Kennedy is a Senior at Vladovic Harbor Teacher Prep. He is currently training with Students Run LA to achieve his goal of running a marathon before he graduates from high school.

What motivated you to join SRLA?

I wanted to try something new and I wanted to do an activity that I can benefit from.

What is your favorite memory (so far!) from SRLA?

Doing my first race and being able to run there with my friends.

What has been your biggest challenge as an SRLA Runner? How did you overcome it?
The biggest challenges were the body fatigue/injuries I faced. I overcame this by persevering and pushing my all.

What is one of your goals in SRLA?
My main goal is to run a full marathon before the end of senior year.

What is something about SRLA that brings you joy?

Being able to improve and progress.

Anything else you’d like to share?

SRLA is cool! And my friends who run with me.

Rapid Fire! A few more questions - just for fun…

Do you listen to music while you run? Music all the way!

Sidewalk or trails? Trails

Water or sports drink? Water

One thing I can't run without is... Music

My favorite place to run is... The 4 mile path near my school.

Favorite post-run snack... Banana

The best part of every race is... Finishing

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Kennedy: Pushing My All

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