A girl on our team several years ago had a brother who had some behavioral challenges. He demanded much of their parents’ time and attention. This girl was withdrawn and quiet. She...
Encouraging/Empowering Others
Moving Forward!
Why is getting involved in your community as a GOTR coach or volunteer so important? I am a special education teacher at a Title 1 elementary school. I began our GOTR club at my school...
Be brave
Be brave and let your true colors shine 🙂 Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone 🙂 ~ Photo credit: Image courtesy of Girls on The Run International.
The Power in Women Supporting Girls
I have volunteered with Girls on the Run as a community coach in several different regions. Though the demographics have changed from council to council, I have been struck by how each girl...
I felt stronger
I started running because I got diagnosed with some health issues. Running was one of my ways of coping. Every time I ran, I felt better. I felt stronger. It was like moving meditation...
Empowering our future female leaders
I have served as a Sole Mate for my local chapter of Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana. The reason this is important to me is that I know the value of empowering young girls for the...
I Fell in Love
When I moved to Reno, I immediately sought out the GOTR program as I had pervious exposure to it in the Bay Area, CA from my mother. It was a program I fell in love with from the get-go...
Determined
When I was in 4th grade in Springfield, Virginia, my mom’s friend brought GOTR to my school. My mom signed my sister and I up, much to my dismay. If running during soccer practice...
Sunlight for a Rainbow
Hi Angels, I am a mother of 3 just wanting to share my hope that you can truly believe you CAN DO ANYTHING! I grew up so incredibly sickly and was told by my family over and over again how...
GOTRocks!!
My daughter and I have had the privledge of being involved in GOTR since 2015. My daughter was part of a team and I was one of the coaches. Grace continued to be part of GOTR and then Heart...