Girls on The Run is so near and dear to my heart. I had the honor of working for GOTR of NWI as a public health intern during my Masters of Public Health program at Indiana University...
Girls on the Run International
Stories from girls, moms, coaches and teachers…
The Girls on the Run Community
This week, my team began the brainstorming and planning process of their Community Impact Project, a process which began with the girls sharing what communities they belong to. A couple of...
Our Girl Was Beaming
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 This girl was withdrawn and quiet.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...
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...
Confidence
Girls On The Run gave my girls the confidence to work towards a goal that they never thought that they would be able to do and gave the family something fun to do together! ~ Photo credit:...
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.
Health is more than just physical
Before joining GOTR as a coach, I was only training people 20-years-old and up for my final semester at NAU’s Fitness Wellness program. After spending this season with my girls, I...
In love with this organization
I remember standing there, waiting for her to cross the finish line. I had no idea who the girl was but our eyes connected as she got closer to me. That look of despair, exhaustion and...
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...
GOTR
If I can be grateful to the pandemic for anything, it would be that my daughter gets to participate in GOTR. I’ve wanted this for her since she was barely old enough to walk! But it...