Photos by Annette Lee In a results-oriented society, it’s easy to lose sight of the beauty so inherent in the process of exercise. Although some may not consider the sweating, panting and dragging themselves up these blessed hills to their next class as a beautiful way to get around, perhaps it is time to stop seeing these daily treks around campus as just a way to get … [Read more...] about A Total Body Workout: Touring Pepperdine – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
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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
XCountry hosts scenic meet
Photo by Ben Keoseyan Cross country hosted its first large-scale meet since 2007 on Saturday at Alumni Park. The course featured the scenic view of the Pacific Ocean and the 3,000 Waves of Flags honoring 9/11 victims. The Pepperdine Invitational meet began at 9 a.m. with runners from Long Beach State, Loyola Marymount, University of the Pacific, Saint Mary’s, University … [Read more...] about XCountry hosts scenic meet
Waves host X-Country Champs, finish strong
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Freshman Nick Blanchard leads the men's cross country team and senior Adrianna Davies leads the women's team at this weekend's WCC Championship meet Pepperdine hosted its first West Coast Conference Cross Country Championship meet at Alumni Park on Saturday morning. “I think running on my home turf made it easier because it put me … [Read more...] about Waves host X-Country Champs, finish strong
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
