about it on TV back home. The experience was so memorable that it ended up being the highlight of my trip. On the day when I met Cheryl, the owner of Off 'N Running Tours and my guide for the day. Cheryl was genuinely interested in getting to know me and in tailoring the tour to what I was interested in. First, the tour started with a walk/run during which Cheryl told me about the area. Acting on a tip from one of Cheryl's paparazzi friends, I was invited to run over to Christina Aguilera's house where we were able to see some movement. Then we were off to see a number of TV/movie sites, including Greystone Park & Mansion, (a site, as I learnt, is used for the Gilmore Girls TV show and other movies). After that, we got another tip that something was going to happen at The Grove so we headed over there and I was able to see a number celebrities, including Mario Lopez, Eric Belfour, Donald Faison and Daniel Baldwin. My tour was coming to an end, but I didn't want to leave. If it weren't for my friend dragging me off for dinner, I would have continued. I really got a genuine sneak peak of what it's like to be a celebrity and to be part of the experience of tracking down celebrities. Later during my trip, while I was talking about the experience to a friend, they pointed out a story on television, it was the footage one of the paparazzi took at Christina Aguilera's house when we were there on that day. I couldn't believe it! I really feel like I have a friend in LA now and would highly recommend Off 'N Running Tours and their Running From the Paparazzi Tour to anyone who visits LA read more

I joined Off 'N Running in March 2008 because I was woefully out of shape and needed support and inspiration. Boy did I get it! I like sleeping in, especially on Saturday. And yet, committing to getting up early in the still, silent hours opened up a door to an experience I never knew existed. It also gave me a ridiculous amount of self esteem. Having never run a race I had no intention of running the Disney Half Marathon and yet six months later, that's exactly what I did. I could never have done it with out Cheryl and my fellow runners I met in her tour. It was the friendliest most fantastic race imaginable. When I crossed the finish line and saw my daughter and husband waving from the stands I created one of the best memories of my life. The second most gratifying thing I did that day was to call Cheryl after my celebratory lunch. She was so full of excitement and pride for me. She had tracked all of us who ran through our chips and knew our times at each distance, like a guardian angel looking out for us. It was so fulfilling to have trained with her, benefited from all her knowledge and then be able to share my thrilling feeling of accomplishment. My friends and family were proud but no one got it quite like Cheryl. A true coach and running den mama. If you want to give yourself a fantastic experience and expand your self confidence ten fold, ya gotta get Off 'N Running... read more

In 2008 I was planning a trip to Los Angeles and happened to pick up a travel guide on the area. It was through that travel guide that I discovered Off 'N Running Tours. As someone who is an avid runner I immediately thought this would be a great way to see the area. After researching the different tour options on Cheryl's website, I decided to register for the tour entitled Running from the Paparazzi. In my opinion this tour was the best way to experience the Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles. Cheryl has designed a great route that allows you to see some of the beautiful homes in the area as well as all of the major shopping and dining destinations that are frequented by celebrities. Even though we did not spot any celebrities during my morning tour, I had an amazing time running through the area and stopping in all of the different shops, hotels and restaurants along the route. Cheryl is a very laid back tour guide who knows the area very well. She allows her clients to stop and shop or take pictures where ever they would like along the route. As a client I never felt rushed during my tour. I believe that her tours are a great value and well worth the money spent. The best part of the tour was ending with a trip to Crumbs Bakery for a cupcake. I would absolutely take one of Cheryl's other tours should I make a return trip to Los Angeles. read more

I was getting married on July 1, 2006, and decided that to look my best and really fit into my dress I'd better up the mileage that I was already running to get results. I saw an ad in a little running magazine for Off 'n Running tours, and when I spoke to Cheryl I signed up. We met at Rancho Park in West LA, which was easy for me. Even the 7am start time was okay, since I'm a morning person. The group was friendly, and we were all there to get in a bit better shape and stay motivated. I'd run for years already, but it can get pretty boring to run alone. I started to look forward to my Saturday morning runs, and felt stronger and better as Cheryl gradually increased the miles. I couldn't run the Disney half-marathon that the group was training for since I was going to be on my honeymoon that same week. But, once I was up to 10 miles, I decided that I HAD to run something! Cheryl helped me find th Rock n Roll 1/2 marathon in Scottsdale, which was the following January, 2007. I'm proud to say that I ran it, did a great time (2:09), and felt Cheryl's support and care all along the way. I took a break from the group, but started back again in January 2009, and recently completed my 2nd 1/2 marathon in Santa Monica 3 weeks ago. I've made friends, and had a ball, all while doing what I love - running. Thank you Cheryl. read more

I found out about Off 'N Running Tours by chance. In 2008, I had decided out of the blue to train for a half marathon. I never ran more than 3 miles in my life but I thought, "why not?" So I googled training groups because as determined as I was about running my very first half marathon, I knew I needed people to run with and a good trainer. So I signed up to train with Off 'N Running Tours. My experience with the training group was great. I met a lot of runners with the same goal as me and we encouraged each other along the way. When I came across an injury during the course of my training, Cheryl was very encouraging and supportive. Needless to say, I crossed the finish line of my first half marathon! I couldn't have done it without Off 'N Running Tours! read more

I was in LA a few weeks ago and had the chance to take the running from the paparazzi tour. It was so great! I was a little nervous because I didn't know what to expect. It is a 4 mile run (although can also be walk or run/walk) through Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. They are more than willing to schedule the run that is convenient for you. I was the only person on my tour at 9:30. It was so great!!!! My guide Patrick was so nice and was able to show me many of the hot spots and take some pics on the way :) It was a nice way to get around without being in a car. The tour ends with a delicious cupcake from Crumb Cupcake Shop....what's better than that! This running tour is a MUST DO for anyone that has the chance! Thanks again to Cheryl and Patrick! read more

I have been running with Cheryl and Off 'N Running Tours for a few years. When I first started I couldn't run 1/2 a mile and since then I have completed 3 half marathons with better finish times for each race. The group is great, you get to run at your own pace and I've made several great friends along the way. You get to know people when out on an 11-mile course. Those long runs were incredibly empowering. We encourage each other along the way- it's great team building. Cheryl also trained me up to lead running tours of the city. I love leading them and meeting people from all over the world. The tours are such an innovative way to see a city. I would definitely recommend Off 'N Running Tours. read more

The Mansion Tour my husband and I did was awesome! We enjoyed every minute of it. It was a great way to do a tour of Beverly Hills. Cheryl was the best in helping me decide which tour to do and providing detailed directions from our hotel to the parking lot and meeting location. Brian our tour guide made the run enjoyable with lots of details about the area, actors and information on the homes we were jogging past. I would defiantly recommend this as must do event. I have never written a review before but this tour was such a good find that I wanted to let others how much we loved it! read more

I was a little nervous when I first joined the Off 'N Running team, since I never really considered myself a "runner"...but I took the plunge after an encouraging phone call from Cheryl. I was so glad that I signed up and committed, it is such a great group of people! Everyone runs at their own pace, no pressure, but always encouragement and new scenery. Our weekly meetings kept me in line during the week, knowing that I had to keep up with my milage. I look forward to joining the group again soon! Cheryl works hard to make sure everyone is happy and healthy! Highly recommend! read more

I am not a runner and decided to join the group after meeting Cheryl at a women's group. It's a nice group we meet every Saturday morning at 7am.Joining a group keeps me very motivated to be active. It's really fun, she always chooses great routs throughout the city. She is really great in keeping in touch with you throughout the week and motivating you to show up. I never thought I would enjoy running or looking forward to getting up at 7am Saturday morning. What a great way to get in shape and stay in shape and making new Friends. read more