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...
Sports
Chicago Marathon
I have many GOTR stories but this one is my first! In 2016 I discovered and enthusiastically agreed to run as a SoleMate for Girls on the Run of NWI as a way to have guaranteed entry into...
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...
GOTR Memories
One of my favorite memories from GOTR is running the 5k. I always had a goal and managed to reach that goal every year. GOTR is something I enjoyed and definitely miss. The coaches are...
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...
Limitless Potential
When I became an aunt to my incredible and outgoing niece, I knew I wanted to make a difference in her life. Weather it be through running, or being a role model, I knew I wanted to give...
Dreaming big is the way to go!
I learned that dreaming big is the way to go! And to never limit your goals for anyone, if you believe you can achieve them! I was a running buddy with my daughter for her second GOTR...
Without suck there cannot be growth
Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a pilot. Growing up just 20 minutes away from Frankfurt Airport I would spend hours watching the aircraft doing their holding patterns over our...
Girls on the Run Story
I am a 44 year old woman. I asked a lot of questions as a girl because I always wanted to learn and know more, and remember being told to be quiet, to stop asking questions. I was a...
For Every Door That Closes, Another Opens
I’ve always struggled with my gender identity. Growing up, I started playing baseball because of my older brother. I was always the only girl on my team, but it never bothered me...