My wife and I moved from Atlanta to Loma Linda back in 2000. The contrasts between Southern California and Georgia were glaringly apparent. People here were fit. We decided to get back in shape, and figured the Lopers Club was a great option.
Fast forward 24 years, and I am now President of the Lopers and have run more than 2 dozen full marathons. My wife has also run her share of marathons. We have served as clinic directors, pace leaders, and in a number of other roles over our 2 decades of membership.
On August 4, at the Loma Linda University’s Drayson Center, we kick off another fun-filled season which will culminate with members completing a marathon, half marathon, or other event in March.
The Lopers began in 1977 when Don Hall, our founder, chose the coyote as our mascot. He and his running buddies saw coyotes comfortably covering long distances by “loping” through the orange groves on early morning runs.
The club is well-known throughout the Inland Empire for training first-time marathoners. We want to expand that to include people who want to finish a 5k, 10k, or half marathon. We have programs geared to those events, and for people that just want to walk with friends for a few miles. Membership will help you to implement an exercise program and lifestyle change that will raise your level of health and fitness for the rest of your life while making new friends and having fun!
The Lopers Club is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which means that donations to the Club may be tax deductible. Donations are appreciated. Information on becoming a sponsor, the benefits of sponsorship, and a list of our present contributors is available on our sponsors page.
You can register to join the Lopers online anytime or at the Drayson Center in Loma Linda most Sundays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. starting August 4.
Welcome to the Pack!
Jim Hughes
