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

Kevin: Becoming a Leader

Kevin, a 2018 SRLA graduate from Camino Nuevo High School, says that “SRLA has influenced me. Seeing all the former students go off to college and become these amazing people really inspires me, knowing that I have aspired to do something like that as well.

BlogSRLAAugust 10, 2018

Leader Spotlight: Mr. Burrell

Mark Burrell, a leader at Sun Valley Magnet School, has ran with SRLA for eight years, inspiring his students and fellow teachers to join him.

BlogSRLAAugust 5, 2018

Senior Stories: Sandra, I Believe in the Impossible

Sandra, a 2018 SRLA graduate for Academia Avancia, grew up with Students Run LA. She has the opportunity to run six Marathons, and gained confidence and connection along the way.

BlogSRLAAugust 4, 2018

Senior Stories: Bryan, Struggles to Champion

Bryan, a SRLA Class of 2018 Graduate from Locke High School, is excited to be attending the University of California Davis this fall. After feeling alone in a new place, Students Run LA helped him find happiness and comfort in a new place.

BlogSRLAJuly 27, 2018