Setting an Example - Meet Jacqueline!

Meet Jacqueline! She is a member of Team SRLA, Students Run LA’s Charity Fundraising Team at the LA Marathon. Jacqueline is planning to run the LA Marathon on March 19th as a part of Team SRLA. During her training she has already raise over $100. Way to go Jacqueline!

Read on to learn more about Jacqueline and what inspired her to run with Team SRLA…

What motivated you to join Team SRLA?

My daughter is running on her school team.

What has been your favorite part of being on Team SRLA?

Maintaining the discipline generated by training.

How do you keep yourself inspired during your training?

Knowing that I can be an example for my daughters and at the same time to be able to maintain a healthy and motivating lifestyle for other people.

What advice do you have to other runners planning to do the LA Marathon?

I think that a good diet and hydration is the key! Stay trained and understand your body so you don't overdo it and get hurt.

Anything else you would like to share?

That I am so happy and honored to be able to contribute to the SRLA team, I believe that there should be more teams like this that support our young people to stay active and healthy.

Rapid Fire! A Few more questions - just for fun!

One thing I can't run without is... A good outfit and my watch 😅

My favorite place to run is... Griffith Park 🫶

Favorite post-run snack... Rebuild / Shake

The best part of every race is... The finish

You can support Jacqueline and all the SRLA runners on their journey to the marathon finish line by contributing to Jacqueline’s Team SRLA campaign. Donate here!