In 6th grade Arely made a promise to herself that one day she would complete the Los Angeles Marathon. Fulfilling that promise was a journey that taught Arely what she was truly capable of.
Read MoreMany people don’t make it or just give up. This made me realize how committed you must be… SRLA is not just about running, but about setting long term goals for yourself and challenging yourself to be better.
Read More“No matter your socioeconomic status or ethnicity, you are capable of accomplishing great things. I come from a low income, first-generation family but my goal is to go to college and pursue a study that can help myself and others.”
Read MoreJuan struggled with his weight and the image of himself growing up, but when he joined SRLA he found a new passion within himself that transformed him into a healthier person, a great student and a great athlete.
Read MoreWe kick of our summer of Senior Stories! This week Valerie shares the story of how hitting the wall during a marathon taught her to push past barrier in all aspects of her life.
Read MoreOur students' growth this season was incredible. They adopted healthier lifestyles, created a caring community, and pushed each other to succeed on and off the race course.
Read MoreWhat do hilly weekend runs have to do with getting into Ivy league schools? According to David, a lot! Read his blog to learn how running a marathon changed David's approach to school.
Read More…Never give up! Overcome your challenges! Believe in yourself! And most importantly have fun throughout the course!
Read MoreThroughout the whole pain, they stood with me the whole time. We all suffered together as running the marathon really impacted all three of us.
Read More“The best thing about SRLA is the positive adult-youth relationships. Being a mentor to students has been an honor and rewarding experience.”
Read MoreThis week we celebrated Teacher Appreciation week by collecting and sharing Shout Outs for our SRLA leaders, see some of our favorites in this weeks blog!
Read More“I’ve always looked at myself as an underdog, sometimes not capable of achieving things, but running changed my perspective”
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