Our Own

Our communities have a long history of socioeconomic injustices that created generational disparities; making it a challenge to advance in society.

Our Own serves as a catalyst for innovation and epicenter to provide resources in untapped communities.

04/11/2026

Kaien kicked things off, running the first leg from Santa Monica to Las Vegas and then taking on the start of the final 37-mile stretch from the state line to the finish line. The oldest on the team, a high school senior balancing school, work, and training, often on her own. Early and late shifts at In-N-Out, solo runs, still showing up. No spotlight, just discipline. Support is there, but the work is hers.

As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she just got into her dream school. She’ll be heading to UCLA this fall 🙌🏽. Brains, grit, and big goalS. Huge congratulations to this superstar scholar! Let’s hope she doesn’t forget about us little folks over here lol.

04/03/2026

A little extra hydration before tomorrow’s run.

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04/01/2026

Our 2026 Scholarship is open! Don’t be late — link in bio.

03/19/2026

Seeing how different students show up for themselves weekly has been powerful to witness. Through creative expression, they’re learning to process emotions, build confidence, and feel seen in ways words don’t always allow.

Art therapy isn’t just about making art, it’s about healing, connection, and giving youth a safe space to grow into themselves 🎨✨

03/12/2026

One mile at a time. Run Up®

03/10/2026

Warm up. Stretch. Run. Recover.

Shoutout to for continuing to create access and empower our young ladies with the knowledge to care for and protect their bodies in sport. Run Up® 💪🏽🏃🏽‍♀️

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03/03/2026

Time on feet!

Run Up™!

02/28/2026

Keep going.

02/27/2026

Running and running well are two different things.

We recently took our high school Run Up girls to USC for full VO₂ max testing. Because effort is great… but data is better.

VO₂ max tells us how strong the engine is. How much oxygen the body can take in and actually use when the work gets hard. It helps shape how we train, how we recover, and how we pace what’s possible.

That is where RER comes in. Respiratory Exchange Ratio shows whether the body is burning carbohydrates or fat and how efficiently that shift happens under load. The goal for our long runs is not maximum intensity. It is staying just below ventilatory thresholds. High output. Controlled fatigue. Improved oxygen kinetics. A technical way of saying sustainable movement for hours.

The data says something important. We don’t just look like a team. We’re moving like one.

Special thanks to Dr. Malcom for creating this amazing experience for our young women.

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02/23/2026

brought together the leaders and coaches shaping the future of sport in our city for a powerful tri-brand moment rooted in connection, celebration, and purpose. We gathered to honor the work being done to keep our youth engaged, inspired, and supported through sport.

Our wellness teacher Hannah opened the evening by spotlighting the impact we’re making in the community, then guided everyone through a grounding session that centered the room and reminded us why we do this work.

02/17/2026

With All-Star Weekend taking over the city, we stayed intentional about creating space for the youth.

In partnership with and .ed, we brought Mood Lab to students in Inglewood for a hands-on workshop focused on color theory, design, and creative expression. Each student tapped into their creativity to design their own one-of-one custom Converse Chuck Taylors, fully immersing themselves in the process and bringing their ideas to life.

Moments like this matters because creativity gives young people a safe, empowering outlet to express emotions, build confidence, discover their voice, and see tangible pathways into future opportunities.

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