Out of Office: Running with Sun Valley Magnet

As an SRLA employee, running with groups in their neighborhood is one of my favorite parts of the job! I had the opportunity to be inspired by the students at Sun Valley Magnet, and wanted to share with you what I learned.

BlogSRLAOctober 19, 2018

Alumni Story: Defining your Life

Francesca ran with Students Run LA in middle school and is now preparing to apply to medical school. In her blog, she shares “My advice to you is that you are capable and life is going to be hard and you are going to have a lot to overcome, but don't give up and don't allow the life circumstance to discourage you from coming back and running.”

BlogSRLAOctober 12, 2018

Meet SRLA's Newest Board Members!

Students Run LA is excited to welcome three new Board Members to our Board of Directors!

BlogSRLAOctober 5, 2018

Alondra: Running Relaxes Me

Alondra is training to run her second Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon with SRLA.

BlogSRLASeptember 28, 2018

Benjamin: Going for a Personal Record

Benjamin, a sophomore at Elizabeth Learning Center, is preparing to run his second marathon with Students Run LA.

BlogSRLASeptember 21, 2018

Leader Spotlight: Mr. Dorf – GRIT

Mr. Dorf, a leader at Madrid Middle School, shares how he pushes his students to have GRIT.

BlogSRLASeptember 14, 2018

Senior Stories: Fabian, Anything is Possible

Fabian, a SRLA Class of 2018 graduate from Nava Learning Academy, shares that "the program has taught me one of life's most important lessons, if you set your mind to it, anything is possible." He takes this with him as he attends UCLA, a school he once thought would be impossible to get into because of the neighborhood he comes from.

BlogSRLASeptember 7, 2018

SRLA Superstar Challenge

BlogSRLASeptember 1, 2018

Senior Stories: Omar, My Goals are in Reach

Omar, a 2018 SRLA graduate from Magnolia Science High, is excited to attend the University of California, Davis, this fall.SRLA provided him with a community of support that taught him to aim high. Omar shares “My goals are not only big, but in reach.”

BlogSRLAAugust 24, 2018

Leader Spotlight: Mr. Flores

Mr. Flores tried Students Run LA in middle school, but did not make it to the Marathon. Now, he is beginning his sixth year with SRLA as a leader. Thank you for all you do!

BlogSRLAAugust 19, 2018

Senior Stories: Kashmaila, An Empowered Woman

Kashmaila, a SRLA Class of 2018 graduate and Valedictorian from Carter High School, is headed to the University of California Riverside this fall to pursue her dream of becoming a Cardiologist. She shares “through SRLA, I feel like an empowered woman who can achieve anything I put my mind to.”

BlogSRLAAugust 17, 2018

Leader Spotlight: Mrs. Briseno

Maria Briseno began her journey with SRLA ten years ago as a parent volunteer. She says “running saved her life” and models to her students to never give up.

BlogSRLAAugust 12, 2018