Imperfect Paradise: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time Redux
Imperfect Paradise: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time Redux  
Podcast: LA Made: The Other Moonshot
Published On: Fri Aug 28 2026
Description: This episode originally aired on January 8, 2025. Struggling with addiction and reentry after multiple stints in prison, Cesar Quijano discovers ultrarunning, a hobby that turns into his addiction and salvation. Through Cesar’s story to complete  a 100-mile race, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and producer Lucy Copp explore urgent questions around what support people need to successfully transition out of prison and into society. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.