Cristian, a sophomore at Elizabeth Learning Academy, credits SRLA with changing his life by providing monthly accomplishments to work towards.
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Racine, a senior at Dorsey High School, has learned a lot throughout his time with Students Run LA and has found that nothing else compares to the support he receives from the program. Because of his experience, he hopes all of his younger siblings follow in his footsteps (literally) and join the team.
Read MoreJavier, a senior at Diego Rivera Learning Complex, has long aspired to be a marathon finisher. Last year he took initiative to find out what it took for his school to apply to be a Students Run LA site and was very excited when he learned his school was selected. He cannot wait to cross the finish line of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon this year.
Read MoreBryan, a seventh grader at Ochoa Learning Center, loves to be challenged. Since joining SRLA, he has faced obstacles but he has continued to train hard with his team as they prepare to run the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon.
Read MoreBrittney is a student at Sun Valley Magnet. Training alongside her older sister Janet, she opens up about how it feels to run together.
Read MoreFrank is a senior at Soledad Learning Academy Highland Park. He has been motivated and inspired by his leader Ekyaer to train for his first marathon.
Read MoreMeet Jose, a student at Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy. Jose is one of four SRLA students tackling the SRLA SuperSTAR Challenge this season. The SRLA SuperSTAR Challenge is a challenging feat that requires tremendous time and effort. To become an SRLA SuperSTAR, participants must accomplish five tasks. These tasks include having perfect attendance at school, earning at least a B in every class, helping a student they do not know complete a goal or school project, completing every official SRLA training event, and coordinating their SRLA group’s efforts in at least three of the seasons’ SRLA Cares projects to meet or exceed a certain collection amount. It won’t be easy, but that’s why it is a SuperSTAR Challenge.
Read MoreTori, a sophomore at Academy for Academic Excellence (AAE), shares why she was inspired to join Students Run LA. She now knows she is not a typical student- she’s a marathoner.
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Being part of Students Run LA has made a significant impact on my life in ways I didn’t think marathon training could. Each year has been unique and special in many ways, making me want to come back for the next marathon despite all of challenges that come with training.
Rodrigo, a junior at Ochoa Learning Center, opens up about the news of Coach Carmona’s passing. Coach Carmona is an inspiration to the entire SRLA family. He dedicated much of his life to Students Run LA as a student and a coach and will truly be missed.
Read MoreWhen you run with Students Run LA, you run with the SRLA family. Emily shares what it meant to have her mom Linda join the SRLA family last season through her never ending support on her journey to the finish line of the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
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