#497 Gliding Across the Soccer Field, Water, and Pavement - Featuring Lara Ray

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Lara Ray excelled in track, cross country, and soccer during her youth, ultimately thriving as a fullback in the Olympic Development Program. While on a soccer scholarship at the University of California, Santa Barbara, she acquired an art degree. Lara continued her soccer career with the Southern California Blues semi-professional team until knee injuries led her to shift to marathon running, triathlons, and duathlons.

Alongside a 23-year career as a highway patrol officer in California, Lara is an active philanthropist, organizing fundraisers for various causes. In her leisure time, she enjoys painting beach rocks, showcasing her artistic talent.