Art by Liza Esquibias Dear running, People will never understand you. I was once one of "those people." At first, as a high school freshman, I was bitter that I wasn’t better at anything else, anything more fun. But I liked winning. I thought I could control you and use you to my advantage. I ran as a means to an end — beat everyone else, win a medal, cushion my ego, maybe … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: Run Happy
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Become a Long-Distance Runner
Art by Peau PorotesanoRunning is one of the most basic forms of exercise; it requires nothing more than a pair of shoes and willpower. Long-distance running, defined by consecutively running at least 5 miles according to RunforWealth.com, can be physically draining to the human body, but it also has many mental benefits. People should invest in long-distance running because of … [Read more...] about Become a Long-Distance Runner
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez Weekly Culture Collection is a column that gives the best things to eat, see and do near Pepperdine, Malibu and the surrounding Los Angeles area. It’s like The New Yorker’s Goings on About Town section but not as high-brow, and there is no dandy with an eyeglass. It also has nothing to do with New York. This week's culture collection is a … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
LA resident to run 135 miles for Multiple Sclerosis
Photos Courtesy of Shannon Farar-Griefer Ultramarathon runner Shannon Farar-Griefer has logged hundreds and thousands of miles in races across the country. In 2001, Farar-Griefer became the first woman in the world to double the Badwater Death Valley race (292 miles on foot). Ultramarathons are “anything beyond the classic 26.2-mile distance — races from increasingly popular … [Read more...] about LA resident to run 135 miles for Multiple Sclerosis
Run, Holcomb, run
I ran a 10k this weekend, and it was the worst thing that’s ever happened to me. I ran a 10k for breast cancer on Sunday in Calabasas, and though the cause was wonderful, someone should have told me beforehand you’re allowed to donate to charities without having to run six-and-a-half miles afterward. How this loophole slipped past me I don’t know, but I won’t soon forgive … [Read more...] about Run, Holcomb, run
